CFH backs DMB buy-in

The remaining 50% is held by the management. The deal emerged through a succession plan in order to secure the finances and future development of the company.

CFH is looking to support the company financially and through its network, enabling the firm to continue its existing growth strategy.

The investment was made from the €35m Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen.

Debt
No additional leverage was raised to support the transaction, however the investor took over the company's existing debts.

Company
DMB was founded in 1992 and is a provider of customised steel, stainless steel and aluminium solutions for the automotive, electronics, furniture and building industries. About 80% of the revenues are generated from products aimed at the automotive sector. Based in Beierfeld, the company employs 103 people. In 2010, DMB's EBITDA was €1.3m and the turnover was €10m. DMB is expecting an increase of 20% for the current year.

People
Andreas Müller and Ivo Harzdorf worked on the transaction for CFH Beteiligungsgesellschaft.

Advisers
Equity - Roelfs Partner (Financial due diligence); Petersen & Gründel (Legal); TMG Consultants (Commercial due diligence)

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