FAQ
Founded in 1983 our mission is to maximize our clients best market presence and speed up their sales-cycle by bringing in insider experts with a 10+ years background in executive business.
We call it passion, you call it success in business. Our associates are available throughout EMEA, CEMEA and Asia. Our network includes C-level business executives as well as government officials.
... Passion for Growth!
Dieter E. Hesse
- Senior Partner -
Here you will find a brief summary of frequently asked questions we have received in various stages from our clients. Do you have more questions? Please do not hesitate to call us. You can contact us in English or in German language.
What is Hesse & Associates business focus and in what industries are you specialized in?
A. H & A consultancy services focus on company's organic and non-organic growth. The base services cover all industries since finding, selling and risk analysis is industry independent. For our extended business service we feature industry experts we actively work with. These experts bring in at least 15 years of management experience. They are business seniors and understand your achieved milestones and obstacles. We continuously expand our base of industry experts. Our services include executive business development, risk assessments, M & A. For a complete list please click on the SERVICES link.
In what geographic regions are you active and what is the advantage working with an advanced network of Associates?
A. H & A has a sweet spot in specific industries with highest growth rates. Our experts reside in major cities in North America, South America, Middle East, Europe and some countries in the Pacific rim. Firstly, this comes with the nature of business and secondly, it is a result of our growing base of business in these regions. This will increase your chances to find the best buyer or seller for you.
Do you offer M & A scouting services as an initial part of continuous cooperation with our company?
A. Upon your request, we render so called merger & acquisition scouting services as a base module for non-organic growth, strategy and tactics. If your company employs specialist for due diligence or other financial services, it is your choice how to design and build your M & A team.
Do you have a fixed scheme of costs?
A. Each project is unique to us. Our costs for each modular service package depends on type of service, time, number of experts and business volume. Of course our cost structure is competitive but transparent.
Is there a minimum deal flow in M & A?
A. Yes. Since spotting a buy-side or sell-side M & A opportunity, pre-evaluation, evaluation, communication with all involved participants requires the full attention of our experts and time a project must meet some requirements. One of the criteria is the project volume should reach a minimum of € 25 m - € 50 m. Our clients expect that buy-side and sell-side companies are highly profitable. Non-profitable M & A opportunities are considered a re-structuring business projects and follow different requirements.
What makes Hesse & Associate so different?
A. We are not a consulting company with XX subsidiaries and XXX employed experts which drive up your costs. We do not believe, that a single set of industry experts is capable of covering an entire industry. This is why, we build our project teams and pick the best experts matching your needs. This flexibility allows you to reach out further and take advantage of a wider knowledge base. Our best practice and methods are triggered to enable you to get the best results for your organic and non-organic growth project.
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