Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A transactions are pivotal moments in the life of any company. They require strategic clarity, analytical skills, and a partner who aligns with your interests at every stage, without compromise.

CFA provides independent financial advisory services to companies, shareholders, and investors in acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and restructurings. Our approach combines analytical depth, market knowledge, and close client relationships to maximize the value of each transaction.

What We Do

Strategy and Origination

We define the inorganic growth strategy and identify the right opportunities—before the market does.

•     Defining an M&A strategy aligned with shareholder objectives

•     Screening and qualifying acquisition targets or potential sellers

•     Analysis of strategic and competitive fit

•     Preparation for entry or exit processes

Transaction Execution

We manage the process from start to finish, with discipline and confidentiality.

•     Sell-side and buy-side mandates

•     Structuring and negotiation of transactions

•     Management Buy-Out (MBO) and Management Buy-In (MBI)

•     Private placements and capital transactions

•     Advice on structuring financing (debt and equity)

Due Diligence and Valuation

We rigorously evaluate what others overlook.

•     Commercial, strategic, and market due diligence

•     Independent valuation of companies and assets

•     Analysis of risks, contingent liabilities, and opportunities for value creation

•     Fairness opinions and support for board of directors’ decisions

Integration and Value Creation

The true value of a transaction is realized after the deal closes.

•     Identification and quantification of operational and financial synergies

•     Planning and execution of post-transaction integration (post-merger integration)

•     Redesigning operational models and governance

•     Monitoring KPIs and effectively capturing value

Our Approach

At CFA, we treat every engagement with the same care a shareholder would devote to the most important transaction of their life.

Our team combines expertise in financial advisory, auditing, and tax, ensuring a truly integrated perspective throughout the entire transaction cycle. We operate with independence, rigor, and in full alignment with our clients’ interests—no conflicts, no shortcuts.

What sets us apart:

Effective independence

consulting services free of conflicts of interest with funders or investors

Integrated view

M&A, Tax, and Audit Under One Roof

Market knowledge

transactional experience in the Iberian market and access to international networks

Proximity

senior teams directly involved in each process

If you are considering a sale, acquisition, or shareholder restructuring, start by having a confidential conversation with our M&A team.

We’ll help you evaluate the opportunity, define your strategy, and execute the transaction under the best possible terms.