Alantra advises Kider on the merger with Kimak, creating Spain’s leading in-store fitting solutions provider

Nov 2024

Buy-side Advisory

Madrid – Alantra has acted as advisor to Kider Store Solutions on its strategic merger with Kimak, formerly Caamaño, creating the leading provider of customized solutions in design, manufacturing, and commercialization of furniture for commercial spaces in Spain.

Kider, a leader in the food retail and mass-consumption sectors, focuses on durable, space-optimized furniture solutions that meet the high demands of intensive-use environments. With over 35 years of experience, Kimak specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing systems, structures, furniture, and display cases for sectors such as fashion and luxury, where customization and distinctive design are paramount.

The merger combines the strengths of two companies with a shared commitment to innovation and customer excellence. Kider initially acquired a controlling stake in Kimak five years ago, with both companies operating independently until now. The transaction, formalized through a share exchange, brings Kimak’s founders into Kider’s ownership structure, with the aim to leverage the complementary expertise of both companies to deliver enhanced value to clients and strengthen their leadership across diverse market segments.

Roberto León, Managing Partner at Alantra, said: “We are pleased to have supported Kider through this transformative journey, starting with their initial investment in Kimak in 2019 and culminating in this strategic merger. This partnership reflects the strong alignment of both teams’ values and goals, with a clear focus on delivering exceptional client-centric solutions.”

This transaction highlights Alantra’s expertise in providing tailored, strategic advisory services to clients at critical stages of their growth journey, in this case to a long-standing client we have supported through multiple stages of development and will continue to support in their future growth.