Whether buying or selling, the success of an M&A transaction is determined in the early stages. In this best practices article, Dr. Tim Bauer outlines five essential requirements that entrepreneurs should keep in mind: from clear goal definition and structured process planning to due diligence and company valuation. A concise guide for anyone seeking to strategically develop their business.

M&A: The five most important prerequisites for a successful transaction
Whether buying or selling, the success of an M&A transaction is determined in the early stages. In this best practices article, Dr. Tim Bauer outlines five essential requirements that entrepreneurs should keep in mind: from clear goal definition and structured process planning to due diligence and company valuation. A concise guide for anyone seeking to strategically develop their business.

Selling Your Business: How About a Little More?
For business owners to deem the sale of their company a success, a series of critical conditions must often be met: ensuring the company’s long-term continuity, preserving key locations, and safeguarding jobs as comprehensively as possible. However, in nearly all cases, achieving the highest possible price remains of paramount importance. M&A experts Henryk Ciesielski and Andrej Kirschke outline the strategic levers business owners can utilize to assess and optimize their company’s value, and explain how to maximize the transaction proceeds effectively.

M&A: Why it's not enough to crunch numbers
Mergers and acquisitions are always a difficult task. When they take place on an international level between several countries, all with a different business approach, the shovel becomes much wider. What skills are needed to handle the task professionally? And looking at current Franco-German relations: Does M&A have what it takes to positively influence the economies and politics of both countries? A conversation with Ian Kayanakis, Managing Partner France, and Head of Corporate M&A at enomyc.