The right succession is a matter of trust.
Handing over a company means more than transferring shares: responsibility for employees, relationships with customers and suppliers, a name. We take that responsibility seriously – from the first conversation.
A succession that strengthens your company
We are not advisers marketing your company, but the buyer who takes it over and carries it forward. That changes the conversation: it is about the company's future, not just the transaction.
Your company stays what it is
We take over a company as a whole and continue it with its identity. Where it makes sense, we invest in growth, digitalisation and a strong second management level.
Your team in good hands
A company is only as good as its people. Our aim is to keep and develop the team – and to communicate the handover together with you.
You help define your role
Whether you want to step back with the sale, accompany the handover for a while or keep carrying responsibility: we agree your role together and in writing.
Price and structure, clearly explained
Fixed price, re-investment, vendor loan or earn-out: we discuss openly which structure makes sense for both sides and explain the consequences in plain words.
No sale at any price
If a company is not right for us, we say so early. You lose no time and keep all your options.
Discretion as a principle
A non-disclosure agreement before any documents are exchanged, a small circle of people involved and no contact with employees, customers or suppliers without your consent.
Three paths we shape together
There is no single right transition. What matters is what suits you, your family and your company.
A full exit
You sell your shares and hand over responsibility after a short, clearly defined induction period.
An accompanied handover
You stay on for an agreed period – as managing director or adviser – and hand over customers, know-how and relationships step by step.
Staying invested
You sell the majority and keep a stake, sharing in the company's further development and staying connected to it.
What owners ask us before the first conversation
Your question is not here? Call or write to us – confidentially and without obligation.
Do I have to sell my company in full?
No. As a rule we acquire a majority. A re-investment, where you keep a stake, is just as possible as a gradual transition. What makes sense depends on your goals and on the company's situation.
What happens to my employees?
We acquire companies to continue them with their team. When shares are bought, your company remains the employer and employment contracts continue unchanged. We agree with you when and how the workforce is informed.
How is the purchase price determined?
The basis is usually the sustainable earnings of recent years, adjusted for one-off effects, together with the company's prospects. We disclose our assumptions so that you can follow our offer with your advisers. Read more in our article on company valuation.
How is the acquisition financed?
With equity and bank acquisition financing. We line up the financing early in the process so that it does not stand in the way of your decision.
How long does a sale take?
From the first conversations to signing usually takes several months. The biggest factors are how well the documents are prepared and the scope of the due diligence. We bundle our questions to keep the effort for you and your team manageable.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
We sign a non-disclosure agreement before any documents are exchanged. The circle of people involved stays small, and we do not contact employees, customers or suppliers without your consent.
Do you work with M&A advisers?
Yes. Many owners take advice when selling, and we welcome that. We are happy to take part in processes run by M&A advisers, and just as happy to speak with you directly.
What does a first conversation cost?
Nothing. A first conversation is confidential and without obligation – even if your thinking is at a very early stage.
Thinking about the future of your company?
A first conversation is confidential and without obligation – even if your plans are at an early stage.