Family coat of arms

From entrepreneur
to entrepreneur.

We guide mid-sized companies through change and, together, put them back on the road to success.

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Companies are always in motion. We make sure it’s forward.

Shifting markets, new technologies and emerging competitors create turning points, especially for the Mittelstand. Whether manufacturing or automotive, Tier 1 or Tier 2: in these moments, we stand by your side.

Internationalisation

Enter new markets and integrate foreign subsidiaries for the long term, for example in China, India or South Africa.

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Succession

Prepare the next generation so your life’s work keeps growing in good hands.

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Consolidation

Bring order to existing assets and refocus on what really matters.

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Cost management

Especially when business is good: keep direct and indirect costs under control before standstill sets in.

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Legal and tax included.

Fundamental change raises legal and tax questions. Our network of experts supports you professionally here, too.

Philosophy

Entrepreneurial
spirit.

Tradition is an obligation. We are entrepreneurs ourselves and act like it, with many years of experience in management, profit improvement, controlling, restructuring and internationalisation.

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“Corporate culture is the soul of a company.”

We take a holistic approach and want to truly understand your business. When culture suffers, communication between management and workforce breaks down.

When every level pulls in the same direction, a congruent strategy strengthens the organisation. Cost and efficiency measures take hold faster and deliver better results in the long run.

Expertise

Sparring partner.
And implementer.

For shareholders we are a critical counterpart; alongside local management we roll up our sleeves, so your company can keep developing successfully.

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  • Which of your products are the real “feeders”, and which are the “bleeders”?
  • Does your strategy carry through all the way to production, and are all goals aligned with your people?
  • Have you acquired companies abroad that are proving hard to integrate?

Redesigning the business model

Strategic realignment and footprint optimisation

Due diligence and post-merger integration

Efficient controlling instruments

Total cost management, direct and indirect

Working capital management

Profit and efficiency improvement

Carve-outs of business units

Closing financing gaps

Capital when it counts.

We help you find investors, or invest in your company ourselves.

Let’s talk about it

References

Experience you can measure.

From global automotive suppliers to start-ups: an insight into the projects of our Managing Director.

  • MAGNA Mirrors

    Europe, Asia & South Africa

    • Due diligence & PMI
    • Restructuring
    • Footprint optimisation
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • MAGNA Interiors

    Europe

    • Restructuring incl. plant closure
    • Strategic realignment
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • MAGNA Closures

    Europe & South Africa

    • Footprint optimisation
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • MAGNA Steyr

    • Profitability Enhancement Program
  • Mekra Lang

    • Due diligence & PMI
    • Restructuring
    • Footprint optimisation
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • Brose

  • Kurtz Ersa

    • Strategy consulting
    • Sparring partner
  • Viewpointsystem

    • Due diligence
    • Strategy development
    • Sparring partner
  • HYREF

    • Due diligence
    • Strategy development
    • Sparring partner
  • NORAS MRI products

    • Strategy development
    • Sparring partner
    • Total cost management
  • Alphamicron

    • Automotive strategy
    • Business development
  • BionX

    • Deal origination
    • Due diligence support
  • Orange Mango

    • Due diligence & PMI
    • Restructuring
    • Footprint optimisation
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • GRAMA BLEND

    • Strategy development
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • Sektpalast

    • Strategy / start-up
    • Total cost management
    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • Wolf Möbel

    • Working capital
    • Controlling
  • Ephosys

    • Strategic partner
  • GOWI

    • External advisor
  • SMR

    • Business development

Offices

Würzburg. Mumbai. Dubai.

Rooted in Franconia, at home in the markets our clients are growing into.

Old Main Bridge and Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg

Head office

Würzburg

AKO Holding GmbHMartin-Luther-Straße 7d97072 Würzburg
+49 175 1073259
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Office UAE

Dubai

F Systems DWC-LLCP.O. Box 390667Dubai Aviation City, Logistics City
+971 52 34 89 450

Interested?

Write to us or give us a call. We look forward to convincing you in a personal conversation.

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