Advisory
Financial Advisory Services
Two finance professors. Up to complex situations.
Our clients come to us when things get complex. We address each company’s situation individually – we don’t offer standard solutions.
In transactions, one thing matters to us: a solution that works for all parties. Only then will it last.
Our foundation for this is many years of transaction experience and current research – from financial modeling to data analytics and artificial intelligence. We translate scientific findings into simple, understandable language.
Core Topics
Business ValuationFinancial ModelingRisk ManagementStrategic Financial PlanningForensic Accounting
Are you in a complex situation? Let’s talk.
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Selected Transactions
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2026:
At the beginning of the year, EIQF prepared a business valuation of the Josef Blässinger Group for the main owner of Josef Blässinger GmbH + Co. KG, based in Stuttgart.
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2025:
Statement for a large, internationally operating commodity trading company on the valuation of a callable bond using the Hull-White model.
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2025:
In April 2025, the Certina Group acquired a 65% stake in MOBOTIX from KONICA MINOLTA. EIQF supported the financial due diligence using its proprietary Forensic Accounting Tool. Since then, the Certina Group has applied this tool in every due diligence process together with EIQF.
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2025:
Statement on the chosen methodology within the framework of the indicative business valuation of Sallys Welt
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2025:
Business valuation of Lauf-bar GmbH as part of a change in corporate ownership structure. Exclusive advisory for the founder of Lauf-bar GmbH.
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2025:
EIQF advised the Certina Group on corporate finance transactions.
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2025:
EIQF advised Daimler Truck on the creation of simulation-based planning and valuation.
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2023/24:
EIQF advised EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG on the creation of a model for simulation-based planning and valuation of wind farms.
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2023:
Creation of a robust Excel model to be used by Thomas Preuhs Holding GmbH for the refinancing of its solar projects.
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2021:
Derivation of a formula with which Toyota Kreditbank GmbH and Kinto Europe GmbH can determine the residual values of battery electric vehicles (BEV) in Europe.
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2021:
Support for Gamers Academy GmbH in fundraising regarding the business plan and equity story.
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2020:
EIQF prepared a valuation report for the shareholders of Gelita AG, mediated by OPPENLÄNDER Rechtsanwälte.
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2018:
Future of Automotive Finance – Captives are best placed in the automotive and mobility market to manage customer needs in a digitalized world
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2016:
Advising the principal shareholder of Prebena GmbH & Co KG on the strategic positioning of the company.
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2013:
The importance of manufacturer-affiliated financial services for automotive groups. Short expert report commissioned by the Working Group of Banks and Leasing Companies of the Automotive Industry (AKA).
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2010:
Expert opinion for Gothaer Asset Management AG with a transaction volume of over €500 million.
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2009:
Expert report regarding the valuation and financing of DANZER Forestatión in Argentina.
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2009:
Preparation of a derivatives expert report for HISCOX AG.
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2008:
Development of a valuation model for the subsidiaries of the Danzer Group. This mandate was carried out in coordination with the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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2008:
Preparation of a venture capital expert report for the Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn.
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2008:
Preparation of a valuation report for WEIMA Group GmbH & Co. KG.
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2007 – 2008:
Creation of a business valuation model for DEKRA AG.
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2007:
Preparation of a valuation report for Coro Vermögensgesellschaft mbH in connection with Tchibo Holding AG (transaction value of approx. €4 billion).
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2007:
Preparation of an expert report on corporate finance activities for SHL Telemedicine Ltd.
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2007:
Preparation of a business valuation report as part of the succession planning for the METAX Group (METAX Technischer Service GmbH and METAX Kupplungs- und Dichtungstechnik GmbH).
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2007:
Preparation of a neutral expert report to clarify insolvency fraud on behalf of the insolvency administrator RA Rolf Friedrich.
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2006:
Preparation of a valuation report for Finanzservice AG.
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2005:
Preparation of an expert report as part of the "Hafen Offenbach Project" for the City of Offenbach.
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2004 – 2006:
Valuation reports for H.P.I. Holding regarding various corporate finance activities, including an IPO.
PROF. DR. DR. JOACHIM HÄCKER
As an employee of Rothschild and Deutsche Bank (Sal. Oppenheim was sold to Deutsche Bank in 2009), Joachim Häcker participated in the following transactions:
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2003:
Founding of DWP Bank – the first cross-sector merger between cooperative banks and savings banks in Germany. Bws Bank (cooperative sector) and WPS Bank (savings banks) merged to form DWP Bank. Advisor to RSGV, shareholder of WPS Bank. -
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Eurohypo AG acquired London & Commercial Real Estate Finance Germany from Deutsche Bank and US real estate investment banking from Dresdner Bank for a total price of €592 million. Advisor to Eurohypo. -
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Sparkassen- und Giroverband Hessen-Thüringen (SGVHT) and Helaba, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, developed a "network concept" for the Sparkassen Finanzgruppe Hessen-Thüringen. Advisory for the CEO of Helaba and the President of SGVHT. -
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Advising the Rheinischer Sparkassen- und Giroverband on increasing its stake in LBS, the savings banks' building society, to up to 50%. The seller was WestLB, Westdeutsche Landesbank. -
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Sportfive: Founding of a world-leading company in sports rights management for €1.1 billion: Merger of UFA Sports, Groupe Jean-Claude Darmon, and Sport+ ... a wholly-owned subsidiary of CANAL+. -
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Acquisition of Systematics AG by EDS for $570 million. Acted as financial advisor for Systematics. -
2000:
The Richard Fritz Group was acquired by a group of investors advised by QCL 1. Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG. Financial advisor to the sellers in the structuring and execution of this transaction. -
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Georgsmarienhütte Holding GmbH acquired 100% of the shares in AEK InterForm-GmbH (which belonged to Ruhrkohle AG). Advisor to the seller in the structuring and execution of this transaction. -
2000:
TTL Information Technology AG acquired 1st Data Solution Vertriebs-GmbH. Advisor to the Board of TTL in the preparation, structuring, and execution of this transaction, supported by the lawyers Beiten Burkhardt Mittl & Wegener. -
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Walter Klein GmbH & Co. KG acquired 51% of the shares in Erbslöh AG. Advisor to the J. & A. Erbslöh family company (GbR) and the Board of Erbslöh AG in the structuring and execution of this transaction. -
1999:
The Bayer Group sold 100% of the shares in Troponwerke GmbH & Co. KG to an investment fund advised by Advent International, Global Private Equity. Advisor to the Bayer Group in the preparation, structuring, and execution of this transaction. -
1999:
Management buy-out of the IBS Brocke Group. Equity investors: QCM Partners Limited, the sellers, and the management. Initiation of this transaction and support for the IBS Brocke Group in all phases of the project. -
1998:
Privatization of GEHAG Gemeinnützige Heimstätten-AG through the sale of 74.98% of the share capital, held by the State of Berlin and DAWAG Deutsche Angestellten-Wohnungsbau-Aktiengesellschaft, to a consortium of RSE, Grundbesitz und Beteiligungs-AG, Hamburgische Landesbank – Girozentrale. -
1998:
The Federal Republic of Germany sold Autobahn Tank & Rast AG to the consortium "Allianz Capital Partners GmbH", "Investment Pools advised by Apax Partners & Co.", and "LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG". Advisory for the Federal Republic of Germany on the structuring and execution of the privatization. Supported by the lawyers Boesebeck Droste.
FAQ - Advisory
What types of transactions does EIQF support?
Business valuations, corporate finance, succession planning, and general financial questions where a specialized solution tailored to the client is necessary.
Who conducts the advisory?
The two directors of EIQF personally.
What is the typical transaction value?
The transaction value (market value of equity) has historically been between €3 million and €4 billion. The decisive criterion for EIQF is therefore not the transaction value, but that a tailored solution is the best approach in the given case. We are, so to speak, a boutique and not a bulge bracket.
How high is the advisory fee?
To ensure the transaction is predictable for the client, we generally offer fixed-price projects instead of variable billing based on man-days. For M&A or IPO projects, this is supplemented by a success fee, with the retainer being credited.
