When it comes to valuation, we excel at bridging theory and real-world application.
Stratys valuation focus team advocates for consistency (e.g., matching cash flows to discount rates), transparency in assumptions, and skepticism toward overcomplicated models or metrics sometimes promoted by volume-driven Big 4 consultants. On top, we stick to reality and real-world situation of non listed companies - ultimately, it's all about understanding businesses, not just crunching numbers (!)
We emphasize intrinsic valuation rooted in Discount Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, while clearly distinguishing it from pricing (e.g., using multiples or comparables, which we see as market-driven rather than fundamental).
Overall, we promote rigorous valuation, making it a disciplined, principle-based process rather than an art form reserved for elites or a black-box exercise.
POSITIONING
We thrive at being the antidote to "pricing masquerading as valuation" or overly complex proprietary models. We emphasize intellectual honesty, transparency, and even a bit of training components (on both sides), while we naturally question, advocate for critical thinking, and firmly stand as skeptics toward hype (e.g., "strategic" synergies in M&A or unchecked growth stories in investments)
SERVICES
M&A and Transaction Advisory: Independent fairness opinions, synergy valuation, deal structuring from a value perspective, target/company valuations across life cycles.
Investment and Portfolio Work: Valuations for large as well as SMEs, activist investors, venture capital
Corporate Finance Strategy: Capital allocation, divestitures, capital structure, or life-cycle-based management advice.
Specialized/Add-ons: "health checks" operation-based control and internal audit, emerging or special markets situations
OPERATING MODEL
Small and Selective: We are a dedicated small team ; we value depth over scale. We avoid high-volume commodity work, focusing on real-world complexity where first-principles thinking adds unique value.
Data-Driven Transparency: Heavy use of public datasets as a foundation, with proprietary extensions only where needed. clients will receive Excel models, sensitivity analysis, and clear narratives - not opaque reports.
Global Reach with Personal Touch: Leveraging our team's international background, Stratys can serve clients worldwide - from local SMEs to global players.
Culture and Differentiation: Mass distraction, hype and buzzwords (like disruption without fundamentals) are not part of our culture. We strongly advocate knowledge-sharing with our clients - vs perpetual dependency.
In a nutshell
Our aim is to elevate valuation advisory from a tactical service to a more strategic - even educational for both parties - approach and real partnership. Our focus is to remain small and true to our core belief that valuation is simple at heart but requires discipline and execution skills to do it right.