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I-ADVISE advises on the sale of shares to Adeleon Invest GmbH

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Deals, EN, News Englisch.

I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft advised the shareholders of multiweigh GmbH, Frank Schmehl and INVICTO Holding GmbH represented by Ferdinand von Hammerstein, on the sale of their shares to Adeleon Invest GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Adeleon Familienholding based in Monheim am Rhein.

multiweigh GmbH, founded in 2001, has developed over two decades to become an established specialist for high-quality multihead weighers and special packaging solutions. Since the takeover by INVICTO Holding GmbH in 2017, the company has achieved remarkable growth – through targeted geographical expansion, the strengthening of its after-sales business and a sustainable increase in operational efficiency.

The I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft team (Frank Berg and Simon Genfeld) supported the process by preparing the financial fact book and assisting during the due diligence process.

Current Base Rate July 2025

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Base Rate, EN, News Englisch, Nicht kategorisiert.

Since the beginning of the year yields on quasi-risk-free Bundesbank bonds are rising.

This month, the prime rate according to the IDW recommendation remains at its 10-year high of 3.00% (rounded to ¼ percentage point). Unrounded, there was a slight decrease compared to the previous month from 2.98% to 2.96%.

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.

Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

I-ADVISE advises uGroup on the acquisition of John R. Wald Company, Inc.

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Deals, EN, News Englisch.

I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft supported uGroup with the financial due diligence for the acquisition of John R. Wald Company, Inc. (Wald).

Since its founding in 1924, John R. Wald Company, Inc. has played a significant role in the development of the license plate industry in the U.S., influencing nearly every license plate manufacturing facility across the country. Wald has been the partner of choice for state correctional facilities and licensing authorities for over 100 years, providing essential equipment, license plate materials, consulting, software and long-term support.

As part of uGroup, Wald will now leverage expanded resources, advanced technologies and international innovation network to drive the next generation of vehicle identification solutions. The integration represents a significant step in uGroup’s global growth strategy and solidifies its position as a leading provider of state-of-the-art license plate production and vehicle identification technologies.

Thanks to Wald’s recognized technical expertise, market leadership and consistent focus on quality, the partnership will enable technological advances, increase operational efficiency and open up new opportunities in international markets.

The I-ADVISE team led by Kim Matthias Niedernolte, supported uGroup with the financial due diligence.

I-ADVISE advises Skybrain GmbH on its investment in FinanzRitter

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Deals, EN, News Englisch.

I-ADVISE AG advises the family office Skybrain GmbH and CEO Mike Wlach on the investment in FinanzRitter.

As a broker, FinanzRitter offers its clients a digital brokerage platform that relieves brokers of administrative and brokerage activities and thus combines smart technology with personal advice.

With this investment, the Skybrain GmbH family office, acting as sparring partner, mentor and link to the management, strengthens its venture capital portfolio in the DACH region, Mike Wlach, CEO of Skybrain GmbH focuses in particular on AI, e-commerce, tech and insurance structuring the portfolio.

The I-ADVISE team (Frank Berg and Simon Genfeld) supported Skybrain GmbH with the financial due diligence.

Current Base Rate June 2025

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Base Rate, EN, News Englisch.

Since the beginning of the year yields on quasi-risk-free Bundesbank bonds are rising.

As already indicated, the perpetual base rate in accordance with the IDW recommendation is continuing its trend and is with 3.00 % as of June 1 (rounded to ¼ percentage points, unrounded 2.98%) at its highest level in the past 10 years.

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.

Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate May 2025

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Base Rate, EN, News Englisch, Nicht kategorisiert.

Since the beginning of the year yields on quasi-risk-free Bundesbank bonds are rising.

As of May 1, 2025, the perpetual base rate calculated in accordance with the IDW recommendation and rounded to ¼ percentage points is 2.75%!

The unrounded prime rate is 2.86%.

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.

Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

Current Base Rate April 2025

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Base Rate, EN, News Englisch.

Since the beginning of the year yields on quasi-risk-free Bundesbank bonds are rising.

As of April 1, 2025, the perpetual base rate calculated in accordance with the IDW recommendation and rounded to ¼ percentage points will rise again for the first time since January 2024 to a rounded 2.75%!

The unrounded base rate is 2.80 %, or even 3.03 % if the reporting date is March 31.

The base rate has been calculated based on yield curve data (Svensson method) as provided by Deutsche Bundesbank.

Upon your request we can calculate case-specific base rates for you, considering company-specific cash flows, growth rates and varying the period of averaging.

I-ADVISE advises EHT Holding GmbH on takeover

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Deals, EN, News Englisch.

I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft advises EHT Holding GmbH on the acquisition of a specialist for replacement batteries and charging technology in Germany.

EHT Holding has taken over the business operations of Axcom GmbH in Willich. Axcom is a leading specialist supplier of replacement batteries and charging technology and develops battery solutions for critical applications in the fields of medical technology, industry and public safety.
EHT Holding strengthens its portfolio in the field of battery technology with this acquisition, being a strategic investor in the fields of mechanical engineering, industrial services, electronics and renewable energies.

The I-ADVISE team (Michael Ferdinand and Simon Genfeld) led by Frank Berg supported EHT Holding with both financial and tax due diligence.

I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft advises Skybrain GmbH on its investment in REFRESH Internet GmbH

Written by Yvonne Studier on . Posted in Deals, EN, News Englisch.

I-ADVISE AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft advises the family office Skybrain GmbH and CEO Mike Wlach on the investment in REFRESH Internet GmbH.

REFRESH Internet GmbH is a player of the e-commerce sector and sells riding and horse accessories, horse care products, clothing and cat and dog supplies via its brands/shops Kavalio, WOOF & WAG and WHINNY X BAY riding and horse accessories, horse care products, clothing and cat and dog supplies.

With this investment, the Skybrain GmbH family office, acting as sparring partner, mentor and link to the management, strengthens its venture capital portfolio in the DACH region, Based on his expertise gained as co-founder of the e-commerce platform Apfelkiste.ch, the CEO of Skybrain GmbH, Mike Wlach, is focusing in particular on the AI, e-commerce, tech and insurance segments when structuring the portfolio.

The I-ADVISE team (Frank Berg, Michael Ferdinand and Roberto Schneider) supported Skybrain GmbH with the financial and tax due diligence.