There are major changes to framework conditions in many businesses, which again entails demands for lower costs, efficiency, increased expertise, the development of technology, or other conditions that may be easier to implement in a larger system.

In such cases, businesses that team up to form synergies will become more competitive. One example is the IT development in banking over the past 20 years, retail with demands for online sales, the accounting industry with automated systems, and the supplier industry with increased documentation requirements. We have seen consolidations in several sectors to become more competitive with regard to technological development and new framework conditions. Those who do not join the consolidation wave often end up with reduced margins and, in turn, a lower value when a sale/merger becomes necessary.

• Valuation of businesses on the same terms with suggestions for exchanges
• Analysis of synergies and opportunities together, as well as a valuation of these
• Choice of transaction solution
• Adaptation for due diligence (DD) in both companies
• Documentation upon entering a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), assistance with preparing any shareholder agreements, and handling various tax questions surrounding the transaction.
• Models for optimising the value of employee loyalty to the transaction