m+a expert

Founded 2014 20 employees ma.expert ↗

München

Industry focus: Manufacturing · Construction · Energy & Renewables

Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in the M&A sector, we work with you to turn your transaction plans into reality, step by step. Naturally, we do so whilst maintaining the utmost confidentiality. Whether you are selling your business or acquiring another company, we will discuss all aspects openly and place them within a broader context that carefully takes into account all opportunities and risks.

Business Valuation & Property Valuation

Business valuation brings differing expectations regarding the purchase price into alignment on a neutral basis.

When selling a business, there is a difference between the price of a business and its actual value. The price represents the total amount realised upon the sale of the business.

A nuanced business valuation arises from the subjective perceptions of both the seller and the buyer. The seller takes into account their knowledge of the business, its past performance, the market and future expectations. These individual factors determine the value of the business for the seller, or rather, represent the value that, in their opinion, a buyer should be prepared to pay.

As there are often differing views on the value of the business, we recommend a business valuation. This allows the differing perceptions of value held by the buyer and seller to be reconciled on a neutral basis.

Due Diligence

We support you in facilitating the due diligence process.

Once a memorandum of understanding or a letter of intent (LOI) has been signed, the buyer will usually have the business audited by their tax advisers and solicitors. This thorough examination of the business is known as due diligence. We facilitate this process and provide all parties involved with a platform in the form of a data room. Using our tried-and-tested checklists, we prepare our clients for the process in advance.

Business consultancy

We prepare you for the sale.

Covid-19, disruptive markets and economic fluctuations are causing some companies to falter. Even after failed attempts at restructuring, the sale of the company or unprofitable parts thereof can be a very serious option. Please get in touch! We are also happy to be your point of contact in difficult situations to ensure you are optimally prepared for a sale!

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Benefit from our network.

For many owners, the sale of their business represents the single most significant transaction of their entrepreneurial career. “Binding provisions in the LOI”, “due diligence findings” and “red flags in the SPA” are just a few of the potential pitfalls involved in selling a business. At a certain stage, you should not proceed with this process without legal assistance. We’d be happy to put you in touch with experienced solicitors or tax advisers from our network. Please get in touch!