Blackroll: A New Chapter with KKA Partners
Deal News | Jan 17, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Baker McKenzie Switzerland has successfully guided the shareholders of Blackroll AG through a significant management buyout facilitated by KKA Partners, a Berlin-based private equity firm. This strategic partnership is aimed at enhancing Blackroll's growth in the burgeoning active and passive recovery market. Founded in 2013, Blackroll is recognized for its diverse range of recovery products and digital solutions. KKA Partners, established in 2018, focuses on medium-sized enterprises within the DACH region. The legal advisory team from Baker McKenzie was led by Alexander Fischer and Matthias Trautmann, assisted by a multi-disciplinary team of experts in M&A, banking, finance, tax, and antitrust aspects.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Private Equity
- Health and Wellness
Geography
- Switzerland – Baker McKenzie Switzerland acted as legal advisors in the transaction.
- Germany – KKA Partners, the private equity firm involved, is based in Berlin, Germany.
Industry
- Legal Services – Baker McKenzie provided comprehensive legal advice in the transaction.
- Private Equity – KKA Partners, a private equity firm, facilitated the buyout.
- Health and Wellness – Blackroll AG operates in the recovery product market, which is part of the larger health and wellness industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackroll AG | Target Company | Company | A company specializing in active and passive recovery solutions. |
| KKA Partners | Bidding Company | Company | A Berlin-based private equity firm focusing on medium-sized enterprises in the DACH region. |
| Baker McKenzie Switzerland | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Blackroll AG's shareholders during the management buyout. |
| Alexander Fischer | Partner, M&A | Person | Led the legal advisory team from Baker McKenzie. |
| Matthias Trautmann | Partner, M&A | Person | Co-led the legal advisory team from Baker McKenzie. |