Deal Advisory

Dealpoint fulfils the important service of acting as independent intermediary during merger and acquisition transactions or raising equity. Services include but are not limited to:

  • Sourcing of potential investors or acquirers from existing networks
  • Valuations and investment feasibility analysis
  • Facilitation of price negotiations and terms
  • Drafting and review of transaction documents

Dealpoint can assist in determining the optimal capital structure, finance sources and best-suited funding partners through established networks and relationships with commercial banks, private investors and mezzanine funds.

Strategic Partnerships

Our strategic partnerships aim to leverage from the quality opportunities through our advisory business and adding value through our expertise, BEE structure and network of investors.

How we look at strategic partnerships:

  • Management-Buy-Out (MBO) transactions with a combination of equity and third-party term debt
  • Majority stakes or significant minority stakes held through consortium of investors
  • No start-up entities and exclude investments in primary mining, agriculture and property
  • Management with vested interest in investee company
  • EBITDA R10m – R30m, 5-year track record of strong earnings and cash flow generation, strong management team, good growth prospects, strong margins

Commercial Property Transactions

Our dedicated team of investment property professionals can assist with properties within and beyond South Africa through our global network partner.
Dealpoint has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the commercial property market and our expertise are well respected within the industry.

Recently Dealpoint formed a dedicated property company, Dealpoint Properties, to expand our service offering.
Dealpoint Properties has dedicated resources and an extensive range of services.

Valuation

Dealpoint will provide clients with formal or desktop valuations to provide a clear view of the current market value of the company. We work closely with management to develop a suitable cash flow forecast and apply the latest schools of thought in our methodology as applied by leading academics and practitioners, both globally and locally.