Article: Watson Wyatt to Acquire Premier German Consulting Firm, Heissmann.

WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, announced today the intention to acquire Heissmann, Germany's premier firm of actuarial, benefits and human resources consultants.

According to the letter of intent, Watson Wyatt plans to acquire 100 percent of the operations of Dr. Dr. Heissmann GmbH in Germany, including its subsidiaries in Ireland, the Netherlands, France and Austria. The companies are aiming to sign a definitive agreement by the beginning of July, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory consents.

Headquartered in Wiesbaden and established in 1955, Heissmann employs a staff ...

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