Private equity firm Trilantic Europe has acquired a 60% stake in solar mounting solutions provider Aerocompact Group.
This investment will accelerate the company’s growth plan internationally, leveraging its strong growth momentum and the quality of its solar mounting solutions.
Founder Mathias Muther will remain a significant shareholder with a 40% stake in the company through his private foundation.
The transaction will leave Aerocompact with a flexible and strong capital structure to invest in growth in the coming years.
The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
Mathias Muther, founder of Aerocompact said: “Our strong growth trajectory since the company was founded around ten years ago shows that there is enormous potential in our products and engineering services. The entry of Trilantic Europe opens up the opportunity to accelerate our growth plan to expand our international market presence and seek potential acquisitions even further.
“Thanks to the international reach of our new shareholder Trilantic Europe, both in the renewable energy sector and in the capital market, we can pursue this goal with full vigour. We are very pleased about this extremely positive milestone for our company.”
Vittorio Pignatti-Morano, Chairman of Trilantic Europe, commented: “We have been impressed by the quality of Aerocompact’s solar mounting solutions, the growth momentum shown across all its current markets, and the enthusiasm and vision of the entire team.
“Through our partnership with AEROCOMPACT, we are confident we can accelerate growth even further and create a truly international champion in the solar mounting space, while also delivering on our investment sustainability commitments.”