Latest intelligentis news
The market for corporate transactions is constantly evolving. Regulatory developments, market trends, investor activity and new financing conditions influence decisions on both the buyer’s and seller’s sides alike.
In our news section, we highlight relevant topics from the world of M&A and analyse them from a practical perspective. The focus is on developments that are significant for entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers. Factual, easy to understand and with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
The intelligentis press review
Business Succession and the Sale of a Business – Part 2: Special Business Assets
In an interview with the magazine ‘Kälte Klima Aktuell’, intelligentis expert Dr Maik Hamann explains the risks that can arise in relation to special business assets when a company is sold, and how to avoid them.
Preparing properly for the sale of a business
In an interview with the magazine ‘Kälte Klima Aktuell’, intelligentis expert Dr Maik Hamann explains what preparations business owners can make when selling their life’s work.
Why do so many business owners struggle to find successors?
In the article, intelligentis expert Matthias Ehnert discusses his many years’ experience with business succession – an issue that is becoming an increasing problem for many business owners – and explains what those wishing to sell their businesses can do to improve their chances.
How a small business managed to attract investors to fund its growth
intelligentis expert Rainer Witt explains what young entrepreneurs need to look out for when searching for suitable investors. With the help of industry specialists, the start-up Jungholz Designprodukte found investors to fund its growth.
A prime example of a ‘buy-and-build’ strategy
As experts at intelligentis, Rainer Witt and Matthias Ehnert support companies in their search for suitable investors. In this article, they explain what is key to a ‘buy-and-build’ strategy and how a company acquisition can be carried out smoothly.
Why do so many business owners struggle to find a successor?
A DIHK study shows that many business owners fail to plan for succession or a takeover in good time. intelligentis expert Matthias Ehnert shares his experiences and offers advice on how to better prepare for the sale of a business.
Selling a business: Better to be on the safe side
intelligentis expert Matthias Ehnert and Patheon CEO Dr Xianbei Li explain the benefits of W&I insurance and why it is important for small and medium-sized enterprises on the SME Competence Network.
Caution: Tax pitfalls when selling a business
Maik Hamann – an expert at intelligentis – speaks to the K-Zeitung about tax pitfalls when selling a business. He explains how land, patents or loans can pose a risk in transactions and how these risks can be avoided.
The risk to retirement provision when selling a business
Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, explains in the plastics industry magazine “Kälte Klima Aktuell” the need for succession planning – which also takes into account benefit commitments such as a company pension scheme – to ensure a successful sale of the business.
190,000 SMEs are looking for successors – tips for selling
Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, offers advice in the K-Magazine “bauhandwerk” on what is important for a successful business sale, as many business owners are ill-prepared for such a transaction.
Inside M&A: Off to the restaurant to open the doors
Rainer Witt, a partner at ENWITO – a brand of intelligentis – offers insights into his day-to-day work in *Kompetenznetz Mittelstand* and explains why entrepreneurs should look for investment opportunities even off the beaten track.
How to arrange the sale of a business without any worries
In the magazine “bauhandwerk”, Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, explains the steps that should be taken if an entrepreneur wishes to sell their life’s work without any worries and for the highest possible return.
Succession: Only one in four businesses is ready for a handover
In an article in the K-Zeitung, Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, explains what many German companies fail to take into account when planning for an imminent succession, thereby risking a significantly lower sale price.
Transparency and clarity are essential
In an interview, intelligentis expert Matthias Ehnert explains what business owners need to bear in mind when searching for suitable successors in times of economic crisis, inflation and the pandemic, and how they can prepare for the sale of their business.
One in four business successions fails
In *Kälte Klima Aktuell*, Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, explains why thorough and timely preparation for the sale of a business is crucial for a successful succession.
How SMEs can ensure business succession
In the plastics industry trade journal, Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, explains what matters most when it comes to business transfers and how professional advisers can provide support during the sale.
Insolvency sales: When speed is of the essence
In an article published by the Deutsche Unternehmensbörse (DUB) in June 2020, Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, discusses the process involved in corporate transactions arising from insolvency and his experience in the field of distressed M&A.
Business owner seeks successor
Matthias Ehnert, Managing Director of intelligentis, was interviewed for the April 2018 issue of Lift Journal, in which he discusses, amongst other things, the opportunities and outlook for the M&A market in the lift industry.
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