Supplier costs and procurement maturity affect enterprise value
Third-party suppliers are a critical component in the Merger & Acquisition cycle; they not only impact purchase and sale price but also represent a key source of synergy savings and operational improvement. The supply chain must be well managed throughout a transaction, identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring continuity of operations. Not only this, but there are further pre- and post-acquisition benefits.
“M&A is a complex activity, and as 70% of company spend usually sits with suppliers, managing this spend and relationships through the process offers both an opportunity and a risk.”
M&A provides a prime opportunity to find and deliver value
Proxima’s M&A services are designed to support organisations through every transaction stage, whether acquiring or divesting. We deploy specialist teams and use a range of services to identify and deliver value before, during, and post-transaction, transforming commercial operations and supplier sustainability performance over time to create a healthier business. This means that the organisation can benefit from the following:
- Estimations and planning of pre-acquisition synergy savings and opportunities
- Delivery of novation and synergy programs, assuring the best supply models
- Ability to leverage Proxima as an interim procurement service
Proxima’s approach to your M&A activity
We put a program team in place and surround them with the tools, processes, and flexible support that may be required throughout the Merger & Acquisition process. With fast access to data and reference points and a flexible capacity model, we can quickly cycle through activities and accelerate value. Our approach includes:
- Provision of a dedicated core team to program manage the M&A process, with supporting flex support as required to best realise opportunities
- Access to Proxima’s vast knowledge, insights, tools, and services
- Service options, ranging from savings delivery to longer term transformation
