M&A Deal Summary

GSG GENII Software Group Acquires PDV

On November 18, 2022, GSG GENII Software Group acquired information technology company PDV from Aheim Capital, NORD Holding and Bregal Unternehmerkapital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GSG GENII Software Group’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is GSG GENII Software Group’s 2nd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-11-18
Target PDV
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) GSG GENII Software Group
Sellers(s) Aheim Capital
NORD Holding
Bregal Unternehmerkapital
Deal Type Merger

Target

PDV

Erfurt, Germany
PDV is a provider of IT solutions by offering IT infrastructure consulting with focus on availability, data storage and backup, data communication and security. PDV was founded in 1990 and is based in Erfurt, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

GSG GENII Software Group

Munich, Germany

Category Company
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

GSG GENII Software Group is a provider of vertically mission-critical enterprise software. GSG GENII Software Group is based in Munich, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 3 of 3
Country (Germany) 2 of 2
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-18 Iptor

Solna, Sweden

Iptor is a provider of distribution resource management software – business applications for the wholesale, distribution and manufacturer/distributor markets. Iptor was founded in 1978 and is based in Solna, Sweden.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Aheim Capital

Munich, Germany

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 70M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Aheim Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring majority/minority stakes in mid-sized German businesses. The Firm looks for profitable companies with experienced management and an established customer base. Aheim will consider opportunities in a variety of industry sectors and looks to invest up to €10 million in transactions valued up to €75 million. Prospective investment situations include corporate successions, management buyouts, growth capital financings, private placements, and shareholder liquidity needs. Aheim Capital is based in Munich.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (Germany) 6 of 6
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-28 milch & zucker

Giessen, Germany

milch & zucker is a provider of e-recruiting software & employer branding. The company's BeeSite Recruiting Edition is made & hosted in Germany. The product and service portfolio ranges from innovative software solutions for talent management and acquisition to automated job advertisement and applicant management. All employer branding measures - from EVP to campaigns come from one company. milch & zucker was founded in 1998 and is based in Giessen, Germany.

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SELLER

NORD Holding

Hannover, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1969
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NORD Holding is a private equity firm focused on investments in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. NORD targets medium sized businesses dealing with succession issues, needing growth financing, or mezzanine capital. The Firm will consider both majority and minority situations. Sectors of interest include automotive, building materials, construction, consumer goods, finance, logistics, manufacturing, capital equipment, media, IT, optical supplies, life science, printing, service providers, shipbuilding, and trade. NORD Holding was formed in 1969 and is based in Hannover, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 33
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
Country (Germany) 28 of 29
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-10 Bock

Frickenhausen, Germany

Bock is a manufacturer of technologically sophisticated piston compressors for cooling and refrigeration technology. The market segments addressed are primarily cooling and refrigeration technology for mobile applications in the bus, rail, and transport (reefer, trucks & trailers). The areas of retail (supermarkets) and food processing as the most important stationary applications complete the Bock Group's product range. International customers are supported in over 10 sales locations worldwide. Bock was founded in 1932 and is based in Frickenhausen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-07 VERSO

Munich, Germany

VERSO is a software (SaaS) solution and services for sustainability management for the sustainable transformation of medium-sized companies. As experienced technology and sustainability specialists, we offer all-round expertise from a single source. VERSO was founded in 2010 and is based in Munich, Germany.

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SELLER

Bregal Unternehmerkapital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2015
PE ASSETS 4.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bregal Unternehmerkapital is a family-backed investment group focused on acquiring majority or minority stakes in mid-sized companies throughout Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Bregal Unternehmerkapital was formed in 2015 and is headquartered in Munich.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 3 of 4
Country (Germany) 4 of 7
Year (2022) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-18 Iptor

Solna, Sweden

Iptor is a provider of distribution resource management software – business applications for the wholesale, distribution and manufacturer/distributor markets. Iptor was founded in 1978 and is based in Solna, Sweden.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-16 Flipp

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Flipp is a mobile consumer marketplace that is reinventing the weekly shopping experience. The Flipp app is a go-to destination for millions of consumers to access digital circulars from over 800 retailers, equaling over 140,000 store fronts to help plan weekly shopping and find the best local deals. Flipp was founded in 2007 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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