MCF advised Maxburg Capital Partners on the sale of GfS Gesellschaft für Sicherheit GmbH to Assa Abloy AB
Maxburg Capital Partners (“Maxburg”), the majority shareholder of GfS Gesellschaft für Sicherheitstechnik GmbH (“GfS”), a leading provider of mechatronic and electronic emergency exit safety solutions, has sold the company to Assa Abloy AB (“Assa Abloy”).
With this deal, Assa Abloy broadens its footprint in emergency exit solutions and supports GfS to continue its growth trajectory by enhancing its mechatronic and electronic product offering as well as entering further geographic markets.
MCF acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of GfS and supported the management in executing the deal along the entire process.
The Target
GfS was founded in 1977 as a one-product company through the invention of the iconic door guard, which is primarily used for retrofitting emergency exits or as a simple, cost-effective alternative to electronic systems. During Maxburg’s ownership, GfS performed strongly and has experienced continuous financial growth by strengthening its core product portfolio, entering the market for next generation electronic emergency systems and expanding its presence beyond Germany.
Today, GfS is the leading provider of emergency exit safety solutions in the DACH region, offering a comprehensive range of mechatronic and electronic emergency exit solutions, along with related accessories.
About Assa Abloy
Founded in 1954 in Stockholm, Sweden, Assa Abloy provides access control solutions for institutional, commercial, and residential sectors in over 70 international markets.
The company holds market-leading positions in mechanical and electromechanical locking systems, as well as mobile access control technologies. Its portfolio includes around 190 individual brands. Assa Abloy is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker symbol “ASSA B,” and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
