Diametal Group Sold to Lafayette Mittelstand Capital
Deal News | Mar 17, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Kowema, a Swiss company providing investment opportunities to Swiss pension funds, has sold its subsidiary, Diametal Group, to Lafayette Mittelstand Capital, a European private capital investor. Diametal Group, known for its manufacturing of high precision cutting tools and super abrasive wheels, employs over 170 people across its facilities in Switzerland and France. Walder Wyss, a law firm, facilitated this transaction with a team led by corporate and M&A partner Stefan Knobloch. This acquisition aligns with Lafayette's strategy of investing in medium-sized enterprises with growth potential within the DACH region.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Private Equity
- Legal Services
Geography
- Switzerland – Both Kowema and part of Diametal Group's operations are based in Switzerland.
- France – Diametal Group operates a production facility in France.
- DACH Region – Lafayette Mittelstand Capital focuses investment within the DACH region.
Industry
- Manufacturing – Diametal Group specializes in the manufacturing of high precision cutting tools and super abrasive wheels.
- Private Equity – Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a private capital investor with a focus on medium-sized enterprises.
- Legal Services – Walder Wyss provided legal advisory services for the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diametal Group | Target Company | Company | A manufacturer of high precision cutting tools and super abrasive wheels. |
| Kowema | Selling Company | Company | Offers Swiss pension funds investment opportunities in unlisted Swiss SMEs. |
| Lafayette Mittelstand Capital | Bidding Company | Company | A European private capital investor focusing on investments in medium-sized enterprises. |
| Walder Wyss | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the transaction. |
| Stefan Knobloch | Lead Partner - Legal | Person | Corporate and M&A partner at Walder Wyss, led the advisory team. |
| Samuel Lieberherr | Counsel - Legal | Person | Corporate and M&A counsel at Walder Wyss. |
| Christian Eichenberger | Partner - Real Estate | Person | Partner at Walder Wyss, involved in real estate matters. |
| Jenny von Arx | Associate - Legal | Person | Corporate and M&A associate at Walder Wyss. |
| Carina Freiburghaus | Trainee - Legal | Person | Corporate and M&A trainee at Walder Wyss. |