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03/2026

KRAFT & BAUER HOLDING acquired by SYNGROH CAPITAL

GERMANY Industrial Equipment / Safety & Security REV 25M - 50M EUR

Context

Syngroh Capital has acquired a majority stake in Kraft & Bauer from DBAG Fund VII (advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG) and the founding Bauer family. The strategic rationale for the deal is to transition the company from a private equity-led ownership to a long-term, family-office-backed structure that ensures operational continuity and values-based growth. Since DBAG's initial investment in 2018, Kraft & Bauer has evolved from a regional specialist into an international systems provider. Under Syngroh's ownership, the company will focus on further international expansion and the aggressive development of its installation and high-margin service business. The founding Bauer family and Managing Director Frank Foddi have significantly reinvested in the transaction to remain partners in the company's next growth phase.

KRAFT & BAUER HOLDING, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

Kraft & Bauer is a leading German "Hidden Champion" specializing in fire protection systems specifically designed for high-precision machine tools. Its business model integrates the development, production, and installation of microprocessor-controlled extinguishing systems that use sensors to automatically detect and suppress fires in CNC turning, milling, and grinding machines. The company's value proposition centers on ensuring operational continuity and safety for industrial manufacturers by protecting high-value machinery from fire risks associated with high-speed processing. Strategically, Kraft & Bauer operates a robust service-led model with 19 locations across Europe and China, providing regular maintenance and inspection to a global client base of machine tool manufacturers and industrial end-users.

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Revenue range: 25M - 50M EUR

EBITDA range: 5M - 25M EUR

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Target: kraft & bauer holding

Acquirer: syngroh capital