Mergers & Aqcuisitions

A vision of something greater and stronger is always at the heart of business mergers. However, the implementation of the merger process is essential for reaching the set targets. In acquisitions we secure a proper planning and execution of the acquisition process. At Swot Consulting we pay special attention to the strategic possibilities and strategic fit of the mergers and acquisitions. Our main goal is to boost and strengthen our customer’s business.

When the customer wants to focus its business scope and resources Swot Consulting helps in exit of a unit, business line or even total business area. Our target is to find a new home for the transferred operation, where it can continue the business and development in a more focused circumstances.

We are also strongly involved in the take-over or business transfer processes that follow the actual acquisition or exit. As mentioned, the implementation of the process is essential and thus we want to serve our customers in end to end process in the structural changes.

We offer

  • Acquisition projects
  • Exit projects
  • Value evaluations
  • Due diligence-business operations
  • Strategic restructuring
  • Renewing operational mode

Post Merger Integration

Successful M&A-cases seem to take one to two years and they are well planned. Post Merger Integration (PMI) phase is considered to be the most important phase of the deal. In successful M&A cases integration planning is started early and focused heavily. Company culture differences are the number one surprise for the management. Swot Consulting approach is not entirely ”Master Plan” nor ”Facilitation” type. Instead it is something in the ”middle” i.e. Business driven. Business driven PMI focuses the effort around business benefits in general (e.g. revenue maintenance and enhancement, supply chain management, organisational effectiveness) and industry specific key success factors (e.g. product development, customer service, time to market) rather than on the integration process in and of itself. It is also important not to “kill” acquired company innovative “assets”.

We offer

  • Integration planning
  • Integration plan reviews
  • Integration program management office services
  • Integration program Change Management services
  • Focus area e.g. SCM integration, Sales Force Merger, etc. services

M&A Projects

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Project
coordination

Robonic Oy
sale of majority of shares to SagemDéfenseSécurité, France in 2007

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Swot Consulting advised
the buyer

Tasowheel Oy
purchase of 100 % of shares of Finngear Oy in 2005

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Turn key project
for the buyer

Oy Proffice Finland Ldt
purchase of 100 % of shares of HSG-Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy in 2005

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Turn key project
for the seller

ABB Oy, Service
Vaasa tool factory sale of assets and business to TH-Tools Oy in 2004

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy) Härmäheavy machinery factory, sale of assets and business to Komas Oy in 2006

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy)
Vilppula factory painting shop, sale of assets and business to AJ & J Service Oy in 2004

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy)
Vilppula factory  Machining shop, sale of assets and business to Javasko Oy in 2004

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy)
Maintenance of the Kauhava factory, sale of asssets and business to Fastems Oy in 2004

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy)
Härmäsheet metal workshop and Kauhava electric workshokp, sale of assets and business to Mecanova Oy in 2003

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Turn key project
for the seller

Finn Power Oy (Lillbacka Oy) Härmäheavy frame welding workshop, sale of assets and business to Talgo Oy in 2003

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Turn key project
for the seller

Metso Oyj
Loviisa, Parkano & Pori workshops, sale of assets and business to Hollming Oy in 2002

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Turn key project
for the seller

Oy Winrock Technology Ltd
sale of business and IPRs to Atlas Group Ab, Sweden in 2001

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Swot Consulting advised
the seller

Koneistus Vairela Oy
sale of 100 % of shares to Tasowheel Oy in 2000

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Turn key project
for the seller

Valmet Paperikoneet Oy Messukyläfactory, sale of assets and business to Asva Oy, TP-Yhtiöt Oy, Tamcorro Oy in 1997

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Swot Consulting advised
the seller

Tampella Oy
Tampella's exit from Mecakone Oy, sale of 100 % of shares to Partek Group in 1996