Company Acquisition and Sale

Company sales involve significant risks for both sellers and buyers and therefore require comprehensive and systematic preparation. We are here to support you in this process.

An analytical approach for successful collaboration.

Company sales are extremely risky for both sellers and buyers. Therefore, systematic preparation is essential. Although for different reasons, both sellers and buyers rely equally on an accurate and understandable analysis of the company or part of the company to be sold, as well as optimal planning of the sales process.

Necessary Analyses from the Buyers' Perspective

For buyers, it is crucial to realistically assess the target company's actual performance, potential synergy effects, and any potential resistance (e.g., from customers, employees) or risks (e.g., market changes) during an acquisition, and to develop appropriate acquisition strategies.

Necessary Analyses from the Sellers' Perspective

On the sellers' side, especially when selling parts of a company, it must be ensured that the sale does not negatively impact the remaining parts of the business (e.g., through loss of synergy effects leading to reduced profitability, or the loss of critical information for the remaining business areas). Buyers also depend on a precise analysis of the company's situation – and of potential investors.

Due Diligence Review.

Analysis of the Target Company

We advise both sellers and buyers and support them in the systematic analysis of the target company. This provides sellers with the necessary information to present the company to be sold optimally and transparently. At the same time, optimal forms of company divestment become apparent.

Potential buyers gain a detailed understanding of the acquisition target, including an assessment of both opportunities (synergies, market expansion, etc.) and risks (market changes, efficiency issues, funding gaps, inaccurate planning figures, potential resistance, etc.).

Our Services - Due Diligence Analysis:

Earnings, Cash Flow, and Asset Analysis
Critical analysis of the target company's planning data, considering competitors and market changes
Critical analysis of the target company's product range and operational efficiency, identification of potential savings, and modernization requirements
Analysis of the target company's human capital (personnel cost structures, employment law factors, competencies, corporate cultures, potential resistance, etc.)

Support throughout the entire sales process

Numerous other aspects need to be managed for a successful company sale. Our interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive support throughout this process – before, during, and after the sale. This helps to avoid common pitfalls.