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Analyze group synergies and complexity for better M&A decisions

The merger of companies into a group or business units with different service ranges under one organizational roof can have a wide variety of reasons. Management and various services are often centralized. Sharing systems and personnel should lead to greater efficiency and better utilization than if each company, operation or business unit does everything itself …

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Increase customer results – manage volatility correctly

After the Corona crisis and the subsequent disruption of many supply chains have already had a massive impact on raw material prices and availability, political crises are now leading to further uncertainties. This also threatens to reduce earnings from agricultural products and the food industry. Permanent controlling and management of all sales and purchase contracts …

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HANSE Consulting and Warth & Klein Grant Thornton continue to grow together

& Services from a single source: In future HANSE Consulting and Warth & Klein Grant Thornton will serve you together at Jungfernstieg in Hamburg. On January 19, 2022, the Hamburg team of HANSE Consulting merged with the Hamburg team of Warth & Klein Grant Thornton. In this way, we are integrating the competencies and experience of …

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Liquidity management in mechanical and plant engineering – the challenges are rising again!

“Short-time work in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in the Corona crisis – fully exploit the potential now” was the headline of a news item in this section about a year ago. The cabinet has just extended relief rules for short-time working until March. However, disruptions to supply chains have added further challenges for …

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The renaissance of business model analysis and strategy review in crisis situations

DDIM Kongress 2021 – Impulse lecture: The renaissance of business model analysis and strategy review in the crisis? Andreas Lau, Managing Director of HANSE Interim and HANSE Consulting, gave a keynote speech at this year’s DDIM Congress on the renaissance of business model analysis and strategy review in the crisis. The keynote speech draws a …

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Stagnant supply chains – a global problem

How do production sites stay competitive? Best practices and benchmarking help Now that the lockdowns in the Corona pandemic seem to be over and many companies are resuming regular operations, material shortages and cost increases due to faltering supply chains are now occurring in numerous industries. Companies that mitigated identified bottlenecks and supply risks during …

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Efficient liquidity planning as part of overall integrated planning – by professionals for professionals

Your liquidity is good. But uncertainties about business and liquidity development have also increased for you. Now you want to see more transparently whether and how you can better manage your liquidity so that you can keep a grip on the development of your finances. This is where the expertise of HANSE Consulting and Warth …

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IT-Security: New vulnerabilities discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server

After further critical security vulnerabilities were discovered, Microsoft provides corresponding patches. Fast action is required. Since 13.04.2021, Microsoft has again been offering patches for the Exchange Server e-mail program. The new update is particularly relevant for Exchange Server versions 2013, 2016 as well as 2019 and is intended to close newly identified IT security vulnerabilities. …

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Liquidity planning – an important tool for management and shareholders

Uncertainty about the development of liquidity in many companies is still high – also due to the effects of the Corona pandemic. On March 25, 2021, the German government therefore extended the KfW special program, including the KfW fast loan, until December 31, 2021 (previously limited until June 30, 2021). At the same time, the …

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StaRUG and restructuring – opportunities, risks and initial recommendations for action

Fact 1:The Corporate Stabilization and Restructuring Act (StaRUG), which came into force on 01.01.2021, no longer offers any performance-based elements after the deletion of judicial contract termination. Fact 2:Companies where there is a need for restructuring only with regard to balance sheet liabilities, but not with regard to the income statement, are rare exceptional cases. …

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