Investment Summary

BWK Invests In IMS Gear

On January 1, 1999, private equity firm BWK invested in automotive company IMS Gear

Investment Highlights
  • This is BWK’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is BWK’s 2nd transaction in Germany.

Investment Summary
Date 1999-01-01
Target IMS Gear
Sector Automotive
Investor(s) BWK
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

IMS Gear

Donaueschingen, Germany
IMS Gear is a manufacturer of drive elements for use in the automotive sector for actuators in the engine compartment and interior of vehicles. IMS Gear was founded in 1863 and is based in Donaueschingen, Germany.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

BWK

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 300M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BWK GMBH is a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market acquisitions and investments. The Firm looks to invest €5 to€30 million in companies with at least €10 to million €100 in revenue. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. BWK does not have any sector preferences, however, the Firm will not consider venture investments or turnaround situations. BWK GMBH is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 31
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Stake Purchase) 2 of 12
Country (Germany) 2 of 28
Year (1999) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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