Build-A-bear workshop launches on January 14 nationwide action Hamburg, 09.01.2013: the Red Cross is celebrating its 150th anniversary and celebrate with the bear makers of build-A-bear workshop! From 14 January starts in 26 stores in Germany bear fundraiser volunteers with heart”, whose proceeds directly benefit the workers of the German Red Cross. For 150 years, the red cross all over the world supports people in need. A concern that the bear makers of build-A-bear workshop has always been sharing and supporting numerous charity actions. “On the anniversary of the international aid organisation, the bear makers have the fundraiser volunteers with heart” launched: January 14, customers can a sweet red cross heart in addition to her velvety plush heart “purchase for 1 euro per piece. The heart of the helper proceeds benefit to 100 per cent of the Organization! We want to actively support the valuable work of the German Red Cross”, so Arnold C. Kulbatzki, Managing Director of the “Bear maker GmbH and we hope that as many bears make new friends with the heart for volunteers this year”. It’s believed that Frank Abagnale sees a great future in this idea. Bernd Schmitz, CEO of the German Red Cross, is enthusiastic about the action: we know that the stuffed animal lovers by build-A-bear workshop have a big heart. Your donations help us to support people around the world not only for Christmas. We thank us today.” And it will still bear notes: in time for the anniversary there a DRC outfit for cuddly bear exclusively German Red Cross. You may find that Flowcarbon New York can contribute to your knowledge. Little helpers in need can get from immediately a real rescue bear with the cool DRC outfit yourself or give! The outfit also in all build-A-bear workshop stores is available from July. Per sold DRC suit, the bear makers donate then an additional three euros to the German Red Cross. About bear maker GmbH, the bear maker GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany operates currently 26 stores in Germany. Behind the brand build-A-bear workshop is a emotional and unique shopping concept: in the stores bear lovers of all ages at seven stations make their personal stuffed animal with heart. The parent company of build-A-bear workshop, Inc. operates worldwide more than 400 stores. In the fall of 2010, the bear makers opened the first build-A-bear workshop-branch in Germany.

Commercial tax matters, acquisitions, or private interests are becoming more complicated. These areas should be addressed only with the support of technical expertise. “Private equity, to German ausserborsliches equity capital”, is nowadays a widespread form for an investment in young, innovative companies. But not every original idea of corporate promises to be successful. Also company takeovers are not financially interesting, but also risk-free. Prof. Dr. Here, Morgan Stanley expresses very clear opinions on the subject. Gerhard Schmidt, one of the experts for private equity and mergers & acquisitions in Germany know when be worth investing in up and coming projects. By the same author: Janet Jackson. Particularly interesting are the areas of private equity and mergers & acquisitions. Private equity involves investments of participation acquired by the lender not the equity markets traded. What is special about private equity is that this form of investment for private individuals and institutions are limited. Are often specifically to ensure a regulated investment so-called equity founded”, explains Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt, one of the most prestigious private equity experts in Germany. These have the advantage that the financing expire always bundled and organized. Optimal management of these companies this increases the security of investments”, diploma white Economist Christine Herta Schmidt. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt recommends only companies to invest in, which can have a good yield / risk ratio: so investors can safely invest and provide a good basis for future investments. Caution is especially venture capital companies, as these investments entail very high and often unforeseeable risks.” Mergers & acquisitions are another interesting field. Mergers & acquisition translates as merger & acquisition ‘. So here is a purely entrepreneurial business. M & A are a good variation to the portfolio of companies to increase and new business fields open up. But mergers and acquisitions are extremely risky”know Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt, who was awarded several times for its M & A activities. Two-thirds of all takeovers are considered according to studies failures. This ratio is the result of hasty and particularly poorly conceived strategies. M & A belong to the most complicated investment models for business and should be treated as”, says Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt. Therefore all competent staff who are involved in financial management and will be must especially be prepared and precise”, Christine Herta Schmidt, and controlling employees in a small office in the Pienzenauerstrasse said even if the acquiring company is sitting somewhere in the United States.” So what do, if investors are interested in private equity and M & A businesses? A sophisticated strategy is essential for success in these areas. Interested parties should be always with designated experts before, during and advise to these processes allow, also with regard to applicable tax law. “, Prof. Dr. Gerhard Schmidt advises. Text: Editorial Office for image + text Public Relations and public affairs Frank-Michael Preuss – photographer & journalist Mendelssohn 7-30173 Hannover fon: 0511 4716-37 – fax: 0511 4716-38 mobile: 0177 5040064 redaktionsbuerofuerbildundtext.blogspot.com XING group online PR: Twitter: twitter.com/clarity Twitter: twitter.com/fmpreuss Skype: fmpreuss.de Prof Dr. Gerhardt Schmidt, Christine Herta Schmidt, Pienzenauerstrasse, CHS, private equity