Valuations:
DUCAS valuations are known for professionalism and objectivity. DUCAS has a long record in valuing hi-tech business considered most complex and highly uncertain. DUCAS combines its vast experience in all sectors of the local economy with state of the art methodology.

DUCAS was commissioned by the Israeli Government's Companies Authority, (IGCA),  to establish the value of ISRAEL CHEMICALS, - a 1.5 billion worth concern - towards its IPO in 1995. DUCAS has valued "STEPS", a venture capital fund held by I.B.I. and ARISON INVESTMENTS. DUCAS has valued JCTech.'s portfolio of 15 startups for the purpose of a partner buy-out. A merger between ZOKO, a traded firm, and TRACTORS, - CATERPILLAR importer, was valued and processed through the statutory agencies. Ducas has valued Bezeq Communication, Israel's telephony company and among the sizable firms in Tel Aviv Stock Excahnge for the purpose of acquisition of its control from the Israeli Government in the process of Privatization. DUCAS is presently commissioned by IGCA to value the Pi-Glilot oil terminals as part of its privatization process.

Standardized Opinions.

Allocation of the acquisition price among the various intangible assets, and periodical examination of impairment of the goodwill, as per the accounting standards FAS 141 and 142, IFRS 36 and 38, applicable as of 01.01.2008 in Israel.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Finding a partner, a strategic alliance, or acquiring a target business, all are irregular actions that management is not used to carry out. A professional can assist the management in the following phases:

Launch an active search after target firms
Evaluate and screen the relevant proposals
Initiate contacts under full secrecy
Help the negotiations

One such example is the split and sale of KANITEX - the exterior paint & coating line - by KANITEX LTD. to NIRLAT LTD. - Israel no. 2 paints producer, held by ARISON INVESTMENTS. DUCAS has helped the acquisition of TADIRGAN - previously TADIRAN's mech. division by an outside investor.

Long Range Strategic Planning
Our professionals will assist the firm define its long-term plan, be it defense of the core business or diversification into synergetic activities. The plan will naturally incorporate the following aspects:

Map the market and the competitive environment
Product targets
Fundamentals and details of the organizational structure
Brand policy, promotion and marketing plan
Equity raising and financial planning.

DUCAS has accompanies GOLAN PLASTICS since the 80s divert its activity from the local market to the outer world, and establish itself as a respectable importer of plastic pipes to the European market. DUCAS is defining H.G.I.I.'s new strategy for distribution of building materials in the next millennium in Israel. H.G.I.I. is no.1 supplier of building materials to the local market. DUCAS helped organize ARCAFFE - a leading gourmet coffee chain towards its expansion phase.