Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

📢 Meet us at the HIT Conference today! We’re excited to again be part of the yearly HIT Conference! Our CIO Johannes Laumann will share insights about Mutares and the way we operate as a Global Private Equity Special Situations Investor. Don’t miss his keynote at 11:00 AM on Stream A. Also on-site: our former portfolio company Steyr. Right after our CIO’s talk, join their presentation at 11:40 AM by Julian Cassutti. Looking forward to insightful discussions — see you there! #PrivateEquity #HITConference #Networking #Investing

#transactionnews 📰 We have completed the acquisition of the business of Buderus Edelstahl GmbH from the voestalpine AG. The company will strengthen the Engineering & Technology Segment of Mutares as a new platform investment. Established in 1731, Buderus Edelstahl GmbH (“Buderus”) is a producer of high-quality special steels with a focus on tool steel, engineering steel, open-die forgings, closed-die forgings, hot-rolled strip, cold-rolled strip and rolled semi-finished products, which it supplies to a wide range of customers worldwide. In the segments tool steel and engineering steel, Buderus inherits a market-leading position and is known for premium high-quality products. The company’s well-diversified customer portfolio with around 350 active customers is spread through various industries and end markets, such as light vehicles, mechanical engineering, truck industry and wind power. With around 1,100 employees, the company generated revenues of approx. EUR 360 million in the fiscal year 2023/2024. Buderus operates in Wetzlar, Germany, in a highly industrialized production site with a maximum annual finishing capacity of ca. 360 kilotons. 👉Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/dxYYipAq #mutares #buderus #privateequity #acquisition

Happy Chinese New Year! 🌟 As we step into the Year of the Snake, we wish you and your loved ones prosperity, health, and happiness! The snake symbolizes transformation, wisdom, and resilience — traits we can all draw inspiration from as we embark on new beginnings this year. Let’s celebrate the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed even more together in 2025! Gong Xi Fa Cai! 🎉 #happychinesenewyear #yearofthesnake #lunarnewyear2025

🏆We are very excited to announce that Mutares has been awarded the highest award in the 'Company of the Year 2025' survey for the fourth year for German Private Equity companies in a row. 🏆 The “Company of the Year” study was conducted by ServiceValue on behalf of Deutschland Test and analysed around 13,000 companies based on four key criteria: price, trust, popularity, and sustainability. An award was presented to those companies that scored above-average number of points within their sector and Mutares again set the benchmark in the category "Investment Company". Robin Laik, CEO and founder of Mutares, comments: "We are grateful to be recognized as one of the top companies in our industry. This award reflects the trust, loyalty, and positive impact we strive to create every day for our customers, partners, and the environment. Many thanks to all our employees worldwide for making this achievement happen." #mutares #listed #privateequity

#transactionnews 📰 We have completed the acquisition of the assets of S.M.A. Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG and its subsidiaries. The company will join the SFC Group as a new add-on investment, strengthening SFC’s product capabilities and customer portfolio. Headquartered in Backnang, Germany, S.M.A. Metalltechnik specialises in development and manufacturing of highly impermeable aluminium pipes, particularly for cooling media used in automotive applications, such as interior climate control and battery cooling. In addition to Germany, the Group has manufacturing facilities in South Africa, Romania and China. In recent years, the company has established long-term relationships with blue-chip automotive customers. With around 1,500 employees worldwide, the company is expected to generate around EUR 160 million in revenue in 2025. With the acquisition of S.M.A Metalltechnik and its expertise in climate control and thermal management solutions, SFC Group completes its product offering in fluid transfer systems, further strengthening its position in the market. The transaction will also enhance existing customer relationships and provide access to a broader, high-quality customer base. SFC Group offers fluid transfer systems, lightweight fluid products, and sealing solutions for the automotive industry. 👉 Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/dBd6rWgA #mutares #acquisition #closing #privateequity

Das TurnaroundGAP startet in die zweite Runde! Du möchtest in einem Gap-Year vor Beginn Deines Masterstudiums spannende Erfahrungen in dem Feld des Turnaround-Managements sammeln? Dann nutze Deine Chance und bewirb Dich jetzt für das Gap Year Programm #TurnaroundGAP von @FTI-Andersch und @Mutares. Unser #GapYear Programm bietet Dir: ▶️ Zwei spannende Praktika mit nur einer Bewerbung ▶️Tiefgreifende Einblicke in das Turnaround-Geschäft bei Mandanten/Beteiligungen vor Ort ▶️Jede Menge Gelegenheit zum Netzwerken bei exklusiven Team-Events Bewirb Dich noch vor Ablauf der Bewerbungsfrist am 31. März 2025. Bei weiteren Fragen, melde Dich gerne bei unseren Ansprechpartnerinnen: FTI-Andersch: Leoni Juschkat Mutares: Melina Herath Jetzt bis 31. März 2025 bewerben! (Link zur Stellenanzeige: https://lnkd.in/d628VVJS)

#transactionnews 📰 We have successfully sold Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services. After a successful repositioning of Asteri, Mutares has been able to create a platform set for further growth. Asteri is engaged in the business of soft facility management. The company is headquartered in Stockholm and offers its services across Sweden with primary focus on Greater Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. The company is estimated to generate a turnover of approximately EUR 23 million and employs ca. 700 people in 2024. Johannes Laumann, CIO of Mutares, comments: "I am pleased to announce the sale of our portfolio company Asteri. The new owner SOL Facility Services is part of the Finnish family-owned SOL Group, which is one of the largest players in the Nordic and Baltic countries. SOL Group’s annual turnover is over EUR 400 million and it employs ca. 14 000 people. I am confident that the company will continue to develop on the right path under their new ownership." 👉 Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/d4GqeGRW #mutares #exit #listed #privateequity

#transactionnews 📰 We have completed the transfer of Magirus from Iveco Group. The company will strengthen the Automotive & Mobility segment as a new platform. Magirus is amongst the best-known and most technologically leading providers of firefighting technology worldwide. Founded in 1864 and headquartered in Ulm, Germany, the company generates over EUR 300 million in revenues and employs around 1,300 staff at its four sites in Germany, Italy, Austria and France. Magirus offers a comprehensive range of products in the firefighting and disaster control field, such as a complete range of vehicles, ladders, pumps and components & systems, including customer service and aftersales. The company has a global commercial presence serving over 70 countries, its main customers are municipalities and public administrations, airports and industrial companies. With its strong brand, best-in-class innovation and advanced technology, the company has a unique competitive positioning as a leader in its field, drawing the way for future growth in a resilient and expanding market while optimizing its supply chain and seizing further market opportunities overseas. 👉 Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/d7GpecJd #mutares #acquisition #magirus #listed #privateequity

#transactionnews 📰 We have completed the acquisition of Natura sp. z o.o. from Pelion S.A. The company will strengthen the Retail & Food segment of Mutares as a new platform investment. Natura is one of Poland’s leading beauty retailers, operating 217 physical stores across the country along with an online shop under the "Natura" brand. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes a variety of items across categories such as Hygiene, Perfume, Make-up, Face & Body, and Haircare, featuring both well-known international brands and Natura’s own high-quality private labels. With a workforce of more than 800 employees, Natura generated revenues of approximately EUR 100 million in the fiscal year 2023. Headquartered in Łódź, Poland, the company also operates a central warehouse in the Masovian Voivodeship. 👉 Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/dVcyMbBF #mutares #listed #privateequity #acquisition

#transactionnews 📰 We have completed the acquisition of VR Road Logistics from VR Group. VR Road Logistics will strengthen Mutares´ Goods & Services segment as a new platform investment in Finland. VR Road Logistics is a leading road logistics business offering mainly full truck load freight for large industrial clients within forestry & metals, construction and mining. The business offers services for Full Truck Loads, Circular Economy, Supply Chain Logistics and Warehousing. VR Road Logistics has a long-term relationship with several blue-chip customers. The business generated revenue of ca. EUR 80 million in 2023. 👉Link to the press release: https://lnkd.in/dJdQDYe7 #mutares #listed #privateequity #acquisition