The Client |
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- Leading Renewable Energy Player in Asia, with operations spanning Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, the UK, and Denmark, and a growing footprint across Europe.
- Specializes in supporting the development and operation of renewable energy projects, environmental protection initiatives, and low-carbon infrastructure across the region.
- Actively involved in projects that support the global energy transition, including offshore wind farm development, marine environmental conservation, and the emerging hydrogen and carbon capture sectors.
- The company is scaling rapidly through strategic acquisitions and international expansion, with over 1,800 employees across 7 global locations and ambitions to become one of the top 5 global players in renewable marine infrastructure.
- Committed to sustainability and innovation, with a focus on building capabilities in renewable logistics, offshore project support, and clean energy supply chain development.
How RIC Helped |
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Grant Secured:
Real Inbound Consulting (RIC) supported the client in securing an Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) from Enterprise Singapore to co-fund a strategic acquisition project. The grant, valued at SG$966,491, covered up to 30% of the qualifying professional fees required for executing a high-stakes acquisition of an established offshore wind vessel operator.
Scope of RIC’s Consulting and Advisory Services:
RIC worked closely with the client’s leadership and transaction teams to support this complex cross-border acquisition:
Real Inbound Consulting (RIC) supported the client in securing an Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) from Enterprise Singapore to co-fund a strategic acquisition project. The grant, valued at SG$966,491, covered up to 30% of the qualifying professional fees required for executing a high-stakes acquisition of an established offshore wind vessel operator.
Scope of RIC’s Consulting and Advisory Services:
RIC worked closely with the client’s leadership and transaction teams to support this complex cross-border acquisition:
- Due Diligence Coordination
- Engaged a panel of financial advisors to assess the financial health, operational capacity, and risk profile of the target entity, ensuring robust investment decisions.
- Legal Structuring and Regulatory Compliance
- Collaborated with international legal counsel to structure acquisition terms, navigate cross-border financing regulations, and ensure legal alignment with ESG grant requirements.
- Valuation and Market Strategy Advisory
- Provided financial modelling support and conducted comparative market analysis to validate acquisition pricing and synergy projections.
- Project Justification and Grant Submission
- Scoped and authored the EDG grant proposal, detailing the strategic rationale, market growth potential, and economic impact of the acquisition for both the client and Singapore’s renewable energy ecosystem.
- Claims and Documentation Support
- Managed post-award documentation, milestone tracking, and claims submissions to ensure successful grant reimbursement.
Outcomes |
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- Successfully completed the acquisition, positioning the client among the top 5 global offshore wind vessel operators.
- Expanded fleet to 32 specialised vessels and scaled workforce to 1,650 employees, enhancing operational and service delivery capacity.
- Strengthened the client’s ability to offer full-cycle offshore wind support, from site development to long-term maintenance and operations.
- Deepened presence in Australia and APAC markets through new regional hubs and expanded project delivery footprint.
- Gained subsea engineering capabilities through integration, increasing the company’s competitiveness in the offshore wind value chain.
This project exemplifies how RIC enables high-impact internationalisation and strategic transformation for companies operating in deep-tech and capital-intensive sectors. From acquisition strategy to grant enablement, RIC played a central role in facilitating the client's expansion into global offshore wind markets.
With this acquisition, the client has firmly established itself as a leader in offshore wind services, ready to accelerate growth in line with global renewable energy demand.