10 | Acquisition International, Issue 10 2024 Sep24217 The ClientCentric Company Tackling Corporate Finance ounded in 2012, Ludwig & Co. is a dynamic corporate advisory firm that acts as an entirely independent advisor. The company offers an array of services to a discerning clientele base, including mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory and financial restructuring, the sourcing and structuring of equity and debt investments, and advice in capital market issues and IPO readiness. The company is driven by a team of corporate finance and private equity specialists boasting an excellent track record of successful transactions. Having established itself as a reputable market leader, Ludwig & Co. has access to numerous corporations, banks, financial sponsors, and family offices across the globe. Ludwig & Co. has offered its services to a wide range of clientele, though Dr. Ludwig believes that one of the company’s most standout cases occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ludwig & Co. advised the Wirtschaftsstabilisierungsfonds, Germany’s Economic Stabilisation Fund, and BayernFonds, the Corona Investment Fund of the State of Bavaria, on their rescue and support investments during the pandemic. The company was one of the few boutique investment banks to be selected as advisor, and in BayernFonds, the only. This has only further solidified Ludwig & Co. as an industry frontrunner, renowned for its unique service offerings. “What makes us unique is that we are not focused on potential fees and quick profits – we are driven by the best and most sustainable solutions for our clients,” Dr. Ludwig tells us. “As corporate finance generalists, we have neither a favourite transaction size nor type, since the motivated members of our team have structured and executed transactions in almost every industry sector on a global scale.” Meanwhile, Hendrik is responsible for the company’s debt advisory and financial restructuring service, taking the lead on dealing with businesses that are in financial distress, as well as with liquidity or balance sheet issues. “Our debt advisory services range from strategic analysis of optimum capital structures and available sources of finance through to the provision of highly experienced execution resource,” he explains. “[And] our restructuring advisory work is targeted at achieving successful in-/out-of court debt restructurings (company advisory) and/or an optimal recovery (creditor advisory).” Ludwig & Co. operates with a set of core values that define, drive, and motivate the team. These values include a client focus, loyalty and integrity, long-term customer relationships, outstanding performance, and teamwork. The company emphasises the importance of maintaining a clientcentric focus, delivering excellent customer service that meets the highest standards. Through this, the team hopes to build relationships on the basis of quality and confidence. As an independent firm, Ludwig & Co. builds long-term relationships by taking on the perspective and interests of the client as its own. To maintain this focus, Ludwig & Co. makes a point of developing its team and promoting the sharing of knowledge and expertise. This ensures that clients are benefiting from the company’s entire professional network whilst the team receives ongoing development that enables them to progress within their roles. A well-equipped team is one that delivers an outstanding performance. “We provide valuable ideas, sound and reliable advice, as well as thorough evaluations,” says Dr. Ludwig, “In doing so, we set the highest standards for ourselves and strive for continuous improvement. As a partner-led firm, we consider the loyalty towards our customers as the highest value. We are not subject to any conflicts of interest and never recommend anything that we would not do ourselves.” For over a decade, Ludwig & Co. has delivered high quality financial solutions with a heavy emphasis on client-centricity. Through prioritising the client experience across its operations, the team has built solid relationships steeped in longevity and reliability. Ludwig & Co. has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to the quality of its services and will not settle for anything less. Being an independent advisor, Ludwig & Co. is able to focus entirely on optimising its clients’ processes and results. This structure is exactly what has enabled the company to establish a stellar reputation for delivering exceptional results. For its remarkable work within the finance sector, and dedication to client satisfaction, Ludwig & Co. has been recognised as the Leading Restructuring and Debt Advisory of the Year 2024 – Germany. Contact: Thomas Ludwig Company: Ludwig & Co. GmbH Web Address: https://ludwig.co/ Ludwig & Co. is an independent advisory company located in Frankfurt am Main dedicated to offering the best, most sustainable solutions to its clientele. The client-centric company has built its success on delivering the highest quality advice, excellent execution, and providing complete independence. As the company is named in the 2024 Leading Adviser Awards, we speak with Founder and Managing Director Dr. Thomas Ludwig and his business partner and fellow Managing Director Hendrik Becker. F
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