Bott Group Acquires Van Guard, Strengthening its Position in Vehicle Conversion Industry

Deal News | Apr 03, 2025 | Ashfords

Bott Group Acquires Van Guard, Strengthening its Position in Vehicle Conversion Industry

Bott Group, a German vehicle conversion industry leader, has successfully acquired Van Guard, a specialist in van accessories, security, and storage solutions. This acquisition aligns with Bott Group's strategic goal of consolidating and expanding its market dominance within the vehicle conversion sector in the UK. The legal expertise of Ashfords played a pivotal role in finalizing this deal. Jan-Willem Jongert, the CEO of Bott Group, praised Ashfords for their professionalism and efficiency. The transaction was led by Andrew Betteridge from Ashfords, with support from a team of specialists providing advice on various legal aspects such as tax, real estate, and finance. Ashfords' corporate team is renowned for supporting growth strategies through acquisitions and investments, particularly aiding investors aiming to penetrate the UK market.

Sectors

  • Automotive
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • United Kingdom – Van Guard, the target company, is based in the UK, and the acquisition enhances Bott Group's presence in this region.
  • Germany – Bott Group, the acquiring company, is headquartered in Germany.

Industry

  • Automotive – The acquisition involves the vehicle conversion sector, which is part of the broader automotive industry.
  • Legal Services – Ashfords, a legal advisory firm, provided comprehensive legal services to facilitate the acquisition.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Bott GroupAcquirerCompanyA German company specializing in the vehicle conversion industry.
    Van GuardTargetCompanyA UK company specializing in high-quality van accessories, security, and storage solutions.
    AshfordsLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm providing legal advice for the acquisition transaction.
    Jan-Willem JongertCEOPersonCEO of Bott Group and chairman of the group management committee.
    Andrew BetteridgeHead of Commercial Services DivisionPersonLed the Ashfords team advising on the transaction.