Choosing an M&A advisor for your SME is a strategic decision that directly affects the outcome of a sale or acquisition.
Choosing an M&A advisor for your SME is a strategic decision that directly affects the outcome of a sale or acquisition.
In the sale of an SME, identifying the right buyer is often the most complex and delicate phase. Not because generating interest is difficult, but because selecting a party truly aligned with the company’s value, structure and future prospects requires clarity and method.
Many small and mid-sized companies, even those with solid foundations, struggle to attract qualified buyers, whether financial investors or industrial partners. The problem is rarely a lack of value. More often, the company is difficult to read.
In the M&A world, knowing how to present your company is a strategic skill.
In SME M&A transactions, confidentiality is not a formality but a strategic necessity to protect company value.
When discussing the sale of a company, the first thought usually goes to the financials: revenues, margins, net financial position. These figures are essential, but they don’t tell the whole story. A decisive part of value often does not appear in the accounts: the brand, the know-how, and the people who keep the business running every day.
The integration of Eurostep into Orvian Group — a strategic initiative promoted by Xenon Small Cap — marks the beginning of a new growth chapter for the company led by Simone Bittotto. Winnerge acted as exclusive sell-side advisor throughout the transaction.
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 selling a business, storytelling is a powerful yet often underestimated tool. According to an article by Dealroom, the ability to craft a compelling story can make the difference between securing a buyer or not.
There are several reasons why a manufacturing SMEs might decide to engage in a sell-side M&A process. Whether it's to sell a part or the entire business, or to integrate with a larger entity, each step of the process requires careful planning. In this article, we will explore the stages of selling, from strategic analysis to finding buyers, all the way to final negotiations, with the support of Winnerge experts.