Divestiture • Electrical Equipment

Callista Private Equity Acquires Aurora Lichtwerke

On July 31, 2020, distressed investor Callista Private Equity acquired electrical equipment company Aurora Lichtwerke from Ledvance

Acquisition Context
  • This is Callista Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Callista Private Equity’s 8th transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date July 31, 2020
Target Aurora Lichtwerke
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Callista Private Equity
Sellers(s) Ledvance
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Aurora Lichtwerke

Eichstätt, Germany
Aurora Lichtwerke is a manufacturer of LED and Halogen lamps in different models for a variety of applications, such as classic indoor lighting, runway lighting, medical lamps, and other innovative lighting solutions. Aurora Lichtwerke is based in Eichstät, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Callista Private Equity GmbH is a private equity firm focused on turnaround situations and carveouts. Callista targets opportunities with €10 to €200 million of revenue and does not have any sector preferences. The Firm's process is to is to acquire a controlling or a significant minority stake of loss-making entities and begin the process of repositioning. Callista Private Equity GmbH is headquartered in Munich, Germany.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 23
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 10 of 20
Country: Germany 8 of 15
Year: 2020 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-03 Berlin Millhouse

Berlin, Germany

Berlin Millhouse is specialized in the mechanical processing of aluminum die-cast and forged parts for the automotive industry. Berlin Millhouse's product portfolio includes workpieces used in both internal combustion engines and electric vehicles, especially in the steering and powertrain areas. Berlin Millhouse is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-09-30 CCM

Chemnitz, Germany

CCM is a manufacturer of engine and compressor parts as well as the assembly of air compressors. CCM's core competence of CCM lies in the in-house development department as well as the downstream series production of individual compressor parts (crankshafts, cylinders) and the assembly of compressors. CCM was founded in 1994 and is based in Chemnitz, Germany.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Ledvance

Garching, Germany

Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Ledvance offers intelligent lighting solutions, lamps and modern LED luminaires from the strong LEDVANCE, OSRAM, and SYLVANIA brands. The company combines the expertise and experience of a venerable, established business with the energy and pioneering spirit of a young and growing company. It gives talents in all types of disciplines Researcher & Developer, Customer Professionals, Product Experts, and Cross Function. Ledvance is based in Garching, Germany.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture 1 of 2
Country: Germany 1 of 2
Year: 2020 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-01 Radium Lampenwerk

Wipperfurth, Germany

Radium Lampenwerk is a German lighting company that manufactures lamps and other lighting products intended for household and commercial uses. Radium Lampenwerk was founded in 1904 and is based in Wipperfurth, Germany.

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