Complex transactions, clearly led.

„How do we sell at a fair price on terms we can live with after closing?“

• Equity story, teaser and info memo from one source
• Structured bidding process with competing buyers
• Negotiation of SPA, warranties and W&I insurance

„Which acquisition fits our strategy, and what is it really worth to us?“

• Search profile and screening of suitable targets
• Valuation, synergy case and bid strategy
• Due diligence coordination through to the PMI plan

„How do we separate a business unit so it can operate on its own from day one?“

• Separation blueprint for staff, assets, contracts and IT
• Transitional service agreements with clear exit dates
• Carve-out financials as the basis for buyers

„What is the company worth, and what would a buyer question first?“

• Valuation using DCF and multiples with a plausible plan
• Vendor due diligence to find weak spots early
• Normalised earnings and a documented business plan

„How do we structure the acquisition financing so the business can carry it?“

• Financing structure from equity, senior debt and mezzanine
• Vendor loan and earn-out as bridges on price
• KfW/ERP funding and lender approach with a financing memo

„How do we keep the process on schedule when questions pile up?“

• Data room set-up, structure and access rights
• Q&A management with clear owners and response deadlines
• Timeline, status reporting and steering of all advisers

„What must be in place between signing and closing for the transfer to work?“

• Coordination of SPA negotiation with legal and tax advisers
• Tracking of closing conditions and merger control
• Handover plan for customers, suppliers and employees

„How do we realise the planned synergies without losing the business along the way?“

• PMI 100-day plan with priorities and responsibilities
• Integration of reporting, finance and key processes
• Synergy tracking and communication with both workforces