Deal typePrivate Equity & Transaction Services
IndustryTechnology & Media
Sub-industryMarketing services & Media and entertainment
Client nameKoto Studios Limited
BDO has provided financial and tax due diligence on the acquisition of Stereo Creative Group Limited and Stereo Creative Inc by Koto Studios Limited, a WestBridge portfolio company.
Stereo is a global creative agency focused on connecting brands and communities through end-to-end campaigns, content creation, brand identity and strategy.
With offices in Europe, North America and Middle East, the acquisition of Stereo increases the existing international footprint of Koto and expands on service capabilities.
The BDO project team included:
Conor Lambert, Iona Stevenson, Charles Walshaw, Daanyaal Khokhar (Financial due diligence)
James Pratt, Rachel Seddon, Alex Clegg and Costa Vrachimis (Tax)
Stereo is a global creative agency focused on connecting brands and communities through end-to-end campaigns, content creation, brand identity and strategy.
With offices in Europe, North America and Middle East, the acquisition of Stereo increases the existing international footprint of Koto and expands on service capabilities.
"Having advised on Koto’s initial investment from WestBridge, we were pleased to support both teams again on this next phase of the investment journey. Our financial and tax due diligence work focused on leveraging our deep sector experience, together with knowledge of Koto, in order to provide clear insight and practical advice to help underpin a successful bolt-on acquisition."
Conor Lambert, Partner, BDO LLP
The BDO project team included:
Conor Lambert, Iona Stevenson, Charles Walshaw, Daanyaal Khokhar (Financial due diligence)
James Pratt, Rachel Seddon, Alex Clegg and Costa Vrachimis (Tax)