Mergers & Acquisitions Support
Mergers and acquisitions in infrastructure, transport, and industrial assets come with a unique mix of technical, commercial, and operational risk. At FR2, we support investors, owners, and operators by simplifying complexity – translating engineering, delivery, and asset performance detail into clear commercial insights for buy‑side and sell‑side decisions.
M&A lead at FR2: Rodrigo Sobarzo – Principal Commercial Manager
Why Engage FR2 for M&A?
- Engineering + Commercial Lens – We combine design, constructability, staging, operations, and commercial management experience to give you a complete view of risk and opportunity.
- Hands‑On Project Delivery Insight – Our team has worked inside live rail, infrastructure, and industrial environments, not only in advisory roles.
- Clear, Decision‑Ready Outputs – We translate complex technical information into concise findings that support valuation, term sheets, and integration plans.
- Independent Perspective – We act as a trusted, independent advisor alongside your legal and financial teams.
- Integrated with Your Deal Team – We work closely with corporate finance, legal, and technical advisors to align assumptions and avoid surprises at completion.
- Experience Across Asset Lifecycles – From early‑stage projects to brownfield assets, we understand how delivery risks and asset condition impact value.
How We Support M&A Transactions
Technical & Delivery Due Diligence
We review designs, construction methodologies, staging, and delivery strategies to identify technical and delivery risks that impact value.
- Constructability and staging assessments
- Program and methodology review
- Interface, access, and possession risk analysis
Asset & Operations Review
We work with your team to understand how assets are operated and maintained, and what that means for lifecycle cost and performance.
- High‑level asset condition and maintainability review
- Operations, maintenance, and access constraints
- Capex/Opex implications across the asset life
Commercial & Risk Support
We help you understand how contracts, approvals, and delivery risks translate into commercial exposure and negotiation levers.
- Review of key delivery and operations contracts
- Identification of commercial risk and mitigation options
- Input to term sheets, SPAs, and risk allocations
Integration & Value Uplift Planning
Once the deal is done, value is realised through execution. We support integration of projects, teams, and systems into your existing portfolio.
- Project portfolio and pipeline review
- Alignment of delivery methodologies and standards
- Roadmaps for digital engineering and data integration
Where We Add the Most Value
- Rail & Transit – Passenger and freight rail networks, depots, stations, and support facilities.
- Infrastructure & Civil Assets – Transport corridors, intermodal hubs, and precinct developments.
- Industrial & Processing Facilities – Manufacturing, mining, and process assets with complex maintenance and reliability profiles.
- Digital & Data‑Heavy Portfolios – Projects and businesses where BIM, 3D/4D modelling, or analytics are core to delivery and operations.
Key Contacts for M&A Support
Leads FR2’s M&A advisory services. Rodrigo brings 20+ years of commercial and project controls experience across major rail and infrastructure programs, supporting transaction teams with commercial risk, cost exposure, contract analysis, and integration planning.
Provides constructability, staging, and digital engineering insight into portfolios under review, ensuring that technical and delivery risks are fully reflected in deal assumptions and integration strategies.
Discuss Your Next Transaction
Whether you are assessing a single asset, a portfolio, or an entire business, FR2 can help you understand the delivery, commercial, and operational realities behind the numbers. Contact Rodrigo Sobarzo or use the form below to arrange a confidential discussion.