Retail

Over the last years, we have provided assistance to a large number of companies from all retail sector areas. To achieve this, it is not only necessary to have a detailed knowledge of the specifics of each target market, but also to have a solid financial structure in place, allowing to expand the branch network, increase the quantity and assortment of inventories, and leverage the benefits of consumer financing.

Our team of professionals has provided advisory services to the leading national retail chains for over 20 years, supporting the implementation of strategic solutions.

We provide the following services for the Retail Sector:

  • Business Strategy
    • We provided assistance in the development of the private label credit business for the top home appliance chains and supermarkets in the country.
    • We conducted studies on branch location and their economic-financial viability for one of the world leading supermarket chains.
    • Market research on the global and sector industry.
  • Corporate Finance Advisory
    • We provided assistance to streamline the treasury and collection functions of an major supermarket chain.
    • We devised innovative financial strategies for branch networks, investments and inventories for the top national retailers.
    • We collaborated in monitoring and controlling business processes, and creating efficiencies. We were also involved in the assessment of the key risk indicators in the sector.
    • Periodic sector reports at local and international level.
    • We are industry leaders in the development of financing strategies based on the capital markets.
    • We have assisted different types of retail companies in the application of the relevant rules and regulations.
    • We developed AQC (Asset Quality Control) to assess the risk of consumer loan portfolios.
  • M&A
    • We provided buy-side advisory services to the main home appliances chain from inland Argentina, in its entry into the Buenos Aires City and Greater Buenos Aires market.
  • Valuation
    • We conducted a Purchase Price Allocation for two of the greatest retailers in Colombia, in a transaction worth more than USD 2,000 million.
    • We valuated shopping malls for one of the largest retail and real estate companies in Argentina.
    • We performed business valuations —both in Argentina and in the region— for the world top movie and entertainment rental services company.
    • We conducted the valuation of one of the leading movie theater chains in the Latin American market.
  • Securitization
    • Since 1996 we have developed securitization programs for all kinds of consumer loans for the main retail chains in the country.



Milestones

Valuation