Comprehensive advice on company acquisitions and divestitures

On behalf of our clients we act as process managers, strategy consultants and problem solvers in situations in which

• company parts are to be divested to aim the spotlight at the core business
• globalization offers the opportunity to boost growth through acquisition
• associate companies of private equity investors are to be acquired or sold
• provisions are to be made for successors of family-owned companies.

Comprehensive advice on all phases of the transaction

• We seek out and find suitable investors, target companies or partners in all the key markets of the world – professionally and discretely
• Backed by our industrial expertise we analyze and value companies and structures from the shareholder perspective and from the market viewpoint
• We develop and optimize transaction structures and accompany you to negotiations – until the transaction is successfully wrapped up
• In cross-border transactions, as advisor with local expertise and international experience we are able to bridge the gap between different cultures and customs.

Extensive industrial know-how

Backed by our comprehensive transaction experience and sector focus, we are able to recognize the fine points of the markets as well as the value drivers and the relevant rivals, and use this knowledge to achieve the best possible transaction results. Our advisory focus lies on the divisions Automotive & Industrials, Chemicals & Healthcare, Consumer Goods & Retail, Financial Institutions, Media, Real Estate, Services and Transport & Logistics. Your contacts at Metzler Bank are well acquainted with the specifics of the industry and have been maintaining contacts to the decision-makers for years – also on major international markets via our network.

Our independence is the key to your success

For us, independent M&A advice means far more than refusing to engage in investments for own account or proprietary trading. As a matter of principle we do not accompany any projects if a conflict of interest could arise as a result. Our clients' goals serve as the permanent guideline for our actions.