The M&A Entrepreneurs
Corporate Finance
At the heart of, and as a prerequisite for the successful strategic development of companies, is the establishment of a tailor-made financing strategy.
This includes both the financing of corporate growth with new sources of capital and the optimization of existing financing structures as well as, for example, the raising of required funds in special situations (e.g. bridge facilities; fresh money).
Additional requirements result from complex structured financings, such as acquisition financings and project financings (e.g. greenfield/brownfield, wind and photovoltaic parks), which require special analysis and preparation with the aim of implementation through a combination of debt, hybrid and equity components.
The multitude of available instruments must be evaluated individually with regard to the respective situation and structures must be planned with a view to further parameters (e.g. maturity spectra, rating classes, financing costs, leverage, debt capacity and flexibility levels from the documentation). The spectrum ranges from traditional debt financing with the help of lenders such as banks to tapping private placements, bonds, mezzanine/hybrid capital or raising equity capital from institutional investors and funds, family offices or on the capital market.
Special options also exist in the establishment of non-bank financing instruments as well as asset-related financing structures (on/off-balance, factoring, etc.).
We analyze your initial situation, your strategy and goals and evaluate your possible courses of action and financing options as well as the optimal instruments for company acquisition, company sale or company succession. We develop financial models, create alternative scenarios and take over the project management from the preparation of marketing documents to the selection and approach of financing/capital partners and possible valuation issues for the successful acquisition and implementation of a financing/capital measure.
1As part of targeted market approaches, we establish and conduct financing and investment talks with potential financing partners (such as banks, funds, and investors as well as alternative players and family offices) from our own contact network in Germany, Europe and worldwide.
2With a focus on the desired financing and capital structure, we analyze and evaluate the available offers, support the final negotiation of contractual parameters of the financing and capital instruments individually as well as in interaction with each other, with the aim of optimising both legal and commercial aspects as well as possible degrees of freedom / restrictions and thus ensuring a successful conclusion for our clients.
3We combine our excellent market knowledge and solution-oriented creativity with our broad, international network of financial institutions and alternative capital partners in order to establish the right corporate financing and capital structure for your corporate strategy and thereby realize a high strategic fit and added value for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Financing Advisory
We provide comprehensive advice on acquisition financing and refinancing, loans, bonds and credits, project financing, greenfield, factoring, sale and leaseback.
Debt Advisory
After a detailed review of your financing objectives, we show you possible ways of financing using debt capital via debt financing, handling the management and ensuring your success.
Capital Advisory
Striving entrepreneurs who want to drive their businesses forward with the help of equity financing will be well advised by Saxenhammer's partners. We open up the best opportunities for medium-sized businesses.
Our Debt & Capital Advisory team offers clients high implementation competence and many years of experience in the evaluation and establishment of tailor-made solutions including the procurement of capital and financing solutions (debt, hybrid capital and equity).
We secure your existing financing, realize optimized refinancing, seek new funds in challenging situations or implement your strategic growth objectives through a resilient, tailored and flexible financing and capital structure, even in complex situations: for companies as well as for transactions and projects.
Advice on corporate financing for growth / acquisitions, project financing, leveraged buyouts (LBO), management buyouts (MBO) and in the case of corporate succession and corporate restructuring.
Advice and evaluation of options and possibilities to implement suitable and appropriate financing and capital structures for growth, (re-)financing and restructuring situations as well as raising debt / hybrid and equity capital from classical & alternative financing partners, investors and capital providers.
Experienced professionals in debt and capital advisory, with a large number of successfully executed transactions and a powerful network of potential financing and capital partners.
Equity financing is another option for corporate financing. Your partners at Saxenhammer will support you in finding out which financial means are the right ones for you. Whether you as a medium-sized company rely on internal financing and want to handle your corporate financing completely independently without external capital and lenders, or as a young company and start-up want to resort to external financing: we will find your suitable model of corporate financing to get the maximum out of it for you.
We advise you on all aspects of capital increases, fundraising, growth capital, crowdfunding, investments and self-financing through both internal financing and external financing.
Your success is our greatest passion.
Christian Saxenhammer
Managing Partner
Company succession, company sale and company acquisition are the focus of our expertise in the area of Mergers & Acquisitions. The handling of each transaction requires special expertise, an individual financing option and often the ability to act quickly. We have built up this expertise in more than 300 successfully completed transactions.
As a professional partner, our M&A advisors support medium-sized companies and entrepreneurs with professional M&A and corporate finance services. Through targeted advisory, tailor-made strategies and financing options, we increase the probability of success of corporate financings and minimize risks.
Even if a strategic search identifies interesting targets for an acquisition, the issue of financing always remains a critical hurdle in the transaction process. At this point, we offer our comprehensive expertise in structuring acquisition financing to support you.
In the area of corporate finance, we cover everything from advisory to successful transaction execution of corporate financing. This includes planning and securing financing options. The goal here is to maintain corporate liquidity and secure capital for growth and expansion.
Your partners at Saxenhammer are industry experts with extensive experience in a variety of specialties related to corporate finance, equity financing, acquisitions and divestitures. We strive to provide our clients with the maximum excellence in realizing their interests.
Our approach to solutions:
Deciding whether internal or external financing is appropriate for a company depends on several factors: the company's financial needs, its current financial situation, its business strategy, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of financing.
Internal financing (type of financing a company without external capital providers) is a good option if a company already has sufficient equity and liquidity to finance upcoming investments. In case of a positive cash flow development, it can use its profits to invest in future growth. In addition, internal financing is often used if it is not possible to raise outside capital or if the cost of capital is too high. In this way, debt is avoided. Types of internal financing can originate both from self-financing with equity capital (self-financing via own profits, financing via depreciation offsets, factoring and leasing) and from external financing with borrowed capital (financing from provision offsets).
If, on the other hand, the company does not have sufficient equity or liquidity to finance upcoming investments, borrowing or issuing shares in the company may be worthwhile. In particular for young companies and start-ups as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, external financing is a good way of achieving rapid growth. Provided the company has a good credit rating, it can raise favorable debt capital and reduce its cost of capital. Types of external financing can also be divided into equity financing (financing through an investment with an investor as the owner) and debt financing (financing through a loan with a lender as the creditor).
Whether you should resort to equity or debt financing within the framework of external or internal financing, we determine together with you after a careful analysis in a financing plan for your company.
Venture capital and private equity are both types of business financing.
Venture capitalists are looking to invest in young, emerging startups at an early stage. Thus, they usually pursue a long-term investment strategy and support start-ups in several financing rounds. The risk with venture capital is therefore usually greater. However, if successful, investors also achieve higher returns.
Private equity firms tend to focus on buying and restructuring established, medium-sized companies to increase their value. In doing so, they often also take an active role in the management of the company to drive its growth trajectory.
We conduct a comprehensive analysis to determine which of the two forms of financing is advantageous for your corporate financing goals. In the subsequent Financial Advisory, we work with you to determine your financial goals and identify ways to achieve them.
Financing a business through a bank loan has both advantages and disadvantages.
Among the advantages is the high flexibility that a bank can offer as a lender or capital provider. A tailored solution can often be found from a wide range of financing options. In addition, unlike companies, banks can offer more favorable interest rates than other financing instruments because they are able to use more favorable sources to raise capital. Another positive for the borrower is the establishment of a credit rating. In fact, successful cooperation with a bank can help improve a company's credit rating and increase its creditworthiness.
However, obtaining a loan from a bank is not that easy. The often strict requirements for obtaining a loan must be completely fulfilled by the borrower. In addition, borrowers must provide comprehensive financial data, collateral and other documentation. Furthermore, you must be aware that when you take a loan from a bank, you put yourself in its dependence.
If you contact Saxenhammer, we will check the financial situation of your company in advance in order to exclude any risks and to be able to choose the best form of financing for you. We thank you for your trust with excellent work.
Feel free to contact us
and arrange a non-obligatory consultation
with your Saxenhammer partners.
We look forward to hearing from you
Martin E. Bloch
Head of Debt & Capital Advisory / Senior Advisor
