Distressed M&A: Finding the right buyer quickly

Distressed M&A refers to the sale of a business in a crisis or insolvency situation. The aim is to find a suitable buyer within a short timeframe and to ensure the business can continue to operate. intelligentis takes charge of the structured preparation, approaching investors and managing the entire process to ensure the sale is successfully completed, even under time pressure.

Distressed M&A makes sense when a company still has underlying value despite a crisis and a restructuring or continued operation is feasible. This improves recovery rates for creditors, protects jobs and prevents a loss of value. intelligentis analyses the situation, assesses the options and develops a sales process tailored to the specific circumstances.

We are operational within 24 hours and begin straight away with the analysis, preparation of documentation and identification of potential buyers. Thanks to well-established structures and digital processes, intelligentis is often able to arrange initial discussions with investors within a short space of time.

A typical distressed M&A process involves analysing the initial situation, preparing teasers, one-pagers and a sales memorandum, setting up a digital data room, actively approaching investors, and organising site visits, management meetings and due diligence. intelligentis facilitates the negotiations through to completion and ensures that all documentation is clear and comprehensive.

The greatest risks are delays, a lack of competition amongst investors, unclear information and operational uncertainties. intelligentis mitigates these risks through streamlined processes, clear communication, comprehensive documentation and a structured data room. This enables insolvency practitioners to make well-informed decisions.

intelligentis takes charge of the entire process organisation and ensures clear coordination, transparent reporting and reliable documentation. Thanks to the professional coordination of all parties involved, insolvency practitioners are relieved of the technical and time-related burden and have a complete overview of the sales process at all times.