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With rising costs, staff shortages and ageing facilities, pressure on New Zealand’s aged care operators keeps mounting. For some, consolidation could be the key to survival – and for others, now may be the ideal time to sell. Strategic mergers and acquisitions can strengthen the sector and ensure quality care for our growing elderly population.

Whether you’re a vendor or a purchaser considering consolidation as a viable option for your brokerage, there are industry-specific challenges and considerations you’ll need to overcome to deliver successful outcomes beyond the completion of the transaction.

‘Can we get some consolidated accounts?’ It’s a question you might hear from your bank if your business has a few different entities. It might sound like a simple request, but it may be a little more complex.

The success of an acquisition largely hinges on the price paid relative to the value received. To ensure success, it’s crucial to gain a comprehensive view of not only the quality of earnings of a business but also the quality of the reporting itself. If you’re an investor performing due diligence, here are five key considerations about the quality of the target’s financial reporting.

You have completed your due diligence, signed all the paperwork, and have officially acquired an entity or a business. You might think all the hard work is done, but accounting for it may be harder than you think. Here’s some key questions you need to consider.

What is best practice if you’re seeking growth opportunities in New Zealand’s cooling market? Here’s eight key factors to bear in mind if you're considering M&A.