Corporate | 8 October 2013 08:00
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AURELIUS AG / Key word(s): Acquisition
AURELIUS invests again in HR outsourcing and personnel services – fidelis HR GmbH acquires HCM Gilde GmbH – Add-on acquisition reinforces services portfolio and management – Accelerating trend for long-term HR outsourcing Munich, October 8, 2013 – The Munich-based AURELIUS Group (ISIN DE000A0JK2A8) is expanding its activities in the market for comprehensive personnel services. Its fidelis HR GmbH subsidiary is acquiring HCM Gilde GmbH with effect from October 1, 2013. fidelis HR, formerly known as TDS HR Service & Solutions GmbH and a member of the AURELIUS Group since May 2013, is the leading provider of comprehensive HR administration services in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The acquisition of HCM Gilde GmbH notably reinforces its capabilities in project management and process consulting as a foundation for long-term outsourcing contracts. For AURELIUS, the move represents a further element in the growth strategy of fidelis HR. The add-on purchase serves to permanently secure and boost the competitive position of the portfolio company. HCM Gilde GmbH is a consultancy specializing in the field of personnel services. Its people are known for their wide-ranging practical experience, deep market knowledge and excellent networks, while the company itself concentrates primarily on HR process optimization, the realization of complex HR projects and HR outsourcing consulting. Starting October 1, 2013, Jörg John, founder and former managing director of HCM Gilde GmbH, will assist Nils Haase in running fidelis HR. Stefanie Lommel, co-founder of HCM Gilde GmbH, will remain on the management team at HCM Gilde. In addition, she will take over as head of the Business Development and Process Consulting unit at fidelis HR. The market for personnel services has potential for strong growth. An accelerating trend for outsourcing complex HR processes can be observed across the globe, with more efficient structures and lower costs representing the key value drivers in this context. ‘With the acquisition of HCM Gilde, we have taken a further major step in our growth strategy in the market for personnel services,’ comments Donatus Albrecht, the man on the AURELIUS Executive Board responsible for M&A activities. ‘We intend to continue actively developing our portfolio companies by means of add-on acquisitions going forward. Above and beyond the traditional AURELIUS approach, we’re also interested in well-positioned, sustainably profitable companies’ Nils Haase, managing director of fidelis HR GmbH, adds: ‘Jörg John is an excellent HR manager heading a strong team of experienced experts. For more than 25 years now, he has been successfully running HR projects and he will no doubt quickly make his mark in his new areas of responsibility. This step helps us to sustainably strengthen our core competencies in the field of process consulting and the management of major, long-term HR outsourcing projects, which are increasingly shaping our activities.’ ABOUT AURELIUS AURELIUS has been successfully operating in the international market for company acquisitions for many years. The focus is on companies and corporate spin-offs in markets with plenty of potential for development. Once under the AURELIUS umbrella, the acquisitions are given a long-term strategic orientation and their potential developed. Building on active operational support, the subsidiaries benefit from the management experience and financial strength of the parent company. This is what makes AURELIUS a ‘good home’ for companies and their employees. At present, the AURELIUS Group encompasses 18 subsidiaries around the globe with facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States. Among others, these include traditional names like Blaupunkt and Berentzen together with numerous industrial enterprises. Companies are acquired in accordance with strict investment criteria, although there is no specific industry focus. Shares of AURELIUS AG are listed in the m:access segment of the Munich Stock Exchange and are traded on all German stock exchanges under ISIN DE000A0JK2A8. To find out more, visit www.aureliusinvest.de . CONTACT
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