Professional succession counselling
Secure the future of your company with one of our succession consultants
Ihr Partner deutschlandweit - für jede Phase der Unternehmensnachfolge
The handover of your company raises important questions: What is your company really worth? How do you organise the handover transparently and fairly for everyone involved? Where can you find a buyer or successor who not only fits the company financially, but also culturally?
Every company tells its own story ? characterised by the dreams, passion and unwavering commitment of its founders. The transfer of your life’s work is therefore much more than a financial act; it is the moment when your vision finds a new future.
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Who helps with company succession?
Die Tiefe dieser Entscheidung respektierend, stellen wir Ihnen erfahrene Berater, Rechtsanwälte und Steuerberater zur Seite, die spezialisiert auf die Komplexität und Einzigartigkeit jeder Nachfolgesituation sind.
Unsere Beratung ist so individuell wie Ihr Unternehmen selbst, sei es bei der Maximising value at the end of your career, the Harmonisation of family and business goals, the Integration of external managers or the strategic support for investors and M&A specialists.
Wir begleiten Sie durch jeden Schritt des Übergabeprozesses, von der Bewertung bis zur erfolgreichen Übergabe. Kontaktieren Sie uns für eine persönliche Erstberatung und beginnen Sie den nächsten Schritt in der Zukunft Ihres Unternehmens.
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Why professional succession counselling? 8 Advantages
Working with a KERN succession consultant will secure your company 8 decisive advantages in the transition process:
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Guaranteed success
We stand behind our services with conviction. If we do not sell your company within 24 months, we will refund the up-front costs. A promise that creates trust.
2
Personalised succession plan
We work with you to develop a comprehensive plan that covers all aspects - from management to scheduling. Our goal is seamless implementation.
3
Objective perspective
An external view helps to avoid getting lost in the details and instead to keep an eye on the big picture, which is essential for strategic decisions.
4
Conflict resolution
We offer support in resolving internal conflicts to ensure a smooth management transition and a shortened transition phase.
5
Sound decision-making
With deep insights into your company and its potential, we guide you to decisions that ensure the success of the succession.
6
Anonymity in the buyer search
We act discreetly on your behalf to confidentially approach potential buyers and quickly find the right successor.
7
Access to exclusive resources
Benefit from our network and expertise to make the most of opportunities such as company stock exchanges, purchase price financing and tax relief.
8
Cost savings
External advice can not only be more cost-effective than internal solutions, but also generally increases the sales proceeds of your company.
Procedure of the succession counselling
Our carefully structured advice will guide you through the process step by step:
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Strategy development
Firstly, we work with you to define the right strategy for your company, be it the search for internal successors or preparations for a sale. In doing so, we take into account both the value of the company and your personal and family goals.
2
Search for a successor
KERN has well over 300,000 maintained and verified investor profiles in its databases alone. With access to our extensive database, we can identify the right successor for your company.
3
Negotiations
We guide you through the negotiation process, ensure the necessary discretion and assist you with the due diligence process.
4
Handover planning
We plan all the details of the transition to ensure a seamless changeover.
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Conclusion and transition
In the final step, we support you in the complete implementation of the transition - from employee and customer communication to the familiarisation of the new management with the corporate culture.
Your advantages of a partnership with KERN
Personalised succession planning that respects your company and your vision!
In den entscheidenden Momenten, wenn es darum geht, Ihr Lebenswerk in neue Hände zu legen, steht KERN an Ihrer Seite. Unsere Berater nehmen sich Zeit, Ihre persönliche Unternehmensgeschichte und die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen zu verstehen.
Gemeinsam mit Ihnen erarbeiten wir Lösungen, die genau auf die DNA Ihres Unternehmens abgestimmt sind. Unsere jahrzehntelange Erfahrung hat uns gelehrt, die Nuancen und Herausforderungen einer erfolgreichen Nachfolgeregelung genau zu erkennen.
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Company owner
Use our expertise to achieve maximum company value and a dignified transition of your life’s work.
2
Successors within the family
We help to create a balance between legacy and future vision in order to successfully continue the company.
3
External managers
As your strategic partner, we support the smooth integration and discovery of new potential.
4
Investors and M&A specialists
Benefit from our in-depth understanding of the market for well-founded decisions and sustainable investments.
5
Advisor
Expand your consulting services with our specialised knowledge and a strong network.
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Concentrated expertise and compact information incl. a company sale checklist. 25 M&A advisors from KERN have compiled the most important information for your successful Company sale procedure summarised. NEW: Now including extensive Company sale checklist
How we support you
At KERN, we understand that every transition is unique.
Our aim is to offer you a clear and customised path through the complex process.
Company sale
Learn everything you need to know about selling your life’s work. In the video “Selling a company in 10 steps” you will learn about the proven KERN M&A process. Also in the video, you will learn how the founders of Acousticpearls fulfilled their dream by selling their company.
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Generation change
Succession within the family needs solutions that also take the emotional side into account. In the video with Nils Koerber, discover the holistic KERN family process for generational change. Get your free copy of the expert guide as a PDF download.
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Company acquisition
Buying a company is a big decision. Here you can find out why this path is easier, more lucrative and more exciting than setting up your own business. Discover how the KERN network can help you with your successful business purchase. Start right away by setting up your free search profile.
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Company succession. The art of letting go.
Why is company succession important?
A carefully planned and implemented succession secures the future of your company and preserves the life’s work of the entrepreneurial family for future generations.
Wichtig sind die Bewertung des Unternehmens, die Planung und Durchführung von Management Buy-Outs oder Management Buy-Ins, rechtliche und steuerliche Überlegungen, sowie die Wahl der besten Nachfolgestrategie für Ihre persönliche Situation.
Die beste Regelung ist individuell und wird in enger Abstimmung mit Ihnen entwickelt, um Ihre persönlichen und unternehmerischen Ziele zu erreichen.
Sie ist der Prozess der Vorbereitung und Durchführung des Übergangs eines Unternehmens von einem Eigentümer zum nächsten, einschließlich der Bewertung des Unternehmens, der Identifizierung potenzieller Nachfolger, und der Umsetzung der Nachfolgestrategie.
Eine entscheidende Rolle in der Nachfolgeplanung spielen Lawyers and Tax consultant, die sicherstellen, dass alle rechtlichen und steuerlichen Aspekte umfassend berücksichtigt werden.
Where can you find the right consultant for your company?
We know that behind every company there are not just numbers, but people. That is why we attach great importance to being available to our clients - the entrepreneurs and their families - wherever they are. To ensure this, we have an extensive network established at locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and Portugal. No matter where you are, an experienced consultant from our team is never far away.
Choose your consultant throughout Germany and Europe
To make it easier for you to find the right consultant, we offer you a compact overview of our partner network in this table.
Discover the consultant who shares your vision and will guide you safely into the future.
| Name | Location | Surroundings |
| Joseph Andre | Company succession Basel | Company sale in Basel and Switzerland |
| Reto Faulenbach | Company succession Bayreuth | Company sale in Bayreuth |
| Michael Wicht | Company Succession Berlin | Company sale & company succession in Berlin |
| Nils Koerber & Hubert Winkler | Company succession Bremen | Company succession in Bremen and the Weser-Ems region |
| Thorsten Edelmann | Company Succession Dresden | Company sale & company succession in Dresden |
| Dominik Ruge | Company succession Eisenach | Company succession & company sale in Eisenach |
| Dr Peter Slawek | Company succession Essen | Company Succession & Company Sale in Essen and Surroundings |
| Thomas Dörr | Company succession Frankfurt | Company succession & company sale in Frankfurt and the surrounding area |
| Josef André & Karl Rehfuß | Company Succession Freiburg | Company succession in Freiburg im Breisgau |
| Michael Feier | Company succession Graz | Company succession in Graz and Austria |
| Dominik Ruge | Company succession Halle | Company succession & company sale in Halle |
| Nicole Kalonda & Götz Kehrein | Company Succession Hamburg | Company sale & company succession in Hamburg |
| Friedrich von Boeselager | Company succession Hamm | Company sale & company succession in Hamm |
| Axel Bergmann & Jörn Greve | Company succession Hanover | Company succession in Hanover |
| Roland Greppmair & Holger Habermann | Company succession Ingolstadt | Company succession & company sale in Ingolstadt |
| Antonio Gallucci | Company Succession Kaiserslautern | Company sale & company succession in Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Nicole Kalonda & Götz Kehrein | Company Succession Kiel | Succession counselling in Kiel |
| Klaus Knuffmann | Company succession Krefeld | Company succession in Krefeld |
| Alexander Mehnert | Company Succession Cologne Bonn | Company succession in the Cologne/Bonn region |
| Klaus Müller | Company succession Linz | Company succession in Linz and Austria |
| René Lüscher | Company Succession Lucerne | Company succession in Lucerne and Switzerland |
| Norbert Lang | Company succession Memmingen | Company succession in Memmingen |
| Roland Greppmair & Holger Habermann | Company Succession Munich | Company Succession & Company Sale in Munich and Bavaria |
| Ingo Claus | Company succession Münster | Succession counselling in Münster |
| Wolfgang A. Bürger | Company succession Nuremberg | Company Succession & Sale Nuremberg Franconia and Upper Palatinate |
| Ingo Claus | Company succession Osnabrück | Company Succession & Company Sale in Osnabrück, Münster, East Westphalia |
| Dennis Schäfer | Company succession Regensburg | Company succession in Regensburg and the Upper Palatinate |
| Karl Rehfuß | Company succession Rottweil | Company succession in Rottweil and the Lake Constance region |
| Antonio Gallucci | Business Succession Saarbrücken | Company succession in Saarbrücken and Saarland |
| Holger Habermann | Company Succession Salzburg | Company succession in Salzburg and Austria |
| Nicole Kalonda & Götz Kehrein | Company succession Schwerin | Company succession in Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
| Karl Rehfuß | Company Succession Stuttgart | Company Succession & Company Sale in Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg |
| Michael Feier | Company Succession Vienna | Company succession in Vienna and Austria |
| Antonio Gallucci | Company succession Wiesbaden | Management consultancy for company sale & company succession in Wiesbaden |
| Wolfgang A. Bürger | Company succession Würzburg | Company succession in Würzburg |
| Daniel Heuer | Company Succession Zurich | Company Succession & Company Sale in Zurich and Switzerland |
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The right time for counselling
The ideal time to take advantage of professional succession counselling, is now! The earlier you start, the more options are open to you and the more targeted the transition can be. An early start allows for careful planning, value enhancement and identification of the ideal successor ? Elements that make the difference between a good and a great result.
Professional support with succession planning
The KERN Consulting Group recognises the complexity and scope of succession planning. Our consultants offer in-depth expertise in each topic and extensive access to resources to support every aspect of your transition individually:
Strategy development: From the initial idea to full implementation, including evaluation and integration plans. Management buy-in and Management buy-out These are two important strategies that we consider when developing your customised succession solution.
Mindful transfer of values: We take into account the traditions of your company in order to ensure a smooth and respectful handover in the Company sale to ensure that
Specially customised solutions: Each consultation is tailored to the specific requirements of your company.
M&A strategies in succession consulting
M&A strategies are a central component of succession planning. KERN combines proven traditions with innovative approaches to optimise your strategy ? for current challenges and future opportunities.
What makes a good succession advisor?
A competent advisor is the foundation for success. At KERN, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 successfully supported succession mandates, we know that it takes far more than the support of a single company sale to fulfil the diverse requirements. The right mix of qualifications, experience and expertise is crucial.
Experience and expertise
Our advisors are not only experts in their field, but also empathetic listeners who are attuned to the individual stories of each entrepreneur. They understand the unique challenges that every succession brings and use their knowledge to provide you with the best possible support.
The interpersonal level
Das Fundament jeder erfolgreichen Nachfolgeberatung ist Vertrauen. Bei KERN wissen wir, wie sensibel die Offenlegung von Geschäftsdaten und die Diskussion von Herausforderungen innerhalb eines Unternehmens sind. Unser Ansatz beruht auf offener und ehrlicher Kommunikation, wobei wir stets die Anonymität unserer Mandanten wahren und ihre Interessen vertreten.
Jeder Unternehmer bringt seine eigene Erfahrungen, seine Sorgen und Hoffnungen mit in den Beratungsprozess. Unsere Berater schaffen eine Atmosphäre des Vertrauens und des offenen Dialogs, um gemeinsam mit Ihnen die beste Lösung für Ihr Unternehmen und Ihre Familie zu finden.
Besonders im Kontext von Familienunternehmen, wo persönliche und geschäftliche Beziehungen eng miteinander verflochten sind, ist eine vertrauensvolle und respektvolle Beratung entscheidend. Wir schätzen das in uns gesetzte Vertrauen und verpflichten uns, es mit größter Sorgfalt zu behandeln.
Der wichtigste Schritt für eine erfolgreiche Nachfolge - Wegen dem Kern hinter KERN.
With timely planning, you decide the course of events! Whether you pass on a family business to the next Generation Whether you are handing over your company, looking for an external successor or evaluating strategic options for your growth company, the early involvement of professional advice will ensure the success of your transition.
At KERN Succession Consultancy, we understand the uniqueness of every company and the importance of personal goals. Our experts are ready to work with you to develop a future-proof, coherent succession strategy that fulfils your wishes and needs.
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