Corporate Finance
Financial analysis for strategic business decisions.
We help businesses, investors and project developers assess opportunities, understand risks and evaluate investment and financing alternatives.
How we help
From data to decision, with assumptions you can defend
Through financial modelling, business valuation, investment analysis and support on corporate transactions, we turn complex financial information into clear conclusions that support growth, capital allocation and financing decisions.
Our approach
- Business growthPlanning and assessment of opportunities.
- Capital allocationInvestment and return analysis.
- Financing decisionsStructures, debt and available alternatives.
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Financial modelling and business planning
We build integrated financial models and business plans that link operating assumptions to the income statement, balance sheet and cash flows, giving management a sound quantitative basis for planning.
Business needs addressed
- Preparing a business plan or budget with testable assumptions.
- Anticipating cash and funding requirements.
- Measuring the impact of different scenarios before deciding.
- Having a model the in-house team can keep up to date.
Activities may include
- Integrated income statement, balance sheet and cash flow models.
- Business plans and long-term financial projections.
- Budgets, forecasts and scenario analysis.
- Sensitivity analysis and review of assumptions.
- Cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Profitability assessment of investment opportunities.
Example deliverables
- Structured, documented financial model (Excel).
- Business plan with multi-year projections.
- Scenario and sensitivity tables.
- Monthly or weekly cash flow forecast.
- Assumptions book and executive summary for management.
02
Project finance and infrastructure
We model energy and infrastructure projects across their full life to analyse cash generation, size the debt and assess the most suitable financing structure.
Business needs addressed
- Assessing a project’s financial viability before committing capital.
- Preparing or reviewing a model for lender negotiations.
- Understanding how much debt the project can support, and on what terms.
- Analysing the effect of delays, cost overruns or lower revenues.
Activities may include
- Financial models for infrastructure and energy projects.
- Cash flow projections and investment analysis.
- Debt sizing and repayment schedule modelling.
- Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) calculation and analysis.
- Financial covenant and downside scenario analysis.
- Assessment of financing structures and capital requirements.
- Preparation and review of models for lenders, investors and sponsors.
Example deliverables
- Project model (construction and operations) with an assumptions sheet.
- Debt sizing and repayment profile.
- DSCR, LLCR and covenant compliance analysis.
- Base case, sensitivities and stress scenarios.
- Review report on an existing model.
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Business valuation and investment analysis
We estimate the value of companies, businesses and projects using recognised methodologies and explain the factors that drive it, to support investment, divestment or restructuring decisions.
Business needs addressed
- Establishing a reasonable value range before negotiating.
- Comparing investment alternatives on a consistent basis.
- Understanding which operating and financial levers create or destroy value.
- Reviewing the financial information of a target company.
Activities may include
- Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation.
- Comparable company and transaction analysis, where appropriate.
- Financial and business performance analysis.
- Investment appraisal and return analysis (NPV, IRR, payback).
- Identification of key risks and value drivers.
- Support in financial due diligence processes.
Example deliverables
- Valuation report with value range and methodology.
- DCF model with sensitivity analysis.
- Comparables analysis.
- Investment analysis memorandum.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
We provide the financial analysis buyers and sellers need throughout a corporate transaction, from the initial assessment of the opportunity to decision support during negotiations.
Business needs addressed
- Analysing an acquisition opportunity or a potential divestment.
- Preparing the financial information prospective investors will request.
- Coordinating the financial review with other advisers.
- Comparing the impact of alternative deal structures.
Activities may include
- Financial analysis of acquisition and divestment opportunities.
- Business valuation and transaction modelling.
- Preparation of financial information for prospective investors.
- Coordination of due diligence and financial review processes.
- Analytical support in company sale and purchase transactions.
- Scenario analysis and decision support during the transaction.
Example deliverables
- Preliminary assessment of the opportunity.
- Transaction model: price, structure, financing and impact.
- Financial information pack for investors.
- Due diligence tracking and summary of financial findings.
Legal and tax advice on the transaction and, where applicable, brokerage are provided by duly authorised professionals, with whom BEDROCK coordinates.
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Financing strategy and corporate advisory
We help management determine how much funding the business needs, of what type and with what structure, and prepare the information lenders expect to see.
Business needs addressed
- Planning the funding of a growth or investment plan.
- Assessing debt capacity and the financial structure.
- Preparing a refinancing or debt renegotiation.
- Presenting robust projections to banks and other lenders.
Activities may include
- Analysis of funding needs and available alternatives.
- Assessment of debt capacity and financial structure.
- Refinancing scenario analysis.
- Projections and financial documentation for discussions with lenders.
- Strategic financial planning and capital allocation.
- Support for management teams in evaluating financial decisions.
Example deliverables
- Financial structure diagnostic.
- Comparative map of financing alternatives.
- Projections and financial pack for lenders.
- Refinancing scenario analysis.
BEDROCK is not a financial institution and does not act as a credit intermediary: its analysis supports the company’s own decisions and negotiations with its lenders.
Methodology
From information to decision
Corporate Finance
Analyse. Model. Evaluate. Advise.
- AnalyseWe understand the business objective and the decision to be made.
- ModelWe build the analysis, the financial model or the valuation framework.
- EvaluateWe test the key assumptions and their sensitivities.
- AdviseWe present clear conclusions, risks and alternative scenarios.
Each engagement is tailored to the complexity of the project, the information available and the client’s needs. Conclusions are based on the information provided and on explicit assumptions; they do not guarantee future results.
Scope
What is included, and what is not
BEDROCK’s corporate finance services consist of analysis and advice to management. Regulated financial activities, legal advice, audit opinions and the execution of transactions requiring specific authorisations are excluded unless the necessary authorisations are in place and expressly agreed. Where a project requires it, we coordinate with the relevant professionals.
Let’s talk about your project
Tell us what decision you need to make and what information is available. We will propose a clear scope of work before we start.