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Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

The Transaction Structuring & Negotiation phase is where the foundations of a successful deal are laid.

CYG Partners works closely with clients to craft optimal deal structures, mitigate risks, and secure favorable terms that align with your strategic objectives.

Review Financial & Strategic Insights

Inputs

Financial model

Valuation report from the previous phase

Client’s strategic objectives

Risk tolerance

Actions

Analyze key financial and operational findings to guide the deal structure

Identify critical areas to address during negotiations

Output

A clear understanding of deal priorities and potential risks

Actions

Develop transaction frameworks (e.g., equity purchase, asset purchase, earn-outs, financing structure)

Align deal structure with financial goals, tax implications, and regulatory compliance.

Assess the suitability of payment terms (e.g., upfront cash, deferred payments, or equity swap)

Output

A draft deal structure that minimizes risk and maximizes value

Actions

Identify potential risks (e.g., valuation gaps, operational liabilities, integration challenges)

Develop strategies to address or mitigate risks in the deal structure

Ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements

Output

A risk assessment report with actionable mitigation strategies

Actions

Define negotiation priorities based on financial insights and client objectives

Identify potential deal breakers and areas for flexibility

Develop tailored negotiation tactics to ensure favorable terms

Output

A robust negotiation strategy aligned with client goals

Actions

Lead discussions with the counterparty, ensuring key terms are addressed (price, payment structure, liabilities, contingencies)

Manage communication between legal, financial, and operational teams

Resolve disputes and align on mutually beneficial terms

Output

A negotiated agreement that meets the client’s strategic and financial goals

Actions

Review final terms and ensure alignment with client objectives

Work with legal teams to draft and review definitive agreements (e.g., Share Purchase Agreement, Asset Purchase Agreement)

If deal terms require adjustments, revisit earlier steps (e.g., restructuring the deal or refining negotiation points)

Output

A finalized and signed agreement ready for execution

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Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Review Financial & Strategic Insights

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Financial model

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Valuation report from the previous phase

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Client’s strategic objectives

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Risk tolerance

Action Icon Analyze key financial and operational findings to guide the deal structure
Action Icon Identify critical areas to address during negotiations
Action Icon A clear understanding of deal priorities and potential risks

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Design Optimal Deal Structure

Action Icon Develop transaction frameworks (e.g., equity purchase, asset purchase, earn-outs, financing structure)
Action Icon Align deal structure with financial goals, tax implications, and regulatory compliance
Action Icon Assess the suitability of payment terms (e.g., upfront cash, deferred payments, or equity swap)
Action Icon A draft deal structure that minimizes risk and maximizes value

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Action Icon Identify potential risks (e.g., valuation gaps, operational liabilities, integration challenges)
Action Icon Develop strategies to address or mitigate risks in the deal structure
Action Icon Ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
Action Icon A risk assessment report with actionable mitigation strategies

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Prepare Negotiation Strategy

Action Icon Define negotiation priorities based on financial insights and client objectives
Action Icon Identify potential deal breakers and areas for flexibility
Action Icon Develop tailored negotiation tactics to ensure favorable terms
Action Icon A robust negotiation strategy aligned with client goals

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Conduct Negotiations

Action Icon Lead discussions with the counterparty, ensuring key terms are addressed
Action Icon Manage communication between legal, financial, and operational teams
Action Icon Resolve disputes and align on mutually beneficial terms
Action Icon A negotiated agreement that meets the client’s strategic and financial goals

Transaction Structuring & Negotiation

Finalize Agreements & Feedback Loop

Action Icon Review final terms and ensure alignment with client objectives
Action Icon Work with legal teams to draft and review definitive agreements
Action Icon If deal terms require adjustments, revisit earlier steps
Action Icon A finalized and signed agreement ready for execution