1. Strategic analysis & market evaluation
- Market analysis: Investigation of global and regional trends in the respective raw material segment (e.g., demand development for lithium for batteries or hydrogen as an energy source).
- Competitive analysis: Assessment of the market position of target companies and comparison with competitors.
- Strategic fit: Identification of synergies between buyer and target company (e.g. vertical integration or diversification).
2. Company valuation & financial modeling
- Financial analysis: Review of balance sheets, cash flows, and raw material reserves.
- Valuation methods: Application of DCF analyses, multiples (EV/EBITDA, EV/reserves, etc.) and NAV approaches (Net Asset Value, particularly relevant for exploration companies).
- Scenario analyses: Modeling of price, demand and production scenarios taking into account volatility and geopolitical risks.
3. Due Diligence
- Commercial Due Diligence: Assessment of market potential, contracts, supply chains and offtake agreements.
- Technical Due Diligence: Review of extraction technologies, reservoir quality, production capacities, and environmental aspects.
- Legal & Regulatory Due Diligence: Analysis of permits, licenses, environmental regulations and local mining rights.
4. Transaction structuring & negotiation
- Structuring: Development of purchase price, earn-out or joint venture models.
- Negotiation support: Support in price and contract negotiations between buyer and seller.
- Coordination: Coordination with lawyers, tax consultants, environmental experts and financial investors.
5. Financing & Capital Markets Consulting
- Raising capital: Structuring of financing (equity and debt, project financing, offtake agreements).
- Investor Relations: Addressing strategic investors, commodity funds, and private equity firms.
- IPOs or delistings: Support with IPO processes, particularly relevant for mining or energy companies.
6. Sustainability & ESG aspects
- ESG due diligence: assessment of environmental, social and governance risks.
- Decarbonization strategies: Advice on sustainable production and CO₂ accounting (especially for hydrogen and oil).
- Impact investing: Integration of ESG criteria into valuation and investment decisions.