Together with you we plan the sale/exit process, the finance round respectively. What do you want to achieve? How do you get there? Who do you need for this?
We will assist in preparing and structuring of your documentation so that you meet all potential information requests, financially, legally, tax wise, etc. We will help you to set up and maintain a professional appearing data room.
An integrated and robust business plan is key in any corporate transaction. We will challenge you plan. You don't have one? No worries, we will guide you through. Now you are in a position to determine a first indication of your enterprise value.
This phase is a very critical time. Why? It will take a toll on your entire business and on you and your management. We will prepare you and your team. Train you and your team in answering Q&A, to shine in management sessions and expert meetings.
You have so many other questions around such a process, how to cope with it and how to get the best out of it? We will advise you before, during and after a corporate transaction. For you it might be a once in a lifetime event, for us it's been our daily business for decades, you can trust us!
Open questions arise while doing. If you don't do it yourself you might miss important pieces. We are the helping hand that you desire in a corporate transaction. You and your people are already stretched in a corporate sales-process, no need for another party to tell what else needs to be done. We identify, align and ultimately execute. Sounds simple, right?
A corporate transaction, i.e. financing, acquiring or selling a company, is a complex endeavor. Of course, you need specialists for single artifacts, especially on the tax and legal side, but who holds the umbrella, who supports you in steering the specialists into the right direction for your ultimate benefit? Let us show you how we are of help!
A coherent and robust business plan is key to underline your purchase price expectations. Every question mark to it will dilute your negotiation power. What you need is someone who challenges your assumptions and your story; get your well deserved applause later after cash receipt.
The leverage in a corporate transaction is usually higher than in your daily operations. This doesn't mean that you should waste money and receive poor return. Often entrepreneurs and even professional investors only recognize during a process that they should have sought for more support. Let us explain to you the effects of professional transaction support.
Let's forget about the previous factors for the time being. You are starting from scratch and want to understand the mechanics of a company sale, what does it mean, what do you ought to consider. We will be happy to guide you through, step by step, in your language until you really understand it
Don't sacrifice quality for price: While it's important to find advice at an affordable budget, be wary of sacrificing quality for a lower price or simply buying a name. A cheaper option or assumed additional services may end up costing you more in the overall outcome. With us you are definitely getting senior experience at a fair price!
You can use our contact form to give us your data and we will call you to arrange an appointment for a free strategy meeting as soon as possible.
We will call you and check whether and how we can best help you.
Dirk Burmann will discuss with you your plans, your challenges in a 60-minute conversation and define actions together.
After the strategy call, we would be happy to support you in your transaction
Beside handing over your business in a smooth process it's the purchase price and any attached conditions that matter. Therefore, every decision needs to be justified in light of its effect on the price tag.
Higher prices are often bought by accepting higher risks. It's no secret that the risk/reward ratio must be balanced. However, some risks are more likely and manageable than the others.
Somehow, it's the biggest challenge, keeping every single aspect and effect in their reciprocity under one hat. Time pressure to keep the momentum in such a process adds another level of complexity.
Dirk Burmann
I have been in the finance arena for more than 25 years.
During my career, I have been able to gather extensive expertise in corporate transactions, be it financing, be it acquiring and selling businesses up to financially restructuring organizations.
I am a trained banker, graduated economist and I successfully completed the US CPA (Certified Public Accountant) exam.
As a management consultant with a Big4 accounting firm I have many years of experience in leading national and international due diligence projects.
I also know the challenges in managerial positions, had I to cope with corporate transactions in my positions as Head of Finance and Head of Fund Management, Controlling and Risk Management, too.
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