Merger • Communications

vitronet Acquires STG Group

On May 11, 2021, vitronet acquired communications company STG Group from Deutsche Beteiligungs

Acquisition Context
  • This is vitronet’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is vitronet’s 2nd transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 11, 2021
Target STG Group
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) vitronet
Sellers(s) Deutsche Beteiligungs
Deal Type Merger

Target Company

STG Group

Bochum, Germany
STG Group is a service provider for the telecommunications sector with a focus on the construction of fiber-optic networks. STG Group product range not only comprises construction of fiber-to-the-home (“FTTH”) infrastructure but also the operation, upgrade and subsequent network maintenance. STG maintains the telecommunications network infrastructures in buildings for real estate companies: proprietary internet and TV products run on these networks, as well as third-party products. STG Group was founded in 1989 and is based in Bochum, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

vitronet

Essen, Germany

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

vitronet is a service provider for infrastructure expansion in Germany. Its services range from the project planning of new networks and their construction to the operation and service of fibre optic networks. vitronet is based in Essen, Germany.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Communications 1 of 1
Type: Merger 1 of 1
Country: Germany 2 of 2
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-02 Telewenz

Bochum, Germany

Telewenz GmbH is a provider of cable network installation services based in Bochum, Germany.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.7B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 26 of 39
Sector: Communications 3 of 5
Type: Merger 1 of 1
Country: Germany 21 of 32
Year: 2021 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-01 DNS:NET Internet Service

Berlin, Germany

DNS:NET Internet Service offers telecommunication, internet, and data center services for private and corporate customers based on their own and leased fiber-based network infrastructure. The data center offering for corporate customers is also based on its own and leased infrastructure in high-security locations at major Internet exchange points. DNS:NET Internet Service was founded in 1998 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-06 Rheinhold & Mahla

Hamburg, Germany

Rheinhold & Mahla is a provider of interior outfitting for ships and marine installations, such as cruise ships, ferries and offshore platforms. Rheinhold & Mahla was founded in 1887 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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