Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures

The instrument with the highest success but also the highest risk potential for strategy implementation is the purchase of companies. MRL knows the risks of acquisitions and integrations, which is why we do not focus exclusively on the transaction, but above all on the entrepreneurial success of our clients.

Acquisition of companies

MRL masters the systematic process of company acquisition with the typical phases from the identification of potential acquisition targets, through the anonymized initial approach, confidentiality declaration, company valuation, design of the integration concept, negotiation support, coordination of due diligence and implementation with integration support of the acquisition. MRL takes on the role of the experienced project coordinator with entrepreneurial input.

In order to determine the value and contribution to supporting the corporate strategy of an acquisition target in Asia, the classic analysis methodology is not sufficient. The company’s reputation among, for example, customers, employees, authorities and other stakeholders must also be intensively scrutinized, to which the extensive networks make an important contribution.

By commissioning MRL, the acquisition targets that match our client’s strategy are determined and an actually successful purchase is achieved.

For our Chinese readers: please download our “Guideline for the Acquisition of German Companies” – and in Chinese language here.

Formation of joint ventures

In order for joint ventures to be as successful as possible, the goals and motivations of the joint venture partners must be as compatible as possible. This requires a deep understanding of the business and corporate cultures from different regions, which MRL brings into the negotiation process for the formation of the joint venture in addition to the classic methods and systems. The development of, for example, the appropriate strategy for the joint venture, the definition and distribution of tasks, the right to have a say, decision-making processes, the management organization, job requirements through to the generation of the realistic business plan and the implementation measures represent the “tools” in joint venture design.

Positive examples demonstrate the great benefits of a functioning joint venture for both parties involved. With the integration of MRL, the probability of success of our clients’ joint ventures increases.

“Network capital”

Corporate collaborations between Asian and European companies are increasingly being secured through capital ties. An Asian investor invests in a European company and at the same time gives it access to important business networks in Asia. The European company will not be completely sold to Asia, but it will receive an Asian character.

Adding a European minority shareholder can also make sense for strategic reasons for Asian companies.

For the acquisition of “network capital”, MRL is available with experience from the initiation to the completion of the process. With MRL, our clients not only find the right partners – they also create a successful partnership model and a successful transaction.