uvex group has agreed to receive a majority investment from Warburg Pincus
uvex group
Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Fürth, Germany, Uvex Winter Holding GmbH & Co. KG (uvex group) has evolved into a global leader in protective safety and sports equipment. With its philosophy of “protecting people” as both a mission and responsibility, uvex group develops, manufactures and distributes innovative, premium products for the safety and protection of people at work, in sport and for leisure.
The Deal
Lincoln International served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to the group’s family shareholders, who have agreed to sell a majority stake of uvex and partner with Warburg Pincus. The owner families Winter and Grau will retain a significant minority stake and will be actively involved in the future growth of the business. uvex group will continue to globally accelerate its growth, expanding its international presence, refining its premium product offering and growing in new segments. The company will also drive growth through mergers and acquisitions, building on successful transactions to date. uvex group is committed to becoming the global market leader in protecting people through protective equipment.
Our Perspective
Dirk Damegger, Lincoln International Managing Director who led the transaction, commented: “uvex group, with its well-known heritage and strong pillars, found an ideal partner for future growth with Warburg Pincus. Lincoln International wishes the family and Warburg Pincus great success in this joint journey.“
Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus is the pioneer of private equity global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles. Today, the firm has more than $87 billion in assets under management and more than 220 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate and capital solutions strategies.
Lincoln International ran a highly competitive process, and we very much appreciated the deal team’s dedication, passion and strong understanding of the buyers and us as a family-owned company.
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