M&A Deal Summary

Oriens Acquires Sanborn

On December 4, 2023, private equity firm Oriens acquired manufacturer Sanborn from Genesis Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Oriens’ 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Oriens’ 1st transaction in Czech Republic.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-12-04
Target Sanborn
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Oriens
Sellers(s) Genesis Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Sanborn

Velke Mezirici, Czech Republic
Sanborn manufactures and supplies components for the manufacturers of generators and turbines, energy companies, heating plants and manufacturers of diesel engines. Sanborn is based in Velke Mezirici, Czech Republic.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Oriens is a private equity firm that acquires and grows small to mid?sized companies across Central & Eastern Europe, typically taking full ownership of businesses with revenues between €10 and €100 million and EBITDA of €2 to €15 million. The Firm integrates ESG and sustainability criteria throughout its investment process and brings hands-on operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale. Oriens was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Czech Republic M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-01 Transsystem

Lancut, Poland

Transsystem specializes in designing and manufacturing of automated material handling systems in three business segments: tire manufacturing, intralogistics, and contract manufacturing. Transsystem was founded in 1991 and is based in Lancut, Poland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Genesis Capital

Prague, Czech Republic

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 225M EUR
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Genesis Capital SRO is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts (MBOs, MBIs, LBO) and growth capital investments in small and mid-sized enterprises throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Genesis looks to commit €2 to €9 million of equity per transaction (more with co-investors). Genesis generally targets proven businesses with growth potential and strong management. Areas of interest includes processing industry products, commercial services, energy, technology, specialized chemicals, construction materials, healthcare, leisure, selected security equipment and specialty retail. Genesis will not invest in real estate, firearms, gambling, adult entertainment, tobacco or alcohol. Genesis Capital SRO was formed in 1999 and is based in Czech Republic.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 26
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 5 of 5
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 3 of 3
Country: Czech Republic M&A 23 of 23
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-03 SEA Reel Good

Chomutov, Czech Republic

SEA Reel Good provides a comprehensive ecosystem of solutions and services for the cabling industry, including high-tech machines, premium reels and drums for cable management, inspection and testing services, and custom rod and wire solutions. SEA Reel Good was founded in 1999 and is based in Chomutov, Czech Republic.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-13 GAF

Zamberk, Czech Republic

GAF is a manufacturing organization with many years of experience in metal production in the processing of steel and stainless steel materials, mainly sheet metal, but also in the processing of steel and aluminum. GAF was founded in 1993 and is based in Zamberk, Czech Republic.

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