Secondary Buyout • Electrical Equipment

Deutsche Beteiligungs Acquires Braun Connectivity Solutions

On December 9, 2016, private equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs acquired electrical equipment company Braun Connectivity Solutions from Seafort Advisors

Acquisition Context
  • This is Deutsche Beteiligungs’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Deutsche Beteiligungs’ 29th transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 9, 2016
Target Braun Connectivity Solutions
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Deutsche Beteiligungs
Sellers(s) Seafort Advisors
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Braun Connectivity Solutions

Bayreuth, Germany
Braun Connectivity Solutions is a specialist in cable systems and interior vehicle lighting. The company’s products connect a vehicle’s various sub-systems with its wire harness. Braun Connectivity Solutions was founded in 1993 and is based in Bayreuth, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 35 of 76
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout 8 of 16
Country: Germany 29 of 61
Year: 2016 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-08 Grohmann

Pruem, Germany

Grohmann Engineering GmbH develops, produces and markets complex automated production lines and plants. The company delivers a complete range of services from the development and production to the maintenance of production systems. Its focus is on the automotive, electronics, semi-conductor and pharmaceutical industries.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-24 FDG Group

Orly, France

FDG Group is a food product distributor that designs, sources, and markets a wide range of goods to mass-retailers. FDG Group includes household items, haberdashery, hygiene & beauty products, toys, stationery, and more. FDG Group is based in Orly, France.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Seafort Advisors


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 260M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Seafort Advisors GmbH is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market, Western European technology-oriented companies. Seafort is a hands-on investor, looking to provide managerial support and long-term guidance to portfolio companies. Seafort Advisors was founded in 2012 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 1 of 2
Country: Germany 1 of 6
Year: 2016 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-08 Die Jobmacher

Kiel, Germany

Die Jobmacher is a personnel services provider (“PSP”) operating a network of 13 branches with a clear focus on higher-skilled temporary employees. Die Jobmacher was founded in 2010 and is based in Kiel, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-06 Avedo

Leipzig, Germany

Avedo GmbH is a dialog marketing specialist with activities throughout Germany that specializes in lead management, telemarketing, and telesales as well as business process outsourcing (BPO). Avedo was established in 2004 and is based in Leipzig, Germany.

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