Acquisition criteria
We are constantly on the lookout for companies that fit our profile: high-performing, with a good market position and positive development prospects. We maintain their entrepreneurial freedom and support them at strategic and financial level. Our companies grow as they can focus on the things that set them apart.
Medium-sized companies
We acquire companies with sales between EUR 20 million and EUR 120 million and sustainable positive earnings.
Majority
acquisitions
Our focus is on majority shareholdings.
Acquisitions are also possible in stages.
Good market position
The companies already have a very good position in attractive markets, preferably in niche markets.
Stable business model
Strong
management
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Industries & Markets
We unite medium-sized, established companies from the fields of mechanical and plant engineering, trade, automotive and services under our roof and are always on the lookout for other companies fitting our profile. In doing so, we focus on industries in which we can make the greatest possible value contribution based on our expertise and network. These include:
Robotics & Automation
Digitization is the success recipe of the future. We are looking for companies from the Robotics & Automation sector to expand our portfolio.
Mechanical & plant engineering
Mechanical and plant engineering is considered a leading export and innovation industry. It is strongly characterized by medium-sized companies and already enriches our portfolio.
Optics & sensor technology
Optical modules and sensor technology are used in numerous industries – and are particularly interesting for us as a promising market.
Recycling & Disposal
Medical Technology
Medtech companies are strongly influenced by small and medium-sized companies and are important drivers of medical progress. We are happy to support them as shareholders.
What we offer
Our management team has many years of operational and strategic experience in the investment business. Through our investor-independent structure, we make entrepreneurial decisions and invest for the long-term, always maintaining the corporate identity.
Solid
financing
Promising perspective
As a responsible owner, we act with an eye to the future. We have no intention of selling, but are planning for the long term.
Identity
preservation
Social
commitment
Our exclusive shareholder is the Possehl Foundation, which is committed to preserving the image of Lübeck and social projects.
Individual
solutions
We offer individual succession solutions, be it a majority shareholding, a complete takeover, a gradual GF withdrawal, transition periods, etc.
Support for the management
The holding company supports the management and provides expertise in the areas of finance & controlling, human resources, legal, innovation, technology and strategy.