Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are complex transactions that require careful planning, management, execution and Post Merger Integration (PMI). The overarching goal of corporates and investors is to maximize the value of their M&A transaction. Our consultants support you in the active management of your investment portfolios at every stage of the investment life cycle and throughout the entire M&A transaction process – both on the buy side and on the sell side, as well as in successful post-merger integration.
The goal of our M&A buy-side services is to achieve your strategic objectives through appropriate and successful corporate transactions. Together, we develop a comprehensive understanding of strategic business objectives, financial positioning and market dynamics. On this valuable basis, our experts identify potential acquisition targets and carry out a comprehensive assessment to generate a long- and shortlist of suitable candidates. We ensure a successful transaction closing by developing a reliable negotiation strategy, designing the terms of the contract and supporting the negotiation process with the target company.
As an initial starting point for the M&A strategy, we determine your acquisition motivation by defining your strategic vision and corresponding goals, as well as evaluating your current business model and key competencies. In addition, we evaluate potential for future strategic positioning and derive suitable target segments. Finally, we evaluate the impact of a potential acquisition on your current business model.
Based on the elaborated M&A strategy, we define relevant search criteria to create a long- and shortlist with the most suitable target companies. We screen the identified target companies based on researched company information and accompanying market and trend analyses. With all available information, our experts evaluate selected target companies and assess their general fit for a potential acquisition.
We address selected target companies to assess their general willingness to sell. For this purpose, we establish efficient communication channels with relevant decision-makers and organize required management meetings.
Our consultants evaluate selected target companies to identify synergy potentials and additional added value that can be realized through a possible takeover.
We support and advise you throughout the entire negotiation process. Together, our consultants develop a sound negotiation strategy and lead the negotiation process.
The goal of our M&A sell-side services is to successfully manage the sell side process, maximize the value of your assets and achieve your strategic objectives. Our experienced consultants support you with a holistic approach throughout the entire transaction process – from exit readiness to transaction preparation and sale. Our experts manage the communication with potential investors, conduct the negotiations, and ensure the successful transfer of ownership. In doing so, we work closely with our network of attorneys and auditors. We ensure that all necessary requirements are met and relevant documents are prepared so that the sale is closed in a timely and efficient manner.
Together we evaluate the strategic match of the asset for your company and address the question of "best owner". In this context, we determine the best possible timing for a transaction as well as the appropriate transaction structure. In addition, our experts define the criteria for the selection of possible buyer groups and derive the buyer landscape to be addressed.
We develop carve-out concepts to prepare and ensure independent operations of the asset. During the “exit readiness” phase, our consultants develop a compelling equity story in line with your business plan. Moreover, we develop a value creation plan that shows the potential of the equity story and provides additional factors for the valuation of the asset.
In preparation for the investor process, we prepare the necessary transaction documents (teaser, management presentation, information memorandum). In addition, we set up your data room with proven structures and all required documents. Furthermore, a shortlist of possible investors is derived and possible synergy potentials are evaluated.
We approach selected investors and inform them about the transaction process. In this context, we organize and conduct requested management meetings as well as expert discussions. We build up a Q&A database, which is managed and maintained by us.
We manage the process and all involved stakeholders across functions to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the entire transaction process.
