Client Story

ICT system integrator

We successfully supported the buy-and-build strategy of a leading ICT system integrator through the acquisition of an in-house system integrator from a hardware manufacturer.

Due Diligence
Buy-Side Advisory
Debt and Capital Advisory
IT Services and Software
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Key Results
Acquisition closed
efficiently and successfully.
Strategic vision
enhanced.
Market position
strengthened.

The challenge

  • Execution of a buy-and-build strategy with a targeted carve-out acquisition
Abstract digital business interface backdrop.

The solution

As the exclusive buy-and-build M&A advisor for several years, we led strategic discussions on potential acquisition targets. During this key acquisition, we provided comprehensive advisory services on the process and bidding strategy.

 

Our support extended through a collaborative approach between our Corporate Finance and Management Consulting teams, offering in-depth Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) support. 

We also developed and modeled the extensive operating and merger framework, arranged unitranche debt financing, and coordinated all due diligence streams to ensure a thorough and seamless process.

 

Expertise we provided

IT Services and Software
Commercial Due Diligence

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