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Angeles Equity Partners has sold Siac do Brasil Ltda to JOST
Client: Angeles Equity Partners Client Location: United States Target: Siac do Brasil Ltda Target Location: Brazil Acquirer: JOST Werke SE (ETR: JST) Acquirer Location: Germany Target Description: Siac do Brasil manufactures… Read More
MiddleGround Capital has acquired Xtrac from Inflexion
Xtrac Xtrac is the leading global supplier of professional motorsport and specialist high-performance automotive transmission systems across internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicles, providing in-house design and engineering services,… Read More
Knorr-Bremse has sold Kiepe Electric to Heramba
Kiepe Electric Kiepe Electric, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, headquartered in Germany, is a global leader in electrifying road and urban rail transportation. The company manufactures and implements power electronics, electric… Read More
Auto Plus, a portfolio company of Icahn Enterprises L.P., has sold substantially all of its assets to a series of strategic acquirers
Auto Plus Auto Plus is a leading regional automotive aftermarket parts distributor offering premium branded products to an extensive network of commercial and retail customers. The company’s attractive geographic footprint… Read More
H2 Equity Partners has agreed to sell TB&C to Delta Electronics
TB&C TB&C, headquartered in Germany is a leading manufacturer of bespoke high-voltage components and sunroof systems for the automotive industry. The company was founded in 2004 and has since emerged… Read More
Alkegen, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital, has sold Lydall TAS to Regent
Lydall TAS Lydall Thermal Acoustical Solutions (TAS) is a leading global provider of innovative, high-performance and highly engineered thermal and acoustical management insulation solutions for demanding applications. The company offers… Read More
Parcom Capital Management has sold Euramax Coated Products to a family office
Client: Parcom Capital Management Client Location: Netherlands Target: Euramax Coated Products Target Location: Netherlands Acquirer: Family office Acquirer Location: United Kingdom Target Description: Euramax is a manufacturer of coated aluminum cladding for mobility and architectural products.
The Lead Left | Webinar: 2023 M&A Outlook
Lincoln International is pleased to have participated in The Lead Left Presents: 2023 M&A Outlook, a webinar discussing market activity and expectations for the coming year. A few key takeaways… Read More
Horizon Global Corporation has been taken private by First Brands Group, LLC
Client: Horizon Global Corporation Client: United States Target: Horizon Global Corporation Target Location: United States Acquirer: First Brands Group, LLC Acquirer Location: United States Client Description: Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), one… Read More
Nitto has agreed to transfer a portion of its NVH business to Parker Corporation
NVH business of Nitto Denko Corporation Nitto’s NVH business is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of components, primarily reinforcement and vibration-damping materials that improve the comfort and safety of… Read More
Innovative International Acquisition Corp has merged with Zoomcar
Client: Innovative International Acquisition Corp. Client Location: United States Target: Zoomcar Target Location: India Acquirer: Innovative International Acquisition Corp. Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Zoomcar provides car sharing services.
Insolvency administrator Schultze & Braun has sold Bolta Werke to Winning Group
Client: Schultze & Braun Client Location: Germany Target: Bolta Werke Target Location: Germany Acquirer: Winning Group Acquirer Location: Czech Republic Target Description: Bolta Werke produces electroplated interior and exterior components.
Lincoln International adds John McClure as Managing Director
Lincoln International, a leading global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of John McClure as a Managing Director in the firm’s automotive and truck sector, a… Read More
Schaeffler has sold its global automotive chain drive systems business to funds advised by DUBAG
Schaeffler Chain Drive Systems Schaeffler Chain Drive Systems (CATENSYS) comprises 560 employees at nine locations in Europe, Asia, North and South America and generates sales of approximately €150 million. The… Read More
Chiltern Capital and Keyhaven have raised financing to support the growth strategy of Steer Automotive
Steer Automotive Group Steer Automotive Group is an award-winning accident repair center with more than 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the body shop industry. Having originated in the… Read More
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG has acquired in-tech GmbH
in-tech in-tech, based in Garching, Germany, provides technological and organizational advisory and engineering services worldwide, primarily for the automotive and related supply industries. Its development services span five areas: electronics… Read More
While Automotive Supply Chain Headaches Drag On, Buyers & Sellers Prepare for a Busy Year of Dealmaking in 2022
Automakers and suppliers were forced to cope with unique supply chain challenges in 2021, driving significant disruption to production and resulting in levels of inventory at unseen historic lows. These… Read More
Christian Gareis
Christian provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to companies in the automotive and mobility technology sector. Christian seeks to continuously meet his client’s individual objectives by creating innovative solutions… Read More
Lincoln International’s Automotive and Truck Sector Celebrates Record 2021
The global automotive and truck sector team successfully executed a record number of transactions for private and publicly traded corporate and private equity clients in 2021 Lincoln closed 24 transactions… Read More
Webinar | Automotive Update 2022: Insights from the TMA Detroit Chapter
On January 11, 2022, Sanjeev Varma, Senior Advisor at Lincoln International, joined automotive experts in TMA Detroit’s virtual panel to share insights on the current automotive M&A environment and industry… Read More
Private shareholders have sold Mürdter Group to Xandor Mürdter Automotive Holding, a portfolio company of Quantum Capital Partners
Mürdter Group Mürdter Group, headquartered in Mutlangen, Germany, is a leading automotive supplier of plastic injection molding components with sophisticated geometries, including complex assembly, gluing and welding processes. The company’s… Read More
CGS Management has sold SF Tooling Group to Storskogen
SF Tooling Group SF Tooling Group is a global leader in the manufacturing of die-casting molds and tools for sophisticated light metal structural parts, serving large global original equipment manufacturers… Read More
Benteler Automotive has sold its aluminum extrusion business in Denmark and France to Fidelium Partners
The two plants specialize in aluminum extrusion, forming and assembly. Ownership of the plants transferred to Fidelium on November 1st and the combined business will trade under the new name… Read More
J.H. Whitney & Co. has refinanced Autosplice
Client: J.H. Whitney & Co., LLC Client Location: United States Target: Autosplice Inc. Target Location: United States Target Description: Autosplice is a leading global manufacturer of highly customized interconnect products and electromechanical… Read More
Insight Equity has sold Plasman to MiddleGround Capital
Plasman is a leading global Tier 1 supplier of exterior trim, bumpers / fascias and sub-components for many of the largest original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry. With a… Read More