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The Healthcare Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge successfully advised the stock-listed dsm-firmenich AG on the sale of Pentapharm AG, Switzerland, as well as its Brazilian sister company Pentapharm do Brasil Comércio e Exportação Ltda. Pentapharm is a leading provider of bioactive ingredients for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics and cosmetics industries, employing around 120 people in Switzerland and Brazil.

With this transaction C▪H▪Reynolds once again demonstrated its expertise in successfully managing complex and cross-border carve-out transactions.

C▪H▪Reynolds provided comprehensive support throughout the entire process from preparation and documentation of transaction documents through market phase, due diligence, structuring and negotiation until closing.

You can find the detailed transaction announcement under this link.

The transaction team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Markus Kluge and Stefan Constantin, advised Blanchon Group, a portfolio company of IK Partners and Abenex Capital, on the acquisition of the Dr. Schutz Group. Together with Forvis Mazars France, a comprehensive acquisition strategy was developed beforehand for the client. C▪H▪Reynolds advised its client comprehensively, from the initial approach of a number of German target companies through to closing.

This transaction is another example of our expertise in the paints and coatings market as well as in the successful development and implementation of acquisition strategies at an international level. With this acquisition, Blanchon enters the German market, which is the largest flooring market in Europe by volume. Dr. Schutz will continue to operate as an independent company under the Blanchon Group. Dr. Karl-Michael Schutz will remain in charge of the company and will continue to assume overall responsibility for the German market and the “vinyl floor renovation” business unit. We are pleased to have contributed to such a positive outcome for all parties involved.

The full transaction announcement can be found here.

The transaction team of C▪H▪Reynolds Corporate Finance AG, led by Felix Hoch and Markus Kluge, successfully advised the family shareholders of Biersack Group on the sale to LR Pure Systems, a portfolio company of Peter Möhrle Holding.

With this transaction, C▪H▪Reynolds once again demonstrated its expertise in successfully advising family-owned businesses on succession solutions. Through this acquisition, LR Pure secured important manufacturing know-how and significant CNC machining capacity. All employees of Biersack Group will be taken on by LR Pure. Dominik and Michael Biersack will continue to manage the Beilngries site of LR Pure Group.

C▪H▪Reynolds acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the sellers in this transaction.

You can find the detailed transaction announcement under this link.

The Healthcare Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Markus Kluge and Stefan Constantin, advised the shareholders of Reha Seligenthalerstrasse on the divestment of their shares to rehaneo Group, a portfolio company of the investment firm GIMV.

The transaction is another example of a successful succession solution for a medium-sized family-owned company facilitated by C▪H▪Reynolds. In this transaction, the two shareholders of a successful and highly profitable rehabilitation center sold their shares through an European-wide auction process to a nationwide provider of outpatient rehabilitation, aftercare, prevention, and corporate health management. With this transaction, rehaneo Group strengthens its presence in southern Germany, while Reha Seligenthalerstrasse maintains its independence and all employees are retained. We are pleased to have contributed to such a positive outcome for all parties involved.

The full transaction announcement can be found under this link.

The Business Services Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge, has successfully advised griep Group, a leading German provider of construction logistics services, in its search for a strategic partner.

From Swiss Post’s perspective, the expansion of its activities in the construction logistics sector is part of its «Swiss Post of tomorrow» strategy. Swiss Post has already successfully supported several construction projects in Switzerland. With this transaction and the newly established joint venture, Swiss Post plans to make its construction logistics offering in Switzerland even more professional. For griep Group, a multi-award-winning fast growing company operating throughout Germany, the partnership opens up the opportunity to expand into adjacent European countries. The founder Dirk Griep will assume operational leadership of the construction logistics division going forward.

With this transaction, C▪H▪Reynolds is once again demonstrating its expertise in successfully supporting complex and cross-border transactions for entrepreneurs from the successful German Mittelstand.

C▪H▪Reynolds acted as exclusive M&A advisor to griep throughout the entire transaction process.

You can find the detailed transaction announcement under this link.

The Technical Business Services Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge advised Dussmann Technical Solutions, a division of Dussmann Group, on the acquisition of a 25%-stake in neogramm GmbH.

neogramm GmbH is a system integrator for industrial manufacturing and machinery as well as plant engineering, with expertise in IIoT, automation and machine vision. Through this strategic investment in neogramm, Dussmann Group also gains access to the joint development of tailored IIoT software and system solutions for industrial customers.

Following the acquisition of the business operations of automatic Klein GmbH in March of this year, this is already the second transaction in which the C▪H▪Reynolds team has successfully advised Dussmann.

The full transaction announcement can be found here.

The team led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge advised SUPREMO  Shoes + Boots GmbH and the shareholders around managing owner Walter J. Weichhart on the sale of 51 per cent of their shares to Fasbra SE, a subsidiary of Deichmann SE. As part of the transaction, the former minority shareholder left for reasons of age.

For C▪H▪Reynolds, this is another transaction in the footwear and sports sector. We were able to demonstrate our expertise in assisting the Intersport Group on the acquisition side, in the retail segment we advised, among other things, on the acquisition of selected Sport Fink locations and in the supplier sector we supported framas Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a major component developer and manufacturer for the shoe industry.

C▪H▪Reynolds provided full advice on the process, starting with the compilation and documentation of the transaction-relevant documents. Likewise, C▪H▪Reynolds assisted in the due diligence and advised on the structuring and negotiation of the transaction until closing.

You can find the detailed press release under this link.

The Technical Services Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge, advised Dussmann Technical Solutions, a division of Dussmann Group, on the acquisition of the business operations of automatic Klein GmbH.

With this transaction, Dussmann lays the foundation for the new business unit ‘Dussmann Industrial Automation’ which will focus within Dussmann Group on services for technical plant engineering as well as plant control and process automation.

automatic Klein has extensive experience in planning, design, assembly and commissioning of switchboards for the automation of industrial processes. The sellers, Rolf and Tilo Klein, will continue and manage the new unit ‘Dussmann Industrial Automation’ as managing directors.

C▪H▪Reynolds acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Dussmann in this transaction.

You can find the detailed transaction announcement here.

The transaction team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge, successfully advised the founders and other private investors of Lieblingsshop GmbH on the sale of a majority stake to Klett Group.

With this transaction, C▪H▪Reynolds once again demonstrates its expertise in successfully supporting succession solutions for family-owned businesses. Klett Group, which also operates its own daycare centers, expands its portfolio in the early childhood education sector through its investment in Lieblingsshop. The co-founder Oliver Hiller and Martin Borucki will continue to manage Lieblingsshop GmbH as managing directors.

C▪H▪Reynolds acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the sellers in this transaction.

You can find the detailed transaction announcement under this link.

The Healthcare Team of C▪H▪Reynolds▪Corporate Finance AG, led by Stefan Constantin and Markus Kluge, successfully advised the family shareholders of Alsitan GmbH on the sale of a majority stake to the Lithuanian Valentis Group. Marc Specht will continue in his role as managing shareholder, while Hans-Jürgen Specht will step down for age-related reasons.

This transaction is another example of a successful succession solution for a medium-sized family business advised by us. In this deal, the shareholders of a successful and profitable mid-sized company sold the majority of their shares to an internationally active manufacturer of dietary supplements with extensive expertise in production, formulation and innovation – also a family-owned business. Through this transaction, Valentis Group gains access to the DACH region as an important sales market, while Alsitan retains its independence and all employees will be retained.

C▪H▪Reynolds acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the Specht family in this transaction.

You can find the detailed press release under this link.