Business Succession and Development
To acquire with responsibility.
To develop with continuity.
Committed for the long-term.
Ascanium is independent with a family spirit. We invest for the long-term.
We are directly involved in the businesses we acquire, and our approach is grounded in stable ownership.
Responsibility, Assumed.
The transfer of a business is not a simple transaction. It involves a history, teams, clients and often a local presence built over many years. It is a transfer of responsibility.
Thanks to our independence and stability, our decisions are made based on direct involvement and the perspective of long-term stewardship.
Our objective is to strengthen, structure and develop what already exists.
We believe in measured growth, grounded in operational strength, human quality and continuity.
Structured Continuity
Because our objective is to build and hold businesses over time, we favour a progressive and carefully constructed approach, seeking consolidation, clarity and support for the company’s natural evolution.
Decisions are a result of direct involvement and long-term responsibility. Team stability, the strength of existing relationships and operational robustness are our starting point.
Our Operating Principles
Each transition is guided by clear principles, applied with consistency and discerning judgement.
What We Look For
We work with founders and owners who approach succession with a continuity-driven mindset. Our objective will always be to further the company’s history.
Every situation is different, which is why we favour direct and confidential conversations.
Expertise and Know-How
Our first criterion is genuine technical, engineering or scientific expertise.
We place particular importance on preserving and valuing know-how, as expertise remains the cornerstone on which continuity and development can responsibly be built.
Recognised Commercial Activity
We consider two factors essential:
- The recognised quality and consistency of work — we look for businesses which are viewed as preferred partners by their clients.
- A reputation built over time, supported by long-standing relationships based on trust.
Structured Operations
We favour businesses with a clear and well-structured organisation.
Transparency and clarity create the conditions for a smooth and confident transition.
A Stable Team
Team stability, work culture and internal cohesion are fundamental.
We attach great importance to the transfer of knowledge and to preserving well-being and equilibrium
Our Process
A clear and disciplined process, conducted with discretion and pragmatism.
We proceed with transparency and in good faith, advancing methodically and with clarity at each stage.
Appropriate resources and advisers are engaged as required to ensure a smooth and well-managed transition.
Initial Discussion
We begin with a confidential, direct discussion to understand your situation, intentions and priorities. This enables us to rapidly outline the possible direction of a proposal.
You are then able to consider, calmly and with clarity, the approach that best suits your circumstances.
Review
Once you have identified the elements that matter most to you, we undertake a more detailed review of the business, its teams and its operating environment.
A formal proposal is then prepared for you, reflecting the points and objectives you have shared with us.
Tailored Proposal
Should an offer be accepted, a Share Purchase Agreement is prepared in parallel to due diligence audits.
Once the pre-agreed conditions of sale have been satisfied, the transaction can be completed through the signing of the final sale agreement.
Completion
Completion triggers the payment of the agreed consideration and the implementation of the respective commitments between the parties.
A well-managed transition and support period then allows you to step back with confidence and peace of mind.
Each project is conducted methodically and with the appropriate resources and advisers to ensure its proper and timely completion.
An exploratory discussion can be initiated in complete confidence and without prior commitment.
We will always be glad to speak with you and help where possible. Get in touch based on your preference:
- Book a video call meeting;
- Call us on the phone directly, or;
- Send us a message and we’ll get back to you.