Financial Services
Domestic and international acquisitions are always active for investment funds, private equity houses and venture capitalists in order to generate attractive returns for investors. Nonetheless, the more vigorous regulatory environment and the more complex investment structure impose higher hurdles for the industry players.
Governance Demand from Investors
Risk management and transaction transparency are becoming parts of the key assessment criteria for the performance of players in the finance sectors. Board members are required to adequately assess the potential risks of investments before making decisions. AVISTA is experienced in providing independent advisory services to identify any key risks in the deals and thus to enhance the overall governance process for clients.
Sophisticated Investment Tools
Instead of traditional direct cash investment in equity, PE/VC investors tend to incorporate more complicated terms and investment structures, in order to maximize their possible return while mitigate as much uncertainty as possible. Preferred shares, warrants, profit guarantee and contingent consideration are those normally introduced in the transactions. Clear documentation on the pricing and valuation approaches and assumptions should be properly maintained. As a result, pricing and fair valuation of these investment subjects could be a challenge for investors. AVISTA’s professionals have extensive experience in dealing with these issues to assist management in implementing a sound and effective evaluation process.
Entertainment and Leisure
The developments of the Cultural and Leisure industry are always well emphasized by every country. China has been taking cultural industry as one of the most supported sectors in its economic plan. AVISTA’s services and experiences in this sector cover entertainment, media service, travel, hotel, transportation, etc.
Manufacturing
AVISTA is capable of conducting industrial equipment and machinery valuation and even valuations for the most advanced industries such as information technology, power and utilities, energy and resources etc. Our team also has specialized knowledge of industrial products in industries such as medical and life science, renewable energy, etc.
We have experiences in a number of projects throughout the world. The target industrial products include but not limited to the followings: cruise ships, hydroelectric power station, railways, solar power and coal power station, medical equipment manufacturer, automotive producer, textiles equipment, etc.
We advise our clients on impairment test project, merger and acquisition advice, financial leasing valuation, purchase price allocation modelling, etc.
Resource and Energy
Economic development is based on sufficient sources of energy, including oil, gas, mining and others. AVISTA provides top-tier valuation expertise in the power sector, including in mining and renewables, with project experiences in Asia, Americas, Europe, etc. Our dedicated professional team works closely with clients and supported by global mining and energy expertise to ensure you receive the best appraisal experience and value-added business advices.
Retail and Consumer
Consumption is always recognized as one of the most important driving forces of an economy. With the global economic power shifting from developed to developing countries, the retail and consumer industry in emerging markets have been growing rapidly and are expected to continue the momentum. China, one of the largest emerging markets, is regarded as the single largest potential consumer market in the world. The strong growth and gradual relaxation of protective measures presents enormous business opportunities for both foreign and domestic investors.
AVISTA has grown tremendously with our great clients in retail and consumer industry. Through our experience professional team, we provide various types of valuation and advisory services to assist our client in financial report, merger and acquisition and IPO.
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in Asia. The robust economy and improved living standards combined with an enormous size of aging population have stimulated the development of this particular sector.
AVISTA is experienced in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare industry. Our knowledge and expertise which enhanced by our strong credentials are integral to offer outstanding business advice and other financial services to the clients.
Real Estate
A real estate project in today's economic point of view can no longer be classified as a separate item. In fact, given the advance of market reform, trade system, industrial diversification, standardization of accounting system and securitization of properties, real estate becomes a devoted part in any business.
AVISTA real estate team provides professional and independent assessment for the above-mentioned real estate appraisals. Our experiences cover various types of properties include hotels, clubs, motorway, power stations, pier terminals, shopping malls, apartments, factories, industrial parks and others.
Valuation purposes range from IPO listing, merger and acquisition, market researches, fair rental value opinions, financial reporting and many others.
Information Technology
With the significant advancement of the technology world in recent decades, innovative products and business models beyond our imaginations have been created for mass public. From traditional computer software to mobile applications, from social networking services to e-commerce businesses, from electronic products to cloud computing solutions. The negative correlation between innovation rates and product lives has pushed industry players to move faster.
Fundraising Issues Faced by Startup Players
Many of the participants in the IT industry are fresh startup companies whom may require new source of funds in order to have further enhancement of existing items and development of new products. AVISTA is dedicated in assisting founders from identifying potential investors to negotiating favorable terms for companies during the course of sourcing new capital.
From Growth to IPO to Acquisitions
During the growth stage of the company, other investors may be introduced to provide from funding to the company. Eventually, entrepreneurs and their angel investors will generally take the opportunities of the rapid-growing industry to gain capitals through domestic and overseas IPO. In addition, companies may expand their market shares through merger and acquisition of similar market players. AVISTA has a top-tier team which has served numerous IT companies since their initial investment stage, and we have been growing together with our clients and witness their public listing in Hong Kong and the US.