Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Distribution

KKA Partners Acquires GeHo

On March 17, 2025, private equity firm KKA Partners acquired distribution company GeHo

Acquisition Context
  • This is KKA Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is KKA Partners’ 6th transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date March 17, 2025
Target GeHo
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) KKA Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

GeHo

Straelen, Germany
GeHo is a specialized distributor of confectionery, baked goods, and beverages focused on the growing vending industry. With third-party brands and own brand products, GeHo provides snacks and beverages on the go to people across DACH via universities, schools, corporates, public institutions, and, in particular, vending operators. GeHo was founded in 1989 and is based in Straelen, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

KKA Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Firm aims to invest €20 to €30 million of equity in companies valued at up to €120 million. Areas of interest include healthcare, business services, and consumer products/services. KKA has a special interest in businesses that can leverage its tech-enabled playbook for future success and growth. KKA Partners was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 7 of 8
Country: Germany 6 of 7
Year: 2025 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-31 Blackroll

Bottighofen, Switzerland

Blackroll offers recovery and movement products to people of all ages and sports levels the possibility to improve their flexibility, balance, and strength by doing simple exercises and applying self-massage. Blackroll was formed in 2007 and is based in Bottighofen, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-04-30 Mühldorfer

Mühldorf, Germany

Mühldorfer is a specialized producer and marketer of pet food, animal feed, and animal healthcare, both for white-label and own brands. Mühldorfer was founded in 2003 and is based in Mühldorf, Germany.

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