References
The partners of Ramus & Company have completed more than 250 domestic and international projects, in a broad range of sectors. The following overview provides insight into our diverse advisory activities.
We would be pleased to give you further information and additional references in a personal meeting.
Studerus AG
(Schwerzenbach, Switzerland)
a value-added distributor in the field of network and communication technologies
acquires 100% of the shares of
Altreda AG
(Schlieren, Switzerland)
a supplier of professional radio equipment to specialist dealers and wholesalers in the security and communications industry
M&A Sell-side
2021
TECHEX Handels AG
(Wil, Switzerland)
a provider of assemblies and single parts in pneumatics and automation
sells its activities in an asset deal to
UNIPROD AG
(Steinhausen, Switzerland)
a manufacturer of high-quality assemblies and customer-specific solutions
M&A Sell-side
2020
Internationally active software company
(DACH region)
- Preparation of a company documentation
- Research and contacting of possible international cooperation partners
- Initiation and support in dialogues with suitable cooperation partners
- Analysis of strategic rationales and synergy potentials from the client's point of view
Management Consulting
2020
Specialized Asset Management Company
(Switzerland)
- Coordination of management buy-in talks and negotiations
- Review and finalization of the medium-term business plan
- Preparation of an objective company valuation
- Development of a suitable deal structure and preparation of a term sheet
Management Consulting
2020
Swiss Investors
(Switzerland)
participate in a CHF 20m capital increase of
CUTISS AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a life science start-up that has developed an automate-produced, personalized skin tissue therapy
Financing
2020
American producer of pet food
(USA)
USD 150m Turnover
- Identification of market potentials, trend analysis and consumer habits
- Expansion strategies for a successful market entry to Europe
- Design of portfolio and distribution strategies as well as analyses of potential
- Coordination of stakeholders and harmonisation of multicultural interests
Management Consulting
2020
Internationally active producer and distributor of pet food
(Switzerland)
EUR 80m Turnover
- Development of strategic action alternatives for continuous growth within the framework of the company's superior foundation
- Securing of the innovation pipeline and structuring of the brand and product portfolio
- Preparation of decision criteria for profitable customer management and profitable growth
- Design of marketing and sales activities to promote sales
Management Consulting
2020
International private bank
(Switzerland)
CHF 180m Turnover / 900 Employees
- Overall project management for the implementation of FIDLEG requirements at several locations
- Coordination of various sub-projects with the involvement of the IT and other internal departments
- Preparation of decision criteria for the Steering Committee
- Ongoing project planning and controlling
Management Consulting
2019
International cargo monitoring service provider
(Switzerland)
CHF 3m Turnover / 30 Employees
- Buildup of the finance function and implementation of reporting, controlling and planning processes
- Strategic support by translating the business strategy into a financial plan,
- Application of short term cash flow forecasting and working capital management processes
- Support of the management during the capital raise and due diligence processes
Management Consulting
2020
Swiss Industrial Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500m Turnover / 1000 Employees
- Strategy check-up of all business units within a division
- Various business unit portfolio analyses (market attractiveness, growth potential, etc.)
- Development of action alternatives for business units
Management Consulting
2020
Swiss Family Office
(Zurich, Switzerland)
participates in a CHF 2m financing round of
ALAYA SA
(Gland, Switzerland)
a leading software-as-a-service provider of an employee social engagement platform
Financing
2020
Diabrasive AG
(Neftenbach, Switzerland)
a holding company specializing in surface technology
acquires 25% of the shares of
Diamant Weber AG
(Winterthur, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss supplier of diamond and CBN grinding technology
M&A Sell-side
2020
Diabrasive AG
(Neftenbach, Switzerland)
a holding company specializing in surface technology
acquires 25% of the shares of
Ziegler & Cie AG
(Winterthur, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss supplier of grinding, drilling and milling technology
M&A Sell-side
2020
Halder Beteiligungsberatung GmbH
(Frankfurt a.M., Germany)
a private equity company specialised in the development of SMEs
acquires 100% of the shares of
Sirag AG
(Steinhausen, Switzerland)
a leading supplier of assembly groups and components in the fields of pneumatics, control and automation
M&A Sell-side
2020
Halder Beteiligungsberatung GmbH
(Frankfurt a.M., Germany)
a private equity company specialised in the development of SMEs
acquires 100% of the shares of
Univer AG
(Steinhausen, Switzerland)
a leading supplier of assembly groups and components in the fields of automation, air processing and measurement technology
M&A Sell-side
2020
Halder Beteiligungsberatung GmbH
(Frankfurt a.M., Germany)
a private equity company specialised in the development of SMEs
acquires 100% of the shares of
Uniprod AG
(Steinhausen, Switzerland)
a manufacturer of high-quality assembly groups and customer-specific solutions
M&A Sell-side
2020
Robert SAS
(Le Thillay, France)
on of the leading French steel service center in the area of flat carbon steel
acquires 100% of the shares of
Tech-Laser Sandoz S.A.
(Villeneuve, Switzerland)
an innovative and leading provider of laser cutting technologies in Western Switzerland
M&A Sell-side
2020
Swiss distributor of financial products
(Switzerland)
CHF 10m Turnover / 100 Employees
- Development and implementation of monthly financial reporting as a management tool
- Setup of an annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Evaluation and implementation of a cost reduction program
- Analysis and revision of the sales structure and the associated incentive systems
Management Consulting
2020
Westermo Network Technologies AB
(Stora Sundby, Sweden)
acquires 100% of the shares of
Neratec Solutions AG
(Bubikon, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2019
ATP architekten ingenieure
(Innsbruck, Austria)
a leading European integrated design company with over 800 employees
acquires the majority of the shares in
Mint Architecture
(Wetzikon, Switzerland)
a design company specialising in commercially used and experience-oriented architecture
M&A Sell-side
2018
Borflex Group
(Hermes, France)
a renowned producer of rubber elements, elastomer and composite materials
acquires 100% of the shares of
REX Articoli Tecnici SA
(Mendrisio, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss supplier of technical and industrial elastomer and chemical products
M&A Sell-side
2018
Leading Private Bank
(Luxembourg)
CHF 200m Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Overall project management for the implementation of the granular statistical credit reporting system “AnaCredit”
- Accomplishment of a detailed gap analysis for the implementation of the reporting requirements
- Coordination of the required post-documentation of customer data
- Support of the comprehensive data testing and test deliveries to the Banque Central du Luxembourg (BCL)
Management Consulting
2017
International Asset Manager
- Overall project management for the preparation of a business case for trading with crypto currencies
- Accomplishment of detailed legal and operational implementation clarifications
- Development of the revenues and cost estimations based on various market scenarios
- Preparation of the business case for the executive committee
Management Consulting
2018
Swiss Industrial Holding
(Switzerland)
CHF 500m Turnover / 1000 Employees
- Support of the processing of an important strategic acquisition in Switzerland
- Assistance for the due diligence process
- Collaboration on development of a post-merger integration plan over the entire value chain
- Support of integration process for successful implementation of all synergy potentials
Management Consulting
2018
Development Team and Engineering Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 5 Mio. Turnover / 30 Employees
- Analysis and preparation of an international rollout concept for a major innovation in the field of construction materials
- Development of the foundations for an international licencing strategy
- Preparation of the financing of upcoming international expansion activities
Management Consulting
2018
International Industrial Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500m Turnover / 1000 Employees
- Support of the processing of a strategic acquisition in Brazil
- Support of the due diligence process and contractual negotiations until successful closing of the transaction
Management Consulting
2018
International industrial group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500m Turnover / 1000 Employees
- Buy-side support of the operational due diligence in an acquisition project
- Preparation of recommendations for the board of directors
- Support of the integration project across the entire value chain
Management Consulting
2017
International Leader in continuous casting for steel producers
(Switzerland)
CHF 100m Turnover / 500 Employees
- Performance of strategy check-up
- Identification of attractive growth areas
- Development of basis for new M&A growth strategy
Management Consulting
2017
European Investors
participate in a capital increase in
Jacando AG
(Basel, Switzerland)
a leading start-up offering innovative cloud-based HR software solutions for SME
Financing
2018
E-Med Solutions GmbH
(Berlin, Germany)
an investment company with a focus on medtech transactions
acquires 100% of the shares of
optimed medizinische Instrumente GmbH
(Ettlingen, Germany)
an internationally leading manufacturer of medical devices for minimum invasive therapies and innovation leader in venous stents
M&A Sell-side
2017
E-Med Solutions GmbH
(Berlin, Germany)
an investment company with a focus on medtech transactions
acquires 100% of the shares of
Creamedix GmbH
(Weingarten, Germany)
a medtech company active in the development and manufacturing of stents
M&A Sell-side
2017
Investment Holding with a Focus on Dental Products
(Switzerland)
acquires the majority of the shares in
2 Swiss dental companies
(Ticino, Switzerland)
M&A Buy-Side
2017
International Industrial Group
CHF 500m Turnover / 1000 Employees
- Analysis of different exit scenarios in relation to a possible closure of a production site
- Project implementation support with regard to site closure
- Support of the transfer of certain business and production activities into other operations
Management Consulting
2016 / 2017
Industrial Automation Group
CHF 400m Turnover / 1800 Employees
- Development of Group Strategy for the next 5 years
- Analysis and segmentation of portfolio companies of the group in strategic business units
- Assessment and evaluation of the portfolio companies to identify possible exit candidates
Management Consulting
2016
International Industrial Group
CHF 150m Turnover / 800 Employees
- Development of acquisition strategy for Asia as a guideline for the group management
- Assessment and evaluation of different acquisition targets
Management Consulting
2016
Inova Management AG
(Wollerau, Switzerland)
a Swiss consulting firm specializing in Supply Chain Management
merges with
Staufen AG Schweiz
(Switzerland)
an international consultancy and leader in Lean Management
Strategic Partnering
2017
ELKUCH Group
(Bendern, Liechtenstein)
a leading group providing full services for the steel and sheet metal processing industries
buys in an asset deal 100% of the global operations of
SYRO
(Rorschach, Switzerland & Hong Kong)
a global leading producer of steel moulds (flat and corrugated) for the fibre cement industry
M&A Sell-side
2016
Swiss Investment Company
(Zug, Switzerland)
participates in a capital increase of
SwissCommerce Holding AG
(Langenthal, Switzerland)
an e-commerce supplier with own online shops focusing on niche markets
Financing
2015
Rieter Holding
(Winterthur, Switzerland)
a leading producer of textile machinery
sells Schaltag Group, a supplier of control systems with production sites in Switzerland and the Czech Republic (and its Swiss properties) to
CITTTIC AG
(Hergiswil, Switzerland)
an investment company with a special focus on industrial companies
M&A Sell-side
2015
H. Erne Metallbau AG
(Leuggern, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss company active in steel civil engineering, energy & environment
sells a majority of its shares to
Fäh Maschinen und Anlagenbau AG
(Glarus, Switzerland)
also a leading Swiss company active in steel civil engineering
M&A Sell-side
2015
Thöni Industriebetriebe GmbH
(Telfs, Austria)
an international Austrian family-owned manufacturing and technology company
enters into an exclusive agreement for long-term cooperation to market Thöni's dry anaerobic digestion (AD) technology with
Martin GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik
(Munich, Germany)
a leading energy-from-waste plant supplier
Strategic Partnering
2015
CSD Holding AG
(Liebefeld, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss engineering consultancy enterprise with 30 branches in Switzerland and other European countries
buys all outstanding shares of
Henauer Gugler AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a construction engineering company with approx. 110 employees and offices in Zurich, Berne and Basel
M&A Sell-side
2015
Buchzentrum AG
(Hägendorf, Switzerland)
the leading service provider to the Swiss book trade
acquires the majority of the shares of
bpm consult ag
(Birsfelden, Switzerland)
a leading provider of standard software for the book trade and publishing companies in German-speaking countries
M&A Buy-Side
2015
International Provider of High End Technical Services
(Switzerland)
About CHF 800m Turnover / 2'500 Employees
- Review of the Facility Management strategy
- Definition of required changes of organizational structure and development of sourcing strategy taking „make or buy“ choices into account
- Preparation of recommendations to the management
- Support of the implementation with substantial cost reduction goals
Management Consulting
2015
International Plastics Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 950 Mio. Turnover / 3'800 Employees
- Evaluation of strategic consequences of the acquisition of a competitor
- Development of integration concept and evaluation of profitability
Management Consulting
2001
International Industrial Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500 Mio. Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Development of relocation scenarios for different strategic business units
- Financial assessment of certain business units
- Preparation of decision documents for the board of directors
Management Consulting
2014
National Wholesaler for Consumer Goods
(Switzerland)
CHF 200 Mio. Turnover / 250 Employees
- Evaluation of a merger with a market participant
- Development of an integration concept
- Calculation of potential synergies
- Preparation of decision documents for both boards of directors
Management Consulting
2014
International Industrial Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500 Mio. Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Development of different business plans with regard to a expansion plans in Asia
- Preparation of a major investment decision for a new production plant in China
Management Consulting
2014
Weaving Mill for Technical Fabrics
(Switzerland)
CHF 5m Turnover / 40 Employees
- Development and implementation of immediate action and restructuring plan
- Support at on-going operations
- Initiation of search for strategic co-operation partner
Management Consulting
2013
Quoted Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 200 Mio. Turnover / 1'500 Employees
- Performance of strategy check-up for group of companies
- Preparation of recommendations for the board of directors
Management Consulting
2013
International Industrial Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 500 Mio. Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Performance of strategy check-up for group of companies
- Preparation of business options for the group management and the board of directors
Management Consulting
2013
Quoted Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 200 Mio. Turnover / 1'500 Employees
- Performance of diagnosis phase for organizational structures
- Set-up of a global structure of business units
- Preparation of decision documents for the board of directors
- Support of implementaion activities
Management Consulting
2013
International Engineering and Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 3.1 Mrd. Turnover / 6'500 Employees
- Evaluation of an intended M&A transaction
- Second opinion with regard to the valuation, evaluation of the due diligence findings and structuring of the transaction
- Preparation of recommendations for the management and board of directors
Management Consulting
2012
Large Energy Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 2.6 Mrd. Turnover / 3'000 Employees
- Evaluation of an intended M&A transaction from a financial und structuring point of view
- Preparation of recommendations for the management board and board of directors
Management Consulting
2012
International Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 30 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Portfolio analysis
- Identification and evaluation of growth business options
- Preparation of growth startegy by acquisitions
- Definition of search segments
Management Consulting
2012
International Engineering and Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 3.3 Mrd. Turnover / 7'500 Employees
- Support on corporate strategy for Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Market and competitor analysis
- Preparation of strategic alternatives for the board of directors
- Identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets
Management Consulting
2012
Start-up in Solar Energy
(Switzerland)
CHF 2 Mio. Turnover / 10 Employees
- Support on growth startegy
- Identification, contacting and evaluation of international strategic partners
Management Consulting
2012
International Supplier of Wind Turbines
(Switzerland)
CHF 45 Mio. Turnover / 80 Employees
- Performance of market and competitor analysis in Japanese market
- Identification, contacting and evaluation of strategic partners for the market entry
Management Consulting
2012
National Market Leader in IT Solutions for the Construction Industry
(Switzerland)
CHF 3-4 Mio. Turnover / 20 Employees
- Build-up of a service center function
- Optimization of the key processes
- Support on the preparation of organizational structure for growth phase
- Definition of a systematc recruiting process
Management Consulting
2012
Supplier of Innovative Media Software Solutions
(Switzerland)
- Implementation of systematic selling process for software
- Identification of target groups
- Competitor analysis and definition of product offer
- Execution of the entire acquisition process
Management Consulting
2012
Start-up in Interior Design
(Switzerland)
CHF 1 Mio. Turnover / 10 Employees
- Development of a business plan
- Support on implementation and business build-up
- Preparation of documents for financing
- Support on execution of cooperations negotiations
Management Consulting
2011
International Media Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 35 Mio. Turnover / 200 Employees
- Support on growth strategy through external acquisitions
- Definition of search fields
- Execution of systematic search process
- Contacting and evaluation of possible acquisition targets in relevant segments
Management Consulting
2011
Bank and Leading Booking Platform for Independent Financial Advisors
(Switzerland)
CHF 100 Mio. Brutto-Einnahmen Turnover / 150 Employees
- Preparation of strategic alternatives on behalf of the board of directors
- Support on efficiency and effectivity improvement programs
- Support of external growth projects
Management Consulting
2010
International Technology Group
(Germany)
EUR 12 Mrd. Turnover / 70'000 Employees
- Performance of a strategy check-up for a business unit
- Analysis of growth perspectives of the product-market portfolio
- Preparation of alternatives for future growth
- Support of different technology working groups
Management Consulting
2010
IT and Consulting Boutique Mainly Active in Health Care
(Switzerland)
CHF 10 Mio. Turnover / 20 Employees
- Performance of a strategy check-up
- Development of a new management organization
- Support of growth activities
Management Consulting
2009
Listed International Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 5 Mrd. Turnover / 20'000 Employees
- Analysis of group business unit portfolios
- Preparation of options for action for the board of directors
- Support on restructuring activities
Management Consulting
2009
International Supplier of Molecular Sieves and Silica Gels
(Switzerland)
CHF 50 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Development of restructuring plans and operational structures for different market scenarios
- Preperation of action plan to reduce the break even point of operations
- Implementation of controlling instruments to supervise implementation plan
Management Consulting
2009
Wholesaler for Medical Equipment and Mail Order Company for Medicines
(Switzerland)
CHF 500 Mio. Turnover / 350 Employees
- Project management for the implementation of an entire group reorganization
Management Consulting
2008
International Leader in Continuous Casting for Steel Producers
(Switzerland)
CHF 300 Mio. Turnover / 150 Employees
- Execution of an after sales service strategy
- Adjustment of organizational structure for the worldwide service business
- Optimization of sundries strategy and operations
Management Consulting
2008
Listed International Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 5 Mrd. Turnover / 20'000 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up within a business unit
- Evaluation of different "value-added" business scenarios
- Support of different reorganization issues
Management Consulting
2008
National Market Leader in Plant Engineering, Facility Management and Services
(Switzerland)
CHF 450 Mio. Turnover / 1'300 Employees
- Execution of organizational structure analyses
- Development and implementation of a new operational and organizational structure
- Reestablishment of new management structure and rhythm
- Coaching of reorganization activities
Management Consulting
2007
Leading Managment Company for Real Estate Investments
(Switzerland)
CHF 4.5 Mrd. Turnover / 70 Employees
- Performance of structural analyses
- Execution of new management structure
Management Consulting
2007
International Leader in Continuous Casting for Steel Producers
(Switzerland)
CHF 150 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Execution of a diagnosis in the area of procurement/buying department
- Adjustment of the organizational structure for the international purchasing activities
Management Consulting
2007
National Jeweler Chain
(Switzerland)
CHF 85 Mio. Turnover / 530 Employees
- Execution of a disgnosis in the area of POS within the Swiss market
- Execution of concepts for different operational business types (flag ship store, shop in shop, boutique store)
- Briefing and selection of designer for POS concept
- Part-time mandate to support roll-out activities in Swiss market
Management Consulting
2006
National market leader in IT solutions for the cunstruction industry
(Switzerland)
CHF 2.5 Mio. Turnover / 12 Employees
- Execution of strategy check-up and evaluation of strategic alternatives
- Developmentof business unit strategies for core and new businesses
- Optimization of marketing and sales concept
- Part-time mandate to support the strategy implementation
Management Consulting
2006
International Manufacturer of Laboratory Automation and Equipment
(Switzerland)
CHF 400 Mio. Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Check-up of the whole group of companies
- Development and implementation of new organizational structure for the group
- Reorganization of management structure and rhythm
- Coaching of reorganization activities
Management Consulting
2006
Leading Photo Mail Order and Service Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 100 Mio. Turnover / 250 Employees
- Support of post-merger and integration program
- Development and implementation of new organizational stracture
- Reestablishment of new management structure and rhythm
Management Consulting
2006
Retailer in Luxury Goods
(Switzerland)
CHF 70 Mio. Turnover / 300 Employees
- Support on repositioning process
- Support of development and implementation of new boutique concept
- Interim management functions
Management Consulting
2006
Telecommunications Provider
(Switzerland)
CHF 2 Mrd. Turnover / 2'600 Employees
- Analysss of operating model for the direct sales channel
- Execution of profitability analyses
- Presentation and discussion of strategic alternatives
- Preparation of recommendations for decision
Management Consulting
2006
Leading Mobile Telephone Network Operator
(Switzerland)
CHF 1.4 Mrd. Turnover / 1'500 Employees
- Evaluation of optimal location strategy
- Presentation and discussion of strategic alternatives
- Recommendations for decision process
Management Consulting
2005
Leading Swiss Private Bank
(Switzerland)
CHF 900 Mio. Turnover / 1'100 Employees
- Coaching of "increase of earnings" project
- Development of bottom-up management and activity plan
- Validation of targets and planning results
Management Consulting
2005
Specialist for Workplace and Room Management
(Switzerland)
CHF 54 Mio. Turnover / 25 Employees
- Support of post-merger and integration program
- Management coaching at implementation of Swiss roll-out
Management Consulting
2005
Leading Facilty Management Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 300 Mio. Turnover / 75 Employees
- Execution of strategic and operational due diligence
- Evaluation of acquisition targets
- Recommendations with regard to the transaction
- Support of on-going transaction
Management Consulting
2005
Trading Company in the Machine-building Industry
(Switzerland)
CHF 16 Mio. Turnover / 75 Employees
- Execution of strategy check-up and evaluation of strategic alternatives
- Development of business unit strategies for core and new businesses
- Development of new organizational structure
- Reorganization of management structures and rhythm
Management Consulting
2005
Leading International Manufacturer and Marketer of Surveying Technologies
(Switzerland)
CHF 700 Mio. Turnover / 2'200 Employees
- Evaluation of a franchise strategy for the European daughter companies
- Execution of franchise concept
- Preparation of franchise manual
- Conceptional work on franchise contracts
Management Consulting
2005
Supplier of Generic Medicines
(Switzerland)
CHF 10 Mio. Turnover / 10 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up
- Development of measures for on-going growth
- Modeling of mid term plans to optimize company valuation
Management Consulting
2005
Leading National Supplier of Consumables / Medical Devices and Service Provider for Medical Practices
(Switzerland)
CHF 70 Mio. Turnover / 150 Employees
- Elaboration of a new process-oriented organizational structure
- Establishment of new management structure and rhythm
- Support of business development projects
Management Consulting
2005
Leading Manufacturer of Solar Shading Systems
(Switzerland)
CHF 250 Mio. Turnover / 1'000 Employees
- Execution of a market entry study in the area of German wholesalers
- Execution of market research and interviews
- Preparation of action plans and recommendations
Management Consulting
2004
Leading National Supplier of Consumables / Medical Devices and Service Provider for Medical Practices
(Switzerland)
CHF 80 Mio. Turnover / 120 Employees
- Execution of diagnosis for the whole group of companies
- Identification of value-adding activities
- Development of recommendations for operational and organizational action plan
- Implementation of new organizational structure
Management Consulting
2004
Leading Asian Supplier of Environmental and Power Plants
(Japan)
USD 950 Mio. Turnover / 800 Employees
- Strategic analyses for market entry in Europe
- Evaluation of business potential and business plan
- Operational and strategic due diligence for selected acquisition target
- Structuring of the takeover transaction, preparation of integration plan
Management Consulting
2004
Software Developer and Service Provider for Banks and Asset Managers
(Switzerland)
CHF 20 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Check-up of a whole group of companies
- Evaluation of group and identification of value-adding activities
- Development of recommendations for operational and organizational action plan
- Modeling of mid-term plans for optimization of the company value
Management Consulting
2004
Listed Industrial Group
(Japan)
USD 650 Mio. Turnover / 2'000 Employees
- Market and industry analyses in Europe for strategic cooperation in three target segments
- Evaluation of potential technology partners in target segments
- Introduction of target partner, organization and support of direct negotiations
Management Consulting
2004
Biotech Division of an International Group of Companies
(Switzerland)
CHF 15 Mio. Turnover / 20 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up and evaluation of strategic options
- Analyses for strategic investment projects and mid term planning
- Development of recommendations for operational and organizational improvements
- Long-term support of the division's management committee
Management Consulting
2004
Leading International Fine Chemicals Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 350 Mio. Turnover / 950 Employees
- Startegic analyses and preparation of business plan for market entry in the USA
- Preparation of basic principle for decision process of board of directors
- Operational and strategic due diligence for selected acquisition target
- Negotiation and coordination with government, development of the integration concept
Management Consulting
2004
European Public Services in Waste Management, Recycling and Power Generation
(The Nederlands)
EUR 100 Mio. Turnover / 250 Employees
- Preparation of relevant market and industry and evaluation of possible international technology cooperation businesses
- Initiation of strategy process for implementation of international co-operations
- Initiation of business plan for technology transfer
Management Consulting
2004
Leading Producer of Self-adhesive Labels
(Switzerland)
CHF 8 Mio. Turnover / 30 Employees
- Identification of the value drivers
- Development of mid term financial plans
- Optimisation of company value
Management Consulting
2004
Leading National Supplier of Consumables / Medical Devices and Service Provider for Medical Practices
(Switzerland)
CHF 70 Mio. Turnover / 150 Employees
- Execution of a diagnosis
- Development of action plans to improve the business results
- Preparation of process oriented business systems
Management Consulting
2004
Steel Construction Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 15 Mio. Turnover / 65 Employees
- Support on business build-up in the environmental industry
- Development and evaluation of alternatives to secure the business
- Recommendation for implementation of operational and organizational action plan
- Long-term support to the board of directors
Management Consulting
2003
Diversified Asian Conglomerate
(Japan)
USD 5.9 Mrd. Turnover / 20'000 Employees
- Industry, market and competition analyses as a preparetion of a possible target acquisition in Europe
- Execution of startegic and operational due diligence for selected acquisition targets
- Recommendation for transaction structure and integration concept
Management Consulting
2003
International Designer, Producer and Supplier of Sunshades
(Switzerland)
CHF 20 Mio. Turnover / 70 Employees
- Layout of industry mechanics for selected European markets
- Execution of market entry strategies for selected European markets
- Support of design of production joint venture in China
Management Consulting
2003
Leading National Producer and Supplier of Olives and Antipasti
(Switzerland)
CHF 7 Mio. Turnover / 20 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up
- Development of action plan for direct sales activities for important customer segments in Switzerland
- Management coaching during growth phase
- Support of funding activities
Management Consulting
2003
Joint Venture in Truck Sales and After-sales Service
(Switzerland)
CHF 127 Mio. Turnover / 8 Employees
- Preparation of possibe options for the revers of a joint venture activity
- Preparation of basic principles for decision process of board of directors and management
- Preparation of decision process
- Support of implementation
Management Consulting
2003
International Sports Marketing Agency
(Switzerland)
CHF 50 Mio. Honorarumsatz Turnover / 90 Employees
- Interim management of CFO and controller activities
- Support of financial and controlling functions
- Execution of budget and mid plan planning
Management Consulting
2003
Outsourcing Company for IT and Back Office Processes
(Switzerland)
CHF 3 Mio. Turnover / 15 Employees
- Preparation of financials for different strategic alternatives
- Improvement of business plan for growth and strategic partnering strategy
Management Consulting
2003
Fine Ceramics Producer
(Switzerland)
CHF 1.5 Mio. Turnover / 25 Employees
- Evaluation of immediate actions to improve the business situation
- Comparison of srategic alternatives (stand-alone, strategic partnering, exit)
- Preparation of suggestions for implementation
Management Consulting
2003
Leading National Supplier of Consumables and Service Provider for Dentists
(Switzerland)
CHF 75 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Post-merger activities and support of integration process
- Development of business plan
- Preparation of action plan for optimization of on-going business
- Member of the steering committee for integration activities
Management Consulting
2003
Producer of Conveying Systems for Food- and Non-food Products
(Switzerland)
CHF 4 Mio. Turnover / 25 Employees
- Execution of diagnosis for the whole company
- Definition of initiatives and stumbling blocks for growth
- Introduction of a key account management system
Management Consulting
2003
International Car Importer and Retailer
(Switzerland)
über CHF 1.5 Mrd. Turnover / 350 Employees
- Strategic repositioning in Switzerland
- Implementation of divisional organizational structure
- Post-merger integration activities
- Support on various acquisition and divestment projects
Management Consulting
2003
Machine Factory for Stone, Glass and Ceramics Processing
(Switzerland)
CHF 2 Mio. Turnover / 20 Employees
- Calculation and evaluation of different exit scenarios
- Development of action plan for turn-around process
Management Consulting
2002
IT Company for Retail Cashier Systems Software
(Switzerland)
CHF 4 Mio. Turnover / 25 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up
- Development of new produt and service strategy
- Improvement of business plan for growth financing activities
Management Consulting
2002
Online Trading Platform for Medical Consumables and Products
(Germany)
CHF 20 Mio. Turnover / 30 Employees
- Evaluation of follow-up investment for private investors
- Definition of negotiation position and exit strategy
Management Consulting
2002
International Leader in Continuous Casting for Steel Producers
(Switzerland)
CHF 40 Mio. Turnover / 80 Employees
- Execution of diagnosis for the entire company
- Support of restructuring and post-merger activities
- Introduction of divisional busines unit organization
- Development of after sales strategy
Management Consulting
2001
Leading Supplier of Scooters
(Switzerland)
CHF 10 Mio. Turnover / 15 Employees
- Readjustment of organizational structure for international growth
- Support and adjustment of international marketing and sales activities
Management Consulting
2001
International Plastics Technology Group
(Switzerland)
CHF 950 Mio. Turnover / 3'800 Employees
- Evaluation of different exit strategies for business unit portfolio
- Evaluation and support of implementation
Management Consulting
2002
Innovative Internet Service Provider
(Switzerland)
CHF 3 Mio. Turnover / 10 Employees
- Financial modelling of a business unit expansion
- Development of concept for growth financing
Management Consulting
2001
Subsidiary of a listed US Dosing Systems Company
(Switzerland)
USD 50 Mio. Turnover / 300 Employees
- Introduction of a business unit organizational structure and international marketing and sales structure for growth strategy
- Execution of customer satisfaction analyses
- Introduction of integrated after sales service as a stand-alone business unit
Management Consulting
2000
Wholesaler for Medical Equipment and Mail Order Company for Medicines
(Switzerland)
CHF 300 Mio. Turnover / 100 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up with the management and board of directors
- Project management of positioning of new head office (incl. logistic center)
- Support of management on different acquisition and integration projects
Management Consulting
1999
Producer of Rooftops and Clay Bricks
(Germany)
EUR 15 Mio. Turnover / 200 Employees
- Re-engineering of the order process flow
- Repositioning of sales instruments
- Recommendation for HR development activities
Management Consulting
1999
World Market Leader in Sanitary Systems
(Switzerland)
CHF 1.2 Mrd. Turnover
- Support on the startegy process as a preparation for an IPO
- Development of various market scenarios in context of competitor situation
- Preparation of possible acquisition scenarios
Management Consulting
1999
Leading International Fine Chemicals Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 300 Mio. Turnover / 800 Employees
- Elaboration of the supply-chain and development-chain strategy within the fine chemical division
- Valuation and evalution of investment portfolio of the group
- Preparation and execution of various divestment project in national and international markets
Management Consulting
1999
International Event Marketing Agency for TV and Sponsoring
(Switzerland)
CHF 50 Mio. Honorarvolumen Turnover / 90 Employees
- Coaching of the key people in finance and controlling
- Part-time controller
- Adjustment of processes and systems on current market conditions
Management Consulting
1998
Producer of Plastic Cups for Milk and Dessert Products
(Switzerland)
CHF 20 Mio. Turnover / 50 Employees
- Execution of a strategy check-up
- Implementation of growth strategy
- Introduction of key account management system
- Development of synergy potential within the Swiss companies
Management Consulting
1998
Leading International Candy Producer
(Switzerland)
CHF 50 Mio. Turnover / 150 Employees
- Evaluation of possible sales consequences of the EUR introduction
- Support of implementation of activities before EUR introduction
Management Consulting
1998
Natural Stone Processor
(Switzerland)
CHF 10 Mio. Turnover / 40 Employees
- Restucturing program for operations department
- Time management mandate
- Repositioning and reengineering of entire value chain
Management Consulting
1996
Supplier of Industrial Drying Systems
(Switzerland)
CHF 10 Mio. Turnover / 50 Employees
- Execution of diagnosis
- Execution of restructuring plan for shareholders and banks
Management Consulting
1995
Leading National Paper Wholesaler
(Switzerland)
CHF 200 Mio. Turnover / 250 Employees
- Execution of training program for management on M&A and valuation process
Management Consulting
1995
Leading International Supplier of Bookbinding Systems
(Switzerland)
- Execution of an Euro logistic project
Management Consulting
1993
Leading Retirement Home Supplier
(Germany)
DM 100 Mio. Turnover / 1'500 Employees
- Development of different strategies
- Reorganization of organizational structure to support growth activities
- Execution of program to increase profitability
- Initiation of purchasing and service activities
Management Consulting
1992
Leading Photo Mail Order Company
(Switzerland)
CHF 30 Mio. Turnover / 120 Employees
- Restructuriong of organizational structure for growth startegy
Management Consulting
1992
Two Swiss Entrepreneurs
(Switzerland)
acquire in a succession / MBI transaction a majority stake in
W. Schmid AG
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
a general contractor in business for over 40 years with approx. 100 employees
M&A Sell-side
2012
Ziegler & Cie. AG
(Winterthur, Switzerland)
acquires 100% of the shares of
Diamant Weber AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a specialist for tools set with diamonds
M&A Buy-Side
2000
Wheelabrator Technologies Inc.
(Hampton, USA)
a leading owner/operator of energy from waste facilities and subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc.
enters into a cooperation agreement to bid for energy from waste projects in the UK with
Shanks Waste Management Ltd.
(Buckinghamshire, UK)
a leading international waste management company with strong activities in the UK and Benelux
Strategic Partnering
2008
Waste Management Inc.
(Houston, TX, USA)
the world's largest waste management firm with over USD 10bn turnover (NYSE: WMI)
buys for USD 140m 40 % of
Shanghai Environment Group
(Shanghai, China)
a leading provider of environmental services in China including "energy-from-waste" (Shanghai China / Stock Code: 600649)
M&A Buy-Side
2010
Walter S. A
(Brumath, France)
enters into a joint venture with
Glatz AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
a specialist for swimming pool covers
Strategic Partnering
1999
W. Schneider+Co AG
(Langnau a.A., Switzerland)
the Swiss market leader for high quality and innovative mirror cabinets
has been sold to
Investnet AG
(Herisau, Switzerland)
an association of active Swiss private investors
M&A Sell-side
2014
W. Schmid AG
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
licenses its KOMPOGAS technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste to
Kobe Steel Ltd.
(Kobe, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
2001
W. Schmid AG
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
licenses the KOMPOGAS technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste to
SGE Environnement
(Paris, France)
Strategic Partnering
1998
W. Schmid AG
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
licenses the KOMPOGAS technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste to a
Group of Licensees
(Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1997
VP Bank AG
(Vaduz, Liechtenstein)
the third largest bank in Liechtenstein with about 700 employees and CHF 40bn assets under mgt.
acquires for CHF 60m 100% of the shares of
Centrum Bank AG
(Vaduz, Liechtenstein)
the #4 bank in Liechtenstein with about 90 employees and CHF 6bn assets under mgt.
M&A Buy-Side
2015
Temasek Holding
(Singapore)
acquires a 5% stake in the Belgian environmental technology group
Seghers Better Technology Group
(Willebroek, Belgium)
M&A Buy-Side
2000
Tecton Holding AG & Solera GmbH
(Neuenhof, Switzerland & Geislingen Germany)
the largest Swiss roofing company & a leading German EPC supplier of photovoltaic plants with over 2500 realized projects
found together with VZ&A
Tecsun AG
(Neuenhof, Switzerland)
a new EPC supplier of photovoltaic plants for the Swiss market
Strategic Partnering
2012
Takuma Co., Ltd.
(Osaka, Japan)
acquires the Power Plant Construction business unit in an asset deal from
Metz Anlagentechnik GmbH
(Berlin, Germany)
M&A Sell-side
2005
Takuma Co., Ltd.
(Osaka, Japan)
acquires license for stationary bed activated coke technology for the removal of dioxins in flue gas from
Austrian Energy & Environment SGP / Waagner-Biro GmbH
(Vienna, Austria)
Strategic Partnering
1997
Synertech SA
(Pierrelatte, Lyon, France)
an engineering company in environmental technology
sells its business in the nuclear industry and its brand name to
ABMI Sud-Ouest
(Sergi-Pointoise, Paris, France)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Swisscom Mobile AG
(Bern, Switzerland)
the leading Swiss telecom provider
acquires 100% of the shares of
Minick Holding AG
(Zollikon, Switzerland)
a pioneer in the field of interactive mobile applications
M&A Sell-side
2006
Sobaco Holding AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a Swiss software group focused on banking solutions
sells ist 50% stake in Azisoft, SA to
Private Investors and the Management
(Nyon, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2009
Sobaco Holding AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a Swiss software group focused on banking solutions
sells ist majority stake in Sobaco Software SA to
Best Vision Holding AG
(Zug, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2008
Siegfried USA Inc.
(Pennsville, USA)
a subsidiary of Siegfried AG (Zofingen, Switzerland)
acquires for USD 30m
Penick Corporation and Penick Holding
(New Jersey, USA)
which is active in importation of narcotic raw material and processing of controlled substances
M&A Sell-side
2005
Siegfried CMS AG
(Zofingen, Switzerland)
sells its
Swiss chemical distribution business
M&A Sell-side
1999
Siegfried AG (SIX: SFZN)
(Zofingen, Switzerland)
a publicly listed chemical/pharmaceutical company
sells 100% of Siegfried Biologics GmbH to
Avestha Biotherapeutics and Research Pvt. Ltd.
(Bangalore, India)
a leading Indian biotech development company
M&A Sell-side
2007
Siegfried AG
(Zofingen, Switzerland)
buys a 75% stake of
Alpha Bioverfahrenstechnik GmbH
(Berlin, Germany)
a biotech GMP-manufacturer of clinical trial material
M&A Buy-Side
2003
Siegfried AG
(Zofingen, Switzerland)
sells 80% of the shares of
Siegfried Chemicals, Inc.
(Taoyuan, Taiwan)
a manufacturer of intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry
M&A Sell-side
2001
Seghers Better Technology Group
(Willebroek, Belgium)
acquires
IBB Engineering GmbH
(Neuss, Germany)
a leading engineering house of boiler and firing technology in Germany
M&A Buy-Side
2000
Seghers Better Technology Group
(Willebroek, Belgium)
a leading Belgian environmental technology group
executes a
Capital increase of BEF 525m
Financing
1999
Swiss Private Investors
(Switzerland)
acquire a food chain location from a
Swiss Gastronomy Group
(Zurich, Switzerland)
which for more than 20 years holds a leading position in gastronomy in Zurich
M&A Sell-side
2013
Swiss Investor and Violin Maker
(Switzerland)
acquires all shares of
Peter Boner Geigenbau GmbH
(Lucerne, Switzerland)
one of the leading violin producers in central Switzerland
M&A Buy-Side
2012
Swiss Private Investor Group
(Switzerland)
acquires 100% of the shares of
Assicura AG
(Switzerland)
an insurance broker with a strong market position in the Eastern part of Switzerland
M&A Sell-side
2014
Swiss Financial Investors
(Switzerland)
acquire 100% of the shares of
Pago Labelling Srl
(Iasi, Romania)
A low-cost provider of self-adhesive labels and labeling systems with a leading position in its homemarket, Romania.
M&A Sell-side
2013
Schwarting-Uhde GmbH
(Flensburg, Germany)
licenses anaerobic fermentation technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste to a
Group of Licensees
(Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1997
Sarna Kunststoff Holding AG
(Sarnen, Switzerland)
sells the Plastic Injection Molding specialist (Thermoplast, Thermoset, Inserts)
Sarnatech (Schweiz) AG
(Vallorbe, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Sarna Kunststoff Holding AG
(Sarnen, Switzerland)
sells the Plastic Micro Injection Molding business
Sarnatech Rolla AG
(Grenchen, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Sarna Kunststoff Holding AG
(Sarnen, Switzerland)
sells its adhesive film and coating business
Sarna Xiro AG
(Schmitten, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Sarna Kunststoff Holding AG
(Sarnen, Switzerland)
sells its plastic gift case business
Sarnatech Wild GmbH
(Lichtenau, Germany)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Sarna Kunststoff Beteiligungs-GmbH
(Esslingen, Germany)
sells ist adhesive film and coating business
Sarna Xiro GmbH
(Buxtehude, Germany)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Sam. Vollenweider AG
(Horgen, Switzerland)
merges with
Germatex Textilveredelungsmaschinen GmbH
(Aue, Germany)
Strategic Partnering
2000
SAGED
(Paris, France)
sells
Thide Environment
(Paris, France)
M&A Sell-side
2000
Result Technology
(Mammern, Switzerland)
finalizes a comprehensive license cooperation for the recycling technology of composite materials with
Takuma Co., Ltd.
(Osaka, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1997
PRM Energy Systems, Inc.
(Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA)
a renewable energy technology company
finalizes a licensing agreement for its patented KC® gasification system with
Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd. (TSK)
(Tokyo, Japan)
a large Japanese industrial company
Strategic Partnering
2005
Private Investors
(Zurich, Switzerland)
participate in a capital increase in
dizmo AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a Swiss software start-up founded in 2013
Financing
2013
Private Equity Investors
(Switzerland)
participate in a capital increase in a
Swiss Med-tech Business active in the area of diabetes treatments
(Zurich, Switzerland)
This was one of the largest Swiss Venture Capital financing of the year 2013.
Financing
2013
Polymed Medical Center AG
(Glattbrug, Switzerland)
a leading distributor for medical supplies, equipment and medical devices for practitioners in Switzerland
sells 60% of the shares of PolyGene AG (a leading mouse transgenesis specialist) to a
MBO team
M&A Sell-side
2007
Perficio SA
(Coppet, Switzerland)
buys the majority of the shares of
Ikepod Watch Company AG
(Bassecourt, Switzerland)
a mechanical watch manufacturer with worldwide distribution
M&A Buy-Side
2003
PBS Privat Bank Schweiz AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
sells the back office and IT outsourcing business
Out-Fits AG
(Schwerzenbach, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2002
Overseas Participation SAS
(Paris, France)
an international freight forwarding and logistics company
acquires 100% of the shares of
Belsped Neuchâtel SA
(Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
a company in the field of freight forwarding for the medical, watch and luxury goods industries
M&A Sell-side
2009
Oerlikon Textile
(Pfäffikon, Switzerland)
a division of the Swiss high tech industry group OC Oerlikon (SIX: OERL) with over CHF 3.6bn turnover
sells in an asset deal Ermafa Kunststofftechnik (a supplier of plants and components for the plastic and rubber processign industries) to
Donton Industrial Holding GmbH
(Dortmund, Germany)
M&A Sell-side
2008
OC Oerlikon Balzers Ltd.
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a business unit of the Swiss high tech Industry Group OC Oerlikon (SIX:OERL) with CHF 6bn turnover
sells in an asset deal Balzers Optics Business - with sales of CHF 35m - to
Private Investors and the Management
(Balzers, Liechtenstein)
M&A Sell-side
2008
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Engineering Co, Ltd (NSENGI)
(Tokyo, Japan)
a leading Japanese engineering company with about EUR 2.3bn turnover
acquires for EUR 139m 100% of the shares of
Fisia Babcock Environment GmbH
(Gummersbach, Germany)
a leading Supplier in the European environmental plant market with about 275 employees
M&A Buy-Side
2014
MIB AG Property + Facility Management
(Baden, Switzerland)
acquires all shares of
D+H Management AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a leading specialist in office, move and space management
M&A Sell-side
2004
MediCentro AG
(Urdorf, Switzerland)
a wholly owned subsidiary of Polymed Holding AG
buys in an asset deal the Premium Diet business (meal substitute for weight reduction) of
Premium Health Concepts AG
(Muttenz, Switzerland)
M&A Buy-Side
2010
Lurgi Entsorgung GmbH
(Ratingen, Germany)
licenses grate and boiler technology for waste-to-energy plants to
Kobe Steel Ltd.
(Kobe, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1999
Location (Holding) AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a Swiss Group in the field of placing real estates and salesrooms at retail sites in Switzerland
sells a minority stake in Location Retail (Geneva) S.A. to
Geneva Investment Group
M&A Sell-side
2009
Linde AG
(Munich, Germany)
a leading publicly listed industrial group with CHF 12.5bn turnover
acquires 100% of the shares of
Bertrams Heatec AG
(Pratteln, Switzerland)
an engineering company and supplier of turnkey process heating plants
M&A Sell-side
2007
Lantibio, Inc.
(North Carolina, USA)
a venture capital funded biotech company
finalizes a licensing and supply/manufacturing agreement for VISMED® for the US market with
TRB Chemedica
(Vouvry, Switzerland)
a privately owned Swiss pharmaceutical company with 20 years experience in niche products
Strategic Partnering
2006
L. & C. Steinmüller GmbH
(Gummersbach, Germany)
licenses grate and boiler technology for waste-to-energy plants to
Kubota Corporation
(Osaka, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1998
L. & C. Steinmüller GmbH
(Gummersbach, Germany)
licenses grate and boiler technology for waste-to-energy plants to
Babcock-Hitachi K.K
(Tokyo, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1998
L. & C. Steinmüller GmbH
(Gummersbach, Germany)
licenses the grate and boiler technology for waste-to-energy plants to
Unitika Ltd.
(Osaka, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1997
Küttner GmbH & Co KG
(Essen, Germany)
a worldwide active plant engineering company with 600 employees and focus on iron, steel, foundry as well as energy and environment technology
buys a majority stake in
CTU - Konzepte Technik Umwelt AG
(Winterthur, Switzerland)
an engineering and technology company with strong experience in thermal waste treatment, air pollution control and energy production from Biomasse
M&A Sell-side
2009
Krupp Uhde GmbH
(Dortmund, Germany)
finalizes a comprehensive license cooperation for its HTW gasification technology with
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
(Tokyo, Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1998
Koller AG
(Thalwil, Switzerland)
sells its business unit supplies for the graphics industry in an asset deal
to
OFS AG / Printos Group
(Pfaffnau/Rotkreuz, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2001
Kobelco Eco-Solution Company, Ltd.
(Kobe, Japan)
a leading supplier of environmental technology and services owned by the Kobe Steel Group
enters into an agreement to jointly market Kobelcos gasification technology in Europe with
CB&I Lummus
(The Hague, NL)
a company, which designs, engineers and constructs some of the world's largest energy infrastructure projects
Strategic Partnering
2009
Kaladent AG
(St. Gallen, Switzerland)
the leading Swiss supplier of dental practises
buys in an asset deal the activities of
UNOR AG
(Schlieren, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss supplier of laboratories and dental practises
M&A Buy-Side
2007
Johnson & Johnson (Schweiz) AG
(Schlieren, Switzerland)
buys in an asset deal the aesthetic product business of
Lenoir System AG
(Horgen, Switzerland)
the long-time exclusive distributor of Mentor Corporation products in Switzerland
M&A Sell-side
2010
Jelmoli Holding AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
acquires a participation in the leading IT solutions provider for address management and credit protection
IQA Innovation und Qualität in der Administration AG
(Küsnacht, Switzerland)
Financing
2000
Jelmoli Holding AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
acquires a majority stake in
Portable Shop Schweiz AG
(Feldmeilen, Switzerland)
the leading Swiss retail chain for digital devices for business and home
M&A Sell-side
1998
Japanese Group
acquires license for anaerobic fermantation technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste from
Schwartin-Uhde GmbH
(Flensburg, Germany)
Strategic Partnering
1997
Japanese Group
acquires license for the KOMPOGAS technology for the production of methane gas from biowaste from
Bühler AG
(Uzwil, Switzerland)
Strategic Partnering
1997
Hugo Petersen
(Wiesbaden, Germany)
licenses stationary activated coke technology to a
group of licensees
(Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1998
Hugo Petersen
(Wiesbaden, Germany)
licenses stationary bed activated coke technology to a
group of licensees
(Japan)
Strategic Partnering
1997
HTP Investments b.v.
(Venlo, Netherlands)
a private Dutch investment company
sells 100% of Standardskessel Power Systems Holding GmbH (including its operating subsidiaries) to a
MBO-Team supported by a private Belgian partner
M&A Sell-side
2007
Häuselmann Holding AG
(Dietlikon, Switzerland)
a leading wholesaler for semi-finished aluminium, non-ferrous metals and stainless steel products
sells
Schneto AG
(Bennwil, Switzerland)
a national furning shop
M&A Sell-side
2006
Gütermann AG
(Gutach-Breisgau, Germany)
acquires the thread division of
Zwicky & Co. AG
(Wallisellen, Switzerland)
M&A Buy-Side
2000
Gütermann AG
(Gutach-Breisgau, Germany)
acquires
Bastel Müller AG
(Niederwangen, Switzerland)
the leading Swiss crafts wholesaler
M&A Buy-Side
1999
Gütermann AG
(Gutach-Breisgau, Germany)
acquires a majority stake in
Raab Karcher Creative Hobbies
(Lichtenfels, Germany)
the leading German crafts wholesaler
M&A Buy-Side
1999
Global Plasma Solutions SA
(Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
a leading company in atmospheric pressure plasma technology solutions
increases its capital by issuing new shares to
Private Investors
Financing
2004
Glatz AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
sells
Glatz Pionier AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
a leading supplier of pool covers and accessories
M&A Sell-side
2004
Ganes Chemicals Inc.
(Pennsville, USA)
a subsidiary of Siegfried AG (Zofingen, Switzerland
sells its
Chemical Production Business in Carlstadt
(New Jersey, USA)
M&A Sell-side
2000
Fuji Seal International, Inc.
(Osaka, Japan)
an international market leader in product decoration technologies and packaging solutions (TSE listed)
acquires 100% of the shares of
Pago Holding AG
(Grabs, Switzerland)
specialized in self-adhesive labels and labelling technology with focus on fast moving consumer goods and logistics
M&A Sell-side
2012
finnova AG Bankware
(Lenzburg, Switzerland)
concludes a close cooperation with regards to global software solutions for private banks with
Sobaco Solutions AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
Strategic Partnering
2008
Exus Energy Ltd.
(Londonderry, Northern Ireland)
a renewable energy technology company
signs its first major licensing agreement for its wood-fueled downdraft gasification system with
Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd. (TSK)
(Tokyo, Japan)
a large Japanese industrial company
Strategic Partnering
2004
E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG
(Potsdam, Germany)
a leading German telecom provider
acquires the remaining 10% of
Simyo GmbH
(Springe, Germany)
the first and leading Mobile discounter in Germany
M&A Buy-Side
2007
E-Plus Service GmbH & Co. KG
(Potsdam, Germany)
a leading German Telco Provider with a Management Team led by Rolf Hansen
establish the newly formed
Simyo GmbH
(Springe, Germany)
a joint venture for web-based distribution of a SIM-card only offer for the German market
M&A Sell-side
2005
H. Erne Metallbau AG
(Leuggern, Switzerland)
closes an exclusive cooperation deal for the waste incineration plant service business with
Martin GmbH
(Munich, Germany)
Strategic Partnering
2002
Emch+Berger AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a leading Swiss civil engineering group
buys in a multiple-stage succession all shares of
Heyer Kaufmann Partner Bauingenieure AG
(Zurich and Baden, Switzerland)
a prominent construction engineering firm
M&A Sell-side
2010
Diva AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
a significantly growing aggregator of entertainment rights for video-on-demand platforms
successfully closed their first round of funding with a
Swiss Private investor Group
Financing
2008
The Schunk Group
(Germany)
acquires as part of a succession plan 100% of the shares of
Gressel AG
(Aadorf, Switzerland)
a leading supplier of clamping technology for over 90 years with approx. 60 qualified employees
M&A Sell-side
2014
Deutsche Post Ventures GmbH
(Bonn, Germany)
acquires a participation in the leading IT solutions provider for address management and credit protection
IQA Innovation und Qualität in der Administration AG
(Küsnacht, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2001
The electronic division of Mettler Toledo GmbH
(Nänikon, Switzerland)
acquires the
Electronic production of Sulzer Electronics AG
(Oberwinterthur, Switzerland)
M&A Buy-Side
2000
CVC Capital Partners Ltd. (UK), Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) and Oranje-Nassau Groep (NL)
an international buy-out group led by CVC
acquires for EUR 1.4bn
Holding AVR Bedrijven
(Rotterdam, Netherlands)
the largest Dutch waste management company with EUR 500m turnover, over 2000 employees and owner of three large waste-to-energy plants
M&A Sell-side
2006
CPH Chemie +PapierHolding AG (SIX: CPHN)
(Perlen, Switzerland)
a Swiss group with international activities in the industry sectors chemicals, paper and packaging
sold CU Chemie Uetikon GmbH to
Barclays Private Equity
(Zurich, Switzerland)
an experienced private equity investor
M&A Sell-side
2011
Cellwar AG
(Zollikofen, Switzerland)
sells the business unit plastic lamination for office products to
Frelaplast AG
(Köniz, Switzerland)
M&A Sell-side
2003
Buchzentrum AG
(Hägendorf, Switzerland)
the leading service provider to the Swiss book trade
acquires 34% of shares of
Photoglob AG
(Zurich, Switzerland)
the largest producer and distributor of postcards and greeting cards in Switzerland
M&A Buy-Side
2015
Bucher Industries AG
(Niederweningen, Switzerland)
a publicly listed Swiss company with CHF 1.4bn sales
sells its multi-purpose utility vehicle business
Bucher Schörling Italia S.p.A
a group of Italian investors with experience and synergies in the field of vehicle manufacturing
M&A Sell-side
2006
Axpo Holding AG
(Baden, Switzerland)
the largest Swiss power utility
acquires in a first phase a 49% stake in
Kompogas Group
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
the leading supplier, owner and operator of biogas power plants based on fermentation of bio waste
M&A Sell-side
2006
Aurelius AG
(Munich, Germany)
a publicly quoted Investment Company
acquires 100% of the shares of Stahl- und Industriebau GmbH & Co. KG (a specialized steel construction service provider mainly active in the chemical and power utilities industries) from
Bauwens Real Estate Group
(Cologne, Germany)
M&A Buy-Side
2006
Arvato Mobile GmbH
(Hamburg, Germany)
a subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG
acquires 80% of the shares of
Movota Ltd.
(Oxford, United Kingdom)
an innovative company synchronizing mobile phones to broadcasting and advertising events
M&A Sell-side
2005
Apotheke »Zur Rose« AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
acquires 100% of the shares of
Neue Kloster Apotheke AG
(Muri, Switzerland)
a regional drug wholesaler
M&A Buy-Side
2001
Apotheke »Zur Rose« AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
acquires a majority stake in
Ogera AG
(Dietikon, Switzerland)
a regional drug wholesaler
M&A Buy-Side
2001
Apotheke »Zur Rose« AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
acquires 50% of the shares of
Helvepharm AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
a Swiss producer of generics
M&A Buy-Side
2000
Apotheke »Zur Rose« AG
(Frauenfeld, Switzerland)
enters into a 50:50 joint venture with
Polymed Medical Center AG
(Glattbrugg, Switzerland)
Strategic Partnering
1999
Andreas Messerli AG
(Wetzikon, Switzerland)
one of the five largest exhibit designers in Europe
acquires a majority stake in
Retailpartners AG
(Zürich, Switzerland)
an integrated full service provider for Swiss retail clients
M&A Sell-side
2006
Amari Metals Europe Ltd.
(Northbrook, Illinois, USA)
a successful metal distributor in Europe
acquires 100% of the shares of
Häuselmann Group
(Dietlikon, Switzerland)
a leading distributor of metal semi-finished products of aluminium, non-ferrous metal and stainless steel in Switzerland
M&A Sell-side
2007
Strategic Investor
(Germany)
participates in a financing round of
Reebate GmbH
(Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany)
a start-up launching a novel cash-back app for the consumer goods market
Financing
2016
Sunglasses Start-up
< CHF 1m Turnover / < 10 Employees
- Review of business plan
- Development of principles for financing of the start-up
- Development of a marketing and sales strategy
Management Consulting
2016