M&A
Consulting
End-to-end M&A execution — target identification, deal structuring, negotiation and integration planning — for mid-market companies pursuing growth through acquisition.
M&A as a growth lever, executed end to end
For many mid-market companies, mergers and acquisitions represent the fastest way to acquire capability, market access, or scale — but the execution risk is real. Ascendiq's M&A Consulting practice manages that risk across the full deal lifecycle.
We work with acquirers to identify and screen targets, structure and negotiate transactions, and — critically — plan the integration that determines whether the deal actually creates value. We also advise sellers preparing for strategic exits.
Our approach treats M&A as a strategic capability, not a one-off event: building repeatable processes that let ambitious companies pursue inorganic growth with discipline.
A comprehensive engagement architecture
- ✓Target Identification & ScreeningSystematic target sourcing and screening against clear strategic and financial criteria.
- ✓Strategic Rationale & Business CaseBuilding the strategic case and financial business case for a proposed acquisition.
- ✓Valuation & Deal StructuringValuation analysis and structuring of consideration, earn-outs and financing.
- ✓Due Diligence CoordinationCoordinating financial, commercial, legal and tax diligence workstreams.
- ✓Negotiation & Documentation SupportCommercial negotiation support alongside legal counsel through to signing.
- ✓Regulatory & Approval ManagementNavigating competition, FEMA and sector-specific regulatory approvals.
- ✓Integration Planning100-day integration plans covering people, systems, and operational alignment.
- ✓Post-Merger Value TrackingTracking synergy realisation and value creation against the original business case.
How we work
Strategy & Target Screening
Defining acquisition criteria and building a prioritised target pipeline.
Approach & Initial Assessment
Approaching targets and conducting initial strategic and financial assessment.
Diligence & Valuation
Coordinating diligence workstreams and finalising valuation and deal structure.
Negotiation & Signing
Negotiating terms and closing documentation through to signing.
Integration Planning & Execution
Building and executing the integration plan to realise deal value.
Who this is for
Manufacturing Consolidators
Companies pursuing scale or capability through sector consolidation.
Technology & Services Acquirers
Businesses acquiring capability, talent or market access.
Family Businesses
Promoters considering strategic acquisitions or exits.
Cross-Border Acquirers
Indian companies acquiring abroad, or global companies acquiring in India.
Your complete deliverable package
- ✓Target screening list with strategic fit scoring
- ✓Acquisition business case and valuation analysis
- ✓Deal structuring and financing recommendations
- ✓Due diligence workstream coordination and summary
- ✓100-day post-merger integration plan
- ✓Synergy realisation tracking framework
What makes our approach different
Strategy-First
Every target is screened against strategic fit, not just financial opportunism.
Integration-Minded
We plan for integration from day one, not as an afterthought.
Cross-Border Capable
Experience structuring deals across FEMA and international regulatory frameworks.
Full Lifecycle
One advisory partner from target screening through post-merger value tracking.