HTGS Hoch- und Tiefbau-Generalplanung Schröder GmbH (HTGS) is now part of IX Gruppe GmbH. This transaction was implemented as a structured succession solution, with HTGS's sole shareholder being extensively advised legally by a team from the GÖRG law firm, led by Partner Dr. Philipp Grzimek. The support ranged from strategic structuring and negotiation to the conclusion of the transaction.
HTGS, an established engineering office in Berlin, possesses extensive expertise in structural and fire protection planning, as well as general and object planning. Its service portfolio includes commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional buildings. The company's history necessitated precise succession planning to ensure the continuation of business operations.
Strategic Focus of the IX Group
The IX Group specialises in the merger of medium-sized engineering and planning offices within the context of long-term succession solutions. Its core activities lie in fire protection and structural planning, as well as general and object planning and architecture, particularly for building construction, industrial, and special construction projects. The integration of HTGS expands the group's capacities and expertise.
A key objective for HTGS's sole shareholder was the long-term safeguarding of the created company value while preserving entrepreneurial continuity. This requirement was reflected in the design of the transaction: the former sole shareholder remains active as HTGS's Managing Director and will also accompany the IX Group in strategic decisions and further transactions as a shareholder in the future. This ensures the continuation of established business practices and the involvement of the former leading figure.
GÖRG's advisory services included legal structuring, negotiation, and tailor-made contractual arrangements. A focus was placed on the client's individual objectives, encompassing both transactional legal aspects and personal and entrepreneurial interests.
