Fortlane Partners advised DBAG Funds and Management before the sale of Kraft & Bauer with a Commercial Review

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) and the private equity fund DBAG Fund VII advised by DBAG announced the sale of their investment in Kraft & Bauer to Syngroh, the investment entity of the Grohe family. The transaction was signed and closed. The parties have agreed not to disclose details of the purchase price.

Kraft & Bauer develops, produces, and installs fire extinguishing systems for a large range of tooling machines and is one of the leading players in this market. The systems are mainly used in high-power milling, turning, and grinding machines that are exposed to a high risk of fire, helping industrial companies to avoid unplanned downtime, production outages, and damage to property.

Fortlane Partners advised DBAG Funds and Management before the sale of Kraft & Bauer with a Commercial Review.

We have conducted numerous commercial and strategic projects in the life safety, fire protection, and security spaces, underlining our competence as advisor of choice in these mission-critical verticals.

About Kraft & Bauer
Kraft & Bauer, headquartered in Holzgerlingen, specializes in the development, production, installation, and service of fire protection systems for a wide range of machine tool types. The company focuses on automatic, microprocessor-controlled fire suppression systems, which it uses to equip machines from leading manufacturers and renowned industrial companies. In addition to its headquarters in Holzgerlingen, the company has 19 service locations in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovakia, and China. The company employs approximately 110 people.

About DBAG
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) is a leading German private equity firm headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. DBAG specializes in long-term investments in mid-market companies, focusing on those with strong growth potential across various industries. The firm partners with entrepreneurial management teams to drive sustainable growth and value creation. With more than 400 investments and 55 years of experience, DBAG manages or advises on assets worth 2.6 billion euros.

About Syngroh Capital
Syngroh Capital is a family investment company that pools the direct investment activities of the Klaus Grohe family. In their previous careers, the family members themselves have successfully mastered a wide range of entrepreneurial challenges and want to apply this wealth of experience in a value-oriented manner to other investments as well. Syngroh Capital invests in medium-sized companies with convincing product and service ideas that are headquartered in German-speaking countries and have an enterprise value of between 10 and 200 million euros. The focus is on succession solutions, the support of change and internationalization processes as well as spin-offs of non-core business activities. In line with the family’s entrepreneurial DNA, the entrepreneurial idea, a value-based course of action and a long-term approach to growth are key in the investment decisions of Syngroh Capital.

About Fortlane Partners
Fortlane Partners is a leading European advisory firm specializing in strategy, M&A, and transformation. With an integrated advisory approach, Fortlane Partners combines management consulting and corporate finance expertise to help businesses successfully shape their future.

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