Finance Monthly M&A Awards 2019 - Winners Edition

FINANCE MONTHLY M&A AWARDS 2019 59 COMPANY PROFILE Élan Zaak’s partners have more than fifteen years of experience in the fields of Valuation and M&A Advisory. As a result of its extensive experience, Élan Zaak is a leading provider of these services in México. Élan Zaak’s approach to valuation projects is based on a systematic process of research and fact gathering which results in the development of thorough and reliable analyses. Having performed numerous business and asset valuations for tax purposes, Élan Zaak has developed a thorough valuation methodology and support documentation policies that meet and surpass any statutory tax requirement. Élan Zaak’s valuation and advisory services are customized to meet the specific needs of each of its clients. In providing these services, Élan Zaak harness innovative technologies and valuation tools while keeping a steady development peace through certifications and credentials with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). Additionally, Élan Zaak has a strong Merger & Acquisition (M&A) practice and has assisted clients in several industries including food & beverage, chemicals, automotive, technology, insurance and financial services, online services and health among others. Having in mind that continuous education is essential in order to provide the highest quality of services, the partners of Élan Zaak have obtained the certification issued by the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA). The Certified Valuation and Analyst (CVA) credential issued by the NACVA and the Certified Mergers & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) credential issued by the AM&AA are renewed according with the statutes of each association and with Continuous Professional Education (CPE) hours. On the other hand, Élan Zaak’s transfer pricing division was established by industry leaders that started their careers over twenty years ago in Arthur Andersen. As transfer pricing specialist, Élan Zaak has been involved in several transfer pricing engagements for multinational groups including documentation, audit defense and planning projects. By combining strong understanding of its client’s businesses with specialized tax and financial knowledge, Élan Zaak is able to assist companies in identifying and managing tax risks, understanding and meeting their compliance obligations in México, implementing tax and financial strategies designed to meet their business objectives and identifying opportunities for more efficient operations and structures Élan Zaak is recognized as one of the leading transfer pricing firms in México and has presence in several countries through partnerships with renowned advisors across the globe. Currently, Élan Zaak is a strong transfer pricing practice with more than 20 professionals with international experience in the United States, Europe and Latin America. This experience and global presence is what allow Élan Zaak to respond to the new challenges derived from the critical reset in the global tax landscape which have put transfer pricing in the spot light and to be considered as an important element of Multinational Groups’ strategic risk management. In summary, Élan Zaak, through its long-standing relationships and resources is prepared to assist its clients in adapting to this new environment by providing a holistic view and integrated solutions designed to meet each client’s specific needs in the transfer pricing, financial valuation and M&A advisory services fields. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Business Valuations • Intangible Valuations • Real Estate Valuations • Mergers & Acquisitions • Transfer Pricing planning, documentation and defense