20.11.2015
MBB SE DE000A0ETBQ4
MBB SE acquires majority in Aumann
(DGAP-Media / 20.11.2015 / 11:05)
Joint PRESS RELEASE
MBB SE acquires majority in Aumann - cooperation with MBB
Fertigungstechnik enables further growth in the field of e-mobility
Berlin, 19 November 2015 - MBB SE (ISIN DE000A0ETBQ4), a family-owned,
medium-sized company, has acquired 75% of shares in the Aumann Group from
its sole managing partner. Aumann is a leading manufacturer of systems for
coil winding of electric motors and for e-mobility. Through the
collaboration of Aumann and MBB Fertigungstechnik, MBB and the managing
partner of the Aumann Group intend to meet the rapid rise in demand for
e-mobility solutions and are forecasting significant growth.
The Aumann Group (www.aumann.com) has grown impressively in recent years,
and will generate profitable annual revenue in 2015 of around EUR 33
million with roughly 160 employees. Founded in 1936, Aumann is a world
leader in special engineering for highly automated coil winding systems
with locations in Espelkamp (East Westphalia), Berlin and the US. The
company's products are especially used in the automotive industry for
applications in the field of e-mobility. In light of electrification
trends, Aumann technology also has an increasing number of applications in
cars with conventional drive technology, where numerous motors enable
comfort and driver assistance systems. Aumann's wide range of solutions for
the production of electric motors gives the company an outstanding market
position.
Besides the automotive sector, customers in the fields of electric
household appliances, medical technology and general industry also benefit
from Aumann's expertise. Increasing requirements for energy efficiency and
the conservation of resources mean that the production of electric motors
is becoming more challenging. Aumann's technological know-how allows for
improvements in the performance and efficiency of motors while keeping
their size constant. The combination of unique expertise in coil winding
technology and the long-standing experience in automation predestines
Aumann to play a leading role in the development of systems for the
production of energy-efficient electric motors.
Aumann will cooperate with MBB Fertigungstechnik to manage its intended
growth. Together, the companies form a machine manufacturing group with
expertise in coil winding technology, assembly technology, joining
technology, wire enamelling and tooling. The total revenue in machine
manufacturing will amount to EUR 130 million with more than 500 qualified
employees working at locations in Germany, China and the US. As part of the
MBB Group, Aumann will continue to operate under its current name and at
its current locations led by today's management.
MBB's equity investment in Aumann constitutes the acquisition of a highly
successful company in an extremely promising market. Like many of MBB's
companies, Aumann also has its roots in East Westphalia.
MBB's forecast for the 2015 financial year remains unchanged with
consolidated revenue of EUR 250 million and earnings per share of more than
EUR 1.75. The annualised revenue level for the MBB Group is now at EUR 285
million. The equity investment in Aumann will contribute to further growth
in MBB's revenue and earnings for the financial year 2016. The parties have
agreed not to disclose the purchase price. MBB financed the investment from
own funds. Even after this acquisition, MBB will have sufficient funding
for further growth, including acquisitions.
Ingo Wojtynia, managing partner of the Aumann Group, is delighted with the
takeover: "In MBB, we have found an ideal partner to secure the sustainable
growth of the Aumann Group. For our employees, MBB is a long-term and
reliable shareholder. In cooperation with MBB Fertigungstechnik, we will
implement even more high-end automation solutions for our customers in the
future."
Dr Christof Nesemeier, CEO of MBB SE, is convinced: "The Aumann Group is a
perfect fit for MBB with its strong position in the growing e-mobility
market. Together with Aumann's employees and the former sole managing
partner, Ingo Wojtynia, we are looking forward to leading the company into
a successful future. The cooperation with MBB Fertigungstechnik will put
Aumann in an ever better position to offer comprehensive automation
solutions in the field of e-mobility."
About Aumann:
Aumann is a world-leading machine manufacturer in the field of coil winding
and wire enamelling technology and a provider of automation solutions for
the production of electric engines. At the same time, Aumann is the only
provider that has expertise and experience ranging from wire enamelling and
coil winding to the comprehensive assembly of the finished product. Aumann
generates a large portion of its revenue in the growing e-mobility market.
Further information on Aumann can be found on the Internet at
http://www.aumann.com
About MBB Fertigungstechnik:
MBB Fertigungstechnik is a leading plant construction and automation
specialist in the field of welding and assembly technologies. Since
decades, MBB Fertigungstechnik plays a key role for individual components
as a turnkey provider, especially for leading European automotive
manufacturers and their suppliers.
Further information on MBB Fertigungstechnik can be found on the Internet
at
http://www.mbb-fertigungstechnik.com
About MBB SE:
MBB SE is a family-owned, medium-sized group that has expanded steadily
since it was founded in 1995 through organic growth and the acquisition of
companies. Increasing long-term value of the independent subsidiaries and
the group as a whole is at the heart of its business model which has been
highly profitable from the outset. Substantial growth and sustainable
returns will remain MBB SE's goal in the future as well.
Further information on MBB SE can be found on the Internet at
http://www.mbb.com
Please direct enquiries about this report to:
Aumann GmbH
Guido Reckmann
In der Tütenbeke 37
32339 Espelkamp
Germany
Tel +49 5772 566 0
[email protected]
MBB Fertigungstechnik GmbH
Rolf Beckhoff
Ludger Martinschledde
Dieselstrasse 6
48361 Beelen
Germany
Tel:. +49 2586 888 0
[email protected]
MBB SE
Dr Gerrit Karalus
Joachimsthaler Strasse 34
10719 Berlin
Germany
Tel +49 30 844 15 330
[email protected]
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Company: MBB SE
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E-mail: [email protected]
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