In 2001, Allianz Capital Partners and Godlman Sachs acquired a controlling stake in Messer Greisheim, European industrial concern gas belonging Hoeschst. DealMakers face a number of challenges, including the sensitive issue of corporate governance in relation to the partial ownership of the family and the consolidation of the sector. By the end of 2003 private equity players were ready to go and excited for the Messer family further control. Several factors are in play: the family had a buy-back option, the window of which was rapidly closing, there were several potential strategic buyers, subject to antitrust issues facing European player interested in buying the company, and the family has made no secret of his desire to keep a piece of the company, at least some measure of control. Housing provides updated after the release. "Hide
by Josh Lerner, Kerry Herman, Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Eva Nathusius Source: Harvard Business School 5 pages. Publication Date: February 18, 2009. Prod. #: 809057-PDF-ENG
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