M&A processes & due diligence
Structured. Reliable. Success-oriented.
M&A transactions are complex - we make them manageable.
Whether a company sale, investment or succession: our experienced M&A advisors will guide you through the entire transaction process - from due diligence and valuation to the conclusion of the contract. In this way, you minimize risks, create transparency and ensure the success of your transaction
Support for M&A transactions
We support you in the implementation of your transactions - strategically, structured and efficiently:
- M&A support (buy-side & sell-side)
- Financial due diligence (FDD)
- Tax due diligence (TDD)
- Commercial due diligence (CDD) - in cooperation with partners
- Preparation and review of business plans
- Assessment of opportunities & risks in the transaction process
- Commercial negotiation support & contract support
- Coordination of all parties involved (lawyers, banks, investors)
Typical reasons for M&A & due diligence
- Company sale (company shares, business divisions, assets)
- Company acquisitions (strategic or financial investors)
- Joint ventures, participations and cooperations
- Succession and generational changes
- Investment and financing decisions
- Preparation for exit scenarios (e.g. private equity)
Our expertise
- Interdisciplinary team of auditors, tax advisors and transaction advisors
- Experience from numerous medium-sized and international deals
- High level of expertise in financial modeling & planning plausibility checks
- Negotiation experience with investors, banks and strategic buyers
- Cross-industry know-how
- Strict confidentiality & efficient process management
Remuneration & products
We offer transparent and reliable remuneration, tailored to your project:
- Hourly or daily rates
- Flat-rate fees for clearly defined projects
- Pre-defined cost structure according to scope, complexity and transaction volume
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Volker Zehnle focuses on classic SME consulting, process optimization in the context of digital transformation, especially in the area of accounting, and the implementation of company valuations. In addition, Mr. Zehnle specializes in association of taxation and nonprofit law.
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2009 - 2012 Studies at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Tax and Auditing)2012 - 2017 Worked as a Tax Consultant and Auditing Assistant 2017 Appointment as Tax Advisor 2018 Appointment as an Auditor since 2019 Partner -
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The focus of Dirk Cordes' work is advising on business, company law and tax issues, (group) final audits according to HGB and international regulations as well as follow-up advice taking into account gift tax.
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1992 - 1995 Studies at the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Master of Business Administration (BA) (Tax & Examinations) 1992-2001 PWC Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Stuttgart 2000 Appointment as tax advisor 2000 - 2001 stay abroad Chicago / USA 2002 Appointment for C.P.A.- Certified Public Accountant / USA 2004 Appointment as auditor 2001-2013 EY Ernst & Young, Stuttgart, most recently as a partner since 2013 Partner -
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Markus Weitmann focuses on advising medium-sized clients on business, tax, and corporate matters, as well as preparing and auditing annual financial statements and advising on restructuring. He also focuses on carrying out company valuations, due diligence studies and advice on company succession.
Markus Weitmann is also the co-author of the "Corporate Acquisition" practice manual for "Corporate Valuation", Schaeffer-Poeschel-Verlag.
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1985 - 1987 Apprenticeship as Banker 1988 - 1994 Studied Economics
at the University of Hohenheim,Graduate Economist1998 Appointment as Tax Advisor 2002 Appointment as an Auditorauditor since 2002 Partner -
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