Transfer Partners provided exclusive advisory services to the shareholders of hpm Henkel Projektmanagement in connection with the sale of the company to BKW Engineering.

hpm Henkel Projektmanagement GmbH is a leading consulting and engineering firm based in Dresden that specializes in comprehensive project management services. Under the leadership of Managing Director Thomas Henkel, who will continue to lead the company in the future, the firm has successfully established itself in the market and currently employs approximately 25 people. The interdisciplinary team of architects, civil, industrial, and mechanical engineers is active in the areas of project control, construction management, and procurement and sustainability consulting. Its clients include, in particular, public construction and real estate management agencies, project developers, property owners, and private builders.

BKW Engineering AG is a leading network of companies focused on independent engineering, architecture, appraisal, and testing firms in the DACH region. With the acquisition of hpm Henkel Projektmanagement GmbH, the subsidiary of BKW AG is thus continuing its BKW Solutions 2030 strategy and strengthening its presence in the project management sector. The network currently consists of around 40 companies at 130 locations and employs over 4,000 people.

“We are delighted to have supported Mr Henkel in arranging the succession of his business. In the BKW Group, hpm Henkel Projektmanagement GmbH has found a strong partner that will ensure the company’s long-term continuity and continued growth.”

Axel Neurath
Partner, Transfer Partners

Transfer Partners’ mandate covered the entire M&A process, including the preparation of transaction-related documentation, support during due diligence, and assistance with negotiations through to the successful signing and closing.