M&A Deal Summary

Acrotec Acquires Gasser Ravussin S.A.

On March 31, 2017, Acrotec acquired apparel/textiles company Gasser Ravussin S.A.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Acrotec’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Acrotec’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-03-31
Target Gasser Ravussin S.A.
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Acrotec
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Gasser Ravussin S.A.

Lucens, Switzerland
Gasser is an established, family built and operated, Swiss manufacturer of fine gemstones which has grown organically since being founded in 1927. Gasser specializes in manufacturing synthetic rubies used in watch movements, in particular for the assembly of shock absorbers. Gasser produces nearly 20 million pieces for the watch industry per year.

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Buyer

Acrotec

Develier, Switzerland

Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
Revenue 70M CHF (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Acrotec is an independent group created by micromechanics professionals. Its main objective is to be a reference subcontractor by offering a wide range of manufacturing processes for precision components. Its strategy is both to provide "Swiss Made" quality products to the entire watch industry as well as to the automotive, electronics, medical, jewelry, and aeronautics industries. Acrotec is based in Develier, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-15 Mimotec SA

Sion, Switzerland

Mimotec SA manufactures micro-components using the LIGA (lithography, galvanization and electro-forming) technology. The advantage of using such a technique is its low cost per unit and fast prototyping, rendering it a competitive alternative to traditional manufacturing techniques. The company produces over 3 million pieces per annum.

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