M&A Deal Summary

Sponsor Capital Acquires Herrmans

On December 13, 2018, private equity firm Sponsor Capital acquired consumer products company Herrmans

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sponsor Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Sponsor Capital’s 22nd transaction in Finland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-12-13
Target Herrmans
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Sponsor Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Herrmans

Jakobstad, Finland
Herrmans is a lights and bicycle components manufacturer. Herrmans designs and manufactures grips, lights, chain guards, reflectors, and rim tapes for the bicycle industry. Herrmans was founded in 1959 and is based in Jakobstad, Finland.

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Buyer

Sponsor Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 428M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Sponsor Capital is a private equity group focused on acquiring and investing in Finnish companies looking to expand abroad. The Firm targets profitable, stable businesses with €15 to €150 million in revenue. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, restructurings, family successions, divestitures, and privatizations. Sponsor Capital was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Helsinki.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 34
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 9 of 15
Country: Finland M&A 22 of 32
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-30 Duell

Mustasaari, Finland

Duell is an importer and distributor of parts and accessories for motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs. Duell's product portfolio also includes sports and marine products. Duell was founded in 1983 and is based in Mustasaari, Finland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-23 Plastiroll Oy

Ylöjärvi, Finland

Plastiroll Oy is one of Europe’s major producers of biodegradable bags and films, with more than twenty years of experience in developing and producing compostable films. These products are marketed under the well-known brands, Bioska and Hauska. In addition, the company has also extrusion coating and printing capabilities.

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