The purchase of a business or a specific part of a company can expand the scope of the business in the long term and increase the value of a company. In this respect, various strategic aspects and objectives can be of importance:
- Achieving the best possible price
- Attaining cost savings
- Diversifying the product portfolio
- Expanding and strengthening the company's competitive position both on the domestic and international market
- Entry for MBO/MBI candidates in running a business
- Acquisition strategy including acquisition criteria
- Identification of suitable target companies
- Financing models and negotiations with capital providers (if necessary)
- Confidential contacting of potential target companies
- Determination of the willingness to engage in dialogue and investigation of price expectations
- Indicative determination of possible purchase price range
- Site visits, meetings with management and key employees
- Due diligence process
- Calculation of acquisition effects on profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
- Compilation of a meaningful and professional acquisition offer
- Monitoring of purchase contract negotiations including signing
