Alantra advised IK Investment Partners on the acquisition of MDT Technologies

Dec 2019

Buy-side advisory

Frankfurt – Alantra, the independent global mid-market investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm, has advised IK Investment Partners, a Pan-European private equity firm, on the acquisition of MDT Technologies, a leading manufacturer of innovative building automation components.

Having entered the commercial and domestic building automation market in 2009, MDT has become a leading manufacturer of smart building components, enabling automation and control of a multitude of functions such as heating, ventilation and lighting in both residential and commercial buildings. MDT offers a full range of innovative components distributed mainly through electrical wholesalers in Germany. The attractive end-customer proposition has helped MDT to continuously outgrow the market and become one of the leaders in its field. The Company is headquartered in Engelskirchen.

IK Investment Partners is a Pan-European private equity firm focused on investments in the Nordics, DACH region, France, and Benelux. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €10 billion of capital and invested in over 130 European companies. IK funds support companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects.

“Once again, we are very pleased with Alantra’s M&A and Debt Advisory services. The team worked hand in hand and navigated us through a highly competitive process.” said Mirko Jablonsky, Partner at IK Investment Partners.