Engagement

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

We earn

when you

earn.

Talk terms with us. Every mandate starts with one conversation about scope, deal size and timing.

Send three sentences about the company and the transaction you have in mind. Scope and terms follow in the first conversation.

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

We earn when you earn.

Terms agreed in the first conversation

Engagement

(01)

Every mandate is built around the result.

2

Engagement models

6M

Optional post-merger phase

5

Mandates accepted in 2026

€250M

Upper deal size

A monthly retainer credited against the success fee, and a fee tied to the outcome of the transaction. Post-merger integration can be added as its own phase. Terms are agreed in the first conversation — they depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

Discuss terms

(02)

How fees work

Four principles. No surprises at closing.

Every element of the fee is linked to progress or outcome. What you pay for the work before signing is credited back when the deal closes.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

(03)

Two models

ENGAGEMENT — CHOOSE YOUR SCOPE

Advisory to signing, or the full value chain.

Traditional boutiques stop at signing. We can stay for six months after close — right where 70% of all deals lose their value.

Discuss terms

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

We earn

when you

earn.

Talk terms with us. Every mandate starts with one conversation about scope, deal size and timing.

Send three sentences about the company and the transaction you have in mind. Scope and terms follow in the first conversation.

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

We earn when you earn.

Terms agreed in the first conversation

Engagement

(01)

Every mandate is built around the result.

2

Engagement models

6M

Optional post-merger phase

5

Mandates accepted in 2026

€250M

Upper deal size

A monthly retainer credited against the success fee, and a fee tied to the outcome of the transaction. Post-merger integration can be added as its own phase. Terms are agreed in the first conversation — they depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

Discuss terms

(02)

How fees work

Four principles. No surprises at closing.

Every element of the fee is linked to progress or outcome. What you pay for the work before signing is credited back when the deal closes.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

01

RETAINER

Monthly retainer

Covers the work from target identification to signing. Fully credited against the success fee.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

02

SUCCESS FEE

Tied to the outcome

Paid only when the transaction closes. The deal drives the fee — not hours or headcount.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

03

PMI

Post-merger integration

An optional six-month phase after closing: Day-1 readiness, 100-day plan, synergy tracking, culture integration.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

04

TERMS

Agreed up front

Set in the first conversation, in writing, before any invoice. They depend on deal size, complexity and scope.

(03)

Two models

ENGAGEMENT — CHOOSE YOUR SCOPE

Advisory to signing, or the full value chain.

Traditional boutiques stop at signing. We can stay for six months after close — right where 70% of all deals lose their value.

Discuss terms

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

01 / M&A ADVISORY

From target to signing.

Full-service M&A advisory from target identification to signing.

Target identification (50+ qualified targets)

Financial & legal due diligence (48h full report)

Multi-scenario valuation (±8%)

Buyer matching & SPA drafting

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

02 / FULL SUITE INCL. PMI — RECOMMENDED

The complete value chain.

M&A advisory plus six months of post-merger integration.

Everything from M&A Advisory, plus:

Day-1 readiness & 100-day playbook

Real-time synergy tracking dashboard

Culture integration & retention management

We earn

when you

earn.

Talk terms with us. Every mandate starts with one conversation about scope, deal size and timing.

Send three sentences about the company and the transaction you have in mind. Scope and terms follow in the first conversation.

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and

Start a Deal

We accept only 5 mandates in 2026. The application process starts now.

Johann Horch

Before submitting, you agree to our

and