In today's more complex and information-saturated environment, transaction decisions have to be made faster and more informed than ever before. Company management is therefore faced with the challenge of not losing sight of the basic idea of maximising value for the various interest groups within the company.
Exploiting value potential
KPMG's experts support you in the complex aspects of a transaction - from strategy development to successful implementation. We bring together our specialists in strategy consulting, financing consulting, M&A, valuation, financial analysis and due diligence as well as performance management and IPO consulting. We focus on realisable measures and measurable success. We look beyond the status quo to long-term perspectives. We support you in making the right decision for your goals at all times and in optimally utilising your value potential.
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Our in-depth understanding of your business model and your market and competitive environment is just as important to us as our worldwide project experience and our globally standardised methods and analysis tools within the KPMG network.
Our advice starts and ends with you, your company and the various stakeholders. We have focussed our advisory approach on your transaction situation and bundled it into holistic solutions for your purchase, sale, joint venture and financing decisions. We are your trusted advisor - not just for the next transaction, but for long-term success.
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Our promise: transaction advisory services with substance and the ability to deliver
We support you through the complex aspects of a transaction, from strategy development to successful implementation. KPMG Deal Advisory brings together specialists in strategy consulting, finance advisory, M&A, valuation, financial analysis, due diligence, performance management and IPO advisory. Our focus is on actionable measures, clear decision-making frameworks and long-term value creation.
We take an interdisciplinary approach. Financial, tax, legal, operational and technological issues are not considered in isolation. The value of an integrated approach is particularly evident in complex transactions: risks become apparent earlier, interdependencies can be better managed and management decisions become more robust.
Our deal advisory services
M&A Advisory: Strategy, buyer outreach and process management
We support you with company acquisitions, disposals, equity investments and strategic partnerships. This includes preparing the equity story, identifying suitable buyers or targets, managing structured processes and providing support during negotiations. Our aim is to structure transactions in such a way that strategic objectives and economic realities align.
Due Diligence: Identifying risks, understanding value drivers
A due diligence provides transparency regarding financial data, the business model, market position, tax positions, legal risks and operational performance. We do not merely review historical figures, but analyse which assumptions regarding the purchase price, financing and future performance are robust. This supports you in the valuation process, during contract negotiations and in preparing for the closing.
Valuation & Financial Modelling: Deriving robust company valuations
Valuations must be transparent, methodologically sound and relevant to decision-making. We provide support with company valuations, fairness analyses, purchase price allocations and financial models. It is particularly important to highlight sensitivities: which factors actually influence the value, and which assumptions are critical to the investment decision?
Financing Advisory: Structuring financing to suit the transaction
Capital structure, debt financing, equity contribution and refinancing options have a significant impact on a company’s ability to complete a transaction. We advise on the development of suitable financing structures, approaching financing partners and evaluating terms and conditions. The aim is to achieve a structure that facilitates the deal whilst also aligning with the company’s future strategy.
Integration and Separation: Realising value potential
Following signing and closing, it becomes clear whether the expected synergies will actually materialise. We provide support with integration programmes, carve-outs, Day 1 readiness, target operating models and performance measures. In doing so, we align governance, processes, systems and organisation to ensure the transaction is operationally viable.
IPOs and capital market transactions: preparing for capital market readiness
Initial public offerings, capital raises and other capital market transactions also require robust structures. We support companies in preparing financial information, meeting governance requirements, developing their equity story and managing processes. This enables you to lay the foundations on which investors, banks and internal stakeholders can make decisions.
Regulation, due diligence and deal certainty
Transactions are increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny. Investment reviews can be particularly relevant in the case of cross-border acquisitions. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy describes the investment screening process as a procedure designed to create legal certainty for corporate acquisitions and to safeguard the security interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
For Deal Advisory, this means: Regulatory requirements must be incorporated into transaction planning at an early stage. Disclosure requirements, approvals, timetables and potential conditions can influence valuation, contract drafting and the certainty of closing. We help you to incorporate such factors into the deal structure at an early stage.
KPMG Deal Advisory: Make the Difference in Transactions
A successful transaction combines a clear strategy, robust analysis and consistent execution. We bring these perspectives together. Our experts work with you to assess opportunities and risks, structure decision-making processes and realise value potential post-closing.
Frequently asked questions
Deal Advisory involves providing advice throughout the entire transaction process. This includes M&A strategy, due diligence, valuation, financing and contract support right through to closing and beyond.
KPMG Deal Advisory should be involved as early as possible, ideally before approaching potential buyers or targets. This allows for robust planning of strategy, valuation, process structure and potential risks right from the start.
Due diligence identifies financial, tax, legal and operational risks. It helps to verify purchase price assumptions, prepare contractual mechanisms and lay the foundations for an informed management decision.
After closing, KPMG provides support with integration, separation, realising synergies, governance, process adjustments and performance programmes. The aim is to effectively realise the value potential associated with the transaction at an operational level.