What we do
Together, we carry out your project towards the most relevant deal.
A tailor-made service
Link deal is a firm specialized in M&A and private equity funding transactions. We accompany our clients in a personalized and confidential manner towards the most favorable conclusion for the valuation of their economic assets.
A multi-expert service
Link deal is a network service for leaders. Each of our missions mobilizes specialists in mergers and acquisitions backed by a group of experts including:
• Legal and accounting experts
• Industry experts in each sector
With many years of cumulative experience, the Link deal team has built up its analytical capability and know-how through operations of all sizes.
Former executives and business owners, Link deal’s partners are experts in M&A and in private equity funding. They have an in-depth understanding of how companies operate and they know that each transaction is unique, that a seamless accompaniment and a trust based relationship with key players in the process are essential to the success of the deal.
M&A Transactions
M&A Transactions
Whatever your motivation, your decision to sell is an important, life-changing act. To enable you to carry out this transaction in the best possible conditions for your personal wealth and in the interest of the company’s long-term prosperity, this complex transaction must be handled with great care based on a 6-step process.
This cautious and methodical approach is your best guarantee to accomplish a successful and worry-free sale, at the right time, at the right price and to the right buyer.
Step 1
DIAGNOSTICS
Right understanding of your personal situation.
Precise and full audit.
Build up our recommendation and implementation strategy.
TO KNOW MORE: MAIN DIAGNOSTICS
TO KNOW MORE: MAIN DIAGNOSTICS
INDUSTRY
DIAGNOSTIC
Establishes where and how the company is situated in its economic context as well as its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for development.
SOCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
DIAGNOSTIC
Evaluates how the business will be able to function without you, with which team members, which processes and know-how, which risks.
PRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC
Measures all the company assets used for the production of its goods and services are taken into account in the transaction (Inventories, IT, Real estate…).
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DIAGNOSTIC
Assesses the financial structure of your company before the sale (holding company, debt structure, personal guarantees) and prepares the accounting elements (balance sheet and income statement).
INDUSTRY
DIAGNOSTIC
Establishes where and how the company is situated in its economic context as well as its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for development.
SOCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES
DIAGNOSTIC
Evaluates how the business will be able to function without you, with which team members, which processes and know-how, which risks.
PRODUCTION
DIAGNOSTIC
Measures all the company assets used for the production of its goods and services are taken into account in the transaction (Inventories, IT, Real estate…).
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DIAGNOSTIC
Assesses the financial structure of your company before the sale (holding company, debt structure, personal guarantees) and prepares the accounting elements (balance sheet and income statement).
Step 2
VALUATION
Several methods exist to estimate company value. We combine these methods from different angles and we use the audits and the development perspectives to get the most realistic range possible.
Step 3
Communication
Prepare a short and attractive Teaser as well as a full and detailed Memorandum. Establish with you the potential targets list and typologies.
Reach out to the targets with the teaser and pre-selection of potentials candidates.
Send the memo after DNA signing.
Select together a short list of candidates after meeting with them.
Step 4
CANDIDATES DUE DILIGENCE
Set up and provide the due diligence documentation for the candidates.
Secure the process via Electronic Data room.
Step 5
Negociation
Thrash out the best possible deal prior to the SPA that will be produced by your lawyers. (Accompaniment timing, asset and liability guarantee, standstill clause…)
Step 6
Deal
Be there to the best of your interest to facilitate the closing working together with your counsels.
Ensure delays and legal timelines are respected to ensure the best compliant communication with your employees.
PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDING
PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDING
Private equity funding is a high-stakes operation for your company, and it often takes several months to complete. The fundraising process itself, in five stages, must be preceded by rigorous preparation.
With many years of experience in such operations, Link deal experts will accompany you throughout this complex process.
Step 1
TARGETING AND APPROACH
The investment fund ecosystem is highly segmented. Each investor has its own specificities, including type of transaction, size of business or industry sector. Consequently, Link deal makes a calibrated selection of investors according to your project and company profile.
Step 2
COMPANY PRESENTATION
The format of this type of presentation must be fine-tuned to meet investor standards; we prepare you and all the supporting documents.
We help you master the ins and outs of this presentation so that you will be able to “seduce” as many potential investors as possible to put you in a position to choose!
Step 3
Negociation
We determine and negotiate the terms and conditions of the Letter Of Intent (LOI). We check each element with your advisors.
Step 4
DUE DILIGENCE
Exchanges are confidential and any additional documents requested are made available in electronic format through a secure data room that we manage for you.
Step 5
Deal
We support your legal counsel in the drafting of documents in your best interests and we ensure timelines are met.
Step 1
TARGETING AND APPROACH
The investment fund ecosystem is highly segmented. Each investor has its own specificities, including type of transaction, size of business or industry sector. Consequently, Link deal makes a calibrated selection of investors according to your project and company profile.
Step 2
COMPANY PRESENTATION
The format of this type of presentation must be fine-tuned to meet investor standards; we prepare you and all the supporting documents.
We help you master the ins and outs of this presentation so that you will be able to “seduce” as many potential investors as possible to put you in a position to choose!
Step 3
NEGOCIATION
We determine and negotiate the terms and conditions of the Letter Of Intent (LOI). We check each element with your advisors.
Step 4
DUE DILIGENCE
Exchanges are confidential and any additional documents requested are made available in electronic format through a secure data room that we manage for you.
Step 5
Deal
We support your legal counsel in the drafting of documents in your best interests and we ensure timelines are met.