Merger & Acquisition Services
M&A advisory in India — strategy, target search, structuring and negotiation, cross-border deals, exits and post-merger integration by WCP experts.
Merger & Acquisition services help businesses buy, merge, sell or restructure with a clear strategy and well-protected terms. WCP's verified Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries and advocates support every stage — from deciding what to buy and finding targets, through valuation, due diligence, structuring and negotiation, to closing, regulatory approvals and integration.
What is covered:
- M&A strategy and planning
- Target identification and evaluation
- Deal structuring and negotiation support
- Cross-border M&A advisory
- Exit strategy and divestiture planning
- Post-merger integration
Mergers and demergers in India generally go through an NCLT-approved scheme under the Companies Act, 2013 (with a fast-track route for small and group companies), and larger deals may need Competition Commission approval.
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6 services under Merger & Acquisition
M&A Strategy & Planning
M&A strategy and planning by verified professionals — growth goals, acquisition criteria, buy-vs-build analysis and a deal roadmap for the board.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,00030 days typical
Deal Structuring & Negotiation Support
Deal structuring and negotiation support — share vs asset deals, slump sales, earn-outs, tax efficiency and SPA negotiation by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,00030 days typical
Target Identification & Evaluation
Target identification and evaluation — screening, shortlisting, preliminary valuation and fit assessment of acquisition targets by verified professionals.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,00030 days typical
Post-Merger Integration Services
Post-merger integration support — 100-day plans, people, systems and process integration, synergy tracking and compliance after closing. WCP experts.
Estimated Cost : ₹2,00,000 – ₹15,00,00090 days typical
Exit Strategy & Divestiture Planning
Exit strategy and divestiture planning — preparing the business for sale, valuation, buyer search, tax-efficient structure and negotiation, by experts.
Estimated Cost : ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,00030 days typical
Cross-Border M&A Advisory
Cross-border M&A advisory — inbound and outbound acquisitions, FEMA and ODI rules, tax structuring and multi-jurisdiction approvals by verified experts.
Estimated Cost : ₹2,00,000 – ₹20,00,00060 days typical
Frequently asked questions
- How does a merger happen in India?
- Usually through a scheme of arrangement approved by shareholders, creditors and the NCLT under Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Is there a faster merger route?
- Yes. Section 233 provides a fast-track route for mergers of small companies, startups and holding-subsidiary companies, approved by the Regional Director.
- When is CCI approval needed?
- When the combination crosses the asset, turnover or deal-value thresholds under the Competition Act, 2002.
- What is the difference between a share purchase and an asset purchase?
- A share purchase buys the company with all its liabilities; an asset or business purchase buys selected assets, often through a slump sale.
- How long does an acquisition take?
- A simple private share purchase can close in weeks; deals needing NCLT or regulatory approvals can take several months.
- What is post-merger integration?
- Combining people, systems, processes and culture after closing so the expected value of the deal is realised.