Transactions
& value creation
Transactions are about creating value before, during, and after the deal. We support both buyers and sellers across the transaction lifecycle, from sale preparation and commercial due diligence to integration planning. We combine strategic insight with hands-on execution to ensure that deal decisions translate into real value.
These are some of the areas where we help create clarity, strengthen market position and unlock growth.
How we make impact
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We help sellers prepare their business to maximise value ahead of a transaction. We work with management to sharpen the equity story, focus on the value drivers that matter most to investors, and address key weaknesses before going to market.
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We deliver customer-backed insights to validate critical commercial assumptions in transactions. Through structured interviews and analysis, we uncover buying criteria, perceived differentiation, loyalty risks, and customer priorities. This gives both buyers and sellers a clear view of market reality, helping challenge assumptions and make better-informed deal decisions.
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We provide a solid fact base for investment decisions and credible equity stories.
We assess market dynamics, competitive positioning, customer behaviour, and growth potential to identify risks, test key assumptions, and highlight opportunities for value creation. This gives both buyers and sellers a clear view of business quality, risk, and upside.
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We help turn deal rationale into execution after signing. We define priorities, decisions, and actions and support Day 1 readiness, governance, and synergy tracking. This helps protect momentum, reduce execution risk, and ensure value that is realised.
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We help define a focused M&A agenda aligned with strategic priorities. We assess market opportunities, portfolio fit, and value creation potential to identify where acquisitions, partnerships, or divestments create the most impact.
This results in a clear deal rationale, stronger target prioritisation, and a more disciplined approach to inorganic growth.
We use structured, hypothesis-driven problem-solving. We combine data-driven analysis with practical experience to define the core issue, support better decision-making, and create real impact.
Our industry specialists bring a deep, practical understanding of each sector, enabling us to step right into the situation, identify key challenges, navigate market dynamics, and act where it matters most.
We work side-by-side with our clients, take shared ownership, and stay engaged in execution to support capability building, shared learning, and value realisation.
Our approach
Let’s talk
Steffen Pilgaard
steffen@coreconsult.com
+45 3163 0554
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Jesper Tjørnager Jakobsen
jesper.jakobsen@coreconsult.com
+45 2096 9493
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Claus Tolstrup Jensen
claus@coreconsult.com
+45 2255 0575
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