HELMUT KOHL MANAGEMENT GMBH

Business sales. Shaping what comes next.

Personal M&A advice for business owners.

Diplom-Ingenieur Helmut Kohl supports owners through sale and succession, from preparation to transition to a suitable buyer.

WHAT MATTERS

A business is more than its balance sheet.

Owners who have built a business want to leave it in good hands. A buyer needs to be a financial, strategic and human fit.

Helmut Kohl brings around 40 years of telecommunications experience and a longstanding network of companies and investors. Since founding the firm in 2002, he has advised mid-sized businesses on sales and succession.

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OUR CORE BUSINESS

M&A · DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Business sales & succession

We help business owners find the right buyer for the business they have built.

From preparation and positioning to targeted buyer outreach, negotiation and transition, with a focus on digital infrastructure in Germany and the DACH region.

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Industry insight. Personal advice. A network of suitable investors.

EXPERTISE

Expertise that works together

Our M&A advisory services are complemented by other entrepreneurial and technical capabilities.

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M&A Boutique

Business valuation, transaction preparation and structuring, targeted buyer outreach, negotiations and due diligence for sales, mergers and acquisitions.

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Advisory and supervisory boards

Experience with network operators, service providers, general contractors and a data security software company. Selected roles are listed below.

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Infrastructure investments

Connecting data centre, fiber and cloud infrastructure businesses with investors; supporting assessments, introductions, negotiations and due diligence.

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Buy & build strategy

Combining the internal development of capabilities with targeted acquisitions to expand services, access technology and enter new markets.

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Portfolio management

Selecting, monitoring and adapting investments to financial objectives and risk tolerance, including allocation, diversification and regular reviews.

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Refinancing

Supporting the replacement of existing debt with financing on more suitable terms, maturities or repayment structures.

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Network planning and special permits

Preliminary and detailed fiber planning, utility crossings and permit procedures for telecoms and power lines, especially railways, motorways and special-use areas.

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YOUR CONTACT

Personal, expert advice

Helmut Kohl

Helmut Kohl

Owner & Managing Director · M&A

A telecommunications engineer who has founded, built and sold companies. Today he advises owners on business sales and serves on advisory and supervisory boards in digital infrastructure.

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BOARD WORK

Advisory and supervisory experience

Helmut Kohl brings his industry knowledge to company boards. A selection of current and former roles:

Current roles

DSB Digital Services Beteiligungs-GmbHChair of the supervisory board since February 2026Board member since September 2018
AVACOMM Holding GmbH & Co. KGAdvisory board membersince July 2021
GVG Glasfaser GmbHAdvisory board membersince February 2020

Former roles

VitronetAdvisory board memberJuly 2017 – May 2025
Netzkontor Gruppe GmbHAdvisory board memberApril 2018 – January 2025
Eperi Group GmbHAdvisory board memberMarch 2022 – December 2023

RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES

What moves the industry.

FREQUENZ is a weekday briefing on telecommunications, digital infrastructure, AI and M&A. Studies and media contributions are collected under FREQUENZ & Updates.

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Current thesis paper: AI Infrastructure Germany 2026

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DATA & INSIGHTS

Data centers at a glance.

Explore locations and information in our Data Center Map.

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CONTACT

Let’s talk.

Send us your enquiry. We will get back to you promptly.