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We cover all IT matters for you in the complete M&A process – from Due Diligence, Transformation and Value Build to successful Exit – experienced, pragmatic and uncomplicated cooperation!

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Our Services

IT Due Diligence

IT Carve-Out

IT Post Merger Integration

Commercial DD for tech companies

Tech Due Dilligence

Vendor Due Dilligence

Exit Support

Value Build Initiatives

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Our M&A Practice

valantic is the leading consulting firm in Germany regarding digitization and IT topics in the context of M&A and private equity transactions. In 400+ transactions, together with our clients, we have successfully overcome challenges in

IT Due Diligence
IT Carve-Out
IT Post-Merger Integration
Management of IT crises and IT turnarounds
the accompanying software and infrastructure projects

and brought projects successfully to the finish line. Our approach is based on a tried-and-tested set of methods and tools that ensure the success of measures even in transactions under high time pressure.

We cover all IT matters in the complete M&A process Our Competencies

IT carve-out, M&A consulting, IT consulting valantic Management Consulting

In Numbers Our Experience in the IT Carve-Out Sector

20+

countries on 3 different continents advised

50+

ERP replacements implemented

30.000+

IT users migrated

100m+

EUR Volume contracted

1.000+

server and 500+ apps migrated

20+

SAP Greenfield/Brownfield migrations

1.000+

Standorte migriert

20.000+

clients migrated

A Selection of Our References What Our Customers Say

It Carve-Out of CHRIST From the Douglas Group to 3I

approx. 2,500 employees
200 locations
2 countries

Challenges

Comprehensive IT Due Diligence in the transaction phase
Project management of the SAP carve-out transaction project and new implementation
Complete rebuild of the IT infrastructure

Solutions

Developed green-field and brown-field concept
Implementation partner selected for SAP carve-out and new implementation
Specified requirements and concept for the target architecture
Management of the contract negotiations and the project for the transition project to full outsourcing

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IT Carve-Out of SANIMED from Paul Hartmann AG

approx. 500 employees
11 locations within Germany

Challenges

Migration of the SAP ERP environment
Transfer of the IT infrastructure to Managed Services
Transfer of SAP to new basic environment
Parallel renewal of critical applications (e.g. OCR)
Implementation during COVID phase completely remote

Solutions

Migration within the planned timeframe with minimal impact on business operations
Significant reduction in operating costs
Successful sale of the investment after approx. 18 months

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IT Carve-Out of the Engineering- and Analytics Division from Vattenfall

approx. 700 employees
15 locations
11 countries
25 applications
~ 700 clients
~ 50 servers

Challenges

Maintaining IT for engineers at power plant sites
New IT for chemical analysis at the power plants
Complete renewal of the ERP environment
Complete renewal of the IT infrastructure
Deep integration into Vattenfall AG’s application and IT infrastructure environment
Continuous safeguarding of IT operations at power plant sites
Short project duration of approx. 12 months

Solutions

Migration within the planned timeframe with no impact on business operations

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Stark: IT Carve-Out from Saint Gobain

5000 employees
220 locations
3 countries
> 60 applications
~ 4800 clients
~ 100 servers

Challenges

Only 12 months project duration
Corona pandemic and impact on the roll-out project
Restrictive security guidelines and requirements from Saint Gobain forced alternative migration scenarios
Employees at SGBD with a focus on application management and SAP and therefore less IT infrastructure expertise
Weakness in project management skills on the part of the provider
High technical complexity due to massive parallelization of backend (DC / server / applications) and frontend (clients) migrations
Specifics of the retailer (branches, multi-channel, network, …)
Parallel development of new service management processes

Solutions

Migration within the planned TSA timeframe without significant impact on business processes and budget
Process improvement through less restrictive security guidelines and new technical solutions (Office365)

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What You Can Rely On What Makes Us Special

Coverage of the Life Cycle

Covering the entire life cycle of an investment in all IT-related aspects – from Due Diligence and Transformation to Value Build and Exit

Identification of Risks

Early identification of red flags in Due Diligence phases with a particular focus on risks, (value) potentials and critical needs for action

Early Cost Estimation

Early estimation of transformation and future operating costs based on concrete experience in comparable projects

Holistic Reporting

Depending on the goals and budgets of our clients, we deliver comprehensive and high-quality reports as well as concise dossiers focusing on the critical aspects

Strategic Management

Management of even difficult transformations and demanding salespeople

Reliable Project Management

Projects in time, budget and quality with demonstrable value contribution and transparency for management and shareholders at all times

Longstanding Experience

Highly experienced core team with over 15 years of experience, which can be strengthened with proven experts

Consulting for SMEs and large corporations

Pragmatic and at eye level with SMEs. Tried and tested in terms of content and language through international customer situations.

Taking on Responsibility

valantic assumes responsibility and ownership for Due Diligence and Transformation projects

Would you like to learn more? Further Information

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M&A / Private Equity Consulting

valantic helps you maximize your return on investment. Our M&A / private equity consulting team of experts will accompany you through your entire M&A process.

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Our Experts for Your IT Carve-Out

Stephan Herteux, Director and Member of the Executive Board at valantic Management Consulting GmbH

Stephan Herteux

Managing Director

valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics

IT M&A: Due Diligence, Carve-out, Post-Merger Integration
IT & Digital Strategy
IT Delivery Model & Sourcing
IT Organization & IT Service Management

Portrait of Daniel Krzyzak, Executive Director at valantic Management Consulting GmbH

Daniel Krzyzak

Partner & Managing Director

valantic Division Digital Strategy & Analytics

Enterprise IT
IT Infrastructure
IT Carve Out
IT PMI