Acquisition Process
Business Valuation
Know the value and argue from a position of strength
If you are planning to buy a company, you need to know its value. However, most owners have unrealistic expectations about the value of their business. Understandably, their perspective is often influenced by the effort they have invested in their company over the years. We value businesses using standard methods, neutrally and realistically. With the valuation result, you will have optimal arguments in price negotiations, thereby protecting your interests.
Business Concept
Defining goals and managing development
We work with you on your business goals. Once they are concretely formulated, we can translate them into a financial plan (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow). Using this data, you can evaluate the actual state against the plan (projection) in the future. This allows you to identify any undesirable developments early and take corrective measures. This is part of financial controlling. With professional planning, you will support your business and convince potential investors.
Company Planning
Individual search, risk mitigation
For companies entering the market, we reduce risk from the very beginning. We search for a company that suits you. We collaborate with you on financing matters. Upon request, we can assist with company management even after the purchase.
Financing
Raising capital and business support
When buying a company, you should have your own resources of at least 15-20% of the investment amount. The remaining funds are usually covered by a loan. We will advise you on financing options and whether investor participation would make sense. We will check whether grant programs are available and connect you with relevant grant agencies.
Due Diligence
We check risks and perform a SWOT analysis
Due Diligence helps the prospective buyer evaluate the potential and risks based on relevant data. We will assist you with our legal and tax advisors throughout the entire Due Diligence process, meaning we will review the list of requirements and information that should be complete and will assess the strengths and weaknesses of the company.
Moderation
Sensitive negotiations, closing the deal
We moderate purchase negotiations and represent your interests. Through experience and professional preparation, we create an environment of trust between you and your counterpart. Practice shows that purchase negotiations fail without a moderator due to misunderstandings during the process. Moderated negotiations more frequently lead to a successful conclusion.
Purchase Agreement and Tax Law
Contract drafting
Leave the contractual and tax matters to professionals. Experienced lawyers, accountants, and auditors ensure that the agreed-upon conditions are anchored in contracts during the sale of a business. Otherwise, you risk that errors in the transfer process may significantly complicate the entire transaction. In the worst case, they may even jeopardize and lead to the cancellation of the entire transaction. These services are provided by our business partners.
Post-Acquisition
Corporate Management / Controlling
Defining goals, managing processes
As a company owner, you can define business goals and design management processes. Controlling collects and examines the data necessary for analysis, comparing plan assumptions with achieved values. The result is recommendations aimed at achieving planned targets. We will implement a control system in your business, so you will always have access to the information you need for timely business decisions.
Interim Management
Hiring experts, ensuring success
If you do not yet have suitable managers for the period immediately after the company purchase, we will be happy to connect you with our partners who have been and continue to be successful as interim managers.
Company Planning
Individual search, risk mitigation
For companies entering the market, we reduce risk from the very beginning. We search for a company that suits you. We collaborate with you on financing matters. Upon request, we can assist with company management after the purchase.
Employees
Employee care, preserving Know-How
When you buy a company, employees are one of the most valuable assets. Important topics include their professional development, reassignment, termination, recruitment, and outplacement. The human resources topic takes a great deal of time, and the support of external HR specialists is often necessary. We work with experts who will support you in personnel matters as well.
Marketing
Strengthening sales, acquiring customers
In our analyses, we frequently encounter deficiencies in sales. For example, dependency on a single customer. We will be happy to introduce you to experts who implement modern marketing and sales tools and help you acquire new customers.