Peryton advises the acquisition of Kolbenschmidt Pistons by Comitans Capital AG, enhancing its market leadership in the automotive components sector.

Target Information

Peryton has acted as an advisor for the acquisition of the small piston production segment of a leading technology corporation by the Munich-based investor. This business unit operates manufacturing facilities in several countries including Germany, the Czech Republic, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and China, employing approximately 3,650 personnel. Marcus Gerlach, the head of Rheinmetall’s Materials and Trading division, stated, 'We are entrusting our small piston production to capable hands. Comitans Capital AG has actively engaged with the areas where investments and changes are necessary and has contributed to the long-term strategy for small piston management.'

The segment will now function as an independent entity with its own organizational structure under the brand name Kolbenschmidt Pistons. The company is a prominent provider of pistons for internal combustion engines and boasts an extensive product range in an international growth market.

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