Due Diligence Consulting

Experienced consultants of StepChange Innovations GmbH carry out technical and commercial due diligences for chemical and textile companies

Generalist investment bankers generally do not have the know-how of technological and legal implication to judge the value chain in the chemical industry. Many influencers have to be considered: Specific raw materials supply and demand, industry manufacturing capacities, legal aspects, major technological developments, just to mention a few influencers. In StepChange Innovations we have this background. Our senior consultants and directors have long experience in top management in the chemical industry. We have participated in technical and commercial due diligences in the chemical industry in large cross-border M&A projects in industrial chemical companies in Europe and Asia (China, India), for M&A deals in specialty chemicals, dyes, textile chemicals and testing companies, as well as equipment manufacturers. Our special expertise is the professional assessment and judgment of the target´s technology, product portfolio and R&D pipeline. We are experts and involve our network of additional experts specialised in the chemical and textile industry.

We provide professional consulting to the financial services industry in mergers & aquisitions with focus on the chemical and textile industries
We conduct technical and commercial due diligences, with special focus on technical and environmental due diligences
We assess the value of the technology, product portfolio, IP (intellectual property), patents and trademarks, of the target company.
We evaluate the R&D pipeline, production sites and marketing strategies in technology driven companies
We identify deals for new M&A projects in the chemical and textile industries

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Strong M&A activities in the textile digital printing space

The textile printing market is undergoing a transition from conventional printing (rotary screen or flat bet printing) to digital printing (ink jet printing). In 2014/15 some key mergers and acquisiti ... more (published on 2016-01-12 by Christian Schumacher)

Will the textile industry move out of China?

The textile industry in China, challenged by increasing labour cost, may be bound to move to other countries. The article discusses the cost structure in the textile industry and the importance of Chi ... more (published on 2015-04-24 by Christian Schumacher)

Finally the digital revolution in textile ink jet printing has started

Digital (ink jet) printing combines many advantages: easy coloration, direct printing off the computer screen, no screens, no colour kitchen, and attractive designs. Due to latest advances in printing ... more (published on 2014-02-06 by Christian Schumacher)

Increasing M&A activities expected in the chemical industry

In 2012 and Q1 2013, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the chemical industry was low. Now, according to consensus view of the world´s leading consultancy firms, M&A activities in the chemica ... more (published on 2013-04-30 by Christian Schumacher)