Continuity and preservation of value through regulated succession. When a life's work becomes a shared future project.
In the area of corporate succession, we offer you practice-oriented as well as technically and commercially sound advice at the highest level. Our consulting approach is characterized by a holistic perspective that takes into account both the economic stability of your company and the individual needs of all parties involved. The goal is to create sustainably successful company transfers that are economically convincing and at the same time secure the continued existence of your life's work.
starkpartners knows the needs and requirements of family businesses. Through years of experience and close cooperation with medium-sized companies, we understand the challenges associated with the transfer of a family business. We offer you a customized and comprehensive range of services that is precisely tailored to your individual succession situation. Reliability, discretion and a solution-oriented approach are our top priorities.
Our grown organization is aimed at family businesses that want to regulate their corporate succession professionally and sustainably. With our team of experienced consultants, we support you in every phase of the succession process – from strategic planning to valuation and successful transfer. We rely on sound analyses, innovative solutions and close cooperation with all stakeholders to make the transfer process as smooth as possible.
Our goal is that you can let go with a good feeling, while your company is handed over into safe hands. Secure the future of your company and benefit from our comprehensive consulting expertise.
M&A process for company succession – step by step
Deal process
Structured M Process for Company Succession.
Company analysis
Identification of Relevant Value Drivers
Company valuation
According to IDW S1 Standard, DCF Market Multipliers
Equity Story
Teaser, IM NDA as a Communication Basis
Virtual data room
Structured VDR for Due Diligence Readiness
Screening investors
Longlist from Research Own CRM Database
Outreach
Anonymous Initial Contact with Qualified Investors (National International)
Q process
Management of Queries Deal Communication
Management Meetings
Strategic Preparation Support of Discussions
LOI negotiation
Term Sheet Structuring Balancing of Interests
Due Diligence
Coordination, Documentation Communication
Signing Closing
Contract Negotiation until the Transaction is Completed
What is your company worth?
Receive an initial indicative valuation – simple, confidential and specially tailored to medium-sized companies.
Successfully implemented M mandates
We are Focused on Medium-Sized Companies in Transformation and Special Situations
We were very satisfied with the approach proposed and implemented by the “starkpartners team” in our case. The industry experts at starkpartners were crucial to the success and complex implementation.
— Manfred Krimpmann
Founder CEO, Alphatec GmbH
Mr. Stark and his team managed the structured M process of Schäfer HPS GmbH and, together with us, were able to transfer the essential assets to two investors in record time. The focus was not only on the purchase price but also on maintaining the location in Ratingen
— Dr. Dirk Andres
Insolvency Administrator Schäfer HPS
Insolvency Administrator, AndresPartner Rechtsanwälte
We experienced starkpartners as a very professional, solution-oriented and fair negotiating partner in the context of an M transaction. The cooperation was always extremely respectful, transparent and goal-oriented.
— Ilhan Brcvak
Authorized Signatory, MIH Group
Our specialists
Thorsten Stark, Senior Partner
Visionary Entrepreneur with over 25 Years of Experience in Leadership, Corporate Planning, Engineering and Finance – Specializing in Transformations and Strategic Development.
Alexander Kögel, Senior Advisor
Experienced Manager and M Expert with a Focus on Turnarounds, Restructurings and Sustainable Growth Strategies.
Frank Jäger, Partner, Dresden office
Experienced Restructuring Expert with a Commercial Background – with a Focus on Financing, Reorganization and Company Succession in the Medium-Sized Production Environment.
Avoid costly experiments and get the right partners on your side right away
Don’t hesitate too long to contact experienced specialists, because the more serious the situation becomes with regard to your liquidity and solvency as well as other contractual obligations, the more your chances of an out-of-court restructuring dwindle.