Starting point
The owner ran the family business in the second generation and wanted to step back. Her children had pursued their own careers – a succession within the family was not an option.
For a smaller company, finding the right buyer is particularly hard: many investors only take a closer look at significantly higher revenues.
Our mandate
We specifically searched for buyers for whom the company makes strategic sense – not just financial sense.
- Realistic valuation and preparation for the sale
- Approach to entrepreneurs and family businesses from adjacent sectors
- Design of an orderly handover to the new management
Outcome
The company was handed over in full to a mid-sized entrepreneur who continues the brand and has taken on the team. The owner supported the handover over several months.