EQT Credit Leads Recapitalization of Bartec, Becoming Largest Shareholder
November 18, 2019
EQT Credit has led an EUR 80 million equity recapitalization of Bartec, with the fund becoming the company's largest shareholder and reducing Bartec's debt by approximately EUR 280 million. The deal strengthens Bartec's balance sheet and positions the explosion-protection equipment manufacturer to pursue growth and operational improvements with support from EQT and the existing management team.
- Buyers
- EQT Credit
- Targets
- Bartec
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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