- overall strategy
 - acquisition criteria
 - requirements for targets
 - composing acquisition / investment profile
 
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
CNX Transaction Partners identifies potential target companies that are already for sale as well as off-market companies.
The following process is driven by securing the long-term success of your acquisition.
1. acquisition strategy and criteria
2. target identification and search
- identification of on-market Targets through network of intermediaries (e.g. other M&A boutiques, accountants, etc.)
 - identification of off-market Targets through our own senior advisors, industry experts, databases etc.
 - composing of longlist
 - first analysis basis on public information
 - composing shortlist
 
3. target approach and LOI
- composing of target-specific equity story
 - approach of targets (possibly anonymously)
 - valuation based on first company information
 - submitting letter of intent (LOI)
 
4. due diligence and valuation
- management presentations
 - coordination of purchaser due diligence (legal, financial, tax, environment etc.)
 - possibly conducting commercial due diligence
 - detailed valuation (e.g. synergies, business plan purchase price, risks)
 - submitting binding offer
 
5. operative planning and integration
- planning of operative collaboration
 - detailed planning of integration
 - planning of management structure and governance
 
6. negotiation and closing
- structuring and securing financing of purchase price
 - structuring of transaction
 - design of contract
 - negotiations
 - signing
 - closing
 - purchase price payment
 
															YOUR BENEFIT
After our collaboration you will have…
- clarity on requirements to your acquisition targets
 - a significant deal flow of relevant companies that are on the market as well as businesses that are not for sale yet
 - a professional assessment of all the relevant aspects of your target company that gives you a clear understanding about opportunities and risks
 - a pragmatic plan for the integration after the acquisition
 - acquired a company that suits your requirements