M&A Deal Summary

Polaris Private Equity Acquires G&O Maritime

On September 1, 2021, private equity firm Polaris Private Equity acquired marine company G&O Maritime from Erhvervsinvest

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Polaris Private Equity’s 26th transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-09-01
Target G&O Maritime
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) Polaris Private Equity
Sellers(s) Erhvervsinvest
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

G&O Maritime

Allerød, Denmark
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G&O Maritime is a supplier to the global maritime industry manufacturing a range of niche products for leading shipping companies, shipyards, and engine manufacturers. G&O Maritime is based in Allerød, Denmark.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Polaris Private Equity

Copenhagen, Denmark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 1.3B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Polaris Private Equity is a mid-market Danish private equity firm focused on buyouts within Denmark and Sweden. Polaris does not have any sector preferences, however the Firm looks for 'niche' businesses that exhibit growth potential and have the ability to lead their markets. Prospective companies typically have revenues of at least €20 million. Polaris was formed in 1998 and is based in Copenhagen.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 44
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 6
Country (Denmark) 26 of 28
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-01 emagine Consulting

Copenhagen, Denmark

emagine Consulting is an independent consultancy focused on business and IT consultants. The Group provides high-end business and IT consultants to its clients and has a large network of competent and experienced IT specialists. emagine Consulting was founded in 1994 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-28 Tokico

Kanagawa, Japan

Tokico engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of measuring and instrumentation equipment, as well as design, construction, and maintenance of energy stations and plants. Tokico was established in 1937 and is based in Kanagawa, Japan.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Erhvervsinvest

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.1B DKK
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Erhvervsinvest is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing companies lower middle-market (DKK 50 to DKK 500 million in annual revenues) in Denmark. Erhvervsinvest does not have a specific sector focus but primarily seeks companies operating in the manufacturing and service industries. Erhvervsinvest was formed in 2004 and is based in Charlottenlund, Denmark.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 17
Sector (Marine) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
Country (Denmark) 16 of 17
Year (2021) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-28 PCH Engineering

Hoersholm, Denmark

PCH Engineering specializes in developing, manufacturing, and selling vibration monitors for rotating machinery including wind turbines. PCH's long-standing focus on vibration monitoring and analysis has resulted in a unique set of competencies within the vibration field, and they were e.g. among the first to develop a digital vibration monitor. PCH Engineering was founded in 1998 and is based in Hoersholm, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-07 Delika Food Group

Horsens, Denmark

Delika Food Group is a producer of high-quality meat products within e.g. cold cuts, sausages, and smoked products, as well as a supplier of other food products in Denmark and Germany with approx. 140 employees in total. Delika Food Group was founded in 2007 and is based in Horsens, Denmark.

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