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Succession planning

"According to estimates by the Institute for SME Research in Bonn (Germany)," about 22,000 companies in Germany with 287,000 workers will be dealing with the question of succession each year from 2010 to 2014. Seamless succession plans are therefore not only of importance for individual companies, but also for a macroeconomic perspective for growth and occupation."

UHC will accompany support you in search for a successor, a buyer or a new partner.

When the time has come to tend to a successor in a business environment, the company is subject to drastic changes. Many studies in small-and medium-sized companies show that this decision is often made very late, bringing along specific problems. It was found that the transition to a successor takes up to five years. In addition to good technical and market expertise, knowledge of human nature and intuition are necessary.

UHC supports young entrepreneurs on the path of start-ups with the acquisition and purchase of an existing company, in the search and selection of a suitable company and advises in the operational and commercial sector up to financing as well as the contact or cooperation with private equity companies.

UHC takes on the role of a mediator here, representing both the interests of the successor-seekers, as well as the successor's interests. The task is to ensure a smooth transition for all parties involved. The UHC takes on and advises:

  • Successor recruiting
  • Succession financing
  • Subsequent monitoring
  • Selling companies
  • Company transition


Under contract, UHC can also assume interim management in the company.