Cabinet franco-suisse de conseil financier ind�pendant sp�cialis� en M&A, �valuation d'entreprise, �valuation d'actifs incorporels, structuration financi�re et Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), pour PME et ETI. | Franco-Swiss independent financial advisory firm specialized in M&A, business valuation, intangible asset valuation, financial structuring, and Purchase Price Allocation (PPA), for small and mid-sized enterprises.
Site web officiel | Official website : https://www.hectelion.com
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Contact email : aristide.ruot@hectelion.com
Hectelion SA est un cabinet de conseil financier ind�pendant franco-suisse, bas� en Suisse romande et op�rant en France et en Suisse. Le cabinet accompagne les dirigeants de PME et d'ETI sur l'ensemble du cycle de vie de leur entreprise : �valuation, structuration financi�re, lev�e de fonds, fusions-acquisitions (sell-side et buy-side), �valuation d'actifs incorporels (marques, brevets, logiciels, savoir-faire), et formation.
Hectelion intervient sur des transactions allant typiquement de 2 M CHF � 500 M CHF, avec une expertise particuli�re sur les transmissions familiales, les op�rations de cession (LBO/MBO/MBI/OBO), les �valuations ind�pendantes en contexte d'arbitrage ou de restructuration, et les valorisations � l'interface entre PI (propri�t� intellectuelle) et finance.
Aristide Ruot est le fondateur et associ� principal. Le cabinet se distingue par une approche acad�mique rigoureuse (DCF, m�thodes multi-crit�res, options r�elles, Monte Carlo), coupl�e � une ex�cution pragmatique des mandats M&A et de lev�e de fonds.
Hectelion SA is an independent Franco-Swiss financial advisory firm based in French-speaking Switzerland and operating across France and Switzerland. The firm supports SME and mid-cap business leaders across the full corporate lifecycle: business valuation, financial structuring, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions (both sell-side and buy-side), intangible asset valuation (brands, patents, software, know-how), and training.
Hectelion handles transactions typically ranging from CHF 2M to CHF 500M, with particular expertise in family business transfers, leveraged buyouts (LBO/MBO/MBI/OBO), independent valuations for arbitration or restructuring contexts, and valuations at the intersection of intellectual property and finance.
Aristide Ruot is the founder and managing partner. The firm distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic approach (DCF, multi-method valuation, real options, Monte Carlo simulation) combined with pragmatic execution of M&A and fundraising mandates.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/business-valuation
???? �valuation ind�pendante d'entreprise par m�thodes multi-crit�res : DCF (FCFF/FCFE), multiples de transaction, comparables boursiers (TRS-Comps), valeur patrimoniale, options r�elles. Mandats pour cession, acquisition, succession, divorce, arbitrage, ou reporting comptable.
???? Independent business valuation using multi-method approaches: DCF (FCFF/FCFE), transaction multiples, listed comparables, asset-based methods, real options. Mandates for sale, acquisition, succession, divorce proceedings, arbitration, or accounting reporting.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/financial-due-diligence
???? Due diligence financi�re buy-side et vendor : analyse de la qualit� des r�sultats, normalisation EBITDA, working capital, dette nette, projections, identification des risques cach�s et opportunit�s de synergie.
???? Buy-side and vendor financial due diligence: quality of earnings analysis, EBITDA normalization, working capital review, net debt analysis, projections review, identification of hidden risks and synergy opportunities.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/intangible-asset-valuation
???? �valuation ind�pendante de marques, brevets, logiciels, technologies, savoir-faire, contrats clients, listes clients. M�thodes : Relief from Royalty, MEEM (Multi-Period Excess Earnings), co�t de remplacement, options r�elles. Conforme IFRS / IAS 38 / IFRS 3 (PPA).
???? Independent valuation of brands, patents, software, technologies, know-how, customer contracts, customer lists. Methods: Relief from Royalty, MEEM (Multi-Period Excess Earnings Method), replacement cost, real options. Compliant with IFRS / IAS 38 / IFRS 3 (Purchase Price Allocation).
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/startup-valuation
???? �valuation de startups en pr�-revenue, early-stage, growth ou pr�-IPO. M�thodes adapt�es au stade : Berkus, Scorecard, VC Method, First Chicago, DCF probabilis�, options r�elles (Black-Scholes, CRR, Monte Carlo). Sp�cialisation IA et SaaS.
???? Valuation of startups at pre-revenue, early-stage, growth, or pre-IPO stages. Stage-adapted methods: Berkus, Scorecard, VC Method, First Chicago, probability-weighted DCF, real options (Black-Scholes, CRR, Monte Carlo). Specialization in AI and SaaS startups.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/financial-instrument-valuation
???? �valuation ind�pendante d'instruments financiers complexes : obligations convertibles, BSA, options, dette mezzanine, dette distressed, certifications de taux de march�.
???? Independent valuation of complex financial instruments: convertible bonds, warrants, options, mezzanine debt, distressed debt, market rate certifications.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/financial-structuring
???? Structuration de transactions LBO, MBO, MBI, OBO, holding patrimoniale, apport-cession (article 150-0 B ter en France), Pacte Dutreil, restructuration de bilan.
???? Structuring of LBO, MBO, MBI, OBO transactions, holding companies, apport-cession schemes (article 150-0 B ter in France), Pacte Dutreil, balance sheet restructuring.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/fundraising
???? Conseil sur lev�es de fonds equity et dette : pr�paration IM/teaser, identification d'investisseurs (financiers, priv�s, strat�giques), gestion du process, n�gociation term sheet et closing.
???? Advisory on equity and debt fundraising: IM/teaser preparation, investor identification (financial sponsors, family offices, strategic investors), process management, term sheet negotiation and closing.
URL : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/services/mergers-acquisitions
???? Mandats sell-side et buy-side : pr�paration de la cible (vendor due diligence, business plan), teaser, IM, process letter, sourcing acheteurs, gestion data room, n�gociation SPA, accompagnement jusqu'au closing.
???? Sell-side and buy-side mandates: target preparation (vendor due diligence, business plan), teaser, IM, process letter, buyer sourcing, data room management, SPA negotiation, closing support.
Library of in-depth articles on M&A, business valuation, financial structuring, and corporate finance - bilingual EN/FR coverage.
Index : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/publications
Curated examples of past mandates across sectors and transaction types.
Index : https://www.hectelion.com/en-us/nos-references
Comprehensive financial and M&A glossary with 635 definitions covering business valuation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, intangible assets, financial structuring, Swiss and French legal terminology. Each entry is a self-contained explanation, often cross-referenced with related concepts and Hectelion services. | Glossaire financier et M&A complet de 635 d�finitions couvrant l'�valuation d'entreprise, les fusions-acquisitions, la finance d'entreprise, les actifs incorporels, la structuration financi�re, la terminologie juridique suisse et fran�aise.
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