Automotive

Back into gear

The industry is in a structural crisis. We help you rethink your strengths – and make them pay off

Challenges

Three forces testing companies like yours right now

Staying competitive – despite the structural crisis
The industry is changing fast. Mid-sized suppliers are under pressure to innovate too – with margins shrinking and resources tight. If you can’t keep up, you get left behind.
Securing liquidity – when sales stall
The shift to electric vehicles, a slump in demand or dependence on a handful of OEMs: when revenue collapses, speed is what counts. That’s when you need a clear plan – and someone to put it into action with you.
Making decisions – against the headwinds
Family, investors, banks, works council – in times of upheaval, running the business turns into a negotiation. What helps is a partner who mediates, keeps everyone focused and never loses sight of what really matters.

In short

The shift to electric vehicles is under way. At the same time, China is closing in. Geopolitical risk does the rest. If you don’t reposition now, you lose.

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Expertise

Experts in our industry – and yours

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Transaction

Whether it’s a sale, a purchase or a change of investor: we shape the process so you can make decisions that hold up – and legal or political pitfalls don’t catch us out.

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Restructuring

When your business model starts to struggle, we rethink it. We take a realistic view of market, costs and capital – and build a plan that works, because we put it into action with you.

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Insolvency

In standard insolvency proceedings, we act with the bigger picture in mind – the company, its creditors and employees. We protect value, jobs and prospects.

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Working with you

How we bring clarity – with you

Analysing: we step in – we don’t just ride along
You tell us where you stand. We dig deeper, put things in order, run the numbers and check the facts. So you see the whole picture – not just the trouble spots.
Planning: we think it through – and act on it
We lay out your options, set the priorities and plan the way forward. Then you know what to do next – and who’s going to do it.
Doing: getting on track together
Whether it’s an investor process, a restructuring plan or another course of action – we see every step through and stay by your side until the goal is reached.