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Successful transactions based on experience and trust

We are proud of having successfully completed many M&A transactions in a wide range of sectors, at national and international level, in mid-sized and large cap-companies. We stand for highly-professional, experience-driven and independent advice to our clients and respective interaction with other parties involved.

With our distinctive expertise, we set the foundation for successful transaction concepts and actively support you in implementing them together with a strong and dedicated team. We think entrepreneurially and measure our success by yours.

Our successful track-record is proof of what we do and how we do it. This is also manifested in the outstanding feedback we receive from our clients, whom we accompany throughout the entire decision-making process.

Foto Dr. Felix Dehmel in weißem Hemd und blauer Anzugsjacke

Dr. Felix Dehmel, Managing Partner

„We are very well connected in our respective industries and can thereby broaden the options space for our clients. They appreciate our unbridled drive and trustful interaction throughout the entire process.“

Transaction concepts

  • Expiring consortial or concession agreements
  • Re-assessment of the inherent value of consortial structures
  • Corporate and/or legal restructurings
  • Addition of new strategic investors
  • Opportunities for share buyback/re-municipalisation
  • Structured analysis of existing business segments
  • Comparative analysis of financial developments
  • Evaluation of operational interfaces with shareholders or third parties
  • Analytical assessment of contractual interdependencies
  • Assessment of degree of interdependence / standalone capability
  • Market sounding of different transaction concepts
  • Reference point for investment controlling
  • Identification of potential development fields
  • Independent view on additional fields of cooperation
  • Strengthened negotiation position vis-a-vis consortial partners
  • Full transparency on available options space
  • Identification and evaluation of further areas of cooperation

Transaction processes

  • Imminent acquisition opportunities
  • Upcoming mergers or similar combinations
  • Establishment of joint venture structures
  • Divestment of participations or shares thereof
  • Regulatory requirements for the sale of shares
  • Development of bi- or multilateral market approaches/longlists
  • Preparation/analysis of teasers and information memorandum
  • Support in the preparation or analysis of data rooms
  • Support in business case modeling and valuation
  • Management of process communication with third parties
  • Co-lead in contract negotiations and closing actions
  • Purchase price optimization through professional transaction preparation
  • Proactive, early-stage handling of mission-critical success criteria
  • Holistic view on quantitative and qualitative process contributions
  • Resource-efficient implementation of broad M&A auctions
  • Usage of HKCF’s network and contacts to decision-makers
  • High project seniority with corresponding process/negotiation experience