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

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

June 2025: 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.

June 2025: 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.

I-ADVISE Dr. Jochen Beumer court-appointed auditor

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January 2025: The I-ADVISE AG auditing company team led by Dr. Jochen Beumer has audited the appropriateness of the share exchange ratio and the annual compensation payment under the domination and profit and loss transfer agreement concluded between Deutsche Wohnen SE and Vonovia SE as court-appointed contract auditor.

The Annual General Meetings of Vonovia and Deutsche Wohnen approved the domination and profit and loss transfer agreement on January 23 and 24, 2025. 

I-ADVISE advises EHT Holding GmbH on takeover

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

February 2025: 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.

January 2025: 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.

I-ADVISE advises Friedrich Graepel AG in its acquisition of a specialist for perforated metal in Germany

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

Düsseldorf, December 2023: Friedrich Graepel AG acquired 100 % of the shares of SOLVARO GmbH in Kirchheim unter Teck/Germany. The company is a specialist for customer-specific perforated metal components for agricultural machinery, trucks, buses, IT servers and similar applications.

The strategic acquisition promotes the recently presented repositioning of Friedrich Graepel AG. “The merger will strengthen our market presence in Europe in particular, and we are gaining new customers and segments,” explained Carlo and Felix Graepel, Managing Directors of Friedrich Graepel AG.

Friedrich Graepel AG is an internationally well-known system supplier for innovative metal products and now employs around 1,000 people in the group with its seven subsidiaries in Germany, Hungary, the USA and India.

Led by Frank Sichau (WP/StB), the I-ADVISE team (Axel Schwarzrock, Michael Ferdinand, Nicolas Holt and Simon Genfeld) supported Friedrich Graepel AG with the financial and tax due diligence.

I-ADVISE advises sale of sepago GmbH to Proact IT Group AB

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

Düsseldorf, August 2022: I-ADVISE has advised the shareholders of sepago GmbH on the sale of the company to the Swedish Proact IT Group AB, a listed specialist in cloud services and data centre solutions.

Sepago is headquartered in Cologne, Germany. With its more than 85 employees sepago provides services in the areas of cloud computing, IT security and organizational consulting for medium-sized and large companies and supports them in digital transformation.

The I-ADVISE team led by Andreas Ewers acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of sepago GmbH throughout the sales process.

I-ADVISE advises Wilo SE in its acquisition of specialists in wastewater treatment in Germany

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

Düsseldorf, August 2022: The multinational technology group Wilo aquired FSM Frankenberger GmbH & Co. KG in Pohlheim/Germany and WSM Walower Stahl- und Maschinenbau GmbH in Walow/Germany. Both companies specialise in technologies for mechanical cleaning and treatment of wastewater.

These strategic acquisitions specifically exand the technology company’s water management portfolio. “Thanks to the acquisitions, we can offer our customers an even wider range of solutions”, explains Oliver Hermes, President and CEO of the Wilo Group. “We are consistently following our strategic development from an expert for heating applications to a holistic solutions provider for all applications in the transport, use and treatment of water and wastewater.”

The two companies are integrated into the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Water Treatment combining all Wilo Group activities in the field of water and sewage treatment. However, the companies will remain independent and continue to be run by local managers.

The Wilo Group is one of the world’s leading premium suppliers of pumps and pump systems for building services, water management and the industrial sector. Wilo employs around 8,200 people around the globe.

The I-ADVISE team led by Frank Sichau provided financial and tax due diligence support, business valuation services and supported Wilo group relating economical aspects in the SPA.