Turning Acquisition Strategy Into Action
Proprietary Target Sourcing
Senior-Level Execution
The most attractive acquisition opportunities are not always actively for sale. Finding the right business requires a clear investment rationale, systematic market coverage, and the ability to engage shareholders directly and discreetly.
We act as an extension of our clients’ management teams, providing the M&A expertise and execution capacity required to pursue acquisitions without building a dedicated corporate development function.
Our objective is simple: identify businesses that genuinely fit your strategy and manage the transaction from initial approach through closing.
We systematically identify and approach acquisition candidates beyond businesses already marketed for sale.
End-to-End Coordination
We manage the process across shareholders, management teams, financing partners, and external advisors.
Flexible Engagement
Our support can cover the entire acquisition process or selected workstreams depending on your internal capabilities.
Clients receive experienced M&A support throughout the transaction rather than having to build additional internal resources.
Independent Transaction Perspective
We provide an objective view on strategic fit, valuation, transaction structure, and key deal considerations.
Cross-Border Reach
With a presence in Germany and the U.S. and an international partner network, we support clients pursuing opportunities across borders.
Our Buy-Side M&A Process
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Acquisition Strategy
Target Criteria
Target Identification
Shareholder Approach
Evaluation & Valuation
We work with you to define the strategic rationale for acquisitions and translate your growth objectives into a focused M&A strategy.
Together, we establish a clear acquisition profile based on factors such as market, geography, size, business model, financial performance, capabilities, and strategic fit.
We systematically screen the relevant market to identify potential acquisition candidates — including companies that are not actively considering a sale.
Selected targets are approached directly and confidentially. We manage initial discussions, assess shareholder interest, and qualify opportunities before progressing further.
We assess strategic fit, financial performance, valuation expectations, and potential transaction structures to support an informed investment decision.
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Offer & Negotiation
We support the preparation and negotiation of indicative offers and key transaction terms while helping you maintain a disciplined position on valuation and structure.
Due Diligence
We coordinate the due diligence process, manage information flows, and work alongside your legal, financial, tax, and other specialist advisors to identify and address transaction-critical issues.
Transaction Structuring
We support the development of an appropriate transaction structure and evaluate key economic considerations, including purchase price mechanics and financing requirements.
Signing & Closing
We coordinate the transaction through final negotiations, signing, and closing, keeping all parties and workstreams aligned until completion.
Why Buy-Side Transactions Are Difficult to Execute
Complex. Demanding. Time-Consuming.
Successful acquisitions require more than finding an interesting company. Management teams need to evaluate strategic fit, establish contact with shareholders, determine an appropriate valuation, coordinate multiple advisors, negotiate transaction terms, and continue running their existing business at the same time.
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For companies without a permanent corporate development team, this can quickly become a significant organizational burden.
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Bereck & Co. provides dedicated transaction capacity exactly when it is needed.
