M&A Deal Summary

Triton Partners Acquires Kalte Eckert

On July 28, 2022, private equity firm Triton Partners acquired business services company Kalte Eckert from VR Equitypartner

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Triton Partners’ 10th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Triton Partners’ 33rd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-07-28
Target Kalte Eckert
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Triton Partners
Sellers(s) VR Equitypartner
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Kalte Eckert

Markgroningen, Germany
Kalte Eckert is a provider of environmentally friendly refrigeration systems. Kalte Eckert services include the entire process from consulting and planning through to installation and maintenance and upkeep of the systems. Kalte Eckert was founded in 1966 and is based in Markgroningen, Germany.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Triton Partners

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 21.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Triton Partners is an investment firm focused on investing in medium-size companies headquartered in Western and Northern Europe. This includes businesses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Triton generally pursues market leading companies with the potential for change, as well as growth opportunities through operational improvements. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials. Triton Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 96 of 105
Sector: Business Services M&A 10 of 11
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 25 of 26
Country: Germany M&A 33 of 35
Year: 2022 M&A 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-28 Esperi Care

Helsinki, Finland

Esperi Care is a provider of housing, security, and home care services for senior citizens and mentally challenged people. Esperi Care was founded in 2001 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-04 OCU Group

Stockport, United Kingdom

OCU Group is an innovative service provider in the Utilities Industry, operating on a national scale. The Company delivers a wide range of customer-focused business solutions throughout the UK and Ireland, working with a large blue-chip client base in all utility areas including electricity, gas, water, telecoms, rail, and directional drilling. OCU Group was founded in 1994 and is based in Stockport, United Kingdom.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

VR Equitypartner

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1970
PE ASSETS 570M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

VR Equitypartner is a generalist private equity firm that provides equity and mezzanine financing to companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. VR does not have any sector preferences and targets medium sized business with at least €20 million in revenues. VR seeks stable businesses with strong growth prospects and experienced management. For both equity and mezzanine needs, the Firm looks to invest €1.5 to €15 million per transaction. VR was formed in 1970 and based in Frankfurt.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 18
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 7 of 7
Country: Germany M&A 13 of 16
Year: 2022 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-01 Liberty Damenmoden

Lubbecke, Germany

Liberty Damenmoden is a retailer of women's clothing. Currently, 73 branches operating in small and medium-sized German cities. Liberty Damenmoden was founded in 1976 and is based in Lubbecke, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-17 Zimmer & Hälbig

Bielefeld, Germany

Zimmer & Hälbig engages in the planning, installation and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation technology in the DACH region. In addition to public buildings, the healthcare sector, the industrial sector and the clean room technology sector, Z&H also focuses on increased sales activities in the areas of energy consulting and energy renovation. Zimmer & Hälbig was founded in 1974 and is based in Bielefeld, Germany.

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