EY Client Portal Library About us Newsroom Connect with us United States (English) Home Insights Industries Services Careers Alumni Home » Services » Transactions » Transaction Advisory Services - Transaction Support Transaction Advisory Services Navigation Overview About Transaction Advisory Services Corporate Development Divestiture Advisory Services M&A, Capital & Debt Advisory Infrastructure Advisory Operational Transaction Services Real Estate Transaction Advisory Restructuring Transaction Support Transaction Tax Valuation, Business Modeling Working Capital ------ Library Contacts How EY uses analytics to advise on transactions We can gather and analyze significant volumes of data to: Apply predictive analytics and forecasting to quantify the risks and opportunities related to a transaction (e.g., mining social media to understand product or brand perceptions and customer satisfaction Understand key business cycles (e.g., impact working capital) Employ a decision-making framework based on data science to reach an objective view of a strategic portfolio Identify potential synergies and dis-synergies by utilizing larger data sets Share Transaction Support Companies looking for local and global deals face strong competition for quality assets and stakeholder scrutiny regarding acquisitions. M&A success starts with comprehensive diligence — it is the only way to understand if the deal is the right decision at the right price. We offer insight into a target company’s competitive positioning, product mix, operations, customer relationships and future outlook. Using both historical data and predictive and social media analytics, we help companies focus on deal drivers that pose the most investment risk or opportunity for return. Deal value drivers How we can help Commercial/strategic priorities Commercial, market, and business diligence Evaluation of target’s revenue forecasts, based on social media and other predictive analytics Financial risk Quality of earnings analysis Quality of balance sheet analysis Forecast analysis Operations Operational improvements analysis Carve-out/integration analysis and planning Working capital analysis Change-management services Synergies Business modeling Back-office cost analysis Asset/facility rationalization analysis Regulatory Advice on tax structure and related risks Assessment of compliance with FCPA, ERISA, SEC and other regulations Financial statement impact Accounting policy and purchase accounting analysis EY’s value bridge quantifies deal drivers and priorities diligence efforts based on potential risk and return Contact us Scott Sport Americas Transaction Support Leader Connect with us Global M&A market maintains positive momentum What’s fueling the growth of M&A? In our latest Capital Confidence Barometer, we explore how innovation, complexity and disruption are defining the new market. Are you considering divesting assets? If not, you should be. Read our latest Global Divestment Study and sector reports. 2015 Global Corporate Development Study Can corporate development drive strategy and deliver growth? Find out in our 2015 Global Corporate Development Study. Privacy BCR Accessibility Legal Global Code of Conduct Site map Our locations Contact us EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. This site uses cookies to provide you with a personalised browsing experience. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. Please read our Privacy Policy for more information on how we use cookies and how you can manage them. Close