Corporate Catalyst India

Corporate Catalyst India - Case Studies


	Case Studies
	India - Valuation Conducted business and financial valuation of companies for the purpose of acquiring such companies as also for potential sell-outs. The process involved discussions with the client to understand their objectives and assistance in negotiations. India - Post Evaluation Carried out a post evaluation study at the behest of the Japanese government through their embassy in India. This evaluation involved a 1000 MW power plant (the first in India) set up with the aid of Japanese government funding and required reporting on various aspects of the project from planning, efficient utilization of resources, time management to sustainability of the project. India - Partner Search Short listed potential business partners for a Japanese auto ancillary company, assisted in finalising on the partner, negotiating with the Indian partner on various business and financial matters, drafting of legal documents and obtaining necessary government approvals. Carried out partner searches for 35 Spanish companies as part of a special forum organised by the Spanish Institute of Foreign Trade (an undertaking of the Spanish government) during the largest Engineering Trade Fair (IETF 2001) held in New Delhi, India. This involved nationwide search and short listing of like companies that would match the profile and interests of the specific Spanish companies. Identified contract manufacturers on behalf of a US based MNC dealing in FMCG. The search was conducted in two states of India for availing tax and fiscal incentives. Assisted an Indian auto ancillary company in developing their vision statement and assisted them in identifying a suitable technical and financial partner. India - Due Diligence Credit Worthiness Studies - Conducted credit worthiness checks on potential Indian partners for the automobile ancillary business. This involved reporting beyond ‘balance sheet’ items such as market reputation and credibility, financial stability, customer satisfaction and key attributes of the management style. Financial Due Diligence - Carried out a study of the various laws, regulations and financial strategies of a public listed company which planned to de-merge certain parts of their business units. This process also involved valuing the current business for the purpose of exchange of shares in the de-merged companies. Corporate Law - Carried out legal due diligence of an Indian company, which was to be acquired by a Japanese company in the optical fiber cable business. Subsequently undertook to prepare legal documentation relating to proposed joint venture and technology licensing between the two companies. India - Restructuring Operational Restructuring - Conducted operational restructuring for a poly urethene foam and mattress manufacturing company. We studied the working of the different divisions of the company and recommended steps to control cost and improve efficiency. Demerger - Carried out a study of the various laws, regulations and financial strategies of a public listed company which planned to de-merge certain parts of their business units. This process also involved valuing the current business for the purpose of exchange of shares in the de-merged companies. Financial Restructuring - Assisted a large Japanese auto component company having an Indian joint venture to re value and restructure shareholding in the Indian Company. India - Transaction Risk Analysis We were engaged by the Venture Funder to an IT related company to carry out a transaction risk analysis and comment on utilisation of funds. We identified serious risk of exposure to operations arising through non-compliance with statutory requirements and various instances of non-effective utilisation of funds and provided a more tax efficient mode of cross border investment. Our study concluded with a 6 months action plan for a turnaround. India - Tax Structuring A media company had overlooked certain compliance requirements in the past and engaged us to carry out a detailed analysis. We identified possible risk of exposure to interest and penalty. Thereafter through focussed tax research, found areas of efficient tax planning which resulted in net savings in cash flows and were equally acceptable to the Indian tax authorities. Provided Tax advisory to a UK based Telecom Company in respect of their expatriates posted to India. India - Market Research Conducted a detailed study for estimating demand of premium quality taps and faucets in India for a European company. It was a category research and analysis that factored in various players and market shares, channels of distribution and possible entry routes. Both primary and secondary data tools were employed including the influence of government policies. Undertook study for a leading international fast food brand to identify key factor to optimise logistics and rework the supply chain process. India - Industry Study Industry reports were prepared for various sectors viz. pharmaceutical, chemical & petrochemical, consumer durable & electronics, automobiles & auto ancillaries, coal & mineral, oil & gas, power, telecom, iron & steel, retailing & distribution sector. the studies covered government policy framework, installed capacities, demand and supply, future projections, market movement and financial positions of various players. India - Feasibility Study Study undertaken to analyse the feasibility of setting up a pharmaceutical unit for anti-anemic formulations in India. An in-depth market study was undertaken with the aim to capture the market. Since there were no realistic figures available, we bridged the gap by obtaining qualitative data from the pharmaceutical sector/ trade and supplemented it with quantifiable secondary data. Analysed feasibility of setting up a technical training centre for the Netherlands Embassy, which acted on behalf of an EU client interested in tying up with a maritime institute in India. Undertook feasibility study for an Indian three-wheeler-manufacturing unit for shifting the manufacturing facility to another state. Financial feasibility study done for a Japanese company interested in setting up a manufacturing unit for catalytic converters. India - Pre-Launch Study Evaluated the acceptability and potential for new products. The techniques employed one-to-one interaction with the select targeted respondents within defined socio-economic classes at respective geographic locations across India. Undertook market analysis and forecasting for a new food product to be launched for an International company. The scope covered production patterns, demand estimation, supply sources & analysis, character of competition and identifying access points for new entrants. Undertook a Concept Study to identify the perception and acceptability of Indian consumers towards Soya based meat substitute. India - Socio-Economic Study Assessed the impact and effectiveness of the various developmental programmes carried out by Government of India. These programmes offer solutions for alleviating rural poverty and providing basic needs of drinking water, sanitation and health. A Common Rating Mechanism was designed for Non Government Organisations (NGOs) for grading their operations in order to help the funding agencies/ donors to evaluate the performance of the various NGOs. A comprehensive survey was conducted on various motorized vehicles to derive vehicle operating cost, effect of road condition on speed of vehicles, evaluation of monetary value of passenger time and over all impact of those conditions on the economy. Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India and Asian Development Bank sponsored the study. India- Distribution & Logistics Search The assignment involved identification of distributors in major cities of India for a foreign manufacturer of electronic products. India-Human Resource Assisted a German Information Technology client in identifying and short listing candidates for their East European Operations. India -Entry Assisted a Japanese advertising agency in their negotiations with an Indian partner for setting up a joint venture company. Assisted a Japanese auto component company in identifying land to construct a factory in India. Negotiated with the land authorities, identified and obtained necessary environmental clearances. Business Negotiation Assisted a large Spanish company in negotiating and arbitrating with their Indian joint venture partner. Assisted a Japanese auto component company in identifying land to construct a factory in India, negotiated with the land authorities, identified and obtained necessary environmental clearances. Assisted a Japanese advertising agency in their negotiations with an Indian partner for setting up a joint venture company. Undertook commercial planning for a Japanese company taking up renovation and modernization of an existing power plant. We reviewed and analysed the complete commercial part of the contract and were the part of Negotiations. India-Transfer Pricing Study Have carried out detailed transfer-pricing studies for companies in handicraft and garment exports, telecom, consumer durable, information technology and automobiles & auto ancillary. These companies are from Japan, Australia, UK, USA, France, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland etc. India- Audit We act as Internal Auditors for companies engaged in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing), manufacturing, trading, exports and service sector. We analyse the internal systems and redesign them to strengthen functioning of the organisation. We are Concurrent auditors for various public sector banks. We are statutory auditors for various companies dealing in electronics, consumer durables, food processing, travel & tourism, consultancy services, power, information technology etc. India -Business Process Outsourcing Account Outsourcing - This is a continuous process where we handle accounts as an outsourced function. Presently we provide these services to various Japanese, British, European companies or their liaison offices in India.