Hannover Finanz
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For 45 years, we have been assisting medium-sized companies with company succession, growth projects, the implementation of consolidation strategies (“buy-and-build”) and aiding in partial disposals. Additionally, we serve as a seasoned partner for executing carve-outs from group or corporate structures.

As a result, we are deeply rooted in the German-speaking SME sector and are a trusted point of contact. Often, we are the initial external investor in a family-owned business.

At Hannover Finanz, our team crafts tailored solutions for each company based on their specific investment requirements.. urthermore, we boast a network of experts from diverse backgrounds who provide additional support and expertise to both us and our portfolio companies. This way, entrepreneurs do not only benefit from our financial strength, but also from our experience.

Company succession

Early planning for company succession by the entrepreneur often lays the groundwork for the future of the company. If succession within the entrepreneur’s family isn’t feasible, a management buy-out empowers the entrepreneur to involve the existing management team as shareholders. Hannover Finanz can assist the management in acquiring the company, thereby transitioning into entrepreneurs themselves. Alternatively, in a management buy-in, external management takes over the company, where we are also pleased to offer support. We have extensive experience with both succession options. Typically, we provide founders and family shareholders with flexible reinvestment options, allowing them to continue benefiting from their company’s positive performance while ensuring continuity. Examples of successful succession planning with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here. Examples of successful succession planning with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here.

Growth

A company’s growth should be supported by a solid equity base. Equity capital enhances the equity ratio, enabling entrepreneurs to pursue growth targets more flexibly than other forms of financing allow. A stable financial foundation significantly expands entrepreneurial flexibility. Our goal is to always identify the optimal financing structure, requiring a high degree of flexibility in organizing individual investment structures, which we provide. We have successfully supported the growth of numerous portfolio companies for over two decades through our evergreen funds. Additionally, we are one of the few investment companies offering entrepreneurial families a buyback option. Examples of successful succession planning with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here.

Buy-and-Build

Buy-and-build is a strategy where a company grows through targeted acquisitions. This approach is particularly beneficial for medium-sized companies seeking to accelerate growth by expanding their product or service portfolio or entering new regions.Hannover Finanz fully supports buy-and-build strategies, actively seeking suitable acquisition targets for our companies, examining them carefully and supporting our management teams in the realisation of acquisitions. We then help with the integration of the acquired companies and the realisation of synergies. Our extensive experience in buy-and-build spans various industries and business models, backed by expertise in due diligence, transaction structuring, financing, and integration. Examples of successful buy-and-build strategies with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here. Examples of successful buy-and-build strategies with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here.

Partial Sale

Hannover Finanz secures the independence of companies by acquiring shares from departing co-shareholders, ensuring their continued existence. Through owner buyouts, entrepreneurs can realize assets during their active tenure, establishing private assets and laying the groundwork for succession solutions. Examples of successful owner buy-outs with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here.

Spin-off

In a spin-off or carve-out, a part of a company is separated to form an independent company. Management or external managers formerly employed in these segments now have the opportunity to acquire parts of the business with Hannover Finanz and establish them independently. We offer managing directors and experienced managers the chance to become entrepreneurs through a management buy-out. For groups looking for an established and responsible investor as the new owner of sub-divisions, Hannover Finanz offers the certainty of providing the former group divisions with a reputable home. Examples of successful owner buy-outs with the support of Hannover Finanz can be found here.

Special situations

Crises are inevitable in every company’s life cycle, but they can be leveraged positively. Through restructuring, companies can regain positive earnings and resume sustainable development. In such instances, Hannover Finanz collaborates with entrepreneurs to develop solutions for the company’s successful continuation, with the primary goal of ensuring its independence. By providing equity capital, we aim to rebuild a long-term sustainable foundation, strengthening companies for future challenges.

The HF Opportunities GmbH team takes care of special situations.

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Whether carve-out, financial reorganisation, turnaround or insolvency – the expertise of hannover Finanz Opportunities opens up new opportunities in consolidation situations

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