Worldwide Coverage

Gherzi’s worldwide presence allows it to execute M&A projects in various geographies. While the majority of M&A has been done in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, UK, Italy, Belgium, Turkey), successful projects have also been realized in India and Africa.

Gherzi has a strategic co-operation with Capital Concepts International AG, an independent corporate finance advisory firm, aiming to be the advisor of choice for middle-market transactions in the Swiss market: www.capitalconcepts.ch

Corporate Finance (GCF)

Examples of services

• Acquisitions: A typical acquisition project is driven by Gherzi’s industry expertise. Often, as a result of strategy review, Gherzi will suggest a number of acquisition targets to a client. Gherzi will manage the acquisition from the first contacts through the due diligence process to signing of the contract.
• Divestitures/Succession Planning: Due to Gherzi’s excellent contacts in key primary industries, we are in the position to approach potential buyers in a discrete manner. GCF will manage the entire divestiture process, beginning with a strategic review of options, preparation of the Confidential Information Memorandum, Contact with potentially interested parties, preparation and management of the due diligence process, and ending with the contract negotiation and sigining.
• Joint Venture Advisory: A typical mandate covers review of strategic options, search for an optimal partner, and advisory through to the signing of the agreement. Given Gherzi’s strong historical international presence, GCF has advised companies entering new markets, in particular in India.
• Capital Markets: Our corporate finance specialists have executed a number of capital market transactions, ranging from the merger of two public companies to acting as financial advisor for public takeovers.
• Market Due Diligence: Many private equity as well as industrial acquirers mandate Gherzi to perform Market Due Diligence on their acquisition targets. The result is a due diligence report which helps the buyer assess the risks and opportunities of making the acquisition.
• Mergers
• Financing searches

We value client confidentiality very highly and therefore do not publish transactions we have advised on in the internet. We are happy to supply tombstones of closed transactions upon request.