Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2019 - Winners Edition

FINANCE MONTHLY M&A AWARDS 2019 49 TAKING THE INDEPENDENT MATRIX VIEW PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR INVESTORS We work with the world’s leading Private Equity houses and M&A advisors who choose Matrix because they recognise the tangible benefits that flow from our independent approach. The deals we’ve worked on have ranged from SME and mid-range ‘boutique’ acquisitions through to multinational programmes across a wide variety of industries and sectors including; the purchase of one of Europe’s largest logistics firms, the carve out of an internet, B2B, B2C energy supplier, a card transaction processing firm (itself the subsidiary of an international bank), a multinational manufacturer working with some of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, and a host of other industrial, commercial and service projects. Why investors choose Matrix Matrix is run by a team of highly experienced insurance professionals all of whom have extensive experience of working on insurance programmes for national and international businesses. However, Matrix isn’t an insurance broker or insurer and does not transact insurance itself. We provide our clients with the independent, totally transparent insurance services they require, equipping them with a clear view and informed technical and strategic assessment of the full range of their available options. This independent status means that engaging Matrix to carry out these critically important work-streams delivers a range of benefits. Undertaken by Matrix’s in-house specialists who access the widest possible range of support and advice, and apply their knowledge of a Target’s sector to provide an authoritative commentary as to its current and developing insurance needs, Insurance Due Diligence from Matrix delivers a more in-depth assessment which provides a constructive critique of the programme and is also able to address issues such as replacement Directors’ & Officers’/Management Liability requirements, Warranty & Indemnity insurance and the potential insurance programme costs post-completion. In short Matrix offers investors a winning formula. One which has made us the partner of choice for M&A houses of all shapes and sizes who trust Matrix to deliver because they recognise the value of our in-depth market knowledge, attention to detail and highly responsive service. Further information: www.matrixglobal.co.uk FIRM PROFILE Matrix is a world leading, international, insurance consultancy. Our specialists provide independent insurance solutions to the global M&A community, that enable investors to drive added value in their transactions and their portfolio companies. We provide a totally independent service that enables our clients to: • Identify and address issues that could otherwise threaten the integrity of their investments; • Significantly improve the technical quality of the cover provided; and, • Enhance the quality of service provided by insurance brokers and insurers. OUR SERVICES The range of services we offer provides a complete ‘end-to-end’ solution for all your pre- and post-completion insurance and portfolio review requirements. • Independent insurance due diligence • Insurance programme review and reconstruction • Portfolio company insurance reviews and programme benchmarking • Specialist financial solutions ABOUT SCOTT INGHAM Scott Ingham, Managing Director of Matrix Global Services Limited (Matrix), has more than 25 years-experience in insurance, having worked in senior roles for some of the world’s leading insurance broking firms, before founding Matrix in 2000 to deliver a better way for companies and investors to independently test the efficiency of, and derive extra value from, their insurance and risk management arrangements.