Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Machinery

Capidea Management Acquires KP Komponenter

On November 30, 2007, private equity firm Capidea Management acquired machinery company KP Komponenter

Acquisition Context
  • This is Capidea Management’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Capidea Management’s 2nd transaction in Denmark.
Investment Fate
  • KP Komponenter was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2014.
  • KP Komponenter was sold to existing investors in 2024.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date November 30, 2007
Target KP Komponenter
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Capidea Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

KP Komponenter

Spjaid, Denmark
KP Komponenter is a manufacturer of components for all types of low- and high alloy steel and metal castings. In addition to the machining of complex components we maintain continued strong know-how in traditional manufacturing and through our comprehensive range of machines, have a large production capability. KP Komponenter was formed in 1969 and is based in Spjald, Denmark.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Capidea Management

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 2.3B DKK
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capidea Management ApS is a Danish private equity firm that targets small and mid-sized market companies located in Denmark. The Firm targets potential for growth businesses with attractive market positions, proven products and technologies led by experienced management team. It looks to invests in companies with an enterprise value of DKK 400 million. Capidea seeks to hold both majority and minority equity interest in well established portfolio companies. Specific areas of interest include manufacturing, distribution, software, retail, and services. The Firm does not looks to invests in real estate, financial companies, venture capital and start-up companies. Capidea Management ApS was formed in 2006 and is based in København.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 27
Sector: Machinery 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 of 11
Country: Denmark 2 of 26
Year: 2007 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 EET International

Birkerod, Denmark

EET International is a value-adding niche IT distributor, providing suppliers and customers with expert industry knowledge, intelligent logistics solutions, unique sales service, and smart marketing tools. EET International was founded in 1986 and is based in Birkerod, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-05-14 Inspiration Drift A/S

Glostrup, Denmark

Inspiration is one of Denmark's leading retail chains in the market for giftarticles and homeware. The company consists of 34 owned stores and additional 12 associated stores in well-situated locations in the metropolitan area and larger Danish towns. Inspiration is controlled by Capidea and Niels Thorborg (owner of LEASY). The rest of the shares are held by the management team and selected former shop-owners who have re-invested part of their sales revenue.

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