Approach

We have defined a straightforward process in which we support the buyer or seller at each stage of an acquisition or divestment.

Agrement1. Engagement.
The engagement will start with a search agreement.

When working for the buyer, we will agree the profile of the planned expansion, this includes geographic market definition, size of company, anticipated synergies and preferred management situation etc.

When working for the seller, we will prepare a profile document of the business for sale and will agree the search process of potential buyers,

We will require an initial search fee to ensure seriousness of the planned sales or acquisition and to receive compensation for the search activities.

2. Search activities and introduction.
We will use their network to identify potential companies for sale or potential buyers. We will prefer direct and discrete contacts and not to advertise. The name of the customer will not be released during the search phase.

Only after a clear selling interest of the seller and buying interest of the buyer an agreement of NonDisclosure will be signed between seller and buyer and an introduction visit will be planned.

3. Valuation.
We will support the business valuation, which will not only be dependent on the financials of the business for sale. The advice will also include specific considerations like management situation, risks and market-position.

4. Letter of Intent.
We will support the negotiation process. In case buyer and seller come to an agreement of the transaction, the conditions and time-line will be agreed in a "Letter of Intent".

5. Closure and aftersales
The final transaction agreement will reflect the content of the "Letter of Intent" and will be a responsibility of buyer and seller.

We cannot be held liable for the correctness of the information which is provided by the seller and will advise the buyer to plan a "due diligence" with their preferred accountancy firm and or solicitors. In case the customer requires further integration support, we will be available for interimmanagement or organizational advise.