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During the launch of our recent Global M&A Report, Dr. Jens Kengelbach took some time to examine the value creation potential of divestitures and how companies can capture the benefits while managing the costs of these often-complex transactions.

Jens Kengelbach is Boston Consulting Group's global head of M&A, and leads the firm's M&A and post-merger integration work. He is a member of BCG's Corporate Finance & Strategy and Industrial Goods practices. 

Since joining the firm in 2002, Jens has worked on numerous due diligence and transaction projects—on both the buy side and the sell side. He has executed M&A strategy and target-search mandates using a profound portfolio strategy, M&A strategy, and execution road map. Jens has run multiple strategic and commercial due diligence checks across numerous sectors, including industrial goods, pharmaceuticals, metals, engineered products, and automotive supply. 

He has extensive experience on the sell side in end-to-end divestiture support in all phases, including equity story, information memorandum, management presentation, Q&A sessions, site-visit preparation, and bid comparison. He has led dual- and triple-track equity deconstructions, including carve-outs and IPOs. 

Jens is the author of BCG's annual M&A report and has written many internal and external M&A-related publications. He is also responsible for the worldwide marketing activities for M&A and post-merger integration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, finance, magna cum laude, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
  • Double master’s degree, business administration and civil engineering, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Member of the editorial board of Corporate Finance magazine

Publications and Videos

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The 2024 M&A Report: Early Signs of a Recovery

Global M&A activity remains below historical norms, even as activity has rebounded from last year’s trough.
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The 2024 M&A Report: Deals Are Taking Longer to Close. How to Respond.

A BCG study finds that timelines for deal closure have lengthened, especially for larger transactions.
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The 2024 M&A Report: Is Your M&A Organization Built to Win?

Top-notch deal teams collaborate with business units to identify targets, execute transactions, and expertly navigate a minefield of risks.

Preparing for a Successful Tech IPO

How tech companies can prepare the groundwork for a successful IPO.

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M&A Insights H1 2024: The Recovery Continues

Dealmakers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty, concerns about inflation and monetary policy, and regulatory and geopolitical headwinds.
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The Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence

A recent global survey reveals that insights gained from assessing sustainability topics are crucial for preserving and enhancing the value of M&A deals.
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Elevating ESG in Commercial Due Diligence

M&A and investment decision makers must consider the integral connection between a company's sustainability practices and its future performance.
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M&Aを成功させる10の必須要件――BCG M&Aレポート発刊20周年に寄せて

M&Aレポートの発刊から20年。BCGはM&Aが長期的な成功をおさめるために何が必要かを探ってきました。本稿では、20年の歴史を振り返るとともに、M&Aを長期的な成功に導くための10の必須要件を提示しています。
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2023 M&A Report: M&A Is Looking Up After Bottoming Out

M&A activity is rebounding after hitting a low point early this year. Sustainability, digitization, and capital scarcity are leading factors shaping the dealmaking outlook.
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2023 M&A Report: Bold Moves for Dealmakers in Volatile Markets

Expert dealmakers persist through tough times, seeking bargains or planning divestitures. Our research and experience point to alternative dealmaking approaches that enhance flexibility.
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Tech Startups Should Prepare Now for the Next IPO Boom

Though it may seem counterintuitive, today’s adverse capital market conditions are an ideal time to lay the groundwork for an initial public offering.
The SPAC Bust Could Be a Boon for Targets | Rectangle

The SPAC Bust Could Be a Boon for Targets

The frenzy surrounding special-purpose acquisition companies has faded. But with hundreds facing a merger deadline, private companies could strike a favorable deal that takes them public.