Leveraged Finance & Acquisition Finance Acquisition Finance & Business Succession Supporting Growth, Enabling Business Development and Facilitating Succession Acquisitions, succession arrangements and equity transactions are among the most significant strategic decisions a business can make. Whether acquiring a competitor, undertaking a management buy-out, planning for business succession or bringing in a financial investor, every transaction presents unique challenges in terms of structuring, financing and execution. In addition to assessing the economic value of a business, the interests of shareholders, sellers, buyers and finance providers must be carefully aligned. At the same time, a financing solution needs to be developed that supports the company’s long-term success while providing sufficient flexibility for future growth. NORD/LB supports mid-market businesses and private equity investors in the planning and execution of complex acquisition and succession transactions. We combine financing expertise, transaction experience and a long-term partnership approach. The Challenge Acquisition and succession financing transactions typically involve a range of complex considerations: Valuing the business and validating the purchase price Structuring the optimal mix of equity and debt financing Assessing cash flows and debt servicing capacity Aligning the interests of all parties involved in the transaction Ensuring a robust and sustainable long-term financing structure Addressing regulatory, legal and tax requirements Delivering transactions within demanding timeframes Without professional support and early-stage structuring, businesses may face funding gaps, delays in the transaction process or unnecessary risks. Our Approach We develop tailored financing solutions for acquisitions, business succession plans and equity transactions. Our focus is on cash flow-based financing structures designed around the specific requirements of businesses, shareholders and investors. Whether the transaction involves a Management Buy-Out (MBO), Management Buy-In (MBI), Leveraged Buy-Out (LBO), Buy & Build platform, Owner Buy-Out, spin-off, strategic acquisition or succession solution, we work closely with all stakeholders to structure financing that provides transaction certainty while supporting the company's future development. We see ourselves not merely as the provider of financing for a transaction, but as a long-term partner before, during and after the change of ownership. Key Benefits Extensive experience in complex transaction processes Comprehensive support from dedicated specialist teams Tailor-made financing solutions Reliable guidance before, during and after the transaction Access to additional financing partners through syndicated financing structures Long-term financing certainty for businesses and investors Strategic partnership focused on consistent growth Your contact Nina Siegfried Structured Solutions & Products | Head, Structured Corporate Finance Phone: Call Nina Siegfried +49 (0) 511 361-2324 Hannover send an e-mail Team Dr. Steffen Althaus Structured Solutions & Products | Structured Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance Phone: Call Steffen Althaus +49 (0) 511 361-2904 Hannover send an e-mail Team Ansgar Rauch Structured Solutions & Products | Structured Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance Phone: Call Ansgar Rauch +49 (0) 511 361-4827 Hannover send an e-mail Team Silke Reuß-Hennschen Structured Solutions & Products | Acquisition financing, Structured Corporate Finance Phone: Call Silke Reuß-Hennschen +49 (0) 511 361-7964 Mobile: Call Silke Reuß-Hennschen +49 (0) 162 7537 066 Hannover send an e-mail Team Stephan Stoffel Structured Solutions & Products | Acquisition financing, Structured Corporate Finance Phone: Call Stephan Stoffel +49 (0) 511 361-4263 Mobile: Call Stephan Stoffel +49 (0) 1578 5166 637 Hannover send an e-mail Team Kerstin Tacke Structured Solutions & Products | Structured Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance Phone: Call Kerstin Tacke +49 (0) 511 361-6481 Hannover send an e-mail Team...
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