Takeover of the IFA Group by AEQUITA completed
Haldensleben (ots) –
– All legal requirements for completing the takeover have been met
– dr Arno Haselhorst hands over CEO role to Robert Roiger
– The new management team also includes CFO Jan C. Maser and COO Stefan Bultmann
The full takeover of the IFA Group announced at the end of December 2021
the owner-managed Munich industrial group AEQUITA has formally closed
(closing). In addition to the required approval from the Federal Cartel Office
all other closing conditions for the takeover are also met. In the
past few years have been significant advances in the transformation of
IFA Group scored. AEQUITA will continue on this course and the IFA
Actively accompany the group on its growth course. In this course everyone becomes round
2,600 employees at all locations.
The transformation of the past few years has put the IFA Group in a position
enabled to set the course for sustainable growth. With the completion of
Takeover ended Dr. Arno Haselhorst resigned as CEO and CRO. New CEO
becomes Robert Roiger, a very experienced managing director in
technology-driven companies with a particular focus on
automotive supply industry. Also new to the management team are Jan C.
Maser as CFO and Stefan Bultmann as COO.
“I am very pleased that we have succeeded in shaping the future of the IFA Group
to back up. In the course of the transformation process, we have over the past
years of substantial progress that now allows the company to
to continue the growth course under new ownership. I want to
all employees, customers and business partners for the
close solidarity during this intense time. With AEQUITA as the new one
owner, the IFA Group will continue to strengthen its market position,” said Dr.
Arno Haselhorst, CEO and CRO of the IFA Group.
“Since the signing at the end of December we have been with the stakeholders of the IFA Group
developed a sustainable growth concept. Thank you very much for that
at everyone involved. IFA is the only German supplier in the worldwide
Leading group of this demanding market segment and convinces
Technology, quality and efficiency. Therefore we are very proud that IFA now
is part of the AEQUITA Group. The new management under the direction of
Robert Roiger will take over the leading international position of the IFA Group in the
continue to expand over the next few years,” said Christoph Himmel, who is responsible for the
Transaction responsible managing partner of AEQUITA.
“The IFA Group has been aligning its portfolio with the trend for some time
E-mobility, so relies on the transformation from longitudinal to
sideshaft. As part of the takeover by AEQUITA, the IFA has the largest
sideshaft order in the company’s history and thus represents its
Impressive proof of innovative ability. I am all the happier
together with my new colleagues in management and the whole
workforce to advance the transformation and growth course and for our
to develop first-class technological solutions for customers,” said Robert Roiger,
future CEO of the IFA Group and partner of AEQUITA.
About the IFA Group:
The IFA Group is an automotive supplier that has over seven worldwide
development and production sites. With a turnover of one
half a billion euros, IFA is one of the top 50 companies in Germany
supplier industry. IFA develops and produces at its locations
Haldensleben, Stuttgart, Hanau, Ujazd (Poland), Charleston/South Carolina (USA),
Novi/Michigan (USA) and Shanghai (China) with 2,600 employees Longitudinal shafts,
Side shafts, joints and components for well-known automobile manufacturers. To the
Customers include BMW, Ferrari, Ford, GM, Mercedes, and Porsche
Volkswagen. In addition, the company takes over on behalf of the industry
Development services in the field of drive technology. pioneering
Research and sustainable development are among the success factors. IFA became
1959 as a state-owned industrial combine for vehicle construction “IFA joint shaft”
founded and privatized in 1992.
About AEQUITA:
AEQUITA is an owner-managed industrial group based in Munich
Special situations such as corporate spin-offs, succession and
Invested in transformation situations in Europe. Based on a solid
Capital base, entrepreneurial expertise and experience as well as a lived
Partnership approach, the focus is on the acquisition and the long-term
Performance of companies supported by AEQUITA’s operational commitment
can benefit. In order to achieve sustainable growth, AEQUITA brings a
fresh perspective and profound know-how for all areas of the business, like that
Development of sales, optimization of production and measures for
increase in efficiency. AEQUITA not only contributes capital, but also contributes
Above all, the vision, inspiration and drive to take the next level of
to achieve development and success story of their companies.
Press contact:
Press contact: (IFA/AEQUITA)
Stefanie Steinhfel
M: +49 151 4610 6116
mailto: mailto:[email protected]
IFA Holding GmbH
Industriestrasse 6
39340 Haldensleben
Mirko Wollrab
M: +49 172 830 3600
mailto: mailto:[email protected]
Corecoms Consulting GmbH & Co. KG
Goethestrasse 29
60313 Frankfurt am Main
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