Business Succession in Schleswig-Holstein

This engineering firm, established over 25 years ago and headquartered in Hamburg’s affluent suburbs, is positioned as an independent specialist in electrical hardware design within a technically demanding niche segment. With six qualified employees, the company generates annual revenue of approximately €0.6 million with an EBIT margin of over 20%. The capital-light business model, an equity ratio of over 80%, and the absence of interest-bearing bank debt underscore the company’s solid financial position. As part of a retirement-related succession plan, the company is being sold in its entirety via a share deal; the founder is available to facilitate a structured handover and knowledge transfer for up to two years.

This well-established retail business is located in an attractive spot by the harbor and benefits from high foot traffic year-round thanks to tourism. The business is currently owner-operated and can be taken over and made operational at short notice. An integrated partnership with Deutsche Post and DHL ensures regular commission income, which typically covers the monthly store rent, including utilities. The estimated sales value of the existing inventory is approximately €100,000, with a margin of error of about ±15%.

This owner-managed company is a well-established regional energy provider focused on the environmentally friendly generation and delivery of district heating and electricity. To supply heat, the company operates its own combined heat and power plant to cover the base load, as well as two gas-fired boiler systems to cover peak loads. The heat is generated in a CO₂-neutral manner using biogas and distributed to residential and commercial customers via the company’s own district heating network.

The company is a leading, internationally active manufacturer of energy-efficient industrial furnace systems for the heat treatment of aluminum and steel. It combines extensive expertise in the fields of industrial furnace construction, conveyor technology, and custom machine building to develop innovative, customer-specific system solutions. The systems and solutions are supplied to industrial customers worldwide and are complemented by long-term after-sales, service, and maintenance support.

The company is a multi-award-winning marketing agency founded in 2017. It focuses on technical search engine optimization (SEO), digital brand management, and scalable service delivery. As part of a succession plan, the business model is to be continued and strategically expanded.

The company is an internationally active provider of technical solutions and services with a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability. It distributes high-quality technical replacement and wear parts, as well as measurement, monitoring, and control systems, particularly for industrial and maritime applications. These include, among other things, systems for level and temperature measurement, gas detection, and other safety-related instruments. In addition to product sales, the company offers comprehensive services. These include technical consulting, maintenance and repair, spare parts supply, and logistical support. The goal is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and technical systems, primarily aboard seagoing vessels. Through its collaboration with various international manufacturers, the company provides state-of-the-art technologies and customized solutions. The focus is on long-term partnerships, high product quality, and sustainable solutions for demanding applications. With this in mind, the plan is for the long-standing managing partner to “stay on board,” and for the senior managing director to continue serving in an advisory capacity upon request even after his official retirement.