M&A Advisory

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Institutional-grade deal execution for mid-market business owners — combining investment banking discipline with boutique advisory precision.

Contact us: geral@intuitionconsulting.net

Core Positioning

We are not business brokers.

We are not generalist consultants.

We are not passive intermediaries.

We operate at the intersection of investment banking, strategic finance, and negotiation — designing and executing transaction processes that maximize:

Deal Certainty

Structured processes that reach closing.

Valuation Maximization

Competitive tension and strategic positioning.

Counterparty Leverage

Information asymmetry in your favor.

Confidentiality

Controlled information flow at every stage.

Structural Protection

SPA terms that protect your interests.

This service is designed for owners who understand that a transaction is won before the first meeting.

Target Client Profile

Who This Is For

Business owners considering exits, acquisitions, mergers, or MBOs. Companies with €2M–€50M EBITDA. Founders, family businesses, and PE-backed groups.

Entrepreneurs preparing for:

Full exitsPartial stake salesAcquisitionsManagement buyoutsCross-border dealsCarve-outs

The Problem

Most mid-market transactions fail — or leave significant value on the table.

Owners enter complex negotiations unprepared, under-advised, and structurally exposed.

No transaction readiness or preparation
Poor or absent business valuations
Information asymmetry favoring the buyer
Weak negotiation positioning
No deal structure thinking
Unprotected warranties and indemnities
Value leakage in SPA terms
Missed market timing windows

This results in:

Lower valuations than achievable
Failed or abandoned transactions
Excessive earnouts and deferrals
Post-closing disputes
Permanent value destruction

We eliminate this.

Our Approach

Two-Phase Model

Phase 1

Strategic Preparation & Market Positioning

Transaction readiness package for market entry.

Valuation & Analysis

Business valuation (DCF, multiples, precedent transactions)
Financial normalization
Value driver identification
Market positioning analysis

Materials & Data Room

Information memorandum
Management presentation
Virtual data room setup
Q&A preparation

Market Strategy

Target/buyer screening & long-list
Approach strategy
Competitive tension design
Timeline & process architecture

Output

A complete Transaction Readiness Package — including valuation, information memorandum, data room, target list, and market approach strategy.

Phase 2

Execution & Closing

From first approach to signed SPA and funds transfer.

Market Outreach & Negotiation

Controlled buyer/seller outreach
NDA management
Indicative offer analysis
Negotiation strategy & execution

Due Diligence & Closing

Due diligence coordination
SPA structuring & negotiation
Warranty & indemnity frameworks
Closing mechanics & funds flow

Output

Completed transaction — signed SPA, satisfied conditions precedent, and successful closing.

Key Use Cases

Where We Apply This

Full sell-side mandates
Buy-side acquisitions
Management buyouts (MBOs)
Cross-border transactions
Carve-outs & spin-offs
Merger structuring
Post-merger integration planning
Minority stake sales
Bolt-on acquisitions

Why Intuition Consulting

We are not traditional advisors.

Our background combines:

Investment banking
Mid-market M&A
Corporate finance
Negotiation
Transaction structuring

This allows us to build deal processes that survive counter-party pressure.

We don't just advise on transactions. We engineer outcomes.

Differentiation

How We Compare

Business BrokersIntuition Consulting
Volume-drivenSelective mandates
Listing approachStrategic process design
Passive intermediationActive negotiation
Template documentationBespoke deal structuring
Fee-driven motivationOutcome-aligned incentives

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

A well-executed transaction is not luck.

It is the result of preparation, strategy, and relentless execution.

Contact us: geral@intuitionconsulting.net

In summary

Who advises on selling or buying a company in Portugal?

Intuition Consulting advises Portuguese mid-market owners through the whole process of selling or buying a company: valuation, preparation, confidential buyer outreach, negotiation and closing. We handle full and partial sales, management buyouts and cross-border deals, working alongside the client’s lawyers and accountants.