New partnership in the facility management services sector in northern Germany

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The shareholders of Bockholdt GmbH & Co. KG have sold 100% of their shares to STRABAG Property and Facility Services Group (STRABAG PFS). The takeover has been approved by the antitrust authorities.

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, Bockholdt is a family-owned business that specializes in cleaning buildings, industrial facilities and hospitals.

The Oaklins Germany team supported me throughout the entire process in a truly Hanseatic and entrepreneurial way, and made a meaningful difference to this transaction. With their expertise, we were able to find the most suitable partner for the future of the company and, along with it, settle my succession. I strongly believe that booth employees and clients will benefit from this partnership. GÜLTEN BOCKHOLDT, SHAREHOLDER, BOCKHOLDT GMBH & CO. KG, GERMANY

Oaklins assisted in finding a suitable partner

Oaklins’ team in Germany acted as the exclusive financial advisor for the sellers in this transaction. Their expert guidance and assistance resulted in identifying the ideal partner for the future of the company and their valued employees and customers, allowing a swift and successful owners succession. 

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Karsten maschler
Karsten Maschler Hamburg, Germany
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