Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are no longer just a topic for large corporations and private equity firms. More and more mid-sized companies are realizing: without active M&A access, many valuable opportunities remain hidden.

M&A as a Growth Driver Beyond Organic Expansion

Companies strive for growth – and M&A transactions are the most important alternative to purely organic expansion. Almost all listed and large companies today combine organic growth with strategic acquisitions to fully leverage their growth potential.

Studies clearly show:

• Static portfolios underperform in the long run.
• Successful companies use M&A and portfolio optimization (including selective divestments) to position themselves more strategically for the future.

Mid-Sized Companies Discover M&A

An increasing number of mid-sized companies are adopting this approach. At the same time, the number of private equity firms active in the M&A market is steadily rising. As a result, competition for attractive targets has intensified significantly.

A recent Bain study highlights:

• Private equity firms only see 15–30% of relevant transactions.
• In the €10–250 million segment, coverage drops to just 9%.

Those who do not rely on chance but proactively search for acquisition targets gain a decisive competitive advantage.

My Service: Active M&A Search as the Solution

At Leu Advisory, I help mid-sized companies, strategic investors and private equity houses achieve their M&A objectives proactively:

• Tailored search processes aligned with growth strategy and industry focus
• Systematic target screening to identify relevant acquisition opportunities
• Direct market outreach to potential targets
• Access to off-market deals before competitors discover them

Active M&A access means:
✔ Control
✔ Clarity
✔ Speed

These are critical success factors in an increasingly competitive environment.

Those who want to succeed in the M&A market cannot afford to merely react – they must act proactively. With a structured approach, you secure transactions that others will never even see.

Leu Advisory supports you in company acquisitions and sales, post-merger integration and interim CFO services – from strategy to execution.