Growth and Transformation

Consider the range of business, operational, cultural and technological factors that occur during the average transaction, expertise to forge and implement a plan is key to success.

Strategic Planning

Most organizations are daunted by the complexity of the strategic planning process, and yet they clearly understand the importance of having a well thought out and documented plan. We specialize not only in simplifying the process but in creating and facilitating a process that encourages collaboration and open communication, bringing ideas to the table and equipping your team with the tools and a blueprint to deliver results.

Building Prosperity

Today’s business environment is competitive, requiring knowledge and vision to achieve robust goals. Our teams of industry specific advisors provide measurable strategic and operational know how along with guidance towards your next goals. We offer expertise, advisory, planning or execution along with developed support.

Mergers & Acquisitions

The failure rate between mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sits between 70% and 90% according to collated research and a recent study conducted by The Harvard Business Review. That is a remarkably high figure, but when you consider the range of business, IT and cultural factors that occur during the average merger or acquisition it is not that surprising. Not only are you asking two companies to integrate under one mission and culture, but you are bringing together groups of people with their own styles, personalities, ambitions, agendas, behavioral traits and ways of working. The complexity increases with multiple locations, cross-border IT infrastructure, financial regulations and cultural differences.

Without a clear strategy, effective project management, due diligence, complete financial analysis and modeling with open communication between stakeholders, the joint venture, merger or acquisition will struggle to deliver the desired results. The process must be transparent, realistic and involve all areas of management if success is to be achieved.

Audit for IPO Registration

October Hill International works with partners to provide Registration and Due Diligence Support

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

October Hill International offers IPO support services to help our clients reach public offering status. Our services range from assisting with target identification, short review, due diligence and advisory services for IPO preparation, partnering with outside firms for audit services.

October Hill International team members have experienced this multiple times and know what it takes to reach public offering status. In addition, we have also developed venture business support to help promote growth for young businesses assisting through organizational design, management coaching, human resources, function launch/transformation and change management. Our IPO advisory servicers offer our clients another point of view and the benefits of experience.

Evaluate if the company meets the applicable standards and performance expected of a listed company.
Perform foundation work to strengthen the company’s accounting record system, tightening its internal controls, improving operational efficiency, addressing problems and resolving issues that may affect the listing.
Liaising and resolving issues raised by various professionals such as the reporting accountants, lawyers and issue manager for the IPO.

IPO Advisory Services

Going public is a long and tedious but fruitful process that represents a significant milestone for any company.

We will walk the journey with you through the following service offerings:

Short Review
Support Services for Development of Management Systems
Support Services for Development of Accounting Organization & Policy
Support Services for the Development of Internal Controls
Preparation of Registration Statements
IPO related services at NASDAQ, NYSE and Other Foreign Markets

Management Tools

Business Performance Assessment
Profit Planning Control
Sales and Marketing Management
Production Control
Procurement Control
Inventory Control
Financial Accounting
Debt Management
Real Estate Management
Administrative Services

Controls Review

For the preparation of the IPO exercise, we provide services to assess current structure and establish internal control frameworks, addressing financial, operational and compliance risks.

Identifying and analyzing control deficiencies
Proposing recommendations to mitigate control gaps
Assisting in the implementation of recommendations
Assisting in the establishment of standard operating procedures (“SOPs”) and procedures for critical business processes (if required)

Business Support

Integrated and Consistent Advisory Services
Implementation Services for Accounting and Internal Control Practice
Advisory Services for Management
Quick Review (Short Term Financial Investigation)
Short Review Prior to IPO Preparation

International Expansion

Economies of scale can be key to continued growth, capacity and market position. Companies target expansion into new markets by efficiently using their potential and creating additional sustainable income opportunities. Opportunity exists in both developed countries where there is often larger demand and in developing countries where increasing demand or where demand can be created.

An international expansion strategy begins with a market entry strategy which includes critical choices regarding markets of focus, value offerings, target customer, marketing channels, brand positioning, resources allocation and operating models. A successful market penetration strategy ensures the most effective use of resources and helps increase success.

Our Services

Target Market Selection
Detailed market analysis (market size and growth potential, customer, competition, channel analysis, working medium, economy, investment medium analysis, etc.)
Determining market entry strategies (deciding value proposal, positioning of the brand, target customer, product, determining price levels and channel strategy)
Determining operational and organizational model
Conducting feasibility analysis
Determining road map and action plan
Providing support in business partner selection and in the preparation of commercial agreements
Research and recommendation for facility location
Leadership Transition
Outsourcing (hiring a third party to manage ongoing processes or to acquire deep expertise)
Compliance

Benefits of Our Service

We help in the identification and selection of acquisition and/or joint venture opportunities.
We help establish entities in new geographies and all the compliance and administration that goes with it
We enable the development of data-based market penetration strategies, which will help make sound decisions and ensure return on investment.
We apply the right brand positioning strategy which helps create a dynamic brand that evolves based on brand ethos.
We help develop the right organizational and operational model that will actualize the determined strategy.

Who Do We Work With?

We support companies entering into international markets or looking to establish a foothold in a new geography. We also provide services to international companies that operate abroad and plan to enter into the local market.

Outsourcing

Outsourcing involves a specific strategy to get work done outside of the company. It involves hiring a third party to manage ongoing processes like payroll or travel, but it can also be used to acquire deep expertise for a single project or set of projects, increasing quality while decreasing time to completion.

Executive Advisory & Executive Coaching

Executive Coaching | Navigation | Planning | Change Management | Performance | Accountability

October Hill International is a valuable ally for busy executives as they strive to lead their organizations through today’s competitive and volatile landscape. Our team members are valuable partners possessing broad and deep expertise as well as tactical decision-making and real-world implementation experience. Executive advisors partner with our clients on both a project and on-demand basis to accommodate your business needs and schedule.

We bring years of experience as executive coaches. We work with individuals at all stages of their careers by providing strategies and guidance to improve outcomes, enable change, communicate effectively and implement plans. By collaborating with leaders to leverage and stabilize dynamics, we can facilitate a better outcome.

Interim Executive Support

Interim executives are problem solvers who make things happen. They bring a unique set of skills and experience to move things forward, enable tough decisions and deliver results quickly.

We have been in your shoes – we cultivate a deep expertise as we’ve served as C-level executives, Vice Presidents and Directors across a spectrum of industries in public, private and private equity portfolio companies. We retain exceptional talent with a wide range of credentials and can seamlessly fit into the fabric of your management teams to provide special project support, fill in leadership gaps and help coach up incumbents with an independent view of challenges faced. Each has a demonstrated and measurable track record of creating value for investors in high-growth businesses, mergers & acquisitions, and company turnarounds. Our executives know the importance of attending to the complex needs of human and business change. Most have been through multiple IPO transactions, and many possess multi-site experience in start-ups, high growth local and regional businesses, as well as large multi-national and global enterprises. We hold steadfast to the true meaning of partner – it is this passionate commitment to our clients that drives us.

We work with leaders to help them make better decisions and to convert those decisions into actions which deliver positive results. We inspire new ways of thinking, build critical capabilities and unleash business success. It’s strategy and execution made personal.