PKF Perth advises NGIS on strategic sale to CLS

The PKF Perth team recently acted as lead financial and tax adviser to the shareholders of NGIS, on the sale of the company to CLS (Collecte Localisation Satellites), a global leader in monitoring and surveillance solutions.  

Founded in 1993 in Perth, NGIS is a leader in creating impactful solutions using geospatial technology. 

The PKF Perth team provided NGIS with comprehensive financial advisory and tax services, including: 

• Exclusive financial advisory support on sale of the company;
• Advisory on transaction structuring and related documentation including the Letter of Intent and Share Purchase Agreement;
• Assistance in Net Working Capital calculations and purchase price adjustment mechanisms; and
• Tax advisory and planning services to the shareholders and company. 

The engagement was led by Peter Sinclair, Partner, Deals and Tax Advisory, and Matthew Hall, Executive Director, Corporate Finance, supported by Arman Talwar, Corporate Finance Manager, and Nicholas Raso, Senior Tax Manager.

The acquisition provides CLS with a strategic foothold in the Asia-Pacific region, with NGIS set to play a pivotal role in the group’s international growth strategy.  

“The PKF team provided invaluable support throughout the sale, guiding us through each stage of the process. They played a key role in advising on commercial terms, supporting negotiations, and providing detailed Share Purchase Agreement advisory, including tax calculations and net working capital analysis, ultimately assisting to manage the process through to successful completion”. 

Paul Farrell
Chief Executive Officer
NGIS

“It was a pleasure to lead the financial advisory for NGIS on this transaction. NGIS has built a strong market position and a compelling growth platform, and this transaction reflects the quality of the business and its people. We are grateful for the opportunity to have supported the shareholders through to a successful outcome and look forward to seeing NGIS continue to grow as part of CLS”. 

Matthew Hall 
Executive Director – Corporate Finance 
PKF Perth 

“We were pleased to support NGIS and its shareholders with tax advisory throughout the transaction. Our focus was on delivering clear, practical advice on transaction structuring and tax calculations to support smooth execution and optimise the outcome for all parties. It was a pleasure working alongside the management team to achieve a successful completion”.

Peter Sinclair
Tax, Deals & Advisory Partner
PKF Perth 

Reach out to the PKF Perth team to discover how we can assist with the sale of your business. We will help you make informed decisions and support you every step of the way, ensuring your business transaction is handled with confidence and care.