M&A Deal Summary

Delachaux Group Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology

On February 28, 2019, Delachaux Group acquired technology hardware company Frauscher Sensor Technology from Greenbriar Equity Group for 675M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Delachaux Group’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Delachaux Group’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Delachaux Group’s 1st transaction in Austria.
Investment Fate
  • Frauscher Sensor Technology was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2025 for 675M EUR.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-02-28
Target Frauscher Sensor Technology
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Delachaux Group
Sellers(s) Greenbriar Equity Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 675M EUR

Target

Frauscher Sensor Technology

Sankt Marienkirchen bei Scharding, Austria
Frauscher Sensor Technology is a designer and manufacturer of railway wheel detection and axle counting systems based on inductive sensor and distributed acoustic sensing technologies. Frauscher Sensor Technology was founded in 1987 and is based in Sankt Marienkirchen bei Scharding, Austria.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Delachaux Group

Colombes, France

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Engineering
Employees3,200
Revenue 894M EUR (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Delachaux Group designs and manufactures high value-added products, systems and services critical to the safety, reliability and efficiency of its customers’ equipment and infrastructure. The Delachaux teams’ commitment and know-how reflect their passion for their customers’ businesses. The Delachaux Group provides solutions to half of the world’s railways, two thirds of the world’s seaports and half of the planes flying. It mainly serves the rail infrastructure, port, aeronautics, logistics and mining sectors. The Group has developed an undisputed know-how and renowned innovation capabilities. Delachaux Group was founded in 1902 and is based in Colombes, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Austria M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-14 Frauscher Sensor Technology

Sankt Marienkirchen bei Scharding, Austria

Frauscher Sensor Technology is a designer and manufacturer of railway wheel detection and axle counting systems based on inductive sensor and distributed acoustic sensing technologies. Frauscher Sensor Technology was founded in 1987 and is based in Sankt Marienkirchen bei Scharding, Austria.

Sell €675M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Greenbriar Equity Group

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Greenbriar Equity Group is a specialized private equity firm focused on investing in the global transportation and advanced manufacturing industries. Companies of interest include traditional carriers, such as railroads, cruise lines, airlines, air freight, shipping, and trucking, as well as ancillary manufacturers and service companies that support the transportation industry. Greenbriar will consider making majority as well as minority investments through a variety of structures, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital investments, corporate joint ventures and privatizations. The Firm targets businesses valued from $100 million to $1 billion. Greenbriar Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 28
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 13
Country: Austria M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-07 STS Aviation Group

Jensen Beach, Florida, United States

STS Aviation Group is a provider of aftermarket, distribution, and maintenance services primarily in the aviation industry, delivering nose-to-tail solutions for customers across airlines, MROs, and OEMs. STS’s solutions include component sales and distribution, engineering, maintenance, aircraft repair and modification, and workforce management services. STS Aviation Group was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-11 DART Aerospace

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

DART Aerospace is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of certified solutions for the helicopter and aerospace industry. DART offers a comprehensive portfolio of mission equipment and related services, replacement parts and tooling for civil and military operators, all major rotorcraft OEMs, completion centers and MR&O facilities. DART Aerospace was founded in 1975 and is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.

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