M&As and corporate finance consulting – for international corporations, medium-sized enterprises and private equity companies:
Allow us to advise you – based on a closer understanding and a clear focus on your wishes.
We’re quick. We’re agile. And our services are a 100% match with your requirements. As an owner-managed corporate finance boutique, that just about sums up KP Tech when it comes to M&A consulting, corporate succession and private equity consulting in Europa. What’s made us so different to other consulting companies for the past 20 years or more? For a start, we have a detailed and in-depth understanding of markets. And we use highly innovative AI technology. But also, at KP Tech only the owners or associate partners take care of your project. Personally. So nothing gets handed down the hierarchy. Nothing’s made complicated. Just like you’d expect from a close friend.
It doesn’t get more efficient, more personal or closer than this.
The closer, the more focused
We only work on a small number of M&A projects at one time. Why? So we can concentrate 100% on your requirements.
The benefit to you: quick solutions.
The closer, the more outstanding
Our senior consultants take care of everything to do with your transaction personally. This means you have a single point of contact – with someone who works with you in a partnership of equals.
The benefit to you: access to a wealth of experience, spanning the entire project chain.
The closer, the more successful
This lean approach means we never lose sight of one crucial detail when it comes to your projects: your requirements.
The benefit to you: M&A advice that fits like a glove, as you’d expect from a good old friend.
Learn more about our company today – as well as our angle on M&As and corporate finance.
Personal commitment:
Something that for us, has nothing to do with the size of a company.
Whether you’re a successful SME, an international group of companies or a private equity company on a strong path to growth – at KP Tech Corporate Finance, the only people you rub shoulders with are our top-level M&A consultants. And that counts from the word go, until successful completion of your project.
SMEs
International corporations
Private equity companies
Listening and understanding:
Two factors we consider central to every successful M&A project.
You can expect the M&A process to start with us investing plenty of time. Time for you to sit down and go through things with a small number of people. Time with people who understand other people and the motivations that drive them. You’ll see no standard recipes. And we never pigeonhole. Because every business is as unique as the entrepreneurs who made it what it is today.
Munich, London, San Francisco:
Our international M&A expertise puts us in a perfect position to help with your transactions worldwide.
Germany
Our head office is located in the centre of Munich (Germany). Our other offices are located in Frankfurt/Main, Duesseldorf and Berlin.
Europe
Our European partners are based in Amsterdam, Paris and London.
USA and Canada
Our partners are represented in 18 locations in the USA and 4 locations in Canada.
Locally strong, globally networked:
KP Tech is part of the Cornerstone International Alliance, a renowned global network of independent corporate finance consulting firms based in the USA.
- Direct access to a global network
Cornerstone International Alliance currently consists of 29 corporate finance consulting firms with more than 40 offices worldwide, with locations in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, the Netherlands and India. This not only allows us to share market information and industry trends, but also gives us access to a large number of strategic and financial buyers and sellers. This global reach enables us to find the best possible transaction partners for you.
- Successful transaction history
Cornerstone International Alliance can look back on more than 4.000 successfully completed transactions, which corresponds to an average annual transaction number of 155. This impressive track record shows that you benefit from proven methods and extensive experience.
- Specialization in mid-sized companies
The members of the Cornerstone Alliance specialize in companies with an annual turnover of between 5 million and 150 million euros. KP Tech also operates in this segment. This ensures that consulting services and contacts within the network are always optimally tailored to the needs of our clients. You benefit from our specialized expertise in making the right contacts.
- Strong presence in the USA
Cornerstone was founded in the USA and the majority of its members are based in the USA and Canada. As a result, we have a high number of contacts with strategic buyers and investors in North America. This international presence can make all the difference in your global M&A activities.
- Growth and future opportunities
Cornerstone International Alliance plans to significantly expand its network in the coming years. This growth strategy will enable us to further expand our international connections and offer you an even more comprehensive service.
- Optimal support for international transactions
If you are considering an international M&A transaction or are interested in the latest international market developments, we are your competent partner. Contact our team for a personalized consultation and find out how we can help you with your international business transactions. We will be happy to support you.
As a result, looking at the long-term average more than 50% of the transactions we’ve worked on were cross-border deals. More than 90% of our advisory mandates were successfully concluded. Below you will find four exemplary transactions. Further M&A and corporate finance transactions of KP Tech and the KP Tech Group can be found under “M&A transactions“.
Selected Transactions
As a member of the Association of German M&A Consultants (VMA), we place strong emphasis on professional standards. The VMA acts as a non-profit alliance of prominent partner-led and independent M&A consulting firms in Germany. Leading M&A advisors in Germany – leading corporate finance advisors in Germany.
Sharing knowledge, maximising opportunity:
Our series of seminars and reports on M&As and corporate finance.
New: Sector M&A and Corporate Finance Reports
“KP Tech Insights” is our new format in which we offer you current analyses on M&A and corporate finance for various sectors worldwide and especially for Europe. Our analyses provide you with important events, developments in the most important M&A multiples, background information and new M&A trends. KP Tech Insights provides a summary of the latest M&A activity on current and future trends in various industries.
Intensive seminar: buying and selling companies
- Thursday, 7 November 2024, Munich
- Seminar content: in-depth information on assessing corporate value, identifying suitable target companies, drafting letters of intent, due diligence, drafting contracts and conducting successful negotiations
Intensive seminar: corporate financing & company valuation
Thursday, 14 November 2024, Munich
Seminar content: in-depth information on assessing the value of a business, financing options, mezzanine financing and many other issues relating to financing requirements
Questions & answers on mergers & acquisitions:
What you should know about mergers & acquisitions.
What is M&A and corporate finance?
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) refers to the process of mergers and acquisitions of companies. In such transactions, shares or equity stakes in a company are acquired. The term “Mergers” refers to the combination of two companies, while “Acquisitions” refers to the purchase of company shares, ranging from minority stakes to full 100% ownership. Corporate finance is the umbrella term covering mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance (equity and debt) and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Why should I hire an M&A advisor?
Is M&A advisory really necessary when buying or selling a company? A shareholder or founder usually only carries out such a transaction once in a lifetime. Lack of experience and insufficient risk awareness almost inevitably lead to mistakes – and every mistake lowers the purchase price or reduces the likelihood of a successful deal. An experienced M&A expert (not to be confused with a company broker!) ensures a higher purchase price and significantly increases the chances of closing the deal.
Further reasons to hire an experienced M&A advisor include:
Time savings and sparring partner: Without an advisor, there is a risk that the seller’s focus on the sale may negatively impact day-to-day operations, reducing the company’s value. The advisor acts as a confidential partner with whom the seller can openly discuss all aspects of the transaction. In negotiations, the consultant can play the “bad guy” role, helping to strengthen the seller’s position.
Process expertise: Experienced advisors often have decades of experience in managing sales processes and are well aware of the opportunities and risks involved. One example: How should an optimized letter of intent be structured? And why is the transition from enterprise value to equity value (“bridge”) so crucial?
Confidentiality: Only through an M&A advisor can a larger number of potential buyers be approached simultaneously and confidentially, increasing competition and thus the chances of a sale.
We offer: M&A advisory from our locations in Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, and Duesseldorf.
What does an Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) advisor do in a company acquisition?
The tasks of an M&A advisor in a company acquisition include: creating a roadmap (also called a “playbook”), discussing the M&A strategy and objectives, developing a long list and short list of potential acquisition targets, approaching these targets, conducting a company valuation, drafting the Letter of Intent (LOI), serving as the primary communication channel for the buyer, analyzing the financial data of the targets, coordinating the entire process, and overseeing the due diligence. Additionally, the advisor acts as a negotiation partner and assists in drafting the sale and purchase agreement (SPA).
To our subpage: Advice on company acquisitions
To our magazine articles with a focus on company acquisitions: Growth through company takeovers, Acquisition strategies, 5 success factors for a successful M&A function in companies, Alternatives to acquiring a company via an asset deal or a share deal
What does an M&A advisor do in a company sale?
An M&A advisor conducts a company sale through a professionally managed process. In the first step, the advisor analyzes the company, followed by the creation of an information memorandum. The advisor also prepares a long list and short list of potential buyers and approaches them with an anonymized short profile (teaser). During the process, the advisor’s role is to create competition among multiple buyers in order to successfully conclude the transaction with a high probability and at optimal conditions.
To our subpage: Company Sale Advisory in Germany, Switzerland, Austria
To our magazine articles with a focus on company sale: Company sale with M&A consultant in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Company Sale Software/ IT Company Sale
KP Tech consultants are based in Germany, with offices in Berlin, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.
