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v a r i o u s s i z e s
which operate in
concert with the big
conglomerates world-
wide. When talking about
free economies rather than
about countries in which recycling
is controlled by the state, family busi-
nesses will always be important.
Some family businesses will sell
up, others will grow,
while some will
be broken
up and
others,
in some
ver y rare
instances, will
even disappear.
All this is part of
the economic and
social game. Overall,
however, family busi-
nesses will always survive
and will remain a major part
of this industry.’
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Where can companies go to obtain
additional help and guidance?
‘They should look beyond the help of their
established family advisors. Given that this is a
special situation, they should engage an expe-
rienced mergers and acquisitions specialist –
and if possible, one with international experi-
ence and with an international network in
order to enlarge the options for marketing the
company. Laws surrounding takeovers, owner-
ship, social issues and tax vary from one coun-
try to another, so an advisor with internation-
al expertise is also useful in this regard.
A successful transaction can prove to be one of
the most satisfying moments in a family entre-
preneur’s life through realising a sales price
which increases the provision for his old age,
boosts the family fortune and/or secures the
long-term future of the business.’
What do you think the future holds for
family-led businesses in the recycling
industry?
‘A huge proportion of the collection and recy-
cling of secondary raw materials is conducted
by individuals and family-owned businesses of
For more information:
For further information about S&P Mergers and
Acquisitions GmbH, visit www.s-and-p.de
and also www.m-and-a-europe.com
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