Financing, Mergers and Acquisitions - How to make a smart deal

Current economic environment pushes the industry to consolidation and vertical integration and these are driving increased mergers and acquisition activities in both the Shipping and Ports sectors.

How do you make a smart deal in the Shipping & Ports industry?
First, start with your deal strategy - it has to be flexible enough to adjust for the unexpected, aggressive enough to win highly competitive business terms, and broad enough to envision the challenges that will confront you from the moment the contract is signed.

As you move down the path towards reaching agreement on your deal, you will also need access to the right information at the right time. Tax issues, legal risks, conflicts of interest, fluctuations in the shipping and ports markets - all need to be taken into account with each decision you make.

However, in a business environment where information can easily overwhelm and confuse, which advisor can help you fashion a deal that works?
To start, look for someone with sufficient experience and judgment  in M&A in the Spipping & Ports industry. Plenty of patience and stamina is also recommended, as is the capability to add value across the entire deal-making continuum, from strategy through post-deal integration.

How PwC can help you

We offer a full range of tax, financial, business assurance, and advisory capabilities covering acquisitions, disposals, private equity, strategic M&A advice, advice on listed company transactions, financing and public/private partnerships. We're also able to deploy experienced deal teams - combining Shipping and Ports industry knowledge with local market expertise - anywhere and everywhere your company operates.

And while every deal is unique in detail, most will benefit from the broad experience we bring in the areas of due dilligence, tax, and, where permitted, legal advice.

In short, we offer integrated solutions with deep Shipping and Ports experience precisely matched to your particular deal situation.