KWC Professional Sold to Delabie Group in Strategic Move
Deal News | Jun 16, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Bär & Karrer served as the legal advisor for the sale of KWC Professional, based in Villmergen, Switzerland, to Delabie Group, a France-based manufacturer specializing in water controls and sanitary fittings for commercial and healthcare applications. The advisory was provided to Equistone, which manages funds and other shareholders in this transaction. KWC Professional is known for its design and manufacturing of fittings and accessories purposefully built for semi-public institutions including airports and hospitals. The legal team at Bär & Karrer was co-led by Christoph Neeracher and Philippe Seiler along with a specialized team covering M&A, tax, financing, IP/IT, real estate, and antitrust matters.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Legal Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- Switzerland – Bär & Karrer and KWC Professional are based in Switzerland, where the legal advisory and initial operations are centered.
- France – Delabie Group, the acquiring firm, is based in France and aims to expand its market presence with this acquisition.
Industry
- Manufacturing – KWC Professional operates within the manufacturing industry, focusing on fittings and accessories for public and semi-public use.
- Legal Services – Bär & Karrer, a legal consultancy firm, advised on the transaction showcasing its expertise in M&A and various legal domains.
- Private Equity – Equistone, a private equity firm, was involved in the deal as a manager of funds and shareholder in KWC Professional.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWC Professional | Target Company | Company | A Swiss company specializing in manufacturing fittings and accessories for various public institutions. |
| Delabie Group | Bidding Company | Company | A France-based manufacturer of water controls and sanitary fittings aimed at commercial and healthcare sectors. |
| Equistone | Selling Company | Company | A private equity firm managing funds, which held a stake in KWC Professional. |
| Bär & Karrer | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the transaction, involving a multi-disciplinary team. |
| Christoph Neeracher | Co-Lead Legal Advisor | Person | Co-led Bär & Karrer’s legal advisory team in this transaction. |
| Philippe Seiler | Co-Lead Legal Advisor | Person | Co-led Bär & Karrer’s legal advisory team alongside Christoph Neeracher. |