Afinum acquires Schlotterer rollcom

Afinum invested less than €50m via its Afinum V fund and will take a majority stake in the company. The founders will become silent partners.

The investment will underpin the company's growth by increasing its market share and expanding its market presence on a national and international scale. Add-on acquisitions are planned.

Debt
The transaction was funded with a balanced equity and debt structure. Debt was provided by Suedwestbank AG and IBB.

Company
Established in 1956 and based in southern Germany, Schlotterer rollcom manufactures roller shutters and sun protection systems in the Baden-Wuerttemberg state for sale to more than 1,000 customers. The company employs around 100 staff and has a turnover of approximately €20m.

People
Berthold Schmidt-Förger and Gernot Eisinger represented Afinum in the transaction.

Advisers
Equity – Ulsenheimer Friederich Rechtsanwälte, Hermann Rock (Legal); Roedl & Partner, Peter Längle, Stefan Ruff (Financial due diligence); Dagmar Möller-Gosoge (Tax); Oliver Schmitt (Legal); Robert Greitl (Corporate finance); AMR International, Oliver Runkel (Commercial due diligence).
Vendors – Alfred Aupperle, Bad Urach (M&A); Hennerkes Kirchdörfer & Lorz, Andreas Wiedemann (Legal).

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