Marktlink advises IPCOM in the sale of Akustikplus

The IPCOM N.V., a Belgian specialist in thermal & high temperature insulation, passive fire protection and acoustic insulation has sold 100% of its shares of Akustikplus to the Hamberger Group.

About Akustikplus:

Akustikplus is a highly specialised company for the production and distribution of innovative and efficient acoustic solutions made of wood. Located in Hörselberg-Hainich, Akustikplus looks back at a successful past starting from a local sewer to an innovative company for room acoustic solutions with over 50 employees. After PCOM group acquired Akustikplus in 2018, the anticipated synergies did not materialise, which is why IPCOM decided to engage Marktlink in the sale of Akustikplus’ shares.

Remco Boerefijn, CEO of IPCOM: “We reviewed our strategy in the last year and concluded that Akustikplus would not be part of IPCOM’s core activities going forward. We are therefore very pleased that it has become part of a group where this will be the case. The team of Akustikplus will surely be able to create synergies with the other activities of the Hamberger Group.”

About: Hamberger:

The Hamberger Group, located in Bavaria, Germany is a family-owned company which roots going back to 1866. The group comprises the production segments for floor coverings, like parquet, laminate flooring & design flooring as well as toilet seats. Hamberger employs over 2,600 employees and generates revenues of 330 million per year.

Dr. Peter M. Hamberger, CEO of Hamberger: “We are pleased to welcome Akustik Plus into our group. With its technically highly sophisticated products made of wood and its special know-how, Akustikplus is a perfect extension to our wood flooring business.”

Marktlink’s role in the process:

Marktlink GmbH, headquartered in Düsseldorf, advised IPCOM throughout the entire process of the sale of Akustikplus, from drafting a detailed Information Memorandum, through reaching out to suitable strategic and financial buyers, and leading the negotiation and closing process.

Remco Boerefijn, CEO of IPCOM, on the collaboration with Marktlink: “Engaging Marktlink was definitely the right choice. The team supported us in every situation of the transaction and only involved us in the moments it was actually necessary. Even in challenging circumstances they stayed optimistic, found solutions and guided us in closing a deal with a strategic buyer in Hamberger“.