Lincoln International represents the Shareholders in the sale of ARTIS to Marposs

Frankfurt November 2008, Lincoln International, a global mid-market investment bank, advised the Shareholders of ARTIS Gesellschaft für angewandte Messtechnik mbH (Bispingen-Behringen near Hamburg, Germany) in the sale of their shares to Marposs SpA (Bologna, Italy).

ARTIS is the market leading provider of tool condition and in-process monitoring systems for metal-cutting processes mainly to the automotive and aerospace industries. ARTIS systems are integrated into machine tools as well as installed directly at OEM, helping users to increase productivity of their manufacturing processes and to reduce life cycle costs of machine tools. The Company was established in 1983 and has installed more than 15,000 systems globally.

Joining forces with Marposs SpA, a globally leading supplier of precision metrology equipment and measurement and control technology for a wide range of industrial processes, will allow both companies to continue their strong growth and generate synergies in catering to their customers specific needs. Marposs, which was established in 1952, employs approximately 2,200 people at 80 locations in 22 countries world-wide.

Lincoln International advised and structured the transaction for the majority shareholders and the managing partner as exclusive financial advisor. For more information about this transaction, please contact Patrick von Herz, Managing Director,  +49 (0) 69 97105 442.

About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition services, private capital raising, and providing fairness opinions and valuations for leading organizations involved in mid-market transactions. With offices in Chicago, Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, New York, Paris and Vienna, and strategic partnerships with China Everbright and other partner firms in Asia, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies. The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources. By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest. More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.

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