Transaction services Due Diligence
Although mergers acquisitions and DBFM(O) contracts are commonly recognized as significant tools to create business development potential, they also present a potential significant risk to the acquisitor and lenders. Conducting thorough Due Diligence allows for risk management, a smooth transaction process and enables, when conducted appropriately, companies a platform for creating added value to portfolios, partnerships and/or investments. Proper Due Diligence reduces exposure to risks involved in acquisition and investments, and improves the chances of success.
Royal Haskoning has a history of more that 125 years and can draw on a wealth of multidisciplinary knowledge about the market place and has an extensive track record in performing both EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety), Technical and Social Due Diligence Assessments. Our services range from providing traditional pre-acquisition and vendor Due Diligence to assessments of industrial assets and real estate portfolios. We can also provide reliance to relevant parties in the transaction.
At present, our 4,000 employees combine a wide range of knowledge and experience. Through our global office and partner network we can offer local multidisciplinary and integrated services, based on global experience. Our tailor fit consultancy services contribute effectively to the successful planning, design, implementation, commissioning and operation of your investment projects.
As part of Due Diligence assessments, we predominantly focus on findings that could have investment implications. To this end Royal Haskoning is able to draw on our wider in house expertise on environmental technology, energy, waste, health and safety, chemical handling, industrial engineering and construction. Based on a review of the target company business and performance, Royal Haskoning is able to provide perspective on opportunities as well as risks and risk mitigation at all stages of the investment cycle.
Our reports contain clear and succinct information and highlight key findings and their financial and or reputation implications for an investment. We are used to working on challenging client and transaction timescales, which allows our clients to concentrate on doing the deal. In addition, our approach facilitates the identification of potential hidden cost, translating significant issues into clear expenditure (CAPEX and/or OPEX) projections. We provide Due Diligence at a strategic level, offering services to a broad spectrum of clients including (development) banks, multi-national oil & gas and chemical companies, developers, real estate funds, financial, legal and private equity firms.
Due Diligence in PFI / DBFM(O) contracts
PFI /DBFM(O) contracts generally constitute a time frame of 20 to 25 yrs in addition to the preliminary design, build and preparation period that generally takes an additional 2 years. Conducting a Due Diligence for these contracts requires a thorough risk assessment of the business model and underlying investments. With our Due Diligence we can provide comfort to investors and Lenders. We focus on projects being compliant to all contract requirements, providing sound business opportunities and resulting in stable and reliable cash flow schemes. We provide Due Diligence services supporting the contract and financial close. In addition we provide project risk monitoring services during the Design & Build and Maintain & Operate period.