The sale process
What is involved in the sale process? Whole process could take between 4 and 6 months.
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Initial contact / discussion
Speedy examination of GESCO’s fundamental interest in purchasing
Management presentation and factory tour
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Detailed internal participation check by GESCO
Discussing acquisition modalities with the entrepreneur
Submission of an initial indicative offer
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Discussion of the indicative offer and evaluation of the results
Answering questions
Start of the external legal, taxation, financial and, where appropriate, environmental and market review (due diligence)
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Final investment decision by GESCO SE’s Supervisory Board
Opening of negotiations on the purchase agreements and other agreements
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Concluding agreement negotiations and signing
Possible processing of conditions precedent
Effectiveness of the purchase agreement
(closing) and payment of the purchase price
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The process is closed