KPMG’s comprehensive approach to AIF life cycles

When it comes to Alternative Investment Funds, KPMG covers the complete industry value chain and its challenges – no matter if you’re a General Partner, AIFM, Asset Owner or Asset Servicer.

From setting up your fund to reporting, realization and divestment – and everywhere in between – our industry experts can advise you at every milestone. We’ll provide straightforward and in-depth compliance, audit, accounting, tax and technology services to assist and advise you where needed.

Alternative Investment Fund life cycles

  • General Partner
  • Asset Owner
  • AIFM
  • Asset Servicer
1. FUND SET UP & CAPITAL RAISING CROSS & SUPPORT ACTIVITIES 2. ASSET ACQUISITION 3. INVESTMENT OWNERSHI P 4. REALIZ A TION Strateg y , technology and operations T ax and reporting Fund admin and accounting Audit and assurance services RC support services AIFMD compliance and reporting Performance distribution / Carry Divestment and exit solutions T ax substance Regulatory reporting Performance monitoring Calling capital Structuring V aluation T ransaction and due diligence Investor onboarding Fund raising Marketing and distribution Fund structuring and setup

Investment strategy

Corporate finance

M&A services and valuation

Have you defined your investment universe and identified potential investment targets?

Have you conducted a historical return analysis?

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Jonathan Hamborg

Jonathan de Hemmer Hamborg

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7615

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Strategy

Fund strategy

Have you defined your investment strategy and established your risk management internal controls processes?

Are your risk management controls and procedures up to date?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Fund structuring and setup

AIFMD

Internal controls review

Are your AIFM internal controls correctly enforced?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Fund structuring & setup

Tax Structuring

What is the best tax structure to be used?

How do you ensure that you are ATAD 1 and 2 compliant? Are you prepared to comply with ATAD 3?

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Antoine Badot

Antoine Badot

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5558

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Transfer pricing

Do you have a transfer pricing policy in place or to be designed for all your transactions between related entities in the structure?

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Filip Vukovic

Filip Vukovic

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5442

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Fund operations

Fund distribution

Have you considered all tax, regulatory and legal aspects for cross border distribution?

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Said Fihri

Said Fihri

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7892

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Fund services

How do you ensure an efficient corporate secretarial process?

Nina Leclerc

Nina Leclerc

Director

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7234

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Strategy

Fund strategy

How does your fund fit into your operational model?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 7239

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Service outsourcing and provider selection

Strategy

Fund strategy

What functions could and should you outsource?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Market intelligence

Are your third party fees in line with market practice?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Service provider selection

How do you choose the most appropriate service providers for your needs?

Christian Guertier

Christian Guertier

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7574

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Marketing and distribution

Fund operations

Fund distribution

How can you effectively distribute your fund?

How can you ensure compliance with marketing?

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Said Fihri

Said Fihri

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7892

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How can you ensure all reporting (legal, regulatory, operational and client) requirements are met?

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Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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Strategy

Market intelligence

How competitive is your fee structure compared to other investment managers?

Said Fihri

Said Fihri

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7892

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Fund raising

Corporate finance

Valuation

How do you ensure that you maximize the attractiveness of your investment product to reach investment targets and prepare for fund raising?

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Alexis Wolf

Alexis Wolf

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7223

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Strategy

Listing

How can you list your investment product?

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Olivier Lacour Royre D’Autriche

Olivier Lacour Royre D'Autriche

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6736

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Investor onboarding

Fund operations

Reporting

How can you ensure that your investor onboarding process is compliant with AML/KYC guidelines and provides a best-in-class experience?

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Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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Due diligence

What level of due diligence should you apply for new investors?

Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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Transaction and due diligence

Corporate finance

M&A buy side

How do you ensure an effective and efficient seller and asset financial due diligence?

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Olivier Lacour Royre D’Autriche

Olivier Lacour Royre D'Autriche

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6736

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How do you ensure an effective and efficient seller and asset tax due diligence?

Bertrand Levy

Bertrand Levy

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5505

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How do you ensure you select and invest in a target company successfully?

Jonathan Hamborg

Jonathan de Hemmer Hamborg

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7615

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Valuation

Corporate finance

Valuation

How do you ensure the fair valuation of the target company or real estate?

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Alexis Wolf

Alexis Wolf

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7223

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Fund operations

Valuation

How can you determine the fair value of loan collaterals for debt restructuring and obtain debt funding as well as lines of credit, e.g., share pledge enforcement of private debt funds?

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Alexis Wolf

Alexis Wolf

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7223

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Structuring

Tax

M&A Tax

How to structure the acquisition of a new Target or the disposal of a Project?

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Antoine Badot

Antoine Badot

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5558

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Are there VAT implications linked to purchasing an asset?

Which VAT registration regime fits best based on your economic activity?

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Samuel Cazes

Samuel Cazes

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5313

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Fund operations

Fund services

How do you incorporate and domicile a Luxembourg vehicle?

Nina Leclerc

Nina Leclerc

Director

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7234

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Calling capital

Fund operations

AML/KYC

How do you ensure AML/KYC compliance and tax implications when calling capital from your investors?

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Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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Performance monitoring

Corporate finance

Valuation

Do you have an effective overview of your track record on deals and funds?

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Alexis Wolf

Alexis Wolf

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7223

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Fund operations

Managed Services

How do you comply with Priips reporting regulation?

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Clément Welter

Clément Welter

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7927

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Know your asset platform

How do you have an effective oversight on your asset and sub-asset manager?

Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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KPI definition and dashboard

How can you effectively collect, organize and visualize your fund's key performance indicators?

Christian Guertier

Christian Guertier

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7574

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Strategy

Market intelligence

How can you turn data into actionable insights?

Annick Breton

Annick Breton

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7647

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Regulatory reporting

Fund operations

Regulatory Reporting

How do you manage ESG reporting?

Julie Castiaux

Julie Castiaux

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7545

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Clément Welter

Clément Welter

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7927

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How do you comply with CRR reporting requirements from your Banking Investors?

How do you manage your Solvency II reporting requests from your Insurance Investors?

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Francesco Vittori

Francesco Vittori

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7328

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Is your data architecture, quality data, and data governance strong enough to deal with new requirements and increasingly demanding reporting?

Lana Khoury

Lana Khoury

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6298

E-mail

How can you navigate ML/TF regulations and ensure compliance?

Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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How do you ensure that appropriate privacy and security measures are in place to protect personal data under the GDPR?

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Laurent De La Vaissiere

Laurent De La Vaissiere

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6038

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How do you address the ramifications of the new AML / CFT Circular and ensure compliance?

Antoine Badot

Antoine Badot

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5558

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Tax substance

Substance analysis

Substance analysis

How can you ensure operational efficiency within your tax model?

Benjamin Toussaint

Benjamin Toussaint

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5339

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Divestment and exit solutions

Corporate finance

M&A sell-side

How do you make sure to execute the sale of assets on the best possible terms?

Jonathan Hamborg

Jonathan de Hemmer Hamborg

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7615

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Due diligence

How do you guarantee the buyer a quality due diligence?

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Olivier Lacour Royre D’Autriche

Olivier Lacour Royre D'Autriche

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6736

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How do you anticipate the tax consequences upon liquidation of SPVs and cash repatriation up the chain?

Bertrand Levy

Bertrand Levy

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5505

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Liquidation and winding down services

How can you exit the local market and/or dissolute your structure in Lux?

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Zia Hossen

Zia Hossen

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7238

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Performance distribution / Carry

Fund operations

Liquidation and winding down services

How can you ensure that your performance is accurately distributed?

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Zia Hossen

Zia Hossen

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7238

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Global mobility services

How do you ensure that management is properly incentivized?

Sacha Thill

Sacha Thill

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5588

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AIFMD compliance and reporting

AIFMD

Reporting

How do you ensure compliance with AIFMD reporting?

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Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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How can you efficiently prepare all AIFMD reporting?

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Clément Welter

Clément Welter

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7927

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How do you ensure appropriate data treatments, classifications, and calculations in line with regulatory requirements?

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Annick Breton

Annick Breton

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7647

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AIFM review

How do you best prepare for CSSF inquiries and visits?

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Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Regulatory compliance, internal controls, and other key function reviews

How do you ensure regulatory compliance with AIFMD?

How do you ensure operational efficiency when dealing with the AIFMD?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Internal audit

How can you best organize your internal audit function as an AIFM?

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Sébastien Leleu

Sébastien Leleu

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6252

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Regulatory compliance and oversight

How do you handle the volume of due diligence questionnaires and strenuous oversight framework that the AIFM puts into place?

Alan Picone

Alan Picone

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7239

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Audit and assurance services

Audit and assurance services

Reviewing of accounts

How do you efficiently annually review your accounts?

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Mickael Tabart

Mickael Tabart

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6738

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RC support services

RC support services

Do your “responsables du contrôle” (RCs) need expert and tailored support to fulfill their duties, as prescribed by CSSF Regulation No. 12-02?

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Giovanna Giardina

Giovanna Giardina

Partner, Risk Consulting & AML

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7591

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Fund admin and accounting

Fund operations

Fund services

How to ensure timely & accurate financial reporting?

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Eric Wilhelm

Eric Wilhelm

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 6263

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How can you effectively archive documents electronically in PSDC format?

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Vincent Heymans

Vincent Heymans

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7917

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Tax and reporting

Tax

Global mobility services

Have you examined tax considerations, administrative obligations, and employee rights concerned with the moving of employees?

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Xavier Martinez

Xavier Martinez

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5345

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Transfer pricing

What tax risks should you consider when transferring intra group assets?

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Filip Vukovic

Filip Vukovic

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5442

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Tax reporting

Tax reporting

How can you best produce frequent, detailed, and transparent reports for your investors?

How do you comply with European tax reporting requirements?

Rachel Redlinger

Rachel Redlinger

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7610

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How do you manage DAC 6 obligations?

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Antoine Badot

Antoine Badot

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5558

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Tax compliance

How can you ensure the structure is tax compliant, including different jurisdictions and at investor level?

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Bertrand Levy

Bertrand Levy

Associate Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5505

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FATCA / CRS

How can you ensure compliance with FATCA and CRS when acquiring assets?

Jean Kizito

Jean Kizito

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 5492

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Strategy, technology and operations

Strategy

Selection of IT systems

What IT system best fits your needs?

How can you seamlessly implement IT systems within your existing operating model?

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Christian Guertier

Christian Guertier

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7574

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New target operating model

How can you have a holistic view of your current operating model as well as a clear picture of your TOM?

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Christian Guertier

Christian Guertier

Partner

Tel.: +352 22 51 51 - 7574

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Our added value - KPMG Alternative Investment range of services

KPMG leverages its deep sector knowledge and multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering customizable services to address your challenges and reach your business objectives.

  • Cross-sector and support activities
  • 1. Fund setup and capital raising
  • 2. Asset Acquisition
  • 3. Investment Ownership
  • 4. Realization
AIFM review (PDF | 0.8MB) Regulatory compliance, internal controls, and other key function reviews
Corporate secretarial services Reporting (PDF | 0.2MB)
Domiciliation services Reviewing of accounts
Fund and SPV Accounting services Selection of IT systems (PDF | 0.2MB)
Global mobility services Tax compliance
Internal audit (PDF | 0.8MB) Tax dispute resolution
New target operating model Tax reporting (PDF | 0.8MB)
Regulatory compliance and oversight Transfer pricing
Due diligence Market intelligence
Fund distribution (PDF | 0.2MB) Reporting
Fund services Service provider selection
Fund strategy Tax structuring (PDF | 0.2MB)
Internal controls review Transfer pricing
Listing Valuation
M&A services and valuation
Know your asset platform Regulatory reporting (PDF | 0.8MB)
KPI definition and dashboard Substance analysis
Managed services Valuation
Market intelligence
Due diligence Liquidation and winding down services
Global mobility services M&A sell-side

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