Project Details
Client / Situation
- Our client that specializes in middle-market growth capital and emerging market investments is merging with another retailer in the outdoor brands’ space
- They were looking for a consultant to lead the project on merger synergies / estimate validation
Objectives / Results Achieved
- Baselined gross margin optimization estimates $2.5+MM (vs $3.2MM during the November 2017 diligence)
- Developed a streamlined calculation model for ongoing business development use (pre-merger and post-merger)
- Followed-up deep-dives into November 2017 analyses versus current outlook
- Additional merger-related activities:
1. Initial organizational assessment, proposed future state structuring
2. Integration workplan – pre-close and post-close
3. Systems assessment review
ECA’s Consumer & Retail Practice Lead
Rowida Assalimy
Rowida has placed numerous Consumer & Retail consultants with ECA clients. She would be happy to discuss your upcoming project.


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