Target Screening and Acquisition SearchA shortlist of acquisition targets worth your time
We build the universe, screen it against your criteria, profile the long list and score the shortlist, then support the approach, so your corporate development team spends its time on targets that fit.
Is this for you?
- You have a growth strategy that includes acquisitions but no systematic pipeline.
- Your target universe is fragmented, private and poorly documented.
- You want independent profiles of candidates before approaching them.
- You need someone to make the first, discreet contact.
What you get
- 01
Screening criteria and universe build
The full set of candidates, including private and unlisted companies.
- 02
Long list with profiles
Products, customers, capacity, ownership and indicative financials.
- 03
Shortlist scoring
Strategic fit, scale, ownership readiness and deal feasibility scored.
- 04
Approach support
Discreet first contact and facilitation of initial conversations.
Deliverables
- Universe and screening matrix (Excel)
- Long-list profiles (PDF)
- Scored shortlist with recommended approach order
- Approach notes and feedback
How we work
- Step 01
Criteria
Strategic rationale, size, geography, capability and deal-breakers.
- Step 02
Build and screen the universe from trade data, registries, channel interviews and our network.
- Step 03
Profile and score; present the shortlist.
- Step 04
Approach
Discreet outreach and first meetings.
Why IMR for this
Strong coverage of private industrial companies in India and the GCC that do not appear in databases.
Profiles are verified through channel and customer interviews, not only filings.
Can continue into Commercial Due Diligence on the chosen target.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover partnership targets as well as acquisitions?
Yes; the same process applies.
How discreet is the approach?
Fully; your identity is disclosed only with your consent.
Which geographies?
India, GCC and, through partners, APAC, Europe and North America.
