We support our clients in completing their company transaction with a purchase price that is beneficial to them.
The successful execution of a company transaction and the achievement of the targeted transaction value depends on the detailed, effective and robust provisions regarding the transaction structure, purchase price determination and guarantees set out in the Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”).
An important part of this is to ensure that the contractual calculation of the price works as agreed and that the facts identified in the due diligence are taken into account. Whether a locked box, completion accounts, an earn-out, or a combination thereof is agreed, each of these mechanisms can have a significant impact on the transaction value.
Our team, comprising experts experienced in sales contract negotiations, due diligence specialists, and experts in forensic accounting and M&A dispute resolution, offers you a strong mix of experience for all aspects of the transaction process.
Experience from:
- structuring more than one hundred SPAs annually
- the support of countless clients throughout the transaction process from signing to determining the purchase price after closing
- helping numerous clients resolve complex transactions and purchase price disputes.
Our Services
- Advice on setting the purchase price from a financial perspective
- Analysis of locked box actions (locked box papers)
- Negotiation support before signing the purchase contract
- Creation and analysis of closing accounts
- Covenants & leakage reviews
- Post-closing negotiation support
- Working as an expert witness for M&A disputes
- Acting as a neutral expert
Please get in touch with us.
Christoph Kaiser
Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Transaction Services
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
