M&A Deal Summary

Hannover Finanz Acquires Ziemann Group

On July 23, 2008, private equity firm Hannover Finanz acquired safety/security company Ziemann Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hannover Finanz’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Hannover Finanz’s 23rd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-07-23
Target Ziemann Group
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Hannover Finanz
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Ziemann Group

Schallstadt, Germany
Ziemann has been offeringa steadiy growing service spectrum to its customers in the fields of cash- and value transports and security service. Aside from classic security services, public safety answering points (PSAP) and partol duty, Ziemann´s customers can also be serviced by means of a continuously growing logistics network for cash- and value transports in southern Germany. Ziemann Group was founded in 1956 and is based in Schallstadt, Germany.

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Buyer

Hannover Finanz

Hannover, Germany

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1979
PE ASSETS 700M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hannover Finanz is a private equity group that targets buyout and expansion capital investments in mid-sized 'structurally sound businesses' operating in stable and growing industries. Hannover Finanz looks for businesses with annual revenues of at least €20 million and typically commits between €15 and €50 million of equity per transaction. The Firm will consider both minority and majority investment situations/needs. Broad areas of interest include technology, life science, service, distribution, and industrial sectors. Hannover Finanz was formed in 1979 and is based in Hannover, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 70
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 24 of 48
Country: Germany M&A 23 of 62
Year: 2008 M&A 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-02 Spectral

Pleidelsheim, Germany

pectral designs and produces modern furniture for TV and music systems. With innovative solutions such as integrated sound systems, concealed cable guides and projector drawers, Spectral has made a name for itself over many years and is a pioneer in combining beautiful living with entertaining technology. Spectral was founded in 1994 and is based in Pleidelsheim, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-09-17 Geti Wilba

Bremervorde, Germany

Geti Wilba is a specialist for deep-frozen chicken, game, and ready to prepare meals. The company's customers include companies in food retail, home service, delivery wholesale and food industries. It is primarily a producer of private labels, but is also present in the freezers of the food retail trade with the brands "Geti Wilba", "Hase Argentino", "Gut Adlersreuth" and "Köver". Geti Wilba was founded in 1952 and is based in Bremervorde, Germany.

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