M&A Deal Summary

Erhvervsinvest Acquires Robco Engineering

On February 1, 2018, private equity firm Erhvervsinvest acquired machinery company Robco Engineering from Roblon for 64M DKK

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 5th transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Erhvervsinvest’s 30th transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-02-01
Target Robco Engineering
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Erhvervsinvest
Sellers(s) Roblon
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 64M DKK

Target

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.

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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 30 of 36
Sector (Machinery) 5 of 5
Type (Divestiture) 4 of 6
Country (Denmark) 30 of 35
Year (2018) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-01 DYKON

Lunderskov, Denmark

DYKON is a modern, innovative, and solid company focused on high quality down and feather duvets and pillows produced on DYKONS factory. DYKON was founded in 1947 and is based in Lunderskov, Denmark.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-14 Arminox

Viborg, Denmark

Arminox is a supplier of stainless reinforcement steel, as well as stainless wall- and tile ties for the construction industry. Arminox was founded in 1950 and is based in Viborg, Denmark.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Roblon

Frederikshavn, Denmark
Category Company
Founded 1957
Sector Machinery
Employees281
Revenue 351M DKK (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Roblon is a manufacturer and seller of industrial fiber, ropes, and cables, as well as provides lighting solutions in Denmark and internationally. Roblon operates in three segments: Industrial Fiber, Engineering, and Lighting. Roblon was founded in 1957 and is based in Frederikshavn, Denmark.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (Denmark) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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