
PartnerFonds sells MusikProduktiv to trade
PartnerFonds has sold musical equipment retailer MusikProduktiv to Germany-based online musical instruments manufacturer Session.
The sale process was initiated in November 2019.
The GP bought a 25.1% stake in the company in June 2015 via a capital increase. PartnerFonds increased its stake in MusikProduktiv to 60% in December 2017.
PartnerFonds generally invests for majority stakes in companies with revenues of more than €10m.
PartnerFonds had not responded to a request for comment at the time of publication.
Company
MusikProduktiv is headquartered in Ibbenbüren, where it has a retail site. It also sells its musical instruments and equipment online, with a product portfolio of 28,000 items ranging from guitars to DJ controllers.
The company reported 2017 profits of €20.9m, compared with €16.9m in 2016. It has 70 employees, according to its website. Founded in 1974 by Günter Zierenberg, it launched its online shop in 1998.
People
MusikProduktiv – Günter Zierenberg (managing director).
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