BETA

- est 2009 -

Advisory solutions

Company acquisitions / M&A buyside

Successful acquisitions follow a clear strategic logic.SBCF & Cie. supports corporates, mid-sized companies, private equity funds, family offices and institutional investors throughout the entire buyside process — from developing the acquisition strategy and systematic target screening to valuation, due diligence, negotiation support and transaction structuring.Our ambition: every transaction must make a measurable contribution to achieving the strategic objective.

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WHY SBCF & CIE.

What sets SBCF & Cie. apart as an acquisition partner.

Strategic depth instead of transaction-driven thinking.SBCF & Cie. combines more than 15 years of M&A experience with proprietary databases, an AI-enabled Target Scanner and a strong network of owners and decision-makers.As an owner-managed boutique, we advise free from conflicts of interest — personally, at eye level and exclusively in your interest.

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Acquisition objectives
Which strategic logic are you pursuing?
I
Growth & synergies
Scaling · Synergies
II
Technology & IP
Innovation · Know-how
III
Diversification
Markets · Risks
IV
Vertical integration
Value chain · Resilience
V
Transformation
Renewal · Platform
VI
Strategic add-on
Complement · Market position
Acquisition objective I
Growth acceleration & synergies
Acquisitions enable rapid access to new customers, regions, products or sales channels. At the same time, cost, revenue or know-how synergies may arise. We help identify and quantify these potentials at an early stage and ensure realistic synergy hypotheses and business case modelling. This embeds the acquisition not merely as a deal, but as a strategic growth step.
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CHALLENGES

SBCF & Cie.
understands the challenges.  

“The most attractive companies are not even for sale — how do we approach them in the first place?”

“Internally, we are not aligned on what we want to acquire and why — how do we create a clear direction?”

“Who is supposed to handle this alongside day-to-day business? We simply lack the capacity.”

“We know the market, but not every relevant target — where is our blind spot?”

“How do we approach an owner without making it look like a hostile takeover?”

“What is the company really worth — and how do we know if we are paying too much?”

“What risks lie behind the numbers that the seller does not show us in this form?”

“The acquisition is one thing — but how do we integrate without losing key people and culture?”

ROLE SBCF & Cie.

SBCF & Cie. at your side.

We support buyers in developing an acquisition or investment strategy, screening potential targets, initial outreach, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and transaction structuring.

This often includes full M&A project and process management. Before approaching potential targets, we define the search fields, establish the M&A strategy and develop robust synergy hypotheses and business case models.

The transaction process ranges from the discreet approach of suitable targets and due diligence through to negotiation support, signing and support through to closing.

In addition to full process support, focused individual solutions can also be commissioned.

Typical services:

Development of acquisition and investment strategies, including M&A series and programmes
Target screening & deal sourcing, technology-enabled and with longlists and shortlists
Discreet initial outreach & origination of suitable targets
Company valuation and valuation opinions
Due diligence services and coordination
Development of synergy and integration logic, including measures for realisation
Negotiation leadership or negotiation support
Post-signing and post-closing support
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Technology edge

AI as a game changer in the buyside process.

Until now, quality, time and cost have often been in tension — deeper analysis meant greater effort. Our Target Scanner breaks this pattern: AI-enabled market and target screening, automated pre-analysis of large data sets, data-based scenarios and intelligent process management. This turns a broad market view into a focused longlist and shortlist quickly — with greater depth, without the traditional time and cost premium.

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Ready for the next step?

In a confidential introductory call, we discuss your situation and outline your options — entirely non-binding and discreet.

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Q&A | Frequently asked questions

No. The first conversation is non-binding and free of charge. We gain an initial understanding of your acquisition objectives and outline where we see the key areas for action.
Both. We support buyers from the development of the acquisition strategy through to target screening, outreach, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and closing. Our work is not limited to strategy papers — we manage the process through to execution where required.
No. With our best-fit approach, you can start in a focused way — for example with a Target Scanner, a search field definition, a valuation or the preparation of an initial approach — and expand the mandate later if needed.
We combine strategic clarity, transaction experience and technology-enabled market screening. Our focus is not only on executing a deal, but on ensuring that every acquisition follows a clear strategic logic and creates measurable value.
Initial results can often be achieved quickly — for example through a defined search field, an initial longlist or a first assessment of potential targets. Our Target Scanner is designed to create a structured market view efficiently and with greater depth.
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