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The sale of a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Italy is often perceived as a difficult choice, almost like a step backward for the entrepreneur. However, divesting a company can become a strategic decision to accelerate growth, ensure a sustainable future, and create new development opportunities.
Today, more than ever, Italian SMEs are at a critical crossroads: either evolve into acquirers by taking over other companies, or accept being acquired by larger and more structured players.
Generational change is a crucial yet often overlooked issue for many Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Rather than a simple succession, this phase can become a critical juncture marked by family tensions, productivity declines, and strategic uncertainties.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) represent a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business and enhance corporate value. However, true success is only achieved when post-merger integration is managed with care and strategic planning.
Tupperware, a 20th-century icon, declared bankruptcy a few days ago. The brand that revolutionized food storage has been overtaken by a fast-changing market, where shifts in consumer habits and new technology left no room for old business models. But how did it come to this?
Ferrero's introduction of Nutella Plant-Based demonstrates how a company can strategically innovate without losing its identity. This case offers SMEs lessons on how M&A transactions can anticipate trends, accelerate growth, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.
In recent years, the renewable energy sector in Italy has experienced significant growth, both in terms of installed capacity and the number of active companies. This expansion not only contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also creates numerous opportunities for companies through mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to transform merger and acquisition (M&A) processes. Although many companies are still in the early stages of implementation, emerging M&A technologies offer potential improvements in efficiency and value.
Discover 10 key lessons for successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in SMEs. Focus on strategies, effective management, and transparent communication to create enduring value and tackle challenges. With Winnerge, M&A success is within reach for every ambitious SME.
In the dynamic world of SMEs, the decision to sell a business is one of the most delicate and crucial moments for any entrepreneur. At Winnerge, we frequently meet entrepreneurs who express a desire to handle the sale of their company without involving the CFO. This decision could prove to be a serious mistake. Why?
