M&A Analysis & Due Diligence - Accourt Payments Specialists

Accourt supports Private Equity funds, Venture Capitalists and Private Companies in deal scouting & screening, assisting them in their business due diligence process.

Our speciality is market evaluation and competitive assessment of targets, review of management plans with analysis of operational improvement and risk potential, investment plan audit, acquisition project management (equity partner and advisor) and investment committee support.

During the project we leverage on our sector skills and we make focused interviews with strategic target clients and partners.

Accourt Focus:

Confirm M&A strategy
Develop industry and market analysis
Determine key screening criteria, target list, and communication plan
Profile key targets
Solicitation
Due diligence
Deal execution, negotiation, structuring, and financing
Post-merger integration

Why Choose Accourt

We have a team of high calibre individuals who have successfully managed numerous Regulatory and Payment Scheme applications for organisations wishing to apply for full banking, electronic money and PI licences. Our seasoned experts have both the relevant IP, hands-on experience and operational know-how to ensure successful applications.

Strategic Expertise

Whether it’s helping organisations set strategic direction or review market opportunities, Accourt brings a wealth of experience and subject matter expertise to the payments space. One of the key differentiators at Accourt in assisting the payments industry with setting strategic direction is the strong subject matter expertise and practical operational know-how gained through deep managerial experience and P&L management.

Market Knowledge

Accourt brings real market knowledge across the payments value chain including providing organisations with market in-sights as well as assisting organisations to move into parallel markets or extending their current product set to address market segments previously underserved. At Accourt we pride ourselves on having the in-market geographic intimacy and breath of product expertise to assist in organising and implementing effective market entry plans to achieve agreed business goals.

Delivery

Accourt has built a reputation around its strong delivery capability, this has been achieved through marrying our subject matter expertise with proven project and programme management to deliver the desired client outcome. From product/vendor selection right through to programme delivery and business as usual, Accourt has the skills and knowledge to de risk and underwrite the success of projects in the payments industry.

Operational Effectiveness

Accourt assists clients with improving their operational effectiveness through cost reduction, streamlined processes and improved revenue contribution. Whether it’s benchmarking current performance against best in class or looking to reduce cost through operational efficiencies, Accourt has a wealth of operational expertise, performance data and proven processes to help organisations achieve their business goals.