Seeking a Partner to Expand an M&A Firm

We are seeking a Managing Partner for a newly established M&A firm specializing in business succession planning in the greater Hamburg area. The firm is a subsidiary of a market-leading corporate group in the industry, offering all the necessary conditions for a successful launch that can be leveraged from Day 1. If the candidate is new to the industry, he or she will receive comprehensive training and support from the company’s headquarters. With the opportunity to acquire shares in the company, an executive with a proven track record in sales, a strong grasp of numbers, and analytical thinking skills will have the best possible foundation for a successful entrepreneurial career.

As part of a structured business succession plan, a real estate company that has been operating successfully in the Reutlingen area for many years is now for sale. The company specializes in residential real estate brokerage and provides comprehensive support to both owners and prospective buyers throughout the sale, purchase, and rental of properties. Its range of services includes, among other things, professional appraisals, the creation of high-quality property listings, marketing through leading real estate portals, lead management, individual showings, purchase price negotiations, and support through the notary appointment and beyond. Of particular note is the company’s excellent market position. Approximately 90% of its business comes from referrals by former clients, personal contacts, and a network that has grown over the years. This ensures a high degree of independence from costly new-client acquisition and forms the foundation for sustainable and stable business growth. The company enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region, has received numerous awards and positive reviews, and boasts a loyal customer base. Its internal processes are well-established and digitized, ensuring structured and efficient handling of client mandates. The company’s financial performance has been stable and profitable for years. The current financial figures confirm the company’s sustainable profitability.

We are a renowned studio in the Münsterland region specializing in advertising photography, film productions, and animations. Our service portfolio includes advertising photography (product photography, image campaigns, fashion, industrial and architectural photography, trade show photography), film productions (advertising films, corporate videos, social media content, event documentaries), animation & motion design (2D/3D animations, explainer videos, visual effects), post-production (editing, color grading, sound design, retouching), and concept development & consulting (creative concepts, storytelling, screenplay development). Our industry focus is on consumer goods, skilled trades, manufacturing, fashion, real estate, technology, and services. Our clients include small and medium-sized businesses, international corporations, and agencies, with long-standing client relationships that result in recurring projects. Our client structure: Business clients: approx. 88%, private clients: approx. 6%, public sector clients: approx. 6%. Our competitive advantages include high market visibility, an excellent reputation, a modern studio with state-of-the-art technical equipment, a broad range of services from photography to animation, an experienced and dedicated team of 10 employees, and a flexible network of freelancers and partners. The well-coordinated team, which operates with a high degree of autonomy, consists of photographers, videographers, editors, motion designers, and project managers. The studio has a floor area of approximately 200 square meters.

The company presents itself as an excellent investment opportunity with a specialized real estate portfolio consisting of two main segments. First, the company offers senior living residences under long-term leases, managed by profitable and self-sufficient operating companies. Second, the portfolio includes attractive office spaces in locations with stable market conditions. The business model is characterized by sustainable revenue streams and low vacancy risks, while the option to acquire the entire portfolio or parts of it offers flexibility in terms of investment strategies. One of the office properties is currently being converted into residential space by the seller, which opens up further potential for value appreciation. Purchase Price Overview The seller is seeking a purchase price of €38,000,000 for the entire package. This asking price is below the combined market values of the two portfolios (€47,316,820) and reflects the goal of a swift transaction in line with market conditions. A partial sale of the two portfolios and individual properties may be negotiable under certain circumstances. The total value according to the real estate appraisal is: €47,316,820 – Portfolio 1 (Senior Living Facilities): €29,886,820 – Portfolio 2 (Office Space): €17,430,000 Transaction Structure – Asset Deal The transaction is planned as an asset deal. This enables a clear allocation of assets as well as tax and legal transparency for buyers. Property Documentation A detailed sales prospectus containing all essential information and key figures has been prepared by the seller’s advisor, Con|cess M+A-Partner Berlin. In addition, current, audited appraisals for all properties, prepared by a publicly appointed and sworn appraiser, are available and will be provided upon review of the detailed prospectus if further interest is expressed.

The company operates a well-established fulfillment and logistics facility in Bavaria with a total area of approximately 11,000 square meters. The high-performance infrastructure includes, among other things, an automated small-parts warehouse with over 16,000 bin locations, an automated pallet warehouse with approximately 9,000 storage locations, and about 4,000 square meters of cantilever racking for long items up to 10 meters in length. As part of a transfer-based restructuring, the acquisition of the operating assets is possible without assuming historical liabilities.