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09/2026

SPEEDFIT KRAFTWERK acquired by BASIC-FIT

AUSTRIA Hospitality & Leisure / Leisure Facilities REV 1m EUR - 100m EUR

Context

Basic-Fit finalizes the definitive asset and share acquisition of Speedfit GmbH and Kraftwerk, securing these regional operations for an enterprise value of . Announced in September 2026, this cross-border corporate transaction is entirely financed through the acquiring group's existing cash reserves, eliminating the immediate requirement for external debt issuance and ensuring the buyer maintains a projected net debt leverage ratio of just over 2.0 times for the 2026 fiscal year. The negotiated transfer of control officially allows the Dutch acquirer to absorb a massive combined consumer base across the targeted Central European markets via a blended acquisition structure involving a direct share deal alongside specific site takeovers. Strategically, this capital deployment directly accelerates the acquiring group's multi-vertical expansion framework by immediately generating critical mass within the highly fragmented German fitness sector, pushing its consolidated domestic footprint to 122 owned clubs. Simultaneously, the integration of the Austrian portfolio expands the acquirer's physical site count within that specific geography to 51 locations, establishing a definitive market leadership position. The formalized integration protocol requires the incoming corporate parent to fully rebrand all newly acquired locations under the Basic-Fit commercial banner over the subsequent operating quarters. Management projections anticipate that the operational profitability of these newly absorbed assets will rapidly converge with the broader group's historical average once the centralized administrative synergies are fully implemented.

The acquisition of Speedfit Kraftwerk is part of the growth strategy of Basic-Fit, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Wellyou in 2026.

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Target

Through an established physical footprint comprising exactly 26 commercial fitness facilities, Speedfit and Kraftwerk operate as regional health club networks catering to active consumer demographics across Central Europe. Specifically, the Speedfit brand maintains a dedicated operational presence in Austria, where it functions as a prominent independent fitness operator by managing 18 proprietary clubs serving approximately 36,000 registered members. Operating as a subsidiary of the Ukrainian fitness network Sport Life Group prior to market consolidation, the Austrian entity provides standardized workout environments and exercise equipment to local communities. Concurrently, the German counterpart Kraftwerk complements this regional health and wellness infrastructure by operating eight specialized fitness facilities that support a localized membership base of around 10,000 individuals. Together, these two independent fitness portfolios coordinate accessible physical training spaces designed for high-volume consumer usage. The underlying business model relies on membership-driven revenue generation and standardized facility layouts that emphasize cost-efficiency within the highly competitive discount fitness segment.

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