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Our client, a specialty global manufacturing company, was navigating unfamiliar terrain. The change-in-control, coupled with a recapitalization of debt and equity, introduced layers of complexity to their financial reporting requirements, and the internal team lacked experience with transactions of this scope.
Accounting for the series of transactions under ASC 805 (Business Combinations) required detailed analysis, valuation work and model development. The urgency of the work was compounded by pressure facing the client to restructure the reporting framework and comply with new post-transaction standards—all while responding to the expectations of external auditors during a time of transition.
We provided a structured and practical approach to untangle the complexity of the transaction, involving:
With our support, the client was able to confidently navigate the post-transaction accounting landscape. Their financial statements were issued on time, aligned with all relevant requirements, and backed by documentation that satisfied both internal leadership and external auditors.
Our involvement gave their internal team the clarity and support they needed during a period of heightened workload and complexity. We didn’t just address the core business combination transaction—we also advised on several adjacent projects that surfaced along the way, further cementing our role as a trusted partner. The client emerged with a clear accounting roadmap, a fully reconciled model bridging pre- and post-transaction positions, and a suite of technical memos supporting every significant aspect of the deal.
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