Technology
Restoring the operational and financial competitiveness of thyssenkrupp
Helping realign thyssenkrupp’s growth
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| Sector | Technology |
| Sub-sector | Manufacturing |
| Location | Germany |
Opportunity
thyssenkrupp is a German multinational conglomerate focusing on industrial-related businesses. Their Elevator Technology division, founded in 1974, is a leading manufacturer of elevators, escalators, aircraft boarding bridges and accessibility products.
Following years of increasingly deteriorating financial performance, they evaluated a fundamental realignment of their business strategy including a trade sale of their Elevator Technology business.
Approach
Macquarie Capital acted as adviser to the supervisory board of thyssenkrupp on the €17.2bn (~$A29bn) sale of their Elevator Technology business to a consortium led by Advent, Cinven and RAG.
Outcome
Paving the way for thyssenkrupp to strengthen and grow their business.
Favourable solution
for thyssenkrupp, their shareholders, customers and employees
First key step of reorganisation
and execution of thyssenkrupp's new strategy “newtk”
Buyers have committed
to far‑reaching site and employment guarantees
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