- 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