Corporate Finance
Corporate Finance that works for you
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The world of business relies upon financing to keep operating, and more importantly, create profits. Methods of financing are numerous, and often complex, but almost every business needs it to survive. Whether the finance is in the form of a loan, overdraft or simply preferential credit terms, serious considerations need to be made to keep this manageable, and to ensure that the finance chosen suits the business and resolves the initial need for such finance.
The majority of businesses require finance to ease cash flow, which is a serious consideration for the majority of the companies.
Cash flow causes many businesses to fail, than any other reason and balancing the inflow and outflow of funds is an art that many need to master to stay in business. The firm has the knowledge and resources to advise you and your business on the most appropriate method of finance for you.
Why Smith Hannah
We do things differently
We provide a comprehensive range of corporate finance services to privately owned businesses. We take a quality-driven, proactive and personal approach to advising on transactions. We share your excitement and commitment to the development of your business model and in particular the ability to drive value for the shareholders and broader stakeholders in the business.
Our team can help boost your businesses’s appeal to potential investors , maximise funding options.
We will assist you to ensure that your proposal is credible and well conceived at every stage.
Our Values
- Client Focus
Our clients benefit from an integrated approach based on understanding the key issues facing their businesses.
- Integrity
As an established independent firm, we pride ourselves in creating and sustaining supportive relationships . Integrity is a core aspect in everything we partake in.
- Innovation
We aim to tailor our services to meet our clients’ specific needs. We offer innovative solutions to our client’s complex issues.
What Smith Hannah Offers
We do things differently
We offer a comprehensive range of services . What makes us different is the personalised and innovative approach and the personnel involved in their delivery.
Our specialist service disciplines include:
Mergers & Acquisitions:
- Developing an acquisition strategy
- Identifying suitable targets
- Assessment of targets and pricing
- Funding and capital raising
- Negotiating with the vendor
- Due diligence
- Implementation of post-acquisition plan
Management Buy-Outs/Ins & Business Start Ups
- Assessing the viability of the proposition
- Valuation of the business to be acquired
- Preparing a business plan
- Structuring the business
- Raising Capital
- Negotiations with vendors and financial backers
- Project management of the transaction throughout
Frequently Asked Questions
Corporate finance sources include:
Equity Financing: Raising capital through the issuance of shares (e.g., public offerings or private placements).
Debt Financing: Borrowing funds through loans or bonds.
Internal Financing: Using retained earnings or profits from operations.
Hybrid Financing: Instruments such as convertible bonds or preference shares, which combine characteristics of both debt and equity.
Debt Financing: Borrowing money that must be repaid, typically with interest, and without giving up ownership of the company.
Equity Financing: Raising capital by selling shares of the company, which gives investors a stake in the company and may dilute ownership.
Capital structure refers to the way a company finances its operations and growth through a combination of debt (loans, bonds) and equity (stocks, retained earnings). The optimal capital structure minimizes the cost of capital and maximizes shareholder value.
Companies consider several factors, including:
Cost of Capital: Debt is typically cheaper than equity because interest payments are tax-deductible.
Risk: Taking on too much debt increases financial risk, while equity financing may dilute ownership.
Market Conditions: If equity markets are strong, issuing shares might be preferable, while debt might be more attractive in low-interest-rate environments.
Mergers and acquisitions involve the consolidation of companies or assets:
Mergers: The combination of two companies into one, often to gain scale or market share.
Acquisitions: One company buying another, either through a stock or asset purchase.
M&A activities are commonly used for growth, diversification, or improving competitive advantage.
Our Approach: We do all the work for you
Our clients benefit from an integrated approach based on understanding the key issues facing their businesses.
This enables us to meet their needs at each stage of development and allows them to focus on building the value of their business. We have strong skills and resources in the region and our clients’ results prove that.
Why Smith Hannah?
We take care of everything so you don’t have to. As Chartered Certified Accountants, we offer a wide range of business advice and accountancy services tailored to meet your requirements. When you engage us, you can be confident that the work will be carried out by dedicated professionals. We view individual client relationships as our most valuable asset and this philosophy extends to everything that we do. You’ll have one less thing to worry about, which means a happier workforce and better time management for your business.