The local advisor was always by my side.

GAF is an owner-managed company in the field of measurement and control technology, founded in 1992, and currently employs 13 people. The company is led by Uwe Heinrich and two other partners, a project engineer, and a software development manager. All three unanimously decided to sell the company, particularly the majority shareholder Uwe Heinrich, who, after nearly 30 years, wishes to retire to spend more time with his family and travel. It was important to him to ensure that his life's work was in good hands, the jobs of his employees were secured, and the company remained intact. On the recommendation of Deutsche Bank AG, the owners sought professional assistance. The swift and personalized transaction processes of our partner's advisory team convinced them to find the perfect successor. GAF received intensive support and advice, leading to a quick and excellent collaboration. Thanks to Uwe Heinrich's preparation, the necessary documents were quickly assembled. GAF proved to be an attractive investment and attracted around 40 interested investors. Ultimately, a promising buyer was chosen. The sales process, completed within six months, was quick and to Mr. Heinrich's utmost satisfaction. He will advise the new GAF manager until June 2022 before retiring. Thanks to the supportive advisory services, he is confident that his life's work and the future of the employees are in good hands.