M&A Deal Summary

Erhvervsinvest Acquires GASA Group

On November 1, 2017, private equity firm Erhvervsinvest acquired distribution company GASA Group from DLG Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 28th transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-11-01
Target GASA Group
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Erhvervsinvest
Sellers(s) DLG Group
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

GASA Group

Odense SV, Denmark
GASA Group is a distributor of potted plants and floral concepts in Europe from plant seed to end product at the consumer. GASA GROUP is the perfect partner for a long-term relationship, providing a high level of service, reasonable prices, and even day to day delivery (in most parts of Europe). GASA Group is based in Odense SV, Denmark.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Erhvervsinvest


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 5.1B DKK
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Erhvervsinvest is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing companies lower middle-market (DKK 50 to DKK 500 million in annual revenues) in Denmark. Erhvervsinvest does not have a specific sector focus but primarily seeks companies operating in the manufacturing and service industries. Erhvervsinvest was formed in 2004 and is based in Charlottenlund, Denmark.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 36
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 6
Country: Denmark M&A 28 of 35
Year: 2017 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-01 Bogballe

Uldum, Denmark

Bogballe is a manufacturer of mounted mineral fertilizer spreaders. Bogballe runs a highly efficient and high-tech production, and products are sold through distributors to farmers all over the world. Bogballe was founded in 1934 and is based in Uldum, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-01 Robco Engineering

Saeby, Denmark

Robco Engineering manufactures rope machines, twisters and winders. The rope machines are used by rope manufacturers for, among other things, agricultural, fishing, mining and off-shore/marine industries. Robco Engineering was founded in 1978 and is based in Saeby, Denmark.

Buy kr.64M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DLG Group

Copenhagen, Denmark

Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Agriculture
DESCRIPTION

DLG Group is one of the largest farm-supply companies in Europe and is owned by Danish farmers. DLG Group handles the production, distribution, and sale of products. The product range includes vegetables, berries, pulses, and grains.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: Denmark M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-26 European Freeze Dry

Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark

European Freeze Dry is a supplier of freeze-dried products and services with factories in Denmark and England. European Freeze Dry freeze-dries a variety of products for several industries, including bacterial cultures for companies such as Chr. Hansen., freeze-dried ready meals under own brand and ingredients for leading international food companies. European Freeze Dry is based in Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark.

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