M&A Deal Summary

KraussMaffei Acquires WFEL

On May 23, 2012, KraussMaffei acquired aerospace company WFEL from Dunedin for 60M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is KraussMaffei’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is KraussMaffei’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is KraussMaffei’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-05-23
Target WFEL
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) KraussMaffei
Sellers(s) Dunedin
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 60M GBP

Target

WFEL

Stockport, United Kingdom
WFEL is a designer and manufacturer of bridging systems for use in military and disaster relief scenarios.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

KraussMaffei

Parsdorf, Germany
Category Company
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

KraussMaffei is a manufacturer of plastics and rubber processing machinery and the market leader in the production of injection molding machines. KraussMaffei originally consisted of four independent, market-leading brands: KraussMaffei, Netstal, Demag, and Berstorff. KraussMaffei is based in Parsdorf, Germany.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Dunedin

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dunedin is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investments in the UK. Dunedin looks to invest in businesses with proven management, strong market positions/brands, positive cash-flow, significant barriers to entry, and strong opportunities for growth. Dunedin seeks businesses valued from £20 to £100 million. Targeted sectors include construction, building materials, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare, leisure, specialist manufacturing, and support services. Dunedin was formed in 1996 and is based in Edinburgh with an additional office in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 34
Sector (Aerospace) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 12
Country (United Kingdom) 16 of 33
Year (2012) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 10
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