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Wacker Neuson Shareholders Explore Potential Sale, Private Equity Firms Interested
ByAinvest
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2025 10:52 am ET1min read
Wacker Neuson's major shareholders are exploring a sale, with private equity firms interested in acquiring the German construction equipment maker. The company's market value has risen 50% this year to €1.6 billion. Wacker Neuson has a strong portfolio of brands, including Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, and has forecast annual revenue of up to €2.3 billion and an Ebit margin of up to 7.5% for this year.
Wacker Neuson SE, a leading German construction equipment manufacturer, is in the midst of potential sale discussions, as reported by sources familiar with the matter. The company's major shareholders are reportedly considering selling their stakes, with private equity firms among the interested parties [1].Shares of Wacker Neuson have experienced a significant rise this year, increasing by approximately 50% in Frankfurt trading. This surge has elevated the company's market value to about €1.6 billion ($1.8 billion) [2]. The company's strong portfolio includes brands such as Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, and it has forecasted annual revenue of up to €2.3 billion and an Ebit margin of up to 7.5% for this year [2].
The company's major shareholders pool their stakes under Wacker Familiengesellschaft mbH, which owns 15% of the company, according to its website. A trust called PIN Privatstiftung holds 26%, while SWRW Verwaltungs-GmbH has a 17% interest [2]. The volume of mergers and acquisitions involving German companies has risen 61% this year to $77 billion, with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky offering to take German wholesaler Metro AG private, and KKR & Co. acquiring IT services firm Datagroup SE [2].
Deliberations are ongoing, and there is no certainty that the discussions will lead to a transaction. A representative for Wacker Neuson did not immediately respond to queries [1].
References:
[1] https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/wacker-neusons-main-shareholders-are-said-to-explore-sale
[2] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-04/wacker-neuson-s-main-shareholders-are-said-to-explore-sale
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