Mergers & Acquisitions
Identify, Evaluate and Execute Strategic M&A Opportunities
The Catalyst Group Consulting (TCGC) provides specialized merger and acquisition (M&A) consulting services for catalyst, chemical, process licensing and specialty chemical companies.
With over 40 years of consulting experience, TCGC combines technical expertise, industry insights, and a client-focused approach. Our strengths include:
Strategic Screening: Identify potential acquisition targets using specific market and organization goals.
Valuation: Financial modeling assesses the viable and potential returns of acquisition opportunities.
Innovative tools: Successful application of TCGC’s AWASC methodology throughout many industries.
Regulatory and ESG Insights: Deliver comprehensive understanding of environmental and compliance factors.
Due Diligence: Detailed evaluation of products, markets, technologies, intellectual property and customer base.
Core Competency: Provide end-to-end insight from screening to acquisition and integration.
Competitive Intelligence Tools: Delivery of actionable insights through custom CI models.
Comprehensive M&A Support
Navigating the complexities of M&A requires expertise across multiple domains. TCGC offers end-to-end services to help organizations make informed decisions and achieve long-term goals.
The AWASC Methodology
TCGC’s proprietary Average Weighted Acquisition Screening Criteria (AWASC) methodology streamlines the acquisition screening. This approach evaluates quantitative metrics (e.g., financial performance) and qualitative factors (e.g., strategic alignment).
Result: This in-depth analysis ensures potential targets meet our client’s objectives
Benefits of AWASC:
The AWASC process identifies and evaluates acquisition targets in a knowledge-driven process:
Combining financial, organizational and sensitivity measures for accurate decision-making.
Providing flexibility to screen at the company, product or technology levels.
Clients receive an electronic model that serves as a competitive intelligence (CI) tool. The screening is flexible and done at various levels: company, segment, technology or product.
Client-defined parameters incorporated into the TCGC’s AWASC process are:
Integration level
Sustainability goals
Cultural differences
Strategic alignment
AWASC Process Steps:
TCGC’s due diligence process is a thorough evaluation of every potential acquisition. AWASC process is an in-depth method and involves:
Initial Screening: Generate a list of 50+ potential targets based on public data, industry insights, and client-defined parameters.
Interim Review: Refine the list with client input, prioritizing factors like market share, innovation, and regional presence.
Weighted Scoring: TCGC assigns a scoring system (1 to 10) to rank targets based on client input.
Evaluation Report: AWASC produces a ranked list of top targets supported by quantitative and qualitative data.
Detailed Company Profiles: In-depth profiles for the top 10 targets list critical information, including key business metrics and operational insights.
Due Diligence and Valuation
TCGC’s due diligence process is a thorough evaluation of every potential acquisition. Our detailed analysis reviews market factors, intellectual property, customer base and process technology.
More importantly, TCGC collaborates with legal teams, bankers and HR departments to integrate findings into a cohesive strategy.
Project-Specific Model: Ideal for one-time, highly focused consulting engagements on specific commercial needs.
Key Account Model: Long-term, on-demand collaboration for businesses seeking continuous strategic support.
Ready to Streamline Your M&A Approach?
Let’s discuss how our expert M&A services can help your company identify, evaluate and acquire the right opportunities.