Transparency through precise analyses
M&A transaction planned or already completed? We provide clarity on where real savings potential lies in the industry.
Whether you are an investment banker, corporate finance advisor or private equity investor, one thing is particularly important in transactions with high production volumes: correctly assessing the competitiveness of the target company. At the same time, it is important to identify potential savings along the supply chain in order to reduce costs and increase profitability after the closing.we support you with well-founded analyses - from teardown studies and should-costing to cost & value engineering and supplier benchmarks. This ensures that the purchase price paid corresponds to the actual value.
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Example of success
Case study: Optimization in the automotive industry following an M&A transaction:
We used Should-Costing to make the actual production costs of individual components transparent for a leading automotive supplier. This made it clear how much is currently being spent per product and what margins and contribution margins are actually being achieved.
Based on this transparency, we were able to identify overpriced delivery items and recommend alternative suppliers with better conditions.
The result: after the transaction, we were able to activate the actual value levers and sustainably increase the company's value and profitability.
We used Should-Costing to make the actual production costs of individual components transparent for a leading automotive supplier. This made it clear how much is currently being spent per product and what margins and contribution margins are actually being achieved.
Based on this transparency, we were able to identify overpriced delivery items and recommend alternative suppliers with better conditions.
The result: after the transaction, we were able to activate the actual value levers and sustainably increase the company's value and profitability.
Part of our methodologies
1. competitiveness analysis: With our comprehensive database and market analysis, you receive precise benchmarks that help reveal the true value of acquisitions and supplier partnerships.
2. should-costing techniques: Calculating realistic production costs by analyzing materials, labor and overhead to determine the true value of a product and make informed purchasing decisions.
3. product tear-down analysis: detailed examination of your product portfolios to identify inefficiencies and potential for improvement in manufacturing costs.
We can also help in these areas
Support with operational due diligence for M&A transactions
In M&A transactions, it is crucial to check whether the potential purchase price corresponds to the true value of the company. costdata provides detailed product cost analyses and competitiveness assessments to help you understand the true value of the acquisition and ensure that the purchase price is justified.
Supplier due diligence - uncovering potential savings
We analyze the current cost structure of the supplier base and check whether the status quo is overpaying. In this way, we identify potential for increasing efficiency and create the basis for leveraging hidden margins after the transaction and sustainably increasing profitability.
Why costdata®?
Experience in product cost optimization
With over 35 years of expertise in product cost analysis and market observation, we deliver precise and practice-oriented results that enable you to make well-founded M&A decisions.
Data-based decision-making
Our regularly updated market data and benchmark analyses provide a solid basis for determining the actual value of suppliers.
Speed and precision
We offer you fast, precise analyses that help you to recognize the true value of companies and suppliers at an early stage - even when time is of the essence.