Renzenbrink & Partner advises EMZ Partners on the investment in Simon Hegele Group

14 July 2021

Renzenbrink & Partner has advised EMZ Partners on an investment in Simon Hegele in a „management sponsored“ buy-out as part of an orderly succession plan.

EMZ Partners has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a significant stake in Simon Hegele. The transaction allows management to increase their stake, whilst taking on EMZ as a strategic partner to further professionalize group activities and fund identified growth alleys.

EMZ is a leading European Investment firm that acts as a partner for medium-sized companies and their respective management teams. Its activities focus on investments with a clear intention to operate and support founders, family shareholders and managers.

The Simon Hegele Group is one of the most innovative service providers along complex supply chain. The company, founded in 1920, provides its mission-critical services to a diverse blue chip customer base through more than 50 locations worldwide with over 2,500 employees.

The Renzenbrink & Partner-Team was led by Dr Bernd Egbers (Finance) and comprised Marc H. Kotyrba (Tax), Isabell Hitzer, Philipp Hogrefe and Fei Li (all Finance).