EQS-Adhoc: Deutz acquires providers of electrical drive systems Sobek Group and opens up new growth market in the defense area

Deutz acquires providers of electrical drive systems Sobek Group and opens up a new growth market in the defense area

Cologne, September 2, 2025 -The Deutz Group has just signed a purchase contract for 100% of the shares in Sobek Group GmbH (“Sobek”) based in Hirschberg, Germany. Sobek is a developer and manufacturer of high -precision electrical drive systems that are used in unmanned aerospace systems such as military drones. In the civilian area, motorsport, medical technology and robotics are among the customer sectors.

Sobek expects to achieve sales in the low to medium to medium two-digit million € range in the current financial year 2025 with a result before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) of around € 10 to € 12 million. Deutz acquires 100% of the shares to Sobek from today’s owner and managing director Dr. Olaf Hahn. Based on the profitability of Sobek expected for the 2025 financial year, an EBITDA multiple is at the purchase price of around 11x.

The transaction is expected at short notice.

The financing of the takeover is secured through credit lines. In addition, Deutz is considering the transaction in suitable market conditions by a capital increase from approved capital to the exclusion of the right of subscription to the extent of no more than 10% of the current share capital.

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