Dekom Acquired by VR Equitypartner with Sd Beteiligungen
Deal News | Dec 19, 2024 | Legal Community Swiss
VR Equitypartner, in collaboration with Sd Beteiligungen, has successfully acquired a majority stake in Dekom, an international audio-visual integration company. The transaction saw Walder Wyss advising the sellers on Swiss law matters, with their team comprising partners Marion Bhler and Fabienne Limacher alongside associate Letizia Schlegel. Poellath served as the lead counsel for the transaction with Philipp von Braunschweig leading their team. The strategic acquisition aims to bolster VR Equitypartner's portfolio in the audio-visual sector, potentially enhancing Dekom's market position and growth opportunities.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Audio-Visual Integration
- Legal Services
Geography
- Switzerland – Walder Wyss provided advisory services specifically dealing with Swiss law aspects of the transaction.
Industry
- Private Equity – VR Equitypartner is a private equity firm involved in acquiring a majority stake in Dekom.
- Audio-Visual Integration – Dekom operates as an international AV integrator, providing solutions and services related to audio-visual technology.
- Legal Services – Both Walder Wyss and Poellath provided legal advisement, highlighting the role of law firms in M&A transactions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekom | Target | Company | An international audio-visual integrator that was acquired by VR Equitypartner and Sd Beteiligungen. |
| VR Equitypartner | Buyer | Company | A private equity firm that acquired a majority stake in Dekom. |
| Sd Beteiligungen | Buyer | Company | A company involved in the acquisition of Dekom alongside VR Equitypartner. |
| Walder Wyss | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the sellers in the transaction concerning Swiss law. |
| Poellath | Lead Counsel | Company | Acted as lead counsel for the transaction, advising on the legal complexities of the acquisition. |
| Marion Bhler | Partner | Person | A partner at Walder Wyss specializing in corporate/M&A, advising the sellers. |
| Fabienne Limacher | Partner | Person | A partner at Walder Wyss specializing in tax, advising the sellers. |
| Letizia Schlegel | Associate | Person | An associate at Walder Wyss specializing in corporate/M&A, advising the sellers. |
| Philipp von Braunschweig | Partner | Person | A partner at Poellath leading the team as lead counsel for the transaction. |