Cogent DeFi

Advisory

Transaction Advisory

Every transaction carries the weight of what was not disclosed. Due diligence is not a box to tick — it is your one opportunity to see clearly before the ink dries.
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Transaction advisory encompasses the financial, tax, and operational analysis that informs investment, acquisition, merger, and divestiture decisions. We work at the intersection of accounting rigour and business judgement — giving buyers and sellers the independent view they need to transact with confidence and extract the value they have modelled.

What We Deliver

Financial Due Diligence

Quality-of-earnings (QoE) analysis, balance sheet review, normalised EBITDA assessment, working capital peg, and off-balance sheet exposure identification for acquisition targets.

Tax Due Diligence

Review of the target's tax positions, contingent liabilities (pending assessments, transfer pricing disputes, GST notices), and structuring risks that affect deal pricing.

Business Valuation

Valuation under multiple methodologies (DCF, EV/EBITDA, precedent transactions, NAV) for acquisitions, investor negotiations, ESOP vesting, or regulatory filings (Section 56 fair value).

Deal Structuring Advisory

Slump sale vs. asset purchase vs. share acquisition analysis. Tax neutrality analysis for mergers and demergers. Holding structure and SPV setup recommendations.

Vendor / Sell-Side Due Diligence

Pre-sale cleanup of financial statements, tax positions, and compliance records — so the target enters data room with credibility and pricing confidence.

Post-Merger Integration (Financial)

Accounting integration, opening balance sheet reconciliation, intercompany elimination, and consolidated reporting setup post-closing.

Startup & Early-Stage Investment Advisory

Financial model review, pre-money valuation benchmarking, term sheet financial implications, and investor round structuring support.

Who This Is For

Acquirers and PE/VC funds conducting investment due diligence on Indian targets.

Founders and promoters preparing for a partial or full exit — or seeking to buy out a co-promoter.

Companies entering into strategic JVs, licensing arrangements, or asset acquisitions.

Investment bankers and legal advisers requiring an independent CA sign-off on financial due diligence.

Ready to Discuss Your Requirements?

Engagement terms and fees are discussed during your first consultation, tailored to the scope and complexity of your requirements.

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