M&A Advisory

Strategic transactions. Considered execution.

Independent M&A advisory for founders, shareholders, asset owners and strategic acquirers. Confidential mandates, carefully managed from initial assessment through to completion.

Gordex ConsultingIndependent advisory · International reach
Our expertise

Independent judgement. Discreet execution.

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Sell-side advisory

Confidential transaction planning, commercial positioning, buyer identification, negotiations and execution.

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Buy-side mandates

Discreet acquisition searches, strategic target assessment, confidential approaches and transaction support.

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M&A readiness

Pre-transaction assessments, indicative valuation, commercial preparation and identification of potential transaction risks.

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Cross-border execution

Coordinating international transactions, stakeholder engagement and specialist advisers across jurisdictions.

M&A readiness assessment

Preparing for a transaction begins before the market.

Not every business is immediately ready for an acquisition process. We work with management and shareholders to assess transaction readiness, identify material gaps and establish a practical preparation strategy.

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Financial

Performance, reporting quality, revenue and profitability.

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Commercial

Market positioning, business model and growth opportunities.

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Operational

Management capabilities, dependencies and operational risks.

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Corporate

Ownership, contracts, intellectual property and documentation.

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Valuation

Indicative valuation, buyer universe and transaction attractiveness.

Outcome: A clear assessment of transaction readiness, priority actions and a recommended preparation strategy. Available as a standalone advisory engagement.

Indicative assessment: 2–4 weeks
Our process

The Transaction Journey.

A structured yet flexible approach to buy-side and sell-side mandates, combining commercial judgement, targeted engagement and disciplined execution.

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Assess

Business assessment, transaction objectives and indicative valuation.

2–4 weeks
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Position

Transaction strategy, marketing materials and preparation for engagement.

3–6 weeks
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Engage

Discreet counterparty identification, targeted outreach and confidential discussions.

6–12 weeks
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Negotiate

Offer evaluation, commercial negotiations and transaction structuring.

4–8 weeks
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Execute

Due diligence coordination, documentation and transaction completion.

8–16 weeks
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Post-Completion

Transition coordination, stakeholder alignment and agreed post-closing support.

As agreed
Finish
Indicative transaction timeline: 6–12 months

Timelines vary according to transaction complexity, market conditions, counterparty engagement and due diligence. Certain stages may run concurrently.

Our commitment

Discretion at every stage.

Gordex undertakes confidential, discreet and off-market buy-side and sell-side mandates. From initial discussions to completion, we carefully manage counterparty engagement, information sharing and transaction communications in accordance with each client's objectives.

Confidential engagement · Controlled information flow · Considered execution
Market perspective

Insight informs strategy.

Successful transactions depend on preparation, strategic positioning and an informed understanding of potential counterparties. We combine commercial analysis with hands-on execution across international markets.

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London · Europe · North America
Confidential enquiries

Considered advice.
Meaningful outcomes.

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