Munich, May 13, 2025
WTS Advisory AG (“WTS”) exclusively advised BRUSS Sealing Systems GmbH (“BSS”) as the sole shareholder of BRUSS Werk Eisenberg GmbH (“BWE”) on the sale of the company to Hauhinco Holding GmbH (“Hauhinco”). In the course of this transaction, a future-oriented solution for the Eisenberg location was realized with an industrial strategist.
The takeover by Hauhinco, a leading company in the field of high-pressure water hydraulics, secures the long-term development of the Eisenberg plant. As part of the transaction, the WTS Advisory team led by Dr. Heiko Frank (Partner) and Martin Engelmann (Project Manager) with Maximilian Mittermeier, together with the management of BWE and BSS, provided significant support in this carve-out transaction in a challenging turnaround environment - in particular in the commercial structuring and negotiation of the contractual framework conditions for the continuation of the foundry and for future cooperation with the new owner.
Transaction background
The acquisition strengthens Hauhinco's production capacities and expands its expertise in the field of metal processing. WTS Advisory acted as exclusive M&A advisor for the transaction and made a significant contribution to its successful completion through structured process management. “WTS guided us through the entire sales process with a high level of professionalism and commitment,” says Carlo Crosetto, Managing Director of BRUSS Sealing Systems GmbH. “Thanks to the team's comprehensive expertise, we were able to find a sustainable solution for the future of BWE,” continued Crosetto.
Testimonial
“The collaboration with WTS Advisory was extremely professional. Their dedication and in-depth expertise in M&A contributed significantly to the success of this complex transaction. We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and see a promising future for the Eisenberg facility with the new management of Hauhinco,” added Carlo Crosetto.
Transaction team
Dr. Heiko Frank, Partner
Martin Engelmann, Manager
Maximilian Mittermeier, Consultant
About BRUSS Werk Eisenberg GmbH
BRUSS Werk Eisenberg GmbH is a production facility specializing in aluminium casting, which manufactures high-precision components for various branches of industry. The company is characterized by state-of-the-art production technologies and a high level of technical expertise.
About Hauhinco Holding GmbH/ HBT Group
Hauhinco Holding GmbH is an internationally operating company specializing in high-pressure water hydraulic solutions. With over 100 years of experience, Hauhinco develops and produces high-performance hydraulic systems for industrial applications and mining. Hauhinco is part of the HBT Group, which specializes in innovative technologies and industrial solutions.
About WTS Advisory AG
WTS Advisory is an independent, innovative solution provider for goal-oriented consulting and active operational support for companies along the entire CFO agenda. This includes solutions ranging from external reporting, optimization of the finance department, governance, risk & compliance issues to M&A and transaction advisory and support for digital transformation on the way to “Next Generation Finance”.
WTS Advisory is part of WTS, a global full-service provider for tax advisory services and financial & deal advisory. WTS is represented at 13 locations in Germany and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
The Deal Advisory division of WTS Advisory & WTS offers integrated advice on financial (WTS Advisory) and tax (WTS) aspects along the entire transaction process. The WTS Advisory Deal Advisory team supports corporate transactions, for example in the form of financial due diligence investigations and other buy-side and sell-side services as well as valuation services such as expert and indicative company valuations, purchase price allocations, impairment tests and post-deal implementation. The WTS Transactions Advisory team provides expert advice at every stage of a corporate transaction. Starting with tax due diligence, through structuring and negotiating the company purchase agreement to post-deal implementation.
Kontakt
WTS Advisory AG
Dr. Heiko Frank, Partner l Lead M&A Strategy & Deal Advisory
Friedenstraße 22 · 81671 München · Germany
T: +49 (0) 89 28646-2700
M: +49 (0) 1709416717
heiko.frank@wts.de
www.wts-advisory.de
