Strategy and M&A Advisory
Target Analysis and Contact
Clients may have an overall acquisition growth strategy. Or they may already know their potential target. Or they may wish to dispose of a non-core business.
Whatever the case, David & Co. can act either on behalf of the buy-side or the sell-side.
With a large industrial network within Europe, we often know of available potential targets. We can also approach targets
independently. Bringing two like minded parties together is one of the core competences of David & Co.
With such industrial experience, David & Co. can make realistic initial evaluations in areas such as product range, organisational efficiency, market and financial fundamentals, and advice can be given on the likely acquisition price and necessary post merger steps.
M&A Process
David & Co. can run the whole M&A process or can accompany the client with all the main elements of an acquisition or divesture.
This can include
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market and competitor analysis
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evaluation
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non-binding offer
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price negotiation, general terms sheet, contract negotiation
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binding offer
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due diligence
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signing and takeover
While leading the overall process David & Co. also relies on an array of associates and professional network in order to cover such areas as tax consultancy and legal due diligence.
Post-Merger Integration
With extensive hands-on operations management experience, David & Co. is in a perfect position to provide practical and effective post-merger integration.
Success of an acquistion can often fail during post-merger implementation. David & Co. is there to ensure integration runs smoothly.
Focus is concentrated on:
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Product Range synergies
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Merging management processes
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Organisation optimization
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Employee Communication
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Market & Customer Awareness
David & Co. typically concentrates on European industrial companies with market cap of €5m-€500m.
Non-M&A Strategic consulting
David & Co. also provides full strategic consulting outside of the M&A process. Examples include:
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Market and Competitor Analysis
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Long-term strategy including decision for new markets and organic growth, or even leading to an acquisition strategy
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Product Management & Strategy including R&D roadmaps