Jorge Scherk · Mergers Europe
Selling businesses in Spain.
A better price. Greater certainty of closing. Strict confidentiality.
Selective sell-side advisory for business owners and shareholders facing a defining decision.
Structured sale processes designed to maximise value, attract the right buyers, strengthen your negotiating position and improve certainty of closing, while protecting confidentiality and avoiding unnecessary delays.
Price, timing and peace of mind.
A successful sale is measured by the price achieved, the time it takes and the owner's peace of mind.
Value is lost when confidentiality breaks down, a process drags on or the buyer dictates the pace.
Each engagement is handled directly with the owners: rigorous preparation, a compelling investment proposition, competition between buyers and control of the process from the first contact.
The aim is to achieve a strong outcome as efficiently as possible, giving the seller confidence in the result.
I personally lead every engagement.
Where a transaction calls for it, I bring together a team of experienced sector specialists.
In food and agribusiness, this includes one of the sector's most respected entrepreneurs, with a proven track record. In industry, I work with executives who have led some of the best-managed businesses in their fields. In pharmaceuticals, I draw on scientific and industry expertise, including specialist support at doctoral level.
Selective sell-side engagements.
Our primary focus is the sale of mid-market businesses in Spain.
We advise entrepreneurs, business-owning families and shareholders of industrial and B2B companies, typically with EBITDA of €1 million to €10 million.
Typical engagements include full or partial sales, bringing in a new investor and, selectively, acquisitions where there is a clear fit.
- Business sales
- Bringing in a financial or strategic investor
- Selective buy-side engagements
A select number of clients. Personal involvement. Strict confidentiality.
1. Objectives and scope.
We work with the owners to define the objectives, transaction scope and terms that matter most.
2. Preparation.
We prepare the business, the supporting materials and the transaction strategy before approaching the market.
3. Buyer selection and process management.
We identify the most suitable buyers, keep access to information tightly controlled and quickly distinguish serious interest from speculative enquiries.
4. Negotiation and closing.
We maintain competitive tension, minimise delays and guide the transaction through to completion, improving certainty of closing and reducing unnecessary demands on the seller.
Selected transactions.
Sale of a Spanish technology company to a German multinational
The owners completed a successful sale and were able to reinvest the proceeds in new business ventures.
Sale of a specialist business to an international healthcare investment group
The transaction secured business continuity and stability for the team within a larger platform.
Sale of a family-owned business to a European industrial group
The family achieved an orderly exit, with the business becoming part of a larger industrial group.
Acquisition of a Spanish snack manufacturer for an international group
The transaction formed part of a consolidation strategy that ultimately created a group valued at more than €1 billion.
Acquisition of a Spanish biscuit manufacturer for an international group
The acquisition helped build a multinational group with several manufacturing sites, which was subsequently sold to a US investment fund.
Focused on Spain. Connected to buyers across Europe and the US.
Sectors in which we regularly advise
- Food and agribusiness
- Automotive
- Engineering and machinery
- Ophthalmology
- Transport and logistics
- Security, defence and data
Established buyer relationships in
- Spain
- France
- Germany
- The Netherlands
- Italy
- The United States
Jorge Scherk
Operational, strategic and transaction experience.
Jorge holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from ESADE.
He began his career at Adidas, became Marketing Manager at Coca-Cola Portugal and later served as Senior Consulting Manager at The Palladium Group (Norton & Kaplan).
He has advised on mergers and acquisitions since 2007, working on more than 30 transactions, with extensive cross-border experience.
He has worked with international networks including Euromergers and Oaklins. Today, he leads Mergers Europe and serves as a board member and shareholder in several family-owned industrial businesses.
If you are considering selling your business, we can begin with a confidential conversation.
Mergers Europe · Ganduxer 108 · 08022 Barcelona · Spain