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Once the buyer and seller have declared their intention to enter into the transaction in a letter of intent, the decisive phase begins: due diligence.
\nOnly after this intensive examination phase has been successfully completed is the final contract formulated and the signing can take place.
\nWilco Fr\u00fch, co-founder and managing director at Emporion, provides insights into the proverbial last few meters before the finish line and warns of potential stumbling blocks. <\/p>\n
Due diligence is the phase in which the potential company to be purchased is subjected to intensive scrutiny.
\nVarious aspects are examined, including legal, tax, financial, operations, environmental health and safety due diligence.
\nEmporion is in charge of the entire project management, involving external specialists such as auditors, lawyers and environmental engineers.
\nThis holistic approach enables an in-depth analysis. <\/p>\n
Wilco Fr\u00fch emphasizes that surprises during due diligence are rare.
\nThanks to Emporion’s many years of experience, potential risks can be identified at an early stage.
\nThe disclosure of risks is already addressed before the due diligence and special attention is paid to potential challenges.
\nEarly communication with both parties creates clarity and trust. <\/p>\n
\n“With our decades of experience, we can usually spot the white elephant in the room at an early stage.
\nLong before we start the due diligence process, we pay particular attention to potential risks and discuss them with the buyer and seller at an early stage.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Wilco Fr\u00fch, Managing Director Emporion GmbH
<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nCompletion rate and challenges<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Before coronavirus, Emporion had a 100% completion rate after the letter of intent (LOI).
\nEven with the new challenges, such as the Ukraine crisis, Emporion’s structured and quality-oriented approach remains unchanged.
\nA comprehensible acquisition rationale and an above-average closing rate are characteristics of Emporion’s successful approach. <\/p>\nDrafting the sales contract and Emporion’s contribution<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The contracts in M&A transactions are extremely complex and often run to over 100 pages.
\nEmporion contributes in particular the commercial provisions and the agreed level of safeguards such as guarantees and indemnities.
\nEmporion’s experience in supporting a large number of contracts enables it to find pragmatic solutions in the interests of the client. <\/p>\nInternal monitoring of the purchasing process<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The internal support of the purchase process depends on how intensively the client has implemented the topic of M&A in its corporate organization.
\nEmporion takes over the coordination of all departments involved in the review.
\nFrom logistics and procurement to HR, a smooth process is guaranteed. <\/p>\n\n“Part of the due diligence is usually not only the risk assessment, but also the assessment of options and opportunities for integration.
\nThis is where an external perspective is particularly valuable.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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Wilco Fr\u00fch<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Post-merger integration<\/strong><\/h4>\n
However, Emporion’s involvement does not end with the signing.
\nThe knowledge gained about the target company during the months is particularly valuable and continues to be used in the post-merger integration.
\nWe are therefore happy to support our clients with the integration of the acquired company after completion.
\nIn this way, we help to realize synergies, harmonize processes and bridge cultural differences. <\/p>\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The last few meters before closing an M&A transaction are crucial.
\nStructured and comprehensive due diligence, coupled with experienced project management and a pragmatic approach to contract negotiations, are the keys to successful deals.
\nEmporion proves its expertise in this complex area of corporate consulting with a 100% closing rate after LOI and sustainable post-merger support. <\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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