Mergers & Acquisitions / Transaction Services

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Decisions with far-reaching consequences require well-founded advice with an eye on the future.

Business transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures and strategic mergers call for a broad range of specialised expertise and proven project management skills. Grant Thornton Switzerland/Liechtenstein can support you with a team of experienced professionals who combine in-depth knowledge with long-standing practical experience. In addition to advising and supporting SMEs, we also provide services to internationally publicly listed companies, private equity funds, financial service providers, and private individuals operating across various industries.

As part of our advisory services, we also provide support relating to capital market transactions and going public on international capital markets. The multitude of complex business-related questions that arise in this context call for a reliable financial, legal and tax assessment. To optimally exploit the opportunities and potentials for you and your enterprise, we not only put our excellent specialist knowledge at your disposal but also attach the utmost importance to trust, integrity and good communication.

Our services

01 Mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance

Our range of lead advisory services to best support your strategic growth decisions

Acquisition / disposal / merger advice
Management buy-out (MBO) / buy-in (MBI)
Corporate successions
Equity and debt private placements
Acquisition financing and growth financing
Debt advisory and restructuring

02 Due diligence & transaction support

Effective execution of due diligence processes

Buy-side due diligence
Sell-side Due Diligence (Vendor Due Diligence, Vendor Assistance, Financial Factbook)
Financial, tax, legal, commercial, IT, and ESG due diligence
Carve-out support (separation and integration)
Negotiation assistance (signing and closing)

03 Valuations and business modelling

From indicative valuations to fairness opinions

Valuations in the context of acquisitions, disposals and mergers
Valuations in the context of arbitrations, litigations and court cases
Valuations in the context of restructuring (legal / tax)
Asset valuations for purchase price allocation and impairment testing
Valuation of intellectual property (IP)
Fairness Opinion

04 Capital market

Capital market transactions and going-public/going-private initiatives

Lead advisory services (Corporate finance and M&A)
Transaction support and due diligence
IPO preparations and readiness assessments
Direct listings
Independent expert opinions to the Swiss Takeover Board

05 Turnaround & Restructuring

Supporting financial improvement and operational enhancement

Company turnarounds & business transformations
Cost reduction and revenue enhancement
Independent Business Review / Restructuring plan
Cash and liquidity management and medium-term forecasting
Contingency planning
Stakeholder management
Crisis management

06 Post-acquisition merger integration support

Minimising risk by ensuring timely execution of the integration process

Project management and integration office coordination
Integration approach and plan (e.g. accounting, reporting, controlling and risk management)
Support and execution of transition service agreements (TSAs)
Project reporting and monitoring