Who will take over?
When there is no family successor, employees, strategic buyers or investors may be possible. We explore which option is both realistic and right for the owner.
M&A · HELMUT KOHL
Business sales & succession
Selling the business you have built is both a commercial and a personal decision. We help you find the right path and a suitable buyer.
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Finding the right buyer matters.
A successful sale considers the price and the future of the company. Employees, customers, longstanding relationships and the company name can matter just as much to an owner.
Helmut Kohl Management GmbH primarily advises sellers of mid-sized businesses. Our focus is digital infrastructure, especially in Germany and the DACH region. Helmut Kohl knows the markets, companies and investors through around 40 years of industry experience.
WHEN WE HELP
A sale begins before the sale.
Is the business ready?
Dependence on the owner, unclear responsibilities and a lack of transparency can complicate a sale. We identify what needs attention early.
What should endure?
Jobs, customer relationships and the future of the business may matter alongside price. We include these priorities in buyer selection and discussions.
THE PROCESS
From initial discussion to transition
Every sale is different. These steps provide a clear framework.
- 01
Preparation
Clarify objectives, timing and personal priorities. Prepare finances, processes and responsibilities so buyers can understand the business.
- 02
Valuation & positioning
Assess commercial prospects and articulate what makes the business attractive to different buyer groups.
- 03
Targeted buyer outreach
Identify and approach strategic companies, family offices and financial investors that fit the owner’s objectives.
- 04
Review & negotiation
Compare interested parties and offers, structure discussions and support due diligence and negotiations.
- 05
Transition
Plan a workable handover with clear roles so knowledge, customer relationships and responsibility can transfer.
YOUR CONTACT
Helmut Kohl
A telecommunications engineer, owner and managing director of Helmut Kohl Management GmbH. He has founded, built and sold businesses himself and now advises owners on sale and succession.
He combines market knowledge with direct connections to strategic companies, family offices and private equity investors.
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Let’s discuss your plans.
Whether a sale is imminent or you are beginning to consider succession, get in touch for an initial conversation.