Mergers & Acquisitions

Cross-border deals, led by seasoned professionals, delivered end-to-end

ONIX Associates advises shareholders, founders, management teams and investors on mid-market transactions—combining rigorous deal execution with hands-on support to deliver outcomes beyond signing.

We specialise in cross-border situations across Benelux and France, and we bring a pragmatic mindset to complex negotiations, diligence and post-deal value capture. 

 

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Sell-side advisory

We help shareholders run a structured, confidential process to maximise value and reduce execution risk. 

Typical situations include the full or partial sale of a company, a shareholder exit or succession planning process, the divestment of a non-core activity, and the preparation and sale of a carve-out.

What we deliver:

  • Equity story and positioning (investment highlights, strategic rationale)
  • Vendor readiness (key risks, improvement levers, deal preparedness)
  • Marketing materials (teaser, information memorandum, management presentation)
  • Buyer mapping and outreach (strategic buyers and financial sponsors)
  • Process management (NDAs, Q&A, data room governance, timetable)
  • Bid analysis and negotiation support (valuation, terms, SPA priorities)
  • Closing coordination with legal, tax and financial advisors.
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Buy-side advisory

We help corporate buyers and investors source, assess and execute acquisitions—efficiently and with a clear value creation logic.

Typical situations include growth through domestic or cross-border acquisitions, the implementation of platform and buy-and-build strategies, entry into a new geography or capability, and the execution of add-on or bolt-on acquisitions.

What we deliver: 

  • Target screening and prioritisation (long list → short list)
  • Approach strategy and outreach (owners, management, intermediaries)
  • Valuation ranges and deal structuring scenarios
  • Synergy and integration hypothesis (where value is captured)
  • Diligence support (workstream coordination, red flags, decision memo)
  • Negotiation support (price/terms, earn-outs, governance, financing logic)
  • Signing-to-closing coordination and readiness
     

Post-deal integration, value capture & intercultural alignment

Closing is the start of value creation. We help management turn transactions into results—especially when internal bandwidth is limited and cross-border complexity is high.

What we deliver: 

  • Day-1 readiness and integration governance (decision rights, cadence, reporting)
  • First 100-day plan with owners, milestones and measurable targets
  • Synergy tracking and benefits realisation (cost, revenue, working capital)
  • Operating model and organisation alignment (roles, interfaces, KPIs)
  • People & HR integration (communication plan, retention actions, harmonisation priorities)
  • Intercultural training & collaboration support (Benelux–France): practical workshops and coaching to align ways of working, decision-making styles, communication norms and stakeholder expectations
  • Integration PMO / program delivery (issue resolution, cross-functional execution, progress reporting)
     
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Our approach

  1. Clarify objectives and constraints: Define success criteria, stakeholders, deal perimeter and a decision framework.
  2. Build the case and run a disciplined process: High-quality materials, controlled outreach, tight project management and clear governance.
  3. Negotiate and close with precision: Support on price, structure and key contractual terms to protect value and reduce risk.
  4. Secure the value post-deal: Integration planning, PMO, and intercultural alignment to ensure outcomes—not just a transaction.
  5. Mindset: flexible, pragmatic, and adaptive: We tailor our approach to your needs and continuously adjust it as priorities, constraints, and deal dynamics evolve—staying focused on outcomes.

Why choose ONIX for your M&A project

  1. Cross-border & multi-regional expertise Benelux-France
    Hands-on understanding of stakeholders, languages and business cultures across Benelux and France.

  2. Seasoned managers with an operational track record
    Senior-led, hands-on teams that drive decisions and implementation—not just recommendations.

  3. End-to-end support from strategy & deal execution to integration and HR alignment
    Continuity from deal thesis to delivery, with clear governance, ownership and measurable outcomes

Let’s discuss your project

If you are considering a sale, acquisition, carve-out or cross-border expansion, we can help you clarify options, run a controlled process and secure value after closing.

 

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