Engagements — Three Points of Entry
Three carefully scoped engagements.
Each one enters at a different stage of the transaction.
Whether the transaction is still in diligence, six months post-close, or at the point where a business unit must be separated from the group, there is an engagement designed to address what that moment requires.
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How each engagement is structured, and why it is structured that way.
All Sepadu engagements follow a consistent protocol: they begin with a non-disclosure agreement, proceed through a documented review and interview phase, and close with a written output the client owns. The structure reflects our view that advisory work at transaction speed requires discipline — shortcuts in the process tend to produce gaps in the output.
The three engagements are distinct in their focus and their timing. The diligence engagement is designed to work within the compressed window of a live deal process. The integration advisory is designed for the longer, more complex period after close. The carve-out workshop is designed to compress what would otherwise be a multi-week planning process into a two-day session that produces a usable document at the end.
Each engagement produces a written output. This is not incidental — it is the central purpose. Advisory that does not produce a document the client may reference, share and act on is advisory that is too easily forgotten, or too easily misremembered.
All engagements begin with an NDA.
Each produces a written deliverable.
One side per transaction only.
Travel within Peninsular Malaysia included.
Standard process across all engagements
Initial conversation and NDA signature
Scope confirmation and engagement letter
Document review and technical interviews
Draft output reviewed internally by two advisors
Final written deliverable issued to client
Engagement One
Pre-Merger Technology Diligence
RM 945 · Standard scope
A short engagement supporting an acquirer in the early stages of a Malaysian technology transaction. We examine the target's technology stack at sample depth — the architecture, the team practices, the operational maturity, the security posture, the contracted obligations and the quiet liabilities that may not appear in the financial pack. The output is a written diligence note for the deal team.
What the engagement covers
- Technology architecture review at sample depth
- Engineering team and operational practices assessment
- Security posture and vulnerability indicators
- Software licence obligations and hidden liabilities
- Key-person dependency analysis
- Written diligence note for deal team and board
Typical timeline
Two to three weeks from document access. Can be compressed for transactions with tight deal timelines — discuss with us at the outset.
Best suited for
Corporate development teams and acquiring leadership at the early stages of a Malaysian technology acquisition, prior to term sheet or shortly after.
Engagement Two
Post-Merger Integration Advisory
RM 2,820 · Standard scope
A longer engagement supporting the integration of two technology estates after a transaction completes. We catalogue the systems on each side, identify duplications, dependencies and points of friction, and write a sequenced integration plan that respects the operational realities of both organisations. We work at the pace the business can absorb; we do not press for unfeasible speed.
What the engagement covers
- Full systems catalogue for both organisations
- Duplication and redundancy mapping
- Dependency and inter-system friction analysis
- Sequenced written integration plan
- Decision points for leadership review
- Ongoing advisory availability during plan execution
Typical timeline
Initial plan typically delivered within four to six weeks. Ongoing advisory availability through the first six to eighteen months of the integration period, as required.
Best suited for
Organisations entering the post-close integration period, particularly where the technology estates of both parties are substantial, heterogeneous or operationally critical.
Engagement Three
Carve-Out Technology Workshop
RM 1,290 · Two-day workshop
A two-day workshop for organisations preparing to carve out a business unit from a larger group — a circumstance in which the technology estate must be untangled, re-licensed, re-hosted and re-staffed in careful sequence. Together we draft the carve-out plan, name the dependencies that will be most difficult, and identify the transitional service agreements likely to be required.
What the workshop produces
- Carve-out plan with sequenced workstreams
- Difficult dependency identification
- Transitional service agreement (TSA) inventory
- Re-licensing and re-hosting sequence
- Staffing and capability gap assessment
- Written carve-out handbook issued at close of workshop
Format
Two consecutive working days, typically held at the client's premises. Recommended participants: 4–8, drawn from corporate development, IT operations and finance. George Town venue available on request.
Best suited for
Organisations at the planning stage of a business unit separation, before the carve-out process is formally underway. The handbook produced forms the basis for the formal programme plan.
Decision Guide
Choosing the right engagement for where the transaction stands.
| Diligence | Integration | Carve-Out | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction stage | Pre-close | Post-close | Pre-separation |
| Standard fee | RM 945 | RM 2,820 | RM 1,290 |
| Typical duration | 2–3 weeks | 6–18 months ongoing | 2 days workshop |
| Written output | Diligence note | Integration plan | Carve-out handbook |
| Who attends | Deal team, acquiring leadership | Integration lead, IT leadership | CorpDev, IT Ops, Finance |
| NDA required |
Shared Standards
The protocols that apply across all three engagement types.
Confidentiality
All materials received from the client are handled under a signed NDA. Working files are deleted at engagement close. No client information is retained beyond the engagement period without written agreement.
Peer Review of Output
Every written output is reviewed by at least two advisors before delivery. Findings are referenced to supporting evidence. Assessments of risk are categorised by materiality to the specific transaction, not listed generically.
Malaysian Regulatory Alignment
Assessments reference the PDPA 2010, CMA 1998 and the licensing framework relevant to Malaysian technology businesses. International standards are applied with adjustment for the local regulatory context.
Vendor Independence
Sepadu Advisory holds no equity in, and receives no referral income from, any technology vendor or managed service provider. Platform recommendations are made on the merits of the client's operational situation.
Single-Party Representation
On any given transaction, Sepadu Advisory acts for one party only. The single-party rule is stated in the engagement letter and is not subject to waiver by either side.
Clear Scope at Outset
The scope of each engagement is agreed in writing before work begins. If circumstances change and additional work is required, this is raised promptly with a revised scope rather than absorbed and billed at the end.
Engagement Fees
Transparent pricing for each standard engagement scope.
All fees are in Malaysian Ringgit. Transactions of unusual complexity may require a modified scope — discussed candidly before engagement begins.
Engagement One
Pre-Merger Diligence
RM 945
Standard scope · Per engagement
- Written diligence note
- Architecture and security review
- Licence and liability mapping
- NDA and engagement letter
Engagement Two
Post-Merger Integration
RM 2,820
Standard scope · Per engagement
- Systems catalogue — both entities
- Sequenced integration plan
- Ongoing advisory availability
- Leadership decision point review
Engagement Three
Carve-Out Workshop
RM 1,290
Two-day workshop · Per engagement
- Two-day facilitated workshop
- Written carve-out handbook
- TSA inventory and dependency map
- Up to 8 participants
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Which engagement fits where the transaction stands?
Send us a brief note about the transaction and the stage it has reached. We will respond with a candid view of which engagement is appropriate and whether the scope needs adjustment.
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