Current deals

KPMG supported a Korean Investment Trust in the sale of two German onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 51 MW to the Enel Group, marking Enel’s entry into the German onshore wind market and aligning with its strategy to expand its renewable energy portfolio through targeted acquisitions.

Ansprechperson: 

• Annette Schmitt - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Philipp Kemper - Partner, Deal Advisory

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH and its subsidiaries have sold their operations and assets to Hagedorn. The transaction represents an important development for the German Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) market. With more than 500 employees and a fleet of over 1,000 cranes, trucks, and specialist equipment, the Hüffermann Group will significantly strengthen Hagedorn’s nationwide presence and reinforce its market-leading position.

Ansprechperson: 

• Barbara Scholz - Senior Manager, Deal Advisory
• Dr. Steffen Wagner - Partner, Deal Advisory

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH and its subsidiaries have sold their operations and assets to Hagedorn. The transaction represents an important development for the German Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) market. With more than 500 employees and a fleet of over 1,000 cranes, trucks, and specialist equipment, the Hüffermann Group will significantly strengthen Hagedorn’s nationwide presence and reinforce its market-leading position.

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

The disposal of a 140 MW onshore wind portfolio by ENOVA Value to Verbund AG strengthens the expansion of Verbund’s German renewables platform and supports its goal of increasing wind and solar generation to 25 percent by 2030, with KPMG providing exclusive financial advisory services throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Annette Schmitt - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Philipp Kemper - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported Auctus Capital Partners in the sale of a majority stake in Builtech Group, a leading service provider in technical building equipment, to VDK Groep, delivering financial vendor due diligence and tax vendor assistance services as the Group continued its buy‑and‑build growth strategy following the initial acquisition in 2018.

Ansprechperson: 

• Armin Pohl - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported biogeen GmbH, a leading German producer of biogas and biomethane, in the acquisition of SEFE Mobility GmbH from SEFE Securing Energy for Europe, strengthening its position in sustainable mobility through the addition of one of the largest bioCNG station networks in Germany and the Czech Republic, and providing Financial and Tax Due Diligence as well as related transaction services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Andreas Heidenreich - Partner, Advisory

Saarstahl has completed the acquisition of FNsteel, a producer of high-quality cold heading steels for customers in the automotive and construction industries. This transaction strengthens Saarstahl’s capabilities in the special steels segment. A joint international KPMG deal team supported Saarstahl throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Sebastian Missio - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Sebastian Sazlmann - Senior Manager, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported the shareholders of Diamant Software GmbH, a leading developer of financial and management accounting software for the German mid‑market and public sector, in connection with the sale of a majority stake to Hg Capital.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Michael Kramer - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Sebastian Salzmann - Senior Manager, Deal Advisory
• Christoph Schwaiger - Senior Manager, Deal Advisory

KPMG advised Leitner Reisen GmbH, a leading German group travel provider, on the structuring and arrangement of the refinancing of its existing debt facilities and the raising of additional capital to support future growth.

Ansprechperson: 

• Till Karrer - Partner, Deal Advisory

ResInvest Group acquired Onyx Power, which operates six high‑efficiency, low‑emission power plants in Germany and the Netherlands with a total net capacity of 1.65 GW. KPMG supported the transaction with Financial and Tax Due Diligence as well as related transaction services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Andreas Heidenreich - Partner, Advisory

KPMG supported Bühler Motor GmbH in the divestment of its global aviation seating business to Astronics Germany GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics Corporation. The business is a leading provider of aircraft seat motion systems, including actuators, electronics, control panels, pneumatic components and lighting solutions.

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported VHV Group in the sale of Eucon Automotive, a global provider of data‑driven solutions for the automotive industry, to Infopro Digital. Our multidisciplinary team delivered comprehensive sell‑side and carve‑out support, including a financial fact book, data analytics (Data Cube), operational and IT carve‑outs, and SPA‑related advice.

Ansprechperson: 

• Claus Buhmann - Partner, Advisory

KPMG supported Gabor Shoes GmbH in the sale of the company to Arklyz Group AG, gaining a strong strategic partner to further develop the Gabor brand. The transaction aims to accelerate international expansion, strengthen digital and direct‑to‑consumer channels, and unlock operational synergies.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Steffen Wagner - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported PHOENIX group in its acquisition of HAEMATO PHARM GmbH, a well‑known German pharmaceutical parallel importer specializing in therapies for HIV/AIDS, oncology, neurology and ophthalmology. KPMG delivered financial and tax due diligence as well as SPA finance advisory services throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Oliver Dickmann - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Christin Müller - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported ECM‑managed funds in the sale of YellowFox Group, a leading telematics and fleet management software provider, to Peter Möhrle Holding. KPMG provided financial vendor due diligence, data analytics (Data Cube), SPA‑related support and tax advisory services throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Claus Buhmann - Partner, Advisory

Maxburg Beteiligungen III advised by Maxburg Capital Partners has signed its exit from its portfolio company synvert, a global leader in Data & AI services by way of sale to Hitachi. KPMG supported Maxburg throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Michael Kramer - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG supported the landmark investment of up to 9.5 billion Euro in TenneT Germany, the country’s largest electricity transmission system operator. KPMG provided financial and tax due diligence as well as additional advisory services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Nelson Donovon - Director, Deal Advisory

KPMG advised Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG, a producer of specialty films for the packaging industry and part of the Jindal Group, during its self‑administration proceedings, developing a restructuring concept aimed at stabilising the business and safeguarding jobs amid financial challenges.

Ansprechperson: 

• Christoph Köllmer - Partner, Performance & Strategy
• Konrad Herholz - Senior Manager, Performance & Strategy

The successful investment marks an important step in Bind‑X’s mission to advance environmentally friendly, bio‑based dust control solutions for the mining and construction industries. KPMG advised the company throughout the transaction, enabling Bind‑X to continue its growth trajectory and expand its sustainability impact.

Ansprechperson: 

• Michael Königer - Partner, Deal Advisory

The successful listing of AUMOVIO completed its spin‑off from Continental AG and established the company as an independent global automotive supplier focused on future mobility solutions.

Ansprechperson: 

• Ralf Pfennig - Regionalvorstand West
• Stephan Pastusiak - Director, Advisory

SAP completed the acquisition of SmartRecruiters, strengthening its cloud‑based talent acquisition capabilities and enhancing its human capital management suite. KPMG supported the transaction with buy‑side financial and tax due diligence, a fairness opinion and accounting advisory services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Michael Kramer - Partner, Deal Advisory

DEUTZ AG acquired SOBEK, a leading manufacturer of high‑performance electric drives for motorsports and unmanned systems, further expanding its strategic position in the fast‑growing defense and drone market. KPMG supported the transaction with Financial and Tax Due Diligence, Tax Structuring, SPA‑related advice and purchase price allocation services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Marcel Hummel - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Dr. Heide Gröger - Partner, International Transaction Tax
• Christian Weidinger - Partner, Advisory

MEGGLE Holding SE strengthened its market position with the acquisition of Rücker GmbH and Ostsee‑Molkerei Wismar, forming one of the largest privately owned dairy groups in Germany with two sites, over 600 employees and around EUR 500 million in annual revenues. KPMG supported the transaction with M&A advisory as well as Financial and Tax Due Diligence services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Steffen Wagner - Partner, Deal Advisory
• Claus Buhmann - Partner, Advisory

The agreed sale of MAN Truck & Bus Danmark A/S to Semler Gruppen A/S marks an important step in reshaping MAN’s operations in Denmark, where the business comprises both import and retail activities. KPMG advised MAN throughout the transaction with dedicated M&A expertise in the automotive sector.

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

Apheon’s partial exit brought Unigestion and select co‑investors on board while retaining Apheon as a continuing shareholder. Ortivity operates more than 100 sites across three regional clusters in Germany, offering a full range of orthopaedic services from diagnostics to aftercare.

Ansprechperson: 

• Armin Pohl - Partner, Deal Advisory

Waterland entered a strategic partnership with Chemservice, a leading regulatory compliance specialist in the chemical industry, strengthening Chemservice’s international growth ambitions. KPMG advised Waterland with exclusive financial and buy‑side support, including acquisition financing, Financial and Tax Due Diligence, complemented by Legal Due Diligence delivered by KPMG Law.

Ansprechperson: 

• Till Karrer - Partner, Deal Advisory

The refinancing and growth financing enabled APELOS Therapie, a leading German provider of outpatient physiotherapy and ergotherapy services and a GENUI portfolio company, to support the acquisition of more than 50 practices. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Armin Pohl - Partner, Deal Advisory

Triton agreed to sell a majority stake in Kelvion, a global provider of energy‑efficient heat exchange and cooling solutions, to funds managed by Apollo, while retaining a minority interest in the company. KPMG advised Triton throughout the transaction with financial sell‑side support and tax sell‑side services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Tatjana Schulte - Partner, Deal Advisory

Stonepeak acquired an approximately 50% co‑controlling stake in IFCO, a global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, from a subsidiary of ADIA, with Triton continuing as an equal partner in ownership and governance. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Elaine Gwilt - Partner, PE & Credit

NMP Germany GmbH agreed to acquire DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH from Salzgitter AG, supporting its international growth plans and leveraging complementary global sales networks. KPMG provided Financial and Tax Due Diligence as well as SPA‑related finance and tax advice, complemented by legal services from KPMG Law.

Ansprechperson: 

• Natalie Luong - Partner, Deal Advisory

Mercedes‑Benz advanced the realignment of its own‑retail network with the sale of sites in Dortmund, Mainz and Lübeck to established dealer groups.

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

Salzgitter AG sold its subsidiary DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH to NMP Germany GmbH, part of the Franco‑German industrial group Name & Mawi Partners, as part of its active portfolio management strategy. The transaction provides DESMA — a global technology leader in machinery and automation solutions for industrial shoe manufacturing — with new opportunities for further development under NMP’s ownership.

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

The shareholder of Schubert Touristik GmbH, a leading regional provider of group tours for senior travelers, entered into a strategic partnership with AG Capital to accelerate growth and expand the company’s geographic reach. KPMG advised throughout the transaction with integrated M&A, financial, tax and legal services.

Ansprechperson: 

• Dr. Steffen Wagner - Partner, Deal Advisory

Sky DACH Group, a leading media and entertainment provider in the German‑speaking region, agreed to be acquired by RTL Group, subject to regulatory approval. KPMG advised Sky DACH Group with sell‑side financial, accounting and tax services throughout the transaction.

Ansprechperson: 

• Hartmut Königsdorfer – Director, Deal Advisory
• Thomas Unzeitig - Partner, Deal Advisory

The district court of Charlottenburg confirmed Grover Group GmbH’s restructuring plan under the German StaRUG framework on 25 April 2025, marking an important step for the global electronics rental provider. KPMG advised the company with an IDW S6 restructuring opinion and valuation services throughout the process.

Ansprechperson: 

• Frank Hengelbrock – Partner, Performance & Strategy
• Dr. Michael Kramer - Partner, Deal Advisory

Mercedes‑Benz advanced the strategic realignment of its own‑retail network with the sale of its Neu‑Ulm site to STERNE GRUPPE, a consortium of long‑standing Mercedes‑Benz partners KreuterMedeleSchäfer and Abel+Ruf. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

The shareholders of UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG successfully sold the uvex group, a provider of protective and safety products for work, sport and leisure, to global private equity firm Warburg Pincus.

Ansprechperson: 

• Frank Hengelbrock – Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG provided Sky DACH Group, a leading provider in the media and entertainment industry, with sell-side advisory services, including financial, accounting, and tax services, in connection with a strategic acquisition by the RTL Group, a fellow player in the industry. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

Ansprechperson:

• Thomas Unzeitig– Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted as exclusive financial advisor to Salzgitter AG on the sale of its subsidiary DESMA Schuhmaschinen GmbH to the NMP Group. DESMA is a global leader in state-of-the-art machinery and automation solutions for the footwear industry. The strategic acquisition by the NMP Group opens up new opportunities for the company’s further development and the sustainable continuation of its successful business operations.

Ansprechperson:

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG provided vendor financial due diligence services to support the shareholders of UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG on the successful sale of the uvex group to Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm. The uvex group is a provider of protective and safety products and services for work, sport and leisure.

Ansprechperson:

• Frank Hengelbrock – Partner, Deal Advisory

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is consistently pursuing the strategic realignment of its own-retail structures. KPMG advised Mercedes-Benz on the sale of its company-owned branch in Neu-Ulm to STERNE GRUPPE GmbH; the Dortmund branch, along with its associated dealerships in Dortmund, Unna, and Lünen, to Jürgens Group; the Mainz branch to Merbag Group and the branch in Lübeck to a purchasing consortium consisting of Süverkrüp Automobile GmbH & Co. KG and Brinkmann GmbH.

Ansprechperson:

• Bernd Diepenseifen - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG advised the shareholder of Schubert Touristik GmbH, a leading regional provider of group tours for senior travelers, in establishing a strategic partnership with AG Capital, an Austrian private-equity firm. This collaboration will enable Schubert Touristik to accelerate its growth and broaden its geographic reach.

Ansprechperson:

• Dr. Steffen Wagner - Partner, Deal Advisory

On 25 April 2025, the district court of Charlottenburg confirmed the restructuring plan of Berlin-based tech company Grover Group GmbH, a global leader in electronics rental services. The restructuring was carried out in accordance with the German StaRUG framework [Act on the Stabilisation and Restructuring Framework for Companies]. We supported Grover with an IDW S6 restructuring opinion and valuation services.

Ansprechpersonen:

• Florian Rieser – Partner, Performance & Strategy
• Dr. Michael Kramer - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG advised capiton on the successful sale of a minority stake in Dec Group to ICG. Dec Group is known for high-containment processing technologies in the pharma, chemical, and specialty sectors. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Philip Pejic –  Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG advised the Wiegand-Glas Group on the structuring and arranging of a debut syndicated loan and a private placement with an institutional investor in connection with a succession arrangement.

Ansprechperson: 

• Thomas Dorbert - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted as buy-side financial advisor and tax advisor to Bruker Corporation on their acquisition of a majority stake in RECIPE Chemicals + Instruments GmbH. Based in Munich, the company provides vendor-agnostic therapeutic drug monitoring and other clinical in vitro diagnostic kits for LC-MS/MS, HPLC and ICP-MS assays. 

Ansprechperson:

• Luisa Schlitte – Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted exclusive financial advisor to Analytisches Institut Bostel GmbH & Co. KG, a leading independent lab for chemical, microbiological and molecular food analysis, on their sale to Eurofins AIB GmbH, a global leader in bioanalytical testing. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Florian Frei –  Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted as a sole financial advisor to Gustoso on the structuring and arranging of refinancing of its existing financial indebtedness and on raising additional debt for future growth. The new credit facilities will enable Gustoso to simplify its financing structure and support the group‘s continued growth.

Ansprechperson: 

• Thomas Dorbert - Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG have been providing our client, PAI Partners, a pre-eminent private equity firm, with value-focused ESG vendor due diligence services on their transaction involving the sale of Apleona, a leading European provider of integrated facility management, to Bain Capital.

Ansprechperson:

• Frank Hengelbrock –  Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted as exclusive financial advisor to RCP on the sale of AXICOM HV AG to Trilantic Europe. This acquisition will empower AXICOM and Trilantic Europe to further advance their solutions for high-voltage power transmission.

Ansprechperson:

• Bernd Diepenseifen – Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG acted as sell-side financial advisor to the shareholders of Germanedge, providing vendor assistance servces for the acquisition by Aptean. A global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions. Germanedge provides software solutions via its highly configurable, no-code SaaS platform, designed to optimize the digital factory operations. 

Ansprechperson:

• Claus Buhmann – Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG has provided financial and tax vendor assistance to Huf Group on the sale to Sodecia Group. Sodecia will initially become a minority shareholder but aims to expand its stake in Huf and acquire the majority of its shares by 2028. This transaction will enable Huf to not only strengthen its operational excellence, but also to invest in even more innovative car access and authorization systems. 

Ansprechperson: 

• Christian Prokesch – Partner, Deal Advisory

KPMG provided value-focused financial due diligence as well as tax structuring, tax diligence and SPA advice in connection with its acquisition of Motel One, a leading budget design hotel chain in Europe, marking a new phase of international growth. PAI will become the majority owner of Motel one, with a share of around 80% in the operating business.

Ansprechpersonen:

• Tilman Ost - Partner, EMA Head of Private Equity
• Stephan Ploke - Director, Deal Advisory
• Marcel Prümmer - Senior Manager, Deal Advisory
• Tobias Ackert - Partner, Corporate Tax Services
• Roman Meissner - Partner, International Transaction Tax