Acquisition of Stephan Dick Profile GmbH,
The Zurflüh-Feller Group, with the support of GENEO Capital Entrepreneur, has acquired the German company Stephan Dick Profile GmbH, thus consolidating its expertise in building closure systems.
A European leader in the field of components for roller shutters and metal roll-up doors, the Zurflüh-Feller Group, backed by GENEO Capital Entrepreneur, is pursuing its international expansion with the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the German company Stephan Dick Profile GmbH.
Based in Dommershausen, south of Koblenz, Germany, Stephan Dick Profile GmbH designs and makes steel profiles for various industrial applications, and in particular tubes for roller shutters and retractable awnings, window profiles and other components for the construction sector.
Stephan Dick Profile GmbH was previously owned and managed by Wolfgang Dick, a third-generation member of the family, who will stay on as managing director following the acquisition to oversee the handover.
Complementary and core industrial expertise for the German market
The acquisition of Stephan Dick Profile GmbH aligns with the Zurflüh-Feller Group’s business development and diversification strategy, as set out in its Growth Blueprint prepared jointly with GENEO Capital Entrepreneur. The integration of Stephan Dick Profile GmbH’s capabilities in steel profiling expands the Group’s technological expertise and capacity to meet the growing needs of the building closures market in Europe, while consolidating its presence in Germany.
“Joining the Zurflüh-Feller Group is a unique opportunity for our company” Explains Wolfgang Dick, Managing Director of Stephan Dick Profile GmbH. “We share the same industrial culture and the same commitment to quality. This alliance will enable us to accelerate our growth whilst preserving our core strengths and ensuring the long-term future of our company, for both our employees and customers.”
“This acquisition stems from the firm belief that the building closures sector demands excellence and leading industrial players.” adds Thierry Jeanmart, CEO of the Zurflüh-Feller Group. “Stephan Dick Profile GmbH shares our values and commitment to quality. Together, we will further advance our growth in Europe.”
“The acquisition of Stephan Dick Profile and its future integration in the Group are a concrete result of the Growth Blueprint prepared jointly with Zurflüh-Feller. External growth is a key lever for expanding the Group’s industrial expertise and accelerating its growth in Europe,” concludes Marc Dupuy, partner at GENEO Capital Entrepreneur.
The ZURFLÜH-FELLER Group
Founded in 1920 in Franche-Comté, France, the ZURFLÜH-FELLER Group is Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of component systems for building closure systems, particularly in the roller shutter niche.
The Zurflüh-Feller Group has annual revenue of €80 million (30% international) and 430 employees. The investment firm GENEO Capital Entrepreneur holds an over 99% stake in the Group, in partnership with four financial partners: BNP Paribas Développement, Société Générale Capital Partenaires, CARVEST and IDIA Capital.
GENEO Capital Entrepreneur
Through its ‘evergreen’ investment firm, GENEO Capital Entrepreneur provides agile capital that quickly and flexibly adapts to the business needs of each of its companies. As a business partner, it provides operational and personal support in implementing business plans with a ‘Growth Blueprint’ that is tailored to their specific needs, along with access to specialist business partners and a network of experts. Its community of over 280 families and entrepreneurs offers a unique platform for sharing experiences and a business network unique in France.
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Press contact
For GENEO Capital Entrepreneur:
Hugues de Tournemire – +33 (0)6 67 07 22 33 – geneo@rudpedersen.com
For the Zurflüh-Feller Group:
Marjolaine Ménétré – mmenetre@zurfluh-feller.com
Parties involved:
Zurflüh-Feller Group
Thierry Jeanmart (CEO), Sylvain Bordes (CFO)
Stephan Dick Profile GmbH
Daniela Dick (CFO), Wolfgang Dick (CEO)
Financial adviser to the seller
ZSB (Claudia Rehfeldt)
Legal adviser to the buyer
RÖDL (Kai Graf von der Recke)
Legal adviser to the seller
Dornbach (Ralf Wickert)
Audits for the buyer
RÖDL (Legal: Kai Graf von der Recke, Ines Maier, Amélie Ungerer, Manuel Roch, Moritz Battenfeld, Maria Pingou, Victoria Caliebe, Sven Fischer, Victoria v. Minnigerode, Theresa Gerlich, Dr. Joahnnes Sherzinger, Hilal Özdemir, Andreas Griebel, Stefan Breider, Roman
Kindl, Tax : Dr. Melanie Köstler, Vanessa Spindler, Financial : Alexander Seufert, Felix Markowsky, Marine Taglang, Valentine Deger), HDPnet GmbH (IT, Marc Hermann)