Case Studies
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Acquisition Integration – Business and Systems Integration
To further diversify its vast real estate portfolio, this CTS Impact client expanded into a new segment; hotels, via acquisition of 3 major portfolios within an 8-month period. With acquired hotel assets of over $2.5 billion, this client needed specific hotel accounting experience to manage this back office integration and standardization.
IPO-Readiness, Financial System Implementation, and Internal Audit
In the midst of unprecedented company growth, this global technology and social networking company’s reporting needs expanded in both complexity and volume. With multi-national operations in over 40 countries worldwide, a standardized and automated reporting tool was mission-critical to produce GAAP-basis consolidated financial statements.
Acquisition Integration
Background: This publicly-held international pharmaceutical company was experiencing very rapid growth through multiple significant acquisitions. Each acquisition maintained their accounting records on different financial system platforms, so the client needed to migrate these disparate systems to a standard platform (SAP).
Due Diligence – Acquisitions
Background: In order to expand into new lines of business, this CTS Impact client pursued several acquisition opportunities across the U.S. Due to the entrepreneurial nature of these targeted operations, due diligence was necessary to determine an appropriate valuation, as well as to ascertain corporate fit and integration readiness.
Sale – Foreign Ownership – Integration
Background: With the announcement of its sale to a large, Europe-based public utility company, this CTS Impact client needed enhanced reporting and analysis to support its new ownership. Also, re-engineering of business processes was required to align with its new corporate parent standards.
Merger Integration and Process Standardization
Background: With the merger of 3 operating companies located across the U.S., this CTS Impact client needed to design and develop a standard back-office platform — business processes, policies & procedures, and systems, to support its integrated operations. In addition, the back-office was being centralized to a new headquarters location.
Strategic Transaction Analysis – Potential Sale
Background: Based on the success of its products, this CTS Impact client explored various strategic transactions, including a potential sale. As a part of these efforts, the client needed to understand and analyze the financial impact of these potential transactions, in order to make the best decision for the organization.