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Gilde Equity Management and VHZ Management Acquire VHZ Groep from Ramphastos Investments

July 15, 2021

Building Products

Gilde Equity Management has acquired VHZ Groep in partnership with the company’s management team. The transaction transfers ownership from Ramphastos Investments and a private shareholder to Gilde and VHZ management and aims to support VHZ’s continued growth in uPVC windows and doors manufacturing and installation across the Netherlands.

Gilde Equity Management Invests in Excluton to Support International Growth

January 12, 2022

Building Products

Gilde Equity Management has become a new shareholder in Excluton, the Dutch manufacturer of garden tiles and landscaping elements, to fund product innovation and pursue an international growth strategy. Hemingway Corporate Finance acted as exclusive sell-side advisor; financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is subject to antitrust approval.

Gilde Buy Out Partners Takes Stake in EDCO Group

April 23, 2021

Transportation

Gilde Buy Out Partners will become a shareholder in EDCO Group as part of a transaction to support EDCO's next phase of growth; the Adriaanse family will retain a significant interest and continue to run the business. EDCO, a Netherlands-based distributor of non-food FMCG products headquartered in Eindhoven with over 500 employees, will use the partnership to accelerate its growth and pursue further European consolidation.

Gilde Equity Management and Management Acquire HC Groep from Airvance Group

July 28, 2020

HVAC & Mechanical

Gilde Equity Management, together with HC Groep management, has acquired HC Groep — a Netherlands-based indoor climate technology and HVAC specialist — from the Airvance Group. The private equity-backed buyout positions HC Groep to accelerate growth across the Netherlands, Germany and the UK by expanding its climate ceiling, air handling, controls and carpark ventilation capabilities.

Gilde Equity Management Acquires Majority Stake in Bruynzeel Storage Systems

July 22, 2021

Manufacturing

Gilde Equity Management has become the majority shareholder of Bruynzeel Storage Systems in a transaction for an undisclosed consideration, subject to antitrust approval. Bruynzeel, headquartered in Panningen, the Netherlands, generated about €60 million in revenue last year and has more than 200 employees; Gilde will support the company’s international growth strategy to expand revenue beyond €100 million by 2026.

Gilde Equity Management Acquires Majority Stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT

September 24, 2024

Manufacturing

Gilde Equity Management has re-acquired a majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT Mid Market Europe. Headquartered in Raalte, Netherlands, Dunlop is a global leader in high-performance safety boots with production sites in the Netherlands, Portugal and the US and over 400 employees; Gilde plans to support further product, digital and international growth.