Fortlane Partners advised Capvis Funds and Management

Hennecke Group (“Hennecke”), privately held by funds advised by Capvis AG (“Capvis”), has announced its acquisition by Brückner Group SE (“Brückner Group”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Fortlane Partners advised Capvis Funds and Management on the sale of Hennecke Group with a Commercial Vendor Due Diligence.

We have conducted numerous commercial and strategic projects in processing machinery, underlining our competence as advisor of choice in the industrial equipment vertical.

About Hennecke Group
Hennecke is a successful global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance polyurethane (PUR) processing machinery, offering a comprehensive portfolio of advanced equipment and digital production solutions, as well as pre-project engineering and a full range of aftermarket solutions. Hennecke serves more than 2,500 customers worldwide across a diverse range of end markets, including cold chain, transportation, building & insulation, bedding & furniture and household appliances. The company began production in 1945 at its headquarters in Sankt Augustin, Germany. It operates additional production facilities in Italy, the United States and China, supported by a global sales and service network serving more than 70 countries.

About Capvis AG
Capvis AG is the exclusive adviser of the Capvis funds that primarily acquires majority stake in leading medium-sized technological firms. Its activity is founded on its longstanding experience in creating local and global market leaders in the fields of healthcare, industrial technology and advanced services & software from family or entrepreneurial owned companies. Close cooperation with strong management teams ensures that the potential of companies is developed to the full while creating long-term value. Capvis has a track record of more than 30 years in private equity and has invested more than EUR 4 billion in 63 companies. The remarkable number of 10 IPOs documents the quality of the investments managed and developed by Capvis. Capvis is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

About Brückner Group SE
Brückner Group SE is a globally leading, family-owned manufacturer in engineering and construction of systems and machines for plastics and alternative materials. Brückner Group serves a broad range of end markets, including consumer goods, medical, electronics and industrial applications, through its four business units Brückner Maschinenbau, Brückner Servtec, Kiefel and PackSys Global. Founded in 1960, Brückner operates 21 locations worldwide and employs more than 2,700 people. Brückner is headquartered in Siegsdorf, Germany.

Transaction Team

Dr. Gerrit Schütte

Managing Director

David Oesterschlink

Partner

mailto:david.oesterschlink@fortlane.com

Maximilian Knirsch

Manager

Timo Stern

Manager

Dennis Türk

Consultant