Starting point
Over three decades, the founder had built the company into one of the leading providers in its niche. No successor from within the family was available, while major investments in production were coming up.
One thing mattered most to the owner: the site, the workforce and the identity of the company were to be preserved for the long term.
Our mandate
Maus & Partner was mandated to find a suitable successor. We valued the company, developed the equity story and set up a structured, strictly confidential process.
- Company valuation and preparation of key figures
- Discreet approach to selected business families and strategic investors
- Support through due diligence, negotiations and contract drafting
Outcome
The majority stake was transferred to a business family from our network, which continues to run the company as an independent unit. All jobs and the site have been preserved; the founder is supporting the transition in an advisory role.