How to open a door

Our profession is deal sourcing for corporate transactions. Without this part of the M&A process, no deal takes place. That is why this step also needs to be professionalized. We often see companies sending out pitches to students or juniors. Not very targeted and not very successful. But what makes the difference? Firstly, the mindset …

E-2 or E-5 Visa through acquisition

Have you ever dreamed of living and working in the United States? Are you an entrepreneur with a bold business vision? Acquiring an existing U.S. company through the E-2 (or E-5) Treaty Investor Visa program could be your key to making those dreams a reality. Why Acquire a US Business? Starting a business from scratch …

Markteintritt USA (deutsch)

Wir sind die einzige, deutschsprachige M&A Buy-Side Unternehmensberatung mit eigenem US-amerikanischen Deal Sourcing Team vor Ort in den USA. Unseren Kunden aus der DACH Region bieten wir Deal Sourcing in den USA und M&A Beratung mit deutschsprachiger Projektleitung an. Unser Deal Sourcing Team findet das zu unseren Kunden passende Zielunternehmen, auch oder gerade wenn, es …

Valuation of a company with negative EBITDA

In the realm of business valuation, EBITDA, or Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, is a critical measure of a company’s financial performance. While positive EBITDA signals a company’s ability to generate profits, negative EBITDA raises concerns about a company’s financial health. However, not all companies with negative EBITDA are doomed to fail. Some …

Valuation expectations between Europe and the USA: A cross-border M&A perspective

We are experts in crossborder transactions from Europe into the USA and have seen firsthand the different valuation expectations that exist between the two continents. American companies tend to be valued at higher multiples than European companies. That´s a fact! This is due to a number of factors, including: Higher growth expectations: American companies are generally …

The Limits of AI in Deal Sourcing

One thing up front: We love AI and we use AI to support it. With all due love, we don’t want to badmouth AI…., but unfortunately, AI has its limitations. We firmly believe that in our business, business is done between people talking to each other in person. Let´s have a look at AI lacks …

TOP 10 DEAL BREAKER

We do M&A Buy-Side. And we do it often. Very often. Daily. We would like to share our experience of several failed transactions. Yes! Not every LOI and Due Diligence ends in closing a deal. Unfortunately. For all parties. 1. Poor Financial Performance One of the most significant deal breakers we encounter is a consistent …

Leveraging synergies when buying software companies

The software industry is developing at an extraordinary pace, with new companies emerging and disrupting the marketplace each 12 months. As a result, there has been a surge in mergers and acquisitions as companies are looking for to enlarge their portfolios and stay aggressive. However, the technique of acquiring a software or tech company (SW) …

Company valuation with multiples

When it comes to evaluating the value of a company, there are many different methods that investors and analysts use to arrive at a valuation. One popular approach is using multiples, which involves comparing a company’s financial metrics to those of similar companies in the industry. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of …

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