In 2006, financial investors were involved in 25% of all German corporate transactions on either the buying or selling side. This statistic indicates the important role the industry plays in the M&A business.
We support financial investors throughout the three primary phases defining the value creation chain: the purchase, value enhancement and sale of portfolio holdings.
Our proprietary database contains detailed target search information for some 500 financial investors, ensuring that the candidates we present are relevant. Clients also engage us to participate in competitive bidding and identify potential targets in particular industries.
Our activity for financial investors and their portfolio companies in the value enhancement phase additionally includes sales of secondary business lines and acquisitions for positioning purposes, including implementation buy-and-build strategies.
To conduct their sales, financial investors also come to us for our advanced international marketing capability. We employ a structured international selling process that regularly obtains higher sale prices, optimising IRR in accordance with client objectives.