M&A Deal Summary

Schwan-Stabilo Group Acquires Maier Sports

On July 1, 2015, Schwan-Stabilo Group acquired apparel/textiles company Maier Sports from Findos Investor

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Schwan-Stabilo Group’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Schwan-Stabilo Group’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-07-01
Target Maier Sports
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Schwan-Stabilo Group
Sellers(s) Findos Investor
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Maier Sports

Koengen, Germany
Maier Sports engages in the manufacturing of sports apparel. Maier Sports manufactures clothing for outdoor sports and skiing; Gonso produces bikewear. Maier Sports was founded in 1938 and is based in Koengen, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Schwan-Stabilo Group

Heroldsberg, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1855
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Schwan-Stabilo Group is a German company that operates in three business divisions: "Writing instruments" (Stabilo), "Cosmetics" (Schwan Cosmetics), and the most recent, "Outdoor". Schwan-Stabilo Group was founded in 1855 and is based in Heroldsberg, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Findos Investor

Munich, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 1.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Findos Investor is a German private equity firm focused on investing in medium-sized companies with up to €25 to €200 million in revenues. Findos typically targets 'healthy' businesses with sustainable, positive cash-flows, established market positions, and strong management. Findos will not consider minority positions. Findos Investor is based in Munich.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 11
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 6
Country: Germany M&A 6 of 11
Year: 2015 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-01 Angels Jeanswear

Nagold, Germany

Angels Jeanswear is a manufacturer and supplier of jeans wear for women. Angels Jeanswear was founded in 1980 and is based in Nagold, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-11 Collenda

Meerbusch, Germany

Collenda is a provider of claims and credit management, and risk and impairment software and services. Collenda is based in Meerbusch, Germany.

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