Sell-side advisory

Leveraging our industry focus, global coverage and independence, our professionals have a strong track record in sell-side advisory roles. Our industry expertise enables us to identify the most motivated buyers and to ensure that key issues are addressed at an early stage. The depth of our experience allows us to operate at the heart of any process, assist in negotiations and give impartial advice about the merits of bids received.

Buy-side advisory

We also have a strong record of successful buy-side advisory assignments in relation to public or private target companies. Through our industry knowledge and contacts, we are uniquely placed to identify compelling targets for our clients and assist them in all aspects of the execution of the transaction.

Merger advisory

The Valence Group is ideally qualified to assist clients on merger transactions given the experience of its senior professionals. Our long standing and trusted relationships with industry leaders uniquely enables us to facilitate dialogue for our clients at the highest levels and to ensure that discretion is always maintained in sensitive discussions.

Cross-border advisory

Having offices in London, New York and Shanghai, The Valence Group can source opportunities for clients globally and leverage its international expertise to advise on cross-border transactions. Clients benefit from our ability to understand and develop solutions for the complex issues that often arise in international transactions where different approaches are necessary to address local legal, regulatory and cultural issues.

Fairness Opinions

The Valence Group’s industry expertise and independence enables us to deliver opinions which Boards of Directors and Special Committees can rely on with confidence. Opinions are increasingly facing intense scrutiny and institutional shareholders are questioning the objectivity and expertise of bankers. Consequently, an opinion from an independent firm, which truly understands the business in which it is giving an opinion, is increasingly vital.

Bid Defence

Our senior professionals have extensive experience in advising clients on all aspects of unsolicited takeover attempts including advanced preparation. The knowledge of our clients’ businesses, which results from our industry focus and experience, enables us to quickly form a clear view as to value. Clients do not have to waste precious time explaining the basics of their businesses and the industry dynamics. Instead they can focus on working with us to respond to an unsolicited takeover attempt and to determine if it’s in the best interests of shareholders.

Valuation

The Valence Group’s experience ideally positions it to deliver robust valuations for clients. We understand the complexities underlying valuations and can leverage our industry expertise to ensure that the prospects of the business being valued are accurately recognised. Our extensive experience includes valuations in respect of public and private companies, majority and minority stakes, joint ventures and multinationals. Consequently, we are able to ensure that the different elements that each of these brings are fully reflected in the valuation delivered.

Special advisory

Various advisory work that we undertake does not always fit a conventional ‘transactional’ definition. By way of example, our unique industry experience enabled us to act as an expert witness in the litigation surrounding the proposed acquisition of Huntsman by Hexion, and we have also provided expert opinions in the context of unwinding joint ventures.