Debt Syndication, IPO Advisory & M&A Services

At APAS & CO LLP, we support companies through every stage of growth—from capital raise to market listing and strategic acquisitions. Our suite of transaction advisory services is designed to help businesses unlock value, strengthen capital structure, and navigate complex funding and corporate actions with clarity and confidence.

Debt Syndication & Structured Finance

APAS provides end-to-end debt syndication and advisory services for Corporates, SMEs, and mid-market enterprises. Acting as an Advisor and Consultant we help clients raise funds through a variety of debt instruments tailored to their growth and operational needs.

With a strong network across public and private sector banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions, and over five decades of experience as auditors and consultants to the banking sector, APAS is a trusted partner in structuring effective debt solutions.

Our Debt Syndication Services Include:

  • Project Finance: Structuring long-term funding for greenfield or brownfield projects, based on projected cash flows.
  • Working Capital Finance: Facilitating working capital lines to support day-to-day operations and liquidity management.
  • Equipment Financing: Arranging asset-based financing for machinery, vehicles, and plant equipment.
  • Structured Finance: Designing complex, customized funding solutions beyond traditional loans—such as syndicated loans, securitized debt, and collateralized obligations.
  • Acquisition Finance: Assisting in raising funds for business or asset acquisitions, enabling scale and synergy realization.
  • Promoter Funding: Providing finance to promoters against pledged shares for business expansion, takeovers, or restructuring.
  • Mezzanine Capital: Arranging hybrid instruments such as subordinated debt or convertible preference shares to support growth without immediate equity dilution.

Why APAS for Debt Syndication?

  • Over 20 years of experience in debt advisory and capital structuring
  • Strong lender relationships across the BFSI ecosystem
  • End-to-end support from proposal development to documentation and disbursement
  • Deep understanding of lending norms, industry risk factors, and bank expectations
  • Seamless coordination between borrower and multiple lenders to ensure timely sanction and harmonized terms

We don’t just arrange finance—we structure solutions that align capital efficiency with long-term business goals.

IPO Readiness & Listing Advisory

Going public is a transformative step that requires strategic planning, regulatory readiness, and strong internal systems. At APAS, we assist clients throughout the IPO journey—from pre-IPO preparedness to post-listing compliance.

Our IPO Services Include:

  • Readiness assessment: Financial, operational, and governance benchmarking
  • Internal control evaluation and remediation
  • Preparation of financials in accordance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ind AS, SEBI norms)
  • Coordination with investment bankers, legal advisors, registrars, and other stakeholders
  • Guidance on prospectus drafting, investor communications, and due diligence
  • Post-IPO financial reporting and compliance support

Whether you’re preparing for an IPO on NSE, BSE, or SME platforms, we help you get IPO-ready with clarity and confidence—ensuring you are prepared to capitalize when market windows open.

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory & Due Diligence

Our M&A advisory practice helps clients evaluate, structure, and execute transactions with rigorous due diligence and financial insight. We support both buy-side and sell-side transactions across industries.

Our M&A Services Cover:

  • Financial Due Diligence: Analysis of financial statements, accounting policies, working capital trends, and cash flows
  • Tax Due Diligence: Review of direct and indirect tax exposures, compliance history, and potential liabilities
  • Commercial & Operational Review: Assessment of key business drivers, market position, vendor/customer dependencies, and operational risks
  • IT & Systems Review: Evaluation of ERP systems, data integrity, and technology risks
  • Valuation Support & Deal Structuring: Challenge and validate performance assumptions, support pricing decisions, and align structure with commercial goals

We work with mid-market enterprises, private equity investors, and insolvency professionals to deliver transaction clarity, value protection, and risk mitigation