Groupe Factoria Acquires Digitalmaterial in Strategic IT Expansion
Deal News | Apr 02, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) successfully advised Groupe Factoria, a subsidiary of the French family holding Groupe Baelen, on its strategic acquisition of Digitalmaterial, an IT service provider based in Winterthur. Groupe Factoria specializes in digital transformation and operates 60 subsidiaries across France and French overseas departments, focusing on various digital services, including IT, outsourcing, and electronic document management. This acquisition will enhance Groupe Factoria's capabilities in managed services solutions, cloud, and modern workplace solutions, with Digitalmaterial's existing leadership team continuing to manage operations alongside their new partners. The NKF legal team, led by partner Philip Spoerl with contributions from various other specialists, facilitated this transaction, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with Groupe Factoria's growth objectives.
Sectors
- Digital Transformation
- IT Services
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Switzerland – Digitalmaterial is based in Winterthur, Switzerland.
- France – Groupe Factoria is a subsidiary of the French family holding Groupe Baelen and operates across France.
Industry
- Digital Transformation – Groupe Factoria specializes in digital transformation services, making this a core industry classification.
- IT Services – Digitalmaterial is an IT service provider, aligning with Groupe Factoria's focus in this sector.
- Legal Advisory – NKF played a pivotal role in advising on legal aspects of this acquisition.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupe Factoria | Acquirer | Company | A subsidiary of Groupe Baelen, specializing in digital transformation services. |
| Digitalmaterial | Target Company | Company | An IT service provider based in Winterthur, specializing in managed services, cloud, and modern workplace solutions. |
| Niederer Kraft Frey (NKF) | Legal Advisor | Company | NKF advised Groupe Factoria on its acquisition of Digitalmaterial. |
| Philip Spoerl | Partner | Person | A partner at NKF leading the transaction. |
| Katalin Siklosi | Senior Associate | Person | A senior associate at NKF involved in the transaction. |
| Norina Frey | Junior Associate | Person | A junior associate at NKF involved in the transaction. |
| Janine Reudt-Demont | Partner | Person | An IP/IT partner at NKF. |
| Fabiano Menghini | Partner | Person | A real estate partner at NKF. |
| Livia Keller | Senior Associate | Person | An employment senior associate at NKF. |
| Nomie Ammann | Associate | Person | A real estate associate at NKF. |