Valuations & analysis
M&A World partnership was created 20 years ago by international investors in the heart of Europe with the mission to raise merger and acquisition advisory to a higher level. In 2009 the first and in 2022 the second Business Support Center were established. We provide high-end, complex solutions based on international standards to support our members and partners worldwide. We deliver for Sellers next to the complex sell-side advisory services, such as business valuations, brand valuations, investment memorandums and data room. For investors we provide market research (industry selection), target analysis services and much more.
Our professionals bring to the table superior expertise and knowledge in transaction services. Given our in-depth knowledge of the market, we understand the industrial needs and the unique challenges. Our team members are specialized in different fields of transaction services, which enables them to provide fully complex advisory service.
Business Valuation
Preparation of independent, professional Business Valuations based on international standards, calculation and derivation of company value through ROI calculations and sensitivity analysis. M&A World distinguishes between three widely known and accepted valuation methods: income-based (discounted cash flow), market comparison (multiples) and asset-based valuation methods.
Brand Valuation
Preparation of independent, professional Brand Evaluations based on international standards, calculation and derivation of brand value. Combining the historical performance of the company with industry-specific and macroeconomic trends, an industry- and country-specific company with average profitability and future prospects is modelled, which is comparable to the company.
Investment Memorandum
Complex transaction introduction document based on international standards, covering the presentation of the company, its activities, products and services, assets, properties, ownership structure and organization, in addition to strategic considerations, opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses, and the financial, asset and income position of the company.
Market Research
Preparation of independent, professional Market Research based on international standards. The primary purpose of the complex Market Research is to support investors’ decision to select industry sector as well as to build acquisition strategy. The assessment covers industrial trends, players, methods, best practices, in addition to strategic considerations, opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses.
Target Analysis
Complex Target Analysis and Target selection based on international standards to support investors to build pipeline. The primary purpose of the professional Target Analysis is to examine concrete targets (max 50) in a selected industry sector to support investors’ decision to select the best acquisition opportunities as well as to build acquisition strategy.
Business Plan
International standard-based, detailed Business Plan with investment return calculations. M&A World’s complex Business Plan is accepted by all players of a successful transaction. Business Plan, in case of companies in maturity stage, is based on historical company-specific performance, combined with industrial trends, micro- and macroeconomic data and future expectations in case of start-ups.
Benchmark Analysis
Benchmark Analysis is an indispensable part of Transfer Pricing Documentation, which contains the full derivation of the calculations, recommended for Tax Advisors and Financial Experts. The purpose of the benchmarking study is to present a consolidated analysis of Companies' pricing and to demonstrate the market value of the associated prices during their related business transactions.
EBITDA Normalization
Complex EBITDA Normalization with detailed report based on international standards. EBITDA normalization is one of the most important tools of value enhancement advisory services, its goal is to gain a real picture of the income generation capability of a given business. Its task is to adjust all costs, expenditures and revenues that are not expected to occur or arise in the future.