Frankfurt am Main, November 2022. As part of a management buy-out Borromin Capital Fund IV has acquired a stake in Eberle Controls GmbH (EBERLE). The parties have agreed not to disclose the terms of the acquisition.
EBERLE is a leading German provider of innovative heating and air conditioning solutions for private households as well as public and commercial buildings. The company’s focus is on energy efficient temperature control and the technical electric installation products required for this. From its site in Nuremberg the company covers the entire value chain from R&D and component procurement to assembly, testing, sales, warehousing, and after-sales services. Together with EBERLE’s management, who acquired a stake in the company as part of the transaction, Borromin will support the geographical expansion of the company and the ongoing strategic development of the group and its employees.
Marco Bernecker, Managing Partner at Borromin: “EBERLE’s business development has been impressive. We were convinced by its management’s passion for high-quality, innovative, and sustainably produced products. Due to the increasing importance of energy-saving solutions in the field of heating and air-conditioning technology and with its more than 90 years of expertise in temperature control, we believe that the company is very well positioned. We are convinced that EBERLE will have excellent growth opportunities in the future, both organically and through acquisitions.”
Norddeutsche Landesbank supports the transaction with acquisition financing and a working capital facility.

EBERLE
EBERLE was established in 1932 as a specialist for industry relays. Since then, the company has developed a strong focus on temperature control solutions and is today the market leader for innovative heating and air conditioning solutions in Germany. With a product range of approximately 560 products,
the company and its 160 people serve both OEMs as well as electrical and plumbing wholesalers. EBERLE’s customers especially appreciate the high quality and reliability of their products which undergo a fully automated inspection and testing process prior to shipment.

BORROMIN
Borromin is an independent private equity company focusing on medium-size businesses within German speaking Europe and Benelux countries. Funds initiated and advised by Borromin invest in mid-size companies providing equity for succession issues, management buy-outs and also provide capital for growth opportunities. Borromin was founded in 2001 and follows a successful, value-oriented strategy of investments in profitable companies in various sectors.
Borromin Capital Fund IV (Borromin Capital Fund IV SCS, SICAV-RAIF) benefits from the financial backing of the European Union under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (“EFSI”) set up under the Investment Plan for Europe. The purpose of EFSI is to help support financing and implementing productive investments in the European Union and to ensure increased access to financing.

CONTACT
Regarding this transaction
Marco Bernecker Dr. Marc Schilling
Managing Partner Investment Professional / Prokurist Borromin Capital Management GmbH Borromin Capital Management GmbH
+49 69 50685-250 +49 69 50685-310
bernecker@borromin.com schilling@borromin.com