THROUGH OUR EXPERTISE, WE PROVIDE SUPPORT IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF OUR CLIENTS.
Strategic transactions
Whether it involves individual companies, large corporations or corporate groups – we support you in achieving your strategic goals through the acquisition or sale of companies or business units. In these challenging processes, we work closely with the management and teams in the areas of corporate development and M&A to ensure a successful implementation of the desired transaction.
The key aspects of our services
Company sale / Carve-out
- Sparring partner in the development of the carve-out concept; identification and definition of interfaces (between the company for sale and the parent company) that need to be dissolved in the carve-out; specification of the key commercial points for transition service agreements
- Development of a convincing equity story and preparation of high-quality marketing documents
- Targeted approach to strategic buyers and financial investors
- Development and structuring of the data room as well as the preparation and management of Q&A sessions as part of the due-diligence process
- Coaching of management in preparation for management presentations
- Coordination between the group management and the management of the company for sale
- Pricing support through the creation of a market- and target-based company valuation
- Organisation, preparation and support are provided for all discussions and negotiation rounds
Strategic company acquisition
- Support with the development of an acquisition strategy and with the definition of clear search criteria
- Systematic screening of the market; identification and analysis of potential target companies
- Approaching and contacting relevant decision makers at the identified target companies
- Valuation of potential acquisitions through a market- and target-based company valuation, including the illustration of various scenarios regarding investment returns and synergies
- Management and guidance are provided for discussions and the due-diligence process in close cooperation with internal and external advisors
- Support with the drafting of internal communications as well as committee proposals and decision papers