M&A Deal Summary

Kowema Acquires Diametal

On July 3, 2017, private equity firm Kowema acquired manufacturer Diametal

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kowema’s 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Kowema’s 5th transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-07-03
Target Diametal
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Kowema
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Diametal

Biel, Switzerland
Diametal is specialized in production and development of hard metal tools and wears parts made of hard materials, as well as diamond and CBN grinding tools. Diametal Group was founded in 1936 and is based in Biel, Switzerland.

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DESCRIPTION

Kowema is a private investment group focused on acquiring and investing in un-listed small and medium-sized Swiss companies. The Firm does not have any sector preferences. Kowema was formed in 2007 and is based in Rotkreuz.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 3 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 4 of 6
Country: Switzerland M&A 5 of 7
Year: 2017 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-04 KKS Ultraschall

Steinen, Switzerland

KKS Ultraschall is developing, producing, and marketing technologically leading solutions in the fields of industrial cleaning, ultrasound, and surface technology in the field of plant construction as a full-service provider. KKS Ultraschall was founded in 1982 and is based in Steinen, Switzerland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Stadtmuhle Schenk

Ostermundigen, Switzerland

Stadtmuhle Schenk produces various muesli mixtures - composed according to customers' wishes - from both conventional and organic agricultural products and can offer them in bags of 500 g to 2.5 kg as well as in larger containers for retailers, commercial customers, and catering suppliers. Stadtmuhle Schenk was founded in 1887 and is based in Ostermundigen, Switzerland.

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