Management Consulting

Strategic Planning

• Strategic planning addresses the questions “What do we need to achieve?” and “How will we achieve it?” The first step in strategic planning is to analyze the opportunities and threats in the current market, then map these against the “inside advantage” of your business. DKM Group can assist with strategy formulation, market analysis, identifying your business’ inside advantage, definition of objectives, and measuring progress against a strategy.

Economic Feasibility Studies

• Otherwise known as “Cost/benefit Analysis”, “Return on Investment Analysis” or “Financial Evaluation of Capital Projects”, a feasibility study compares the benefits of investing in alternative projects against the benefits of paying a dividend, or paying off debt. Feasibility studies incorporate probabilistic analysis, and help decision makers to assess the likelihood of an investment paying off. DKM Group employs a range of tools which can help management with significant investment decisions.

Investor readiness reviews

• An investor readiness review involves identifying the requirement for additional capital, preparation of a business plan, and consideration of the type of security to be issued to the investor, preparing a valuation of the company, preparing for negotiation, and structuring the deal for tax efficiency. DKM Group can assist with all of these areas, to maximize the outcome for the existing shareholders.

Merger & acquisitions advice

• Mergers & acquisitions can help a business gain access to cash, new markets, or intellectual property. DKM Group can assist with valuation of a target company, structuring the deal for tax efficiency, sourcing finance for the transaction, or due diligence.

Equity & debt raising strategies

• Companies requiring additional capital can list on the stock exchange, issue shares privately to a business angel or venture capital firm, seek a bank loan, use invoice financing, sell and lease back some of their assets, or issue debt securities. DKM Group can help clients to determine the right combination of instruments for their business, and assist with the procurement of capital.

Management buy-outs

• A management buyout is where the employed management of a company buy enough shares to take control of the board. DKM Group can provide advice either to management or to existing shareholders on the valuation of the shares, structuring the deal for tax efficiency, sourcing finance for the transaction, or due diligence.

Virtual CFO

• A Virtual CFO is where DKM Group performs some of the functions of a full time CFO or Financial Controller. This can include cash flow budgeting, preparing financial statements, liaising with auditors and financiers, identifying profit drivers, tax planning, evaluating alternative capital projects, or monitoring compliance with the requirements of ASIC, banks and the ATO. DKM Group’s Virtual CFO service is a flexible and affordable alternative.