M&A Advisory
for Indian Businesses

Planning to sell, acquire, merge, or raise institutional funding? Our deal experts guide you from first conversation to final close — with the rigour of Big-4 and the agility of a boutique advisory.

Business valuation experts Due diligence specialists PE/VC deal advisory
Clarico M&A Advisory — Every Stage of the Deal. Covered.

Every stage of the deal, covered

M&A transactions are complex, high-stakes, and time-sensitive. At Clarico, our advisors have been on both sides of the table — as financial due diligence leads at PwC and as transaction advisors for mid-market Indian companies. We bring that dual perspective to every engagement.

Business Valuation

DCF, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, and asset-based valuations for M&A, fundraising, ESOPs, and litigation purposes.

Financial Due Diligence

Buy-side and sell-side FDD: quality of earnings, working capital analysis, debt identification, and financial risk assessment.

Corporate Restructuring

Mergers, demergers, spin-offs, holding company structures, and business reorganisation for tax efficiency or investor readiness.

Deal Structuring & Negotiation Support

Term sheet review, earn-out structuring, SPA/SHA financial provisions advisory, and price adjustment mechanisms.

PE / VC Funding Advisory

Pre-fundraising financial hygiene, investor deck financials, cap table modelling, and term sheet negotiation support.

Asset Management

Asset identification, valuation, rationalisation, and monetisation strategies as part of pre-sale or restructuring exercises.

A Typical Deal Timeline

1

Mandate & NDA

Scope agreement, engagement terms, and confidentiality framework established.

2

Business Valuation & Teaser

Valuation report prepared. Information memorandum or investor teaser drafted.

3

Due Diligence

Financial, legal, and tax due diligence conducted. Data room management.

4

Negotiation & Term Sheet

Deal structure, pricing, and conditions negotiated with counterparty.

5

Close & Post-Deal Integration

SPA/SHA execution, regulatory filings, and post-close financial integration support.

₹500Cr+
Transactions advised
PE/VC
Fundraising advisory experience

When businesses call our M&A team

Raising Funding

Need investor-ready financials, accurate valuations, and term sheet negotiation support

Selling Your Business

Want to maximise sale value, prepare the data room, and negotiate favourable deal terms

Acquiring a Business

Need buy-side due diligence to identify financial risks before signing the SPA

Restructuring

Reorganising group structure, creating holding companies, or spinning off a division

Dispute / Litigation

Need an independent business valuation for shareholder dispute, divorce, or NCLT proceedings

ESOP Valuation

Fair value determination for employee stock option grants under IndAS 102 / SEBI requirements

Often paired with M&A advisory

Assurance & Audit

Internal audit and forensic services prepare your books for investor due diligence scrutiny.

Learn More

Virtual CFO

Post-deal integration, investor reporting, and board-level financial governance.

Learn More

GST & Tax Compliance

Tax due diligence and post-deal tax structuring to optimise the combined entity's tax position.

Learn More

Talk to Our M&A Team

Tell us about your transaction and we'll set up a confidential, no-obligation 30-minute call to understand how we can help.

Planning a transaction?
Talk to our M&A team first.

A free 30-minute consultation to understand your transaction, timeline, and how Clarico can add value to your deal.

300+ businesses served
3 industry awards
Ex-PwC professionals
13+ years in practice