IDC Financial Services provides professional corporate advisory services to facilitate a wide range of equity transactions.

The Information and Communication Technology industry is at the forefront of change and continually requires a flexible and adaptive response in order to survive and prosper. The competitive market pressures for growth and results means that companies have to be constantly prepared for strategic acquisition and divestment opportunities. Standing still in the marketplace is rarely a successful option.

IDC Financial Services has assisted a wide range of organisations achieve successful M & A outcomes. IDC can assist you sell your business or provide the expertise to identify and achieve strategic acquisitions.

Heritage

Since 1993 IDC Financial Services have provided a full range of advisory services to the ICT Industry. Operating throughout Australia, and working in conjunction with IDC's offices globally, the benefits of our service include:

* Experienced industry professionals, not just financial analysts
* In-depth knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry
* Experience in completing Australian and New Zealand Merger and Acquisition transactions over a thirteen-year period
* Wide range of professional contacts and Industry network
* Able to lead in negotiations on price and terms
* Part of IDC, a leading worldwide research organisation for the Information Industries
* Ability to touch organisations globally

Services

IDC's range of Corporate Advisory Services confidentially assists companies achieve strategic corporate objectives such as;

* Lead strategic review and strategic planning exercises
* Expanding market share by acquisition
* Realising investment by trade sale
* Facilitate geographic expansion and growth

IDC works with clients in a range of capacities:
Buyers or Investors

For individuals or organisations seeking to acquire operations outright, invest in ICT, IDC provides the following services:

* Strategic Review and Planning
* Definition of acquisition criteria
* Search process to identify suitable target organisations
* Analysis of target companies
* Introduction and management of negotiations
* Assistance with due diligence and conclusion of transactions

Sellers

For individuals or organisations seeking to sell a business, raise equity investment or divest current equity IDC provides these services:

* Strategic Review and Planning
* Company valuation
* Preparation of an Information Memorandum
* Search for target companies that meet the agreed criteria
* Investigation of viability and willingness of targets to complete a transaction
* Introduction to suitable buyers/investors
* Management and negotiations of the contract process
* Due Diligence support
* Documentation and completion

Investment & VC companies

For investment organisations seeking advice on evaluation of initial investments or the timing and strategy for divestment IDC provides:

* Research on market segmentation, trends and validation of business or product offering for new start-ups
* Research to enhance value proposition of intended company exit strategy
* Retained or assignment-based advice on divestment strategies and opportunities
* Full divestment services

SME’s

For owners of small to medium companies who need practical equity-related advice, IDC offers the following services:

* Strategic Review
* Strategic Planning
* Company valuation considerations
* Channel Partner and Alliance advice
* Retained Board advice
* Acquisition and Divestment Services

Clients

IDC Australia Financial Services has undertaken assignments with a wide range of small to medium privately owned organisations as well as ASX listed and global corporations. Most assignments are subject to strict confidentiality agreements.