M&A Deal Summary

AVIC Electromechanical Co Acquires Kokinetics

On May 30, 2014, AVIC Electromechanical Co acquired automotive company Kokinetics from Endurance Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AVIC Electromechanical Co’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is AVIC Electromechanical Co’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-05-30
Target Kokinetics
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) AVIC Electromechanical Co
Sellers(s) Endurance Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Kokinetics

Kriftel, Germany
Kokinetics supplies the automotive industry with seat and transmission technologies. Kokinetics is based in Kriftel, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AVIC Electromechanical Co

Hubei, China

Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

AVIC Electromechanical Systems Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets precision punching products, including angle modulation devices for auto seats, sliding rails, seat lifting devices, and other related products.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2014 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-29 Hilite International

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Hilite manufactures hydraulic drives and timing systems for the automotive industry. The products are used in engines, transmissions and exhaust systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Hilite manufactures progressive powertrain products and emission systems that help to improve fuel consumption and to reduce emissions. Its customers include leading international car and truck manufacturers.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Endurance Capital AG is a private investment firm focused on a variety of transaction situations in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Endurance targets divestitures, special situations, as well as companies facing shareholder disputes or succession issues. Sectors of interest include automotive, engineering, fashion/textiles, and retail. Endurance seeks to invest a up to €20 million in businesses generating €20 to €300 million of annual revenue. Endurance Capital AG is based in Munich.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 6
Country: Germany M&A 3 of 7
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-01 Ecosoil

Oberhausen, Germany

Ecosoil is an enterprises in the field of surface sanitation. Ecosoil is based in Oberhausen, Germany.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Hattenhofen, Germany

Schweizer Group providers of innovative die-cast aluminium and magnesium solutions. Schweizer Group was founded in 1867 and is based in Hattenhofen, Germany.

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