CPL Business Consultants - Case Studies

CPL Business Consultants has a wide range of experience solving specific business issues for its clients. Examples of specific project areas are listed under ‘Sector Expertise‘ and ‘Functional Expertise‘ on this websiteThe case studies below illustrate some of CPL Business Consultants’ projects which also include quotes from our clients on the project outcome. Additionally, you find a list of examples of the sectors and activities of our work on the ‘CPL Experience‘ page. 

ACQUISITION DUE DILIGENCE

An international Private Equity fund was interested in acquiring a feed additive company. They engaged CPL Business Consultants as industry experts for the buy-side due diligence. We analysed the business plan projections of each product line for each business unit, comparing them with market trends, market growth rates and competitor benchmarks. CPL provided expert insights and detailed information used to sensitise the business plan projections.

Outcome:

“CPL’s insight and expertise enabled us to make the acquisition in a way that was both fair to the company and made good financial sense.”

MARKETING STRATEGY FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

A European plant biotechnology company wanted to enter new markets with its proprietary technology. CPL Business Consultants produced a comprehensive report on the fermentation sector that identified relevant opportunities and contained details of potential partners. We then helped the company develop an effective go-to-market plan and marketing strategy.

Outcome:

“Based on the recommendations of CPL we are now successfully developing partnerships in a new business sector.”

MARKET ANALYSIS AND PRODUCT STRATEGY

A European food ingredient company was developing an ingredient for the functional food market. CPL Business Consultants analysed the market for ingredients with similar properties. We found high barriers to entry and concluded that the cost of production needed to be lower to compete successfully.

Outcome:

“CPL has saved us money and time and allowed us to focus resources in areas of greater opportunity.”

TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS AND PRODUCT STRATEGY

A dairy ingredient company planned to invest and collaborate with a US biotechnology company to replace a common dairy ingredient. CPL Business Consultants reviewed the company and its technology, competing technologies and the market acceptability of the current and alternative products. We concluded that other approaches might be more fruitful for the client.

Outcome:

CPL’s ability to understand complex technology and willingness to tell the unvarnished truth helped us make a prompt and cost-effective decision.”