Private Equity & Strategic Investors

With nearly 4,000 PE firms worldwide and investment pressure "dry powder" of nearly a trillion dollars, competition for targets, the best targets is fierce and deals are more complex than ever. Smart decisions are critical at every stage of the investment lifecycle. From conducting due diligence to taking overall responsibility for management with improving portfolio company performance to maximizing exit value, we work closely with leaders. Well-versed in financial and operational issues, our professionals are known for their pragmatic and practical approach to challenging existing plans, identifying and unlocking sources of value, and evaluating and coaching talent.

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Dr. Thomas Forster

Dr. Thomas Forster

Senior Executive Partner

Significant increase in company value through process and value creation optimization with improved operational excellence as well as through diversification were successfully implemented tasks in portfolio companies. Strategic and operational competence as well as a high understanding of the requirements of PE and strategic investors distinguish Dr. Forster in particular.

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Rainer Ulrich

Rainer Ulrich

Senior Executive Partner

Excellent integration. Communication. Teamwork and assertiveness skills stand him in good stead in the sometimes painful operational adjustment measures to be implemented and in discussions with the financial investor, the creditors, the suppliers, the customers, the managers, the employees and the Works Council.

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Hanns-Peter Wiese

Hanns-Peter Wiese

Senior Executive Partner

Generalist with extensive experience from a large number of transactions, combined with high communication, integration and assertiveness skills. As a sparring partner of the owner, the management or as a member of the supervisory board or advisory board, he passionately contributed his experiential knowledge to numerous financings, M&A transactions and IPOs.

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Dr. Hans-Heinrich Kleuker

Dr. Hans-Heinrich Kleuker

Senior Executive Partner

Extensive experience from a large number of transactions combined with high communication, integration and enforcement skills are the basis for the sometimes considerable adjustment measures and the discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

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