A fast-growing mid-market gaming company was planning to acquire a niche player in the sector to fuel its growth further.
Key value that the acquisition could bring included access to a wider user database (100%+), sector expertise, and extended technology platform/functionality.
Nordico was hired to support management throughout the entire acquisition process, e.g., deal strategy, financial analysis, integration planning, diligence, valuation, negotiations and governance.

Governed the overall deal process, including coordination of various third parties.
Trained management in the M&A process and related strategies/tactics.
Developed a transaction plan including high-level integration planning, diligence preparation and execution, and day one execution.
Supported management in developing the integration strategy.
Performed buy side valuation of the target company, including benchmarking.
Prepared data requests as input to the diligence process.
Developed revenue synergy analysis as input to management’s investment decision.
Supported management with commercial negotiations.

Helped management identify target price / valuation, and return on investment / payback period.
Enabled management to conduct informed M&A conversations with various stakeholders throughout the deal process.
Helped outline buy side positions that successfully drove client value as part of negotiations with the seller.
Accomplished key transaction milestones, including close of the deal, despite tight and conflicting schedules (e.g., business as usual, vacations, etc.).
Supported management in prioritizing quick-wins and longer-term initiatives as part of the post-close integration plan.

Acquisition Strategy Gaming