Strategy & Transactions
Clear strategy is a must-have for any organization to succeed in reaching its goals. We support our clients in identifying and evaluating strategic alternatives and choosing a strategic direction for execution. We also work together with our clients during the strategy execution journey. It can be support for steering the overall transformation, or hands-on involvement in the most critical value creation initiatives. Mergers, acquisitions and divestments are often in the playbook as powerful means for companies and investors to accelerate or unlock value creation. We work with both private equity investors and corporations to define M&A strategy, evaluate targets, and integrate acquired businesses to realize value from their transactions.
Impact examples
3x EBITDA
plan delivered in three years
We supported a private equity firm by first conducting CDD of a potential target and then co-creating an ambitious value creation plan together with the deal team and company management. The joint effort resulted in strong alignment and an actionable roadmap, which helped deliver the targeted 3x EBITDA in the next three years.
6 countries
aligned into one Group strategy
Client’s new CEO wanted to engage all country units into a purpose-led strategy process in order to develop a common direction for the whole Group. With August’s support, the company now has a clear and focused strategy to guide its future efforts – honoring the company’s heritage, whilst courageously pursuing the opportunities ahead.
1 year
to get back to profitable growth track
We helped a specialty retailer re-focus their strategy and turnaround the business performance. Our support span from fact-based diagnostics and strategy formulation to the implementation of strategic initiatives. In 12 months, the company was back on a profitable growth track, reaching above-market growth rates and a substantial margin improvement.