Mergers and acquisitions
Selling, buying or partially exiting a business are decisions that require more than just an advisor. You need someone who not only manages the transaction, but also keeps the bigger picture in focus. Someone who ensures you can continue to focus on running your business.
Strategic guidance beyond the deal
A business sale or acquisition is often seen as a matter of price and timing. In reality, it involves much more: the identity of your company, continuity for your employees, and your future as an entrepreneur. Without the right preparation and structure, there is a real risk of value loss or ending up with the wrong partner.
That's why we never see buying or selling a business as an isolated transaction. The process has a lead-up and marks a turning point within a broader strategy. At Raeth, M&A means more than executing the deal. We ensure that the transaction fits within the strategic, financial and legal parameters that matters to you as an entrepreneur.
When entrepreneurs turn to us
Every transaction has its own dynamics. Whether you are looking to grow, partially exit, or hand over the reins to the next generation, the choices you make will shape the value and future of your business. Raeth helps you explore the different possibilities and thinks proactively alongside you. We ensure that your decisions are never taken in isolation, but always align with the direction you want to take.
When management wants to invest in the business or take it over, careful agreements are essential. We support you with valuation, structuring and financing, ensuring that both the entrepreneur and management team can confidently move into the next phase.
Sometimes, as an entrepreneur, you may not want or be able to step away from your business all at once. A pre-exit allows you to transfer shares gradually while remaining involved. Raeth guides this process so you can realise value while maintaining influence.
The value of a company is more than numbers alone. We provide clear insight into what your business is worth, taking into account the market, structure and future potential.
A merger can create opportunities for growth, deliver economies of scale and provide continuity, but it also brings complex interests into play. We ensure clarity and direction so that both parties can build a lasting partnership.
Looking to grow through acquisitions? A buy-and-build strategy requires a clear vision and disciplined execution. We help identify and approach the right companies, structure the financing, manage the documentation and keep the strategy on track for sustainable value creation.
No company, entrepreneur or transaction is the same. There are countless scenarios and options and we would be happy to help you explore them. Every situation calls for tailored advice and personal guidance. Feel free to get in touch. We’d be happy to explore your specific situation with you.
From entrepreneurial ambition
to lasting value
M&A supported by all areas of expertise
A transaction never happens in isolation. Financing and legal structuring always move alongside it and determine whether the outcome creates lasting value. Within our framework, we ensure that M&A advisory always goes hand in hand with financing & restructuring and legal support. This keeps the strategic direction intact, before, during and after the deal.
Frequently asked questions
That moment often comes earlier than entrepreneurs expect. Proper preparation, strategically, financially and legally, can take years. The earlier you gain insight into your options, the stronger your position in negotiations and the greater the chance that the deal will align with both your personal and business goals.
The value of your company goes beyond the numbers. Market position, growth potential, legal structure and financing possibilities all play a role. We help you determine a realistic valuation that goes beyond the profit and loss statement and the balance sheet, giving you a solid foundation for any negotiation.
When deals fall through, it's often due to poor preparation, emotions influencing decisions or an excessive focus on price. Risks may include loss of value, unbalanced agreements, financing challenges or legal complications. Within our model, we ensure that all elements, M&A, financing and legal structuring, come together so risks are kept under control.
In an MBI (Management Buy-In) or MBO (Management Buy-Out), there are often more emotions and interests involved than in a regular sale. Issues such as valuation, financing and control arrangements play an important role. We ensure the process is structured carefully, with attention to both continuity and the underlying strategy.
Transactional advisors often focus only on closing the deal and maximising price. We believe a transfer is only truly successful if it fits within the broader strategic direction. That is why we always connect M&A advisory with the strategic plan and the ambitions of both the entrepreneur and the business. You get one advisor who oversees the full picture.
Yes. Whether you are looking to sell or buy, we guide both processes. Always from the same starting point: creating clarity, safeguarding the strategic direction and ensuring the transaction fits your long-term strategy.
