Mastering Succession

Succession planning can arise from different needs, such as retirement or the recognition that the company could benefit from new and additional shareholders. We understand the emotional significance of succession situations and passing on a company or joining a new partner, in many cases a life's work, while embracing fresh ideas and strategies brought by new shareholders or management.

• Development of succession scenarios and evaluation of different options

• 360-degree diagnostic to optimize company and equity story for succession

• Management buy-in and management buy-out

• Strategic and operative preparation of companies for exit (e.g., personnel and leadership, organization, controlling, and reporting)

• Assessment of business plan, including financial valuation

• Leading Sale of a company

• Leading sell-side processes for private equity capital

The strategy experts and partners at XQUENT bring extensive experience to your projects, each having more than a decade of leadership in strategy and corporate finance projects hands-on management, , and a proven track record in company succession. Their unparalleled sector focus spans software, IT services, business services, industrial technology, clean tech, consumer goods, internet, and other innovative sectors, driving exceptional project outcomes. XQUENT is 100% independent, ensuring unbiased perspectives while leveraging a global reach with inherently local market insights. At XQUENT, client projects are operationally led by partners and senior experts, a strategic decision that forms the foundation for delivering superior results.

Dedicated M&A, strategy and implementation expertise in our core industries.

We help clients unlock the value potentials, identify unique strategies, and develop effective M&A and value enhancement programs, with a clear vision for the big picture and a sharp focus on critical details.