Mutares SE & Co. KGaA

Overview

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA is a Munich-based private equity firm specializing in acquiring and managing companies across various sectors, including engineering and technology. The firm focuses on medium-sized companies in special situations, such as underperformance or transitional phases, aiming to enhance their operational performance and profitability. Mutares employs an entrepreneurial approach, emphasizing openness to unconventional solutions, personal commitment, reliability, and sustainability. The firm's investment strategy involves active operational involvement, utilizing in-house advisory and investment teams to implement restructuring and optimization programs. Mutares targets companies with revenues between €50 million and €500 million, seeking to achieve significant value increases through strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. The typical holding period for investments ranges from three to five years, during which the firm works to stabilize and reposition the companies for future divestment. Since its establishment in 2008, Mutares has acquired more than 50 companies and carried out several divestments. The company's portfolio companies operate in a wide range of industries globally. Mutares' portfolio is divided into four segments: Automotive & Mobility, Engineering & Technology, Goods & Services, and Retail & Food. The firm is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'MUX' and is part of the SDAX index. As of 2024, Mutares reported revenues of €5.3 billion and employed over 34,500 people across its portfolio companies.

Investment Focus

• Medium-sized companies in special situations with operational improvement potential
• Revenues between €50 million and €500 million
• Companies in transitional phases or underperforming sectors

Portfolio Companies