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

overall strategy
acquisition criteria
requirements for targets
composing acquisition / investment profile

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