Mergers & Acquisitions

M&A and Transaction Advisory

Transaction Advisory

Mergers & Acquisitions – Transaction Advisory

Business Sale, Business Acquisition, Corporate Transformations, Due Diligence, Valuation and Business Transformation

At BDO, we provide comprehensive transaction advisory services from the initial strategy through to successful transaction completion and subsequent integration. We bring together the expertise of specialists in M&A, due diligence, tax, accounting, valuation, financial modelling, financing and legal advisory.

This enables us to develop solutions that are not only technically sound, but also make sense from the perspective of long-term strategy, business development and value maximisation.

We operate across key sectors of the economy, with extensive experience particularly in manufacturing, services, IT, healthcare, logistics, engineering, real estate and construction, as well as food production and distribution and agriculture. This broad sector expertise allows us to quickly understand the specific characteristics of each project and develop solutions tailored to its particular context.

Our clients include family-owned businesses, international corporations, investment funds and fast-growing start-ups. We approach every project individually, with a strong focus on the owners’ objectives, risk management and maximising transaction value.


When executing transactions, we draw on BDO’s extensive expertise and a closely integrated team of specialists. Our services include transaction strategy and project management, financial modelling, transaction structuring and financing, due diligence, tax and accounting advisory, valuation and specialised legal services.

Our approach also includes strategic preparation of companies for transactions and support in enhancing business value ahead of a sale or the entry of an investor. We help clients identify opportunities, mitigate risks and increase the attractiveness of their businesses to investors and financing institutions.

Through BDO’s global network, we are also able to effectively manage cross-border transactions and coordinate advisory teams across jurisdictions. This enables us to provide clients with local expertise supported by international know-how and experience across different markets.

At the same time, we can identify and facilitate attractive international acquisition opportunities and connect clients with suitable international investors. Through our global BDO network, we provide deep insight into industries and current trends across international markets, enabling our clients to make informed and strategically sound decisions.

We Offer the Following Services:    

  • We proactively identify suitable acquisition targets for our clients and support them in acquiring companies or parts of businesses that accelerate strategic growth and strengthen their market position.

  • At the same time, we help define the acquisition strategy, prioritise targets and integrate acquired companies to ensure that acquisitions deliver the expected synergies over the long term.

  • We leverage BDO’s global network to identify opportunities beyond the open market, approach relevant counterparties and efficiently manage both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, including the coordination of local teams.

  • We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire acquisition process – from identifying and approaching suitable targets, through detailed analysis of their potential and risks, to transaction structuring, negotiation of terms and successful completion.

  • By combining transaction, tax, financial, accounting and legal advisory services, we provide efficient and practical solutions under one roof, helping to accelerate the transaction process and reduce complexity.

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  • We help business owners prepare for and execute the sale of their company with the aim of maximising transaction value and ensuring a fully managed, transparent and time-efficient process that minimises risks and reduces unnecessary pressure on management.

  • We proactively approach a targeted range of strategic and financial investors, create a competitive environment and systematically manage the process to help our clients achieve the best possible commercial and contractual terms.

  • We guide clients through every stage of the transaction – from preparing the company and defining the optimal strategy, through the preparation of investment materials and management of the competitive sale process, to negotiations with investors and successful execution of the transaction documentation.

  • We focus on enhancing the value of the company ahead of the transaction – identifying key value drivers, optimising the company’s structure and transaction readiness, and helping to address risks that could negatively affect the sale price or the transaction process.

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  • A successful company sale begins long before the transaction itself. We help businesses identify the factors that influence their value and attractiveness to investors and recommend steps to strengthen them.

  • We focus on financial performance, strategic positioning and future growth prospects, management effectiveness, process optimisation, reporting transparency and the mitigation of potential risks.

  • In doing so, we help clients increase the value of their business and strengthen their negotiating position when bringing in an investor or selling the company.

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  • We provide expert advisory services on corporate transformations, including mergers, demergers, transfers of assets and changes to the legal structure of a business.

  • We help clients design the optimal transaction structure, taking into account their business objectives as well as the accounting, tax and legal implications, and ensure the efficient execution of the entire process.

  • Through close collaboration across our specialist teams, we are able to coordinate all stages of the transformation and minimise administrative and transaction-related risks.

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  • We conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews focused on identifying risks, liabilities and the potential of a company in connection with planned transactions.

  • Our services include financial, tax, legal, IT, technical and operational due diligence, providing clients with a clear understanding of the company’s position and supporting informed investment decisions.

  • Through close collaboration between specialists across different disciplines, we are able to assess the impact of individual findings on transaction value, financing and the company’s future operations.

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  • We help clients determine the value of companies, investments and individual assets in connection with transactions, restructurings and strategic decision-making.

  • We prepare financial models, development scenarios and sensitivity analyses to support the optimal structuring and financing of transactions.

  • Our valuation services are underpinned by in-depth market knowledge, robust financial data and practical experience gained from executing transactions across a wide range of sectors.

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  • We help companies prepare, structure and secure external financing for investment and development projects.

  • Our objective is not only to ensure access to financing, but above all to achieve an optimal structure, pricing and terms tailored to the client’s needs.

  • Our services combine financial modelling, transaction experience and practical knowledge of the requirements of banks and investors.

  • We support clients in negotiations on bank and non-bank financing, bond issuances and other forms of capital funding for projects and transactions.

  • We support companies in situations where there is a need to stabilise financing, optimise business operations or define a new strategy for future development.

  • We provide advisory services in financial restructuring, business reorganisation and preventive restructuring in accordance with applicable legislation.

  • We help clients address challenging situations, negotiate with creditors, implement recovery measures and execute distressed sales of assets or businesses.

  • Our objective is to identify solutions that support the company’s long-term stability and sustainable future operations.

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  • A successful transaction depends on successful integration. We help clients manage post-acquisition integration and establish effective operations following transaction completion, ensuring that expected synergies and long-term objectives are achieved.

  • We focus on integrating key processes, particularly in procurement, financial management, accounting and the management of synergy realisation projects, as well as adapting the organisational structure and related management processes. This also includes setting up remuneration schemes, strengthening internal control mechanisms and ensuring a smooth transition to the company’s new operating and management model.

  • Our services also include support with accounting consolidation, consolidation of tax matters and arranging financing for the group.

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  • We help companies prepare for entry into the capital markets and successfully execute an IPO or bond issuance.

  • We support clients in assessing the suitability of a stock market listing, defining the transaction strategy and preparing the company to meet the requirements of investors, regulators and the capital markets.

  • Our services include financial and accounting readiness, establishing appropriate reporting processes, support with prospectus preparation, coordination of due diligence and communication with advisers, investors and regulators.

  • By combining transaction, tax, accounting and legal advisory services, we help clients efficiently manage the entire process and establish a solid foundation for the company’s future growth and operations in the capital markets.

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Main contact persons

Ondřej Šnejdar

Ondřej Šnejdar

Partner, Head of Advisory • Audit
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Michaela Modrá

Michala Modrá

Partner | Head of Tax M&A • Tax
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Kamil Vaniš

Kamil Vaniš

Partner | Strategy & Deal Advisory
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