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Abstract

The case depicts the tension loaded conflict the 260-year-old German family-equity company Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH (Haniel) deals with: On the one hand, there is the value system of a family-owned company with family members committed to the values of the 'honorable businessman' and on the other hand there is a company trying to build a diversified portfolio with the professionalism of a private-equity investor. Haniel’s mission 'Enhancing value - living out values' truly creates tension.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Germany
Location:
Duisburg

Featured company

Haniel
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 4,7 million
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Private equity

Featured protagonists

  • Stephan Gemkow (male), CEO
  • Florian Funck (male), CFO
  • Franz M. Haniel (male), Supervisory Board
  • Felix Zimmermann (male), CEO TAKKT
  • Christoph Böninger (male), Advisory Board
Teaching note
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Reference no. 319-0287-8
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Anne Bäro (HHL gGmbH); Timo Meynhardt (HHL gGmbH)
Originally published in: 2019
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract

The case depicts the tension loaded conflict the 260-year-old German family-equity company Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH (Haniel) deals with: On the one hand, there is the value system of a family-owned company with family members committed to the values of the 'honorable businessman' and on the other hand there is a company trying to build a diversified portfolio with the professionalism of a private-equity investor. Haniel’s mission 'Enhancing value - living out values' truly creates tension.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.

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Geographical setting

Region:
Europe
Country:
Germany
Location:
Duisburg

Featured company

Haniel
Employees:
10000+
Turnover:
EUR 4,7 million
Type:
Privately held
Industry:
Private equity

Featured protagonists

  • Stephan Gemkow (male), CEO
  • Florian Funck (male), CFO
  • Franz M. Haniel (male), Supervisory Board
  • Felix Zimmermann (male), CEO TAKKT
  • Christoph Böninger (male), Advisory Board

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 319-0287-8
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Anne Bäro (HHL gGmbH); Timo Meynhardt (HHL gGmbH)
Originally published in: 2019
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
View full details
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