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The family office Peter Möhrle Holding has sold GROFA Group to DARFON Electronics Corp.

Peter Möhrle Holding GmbH & Co. KG has successfully completed the sale of GROFA Group to DARFON Electronics Corp.

Founded in 1980, GROFA Action Sports GmbH (GROFA) is a leading European professional value-added distributor of bicycles, e-bikes and their components, cycling and sports accessories, e-kick scooters and consumer electronics. GROFA’s distribution network covers Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Poland. Currently, GROFA operates as a house of brands and represents 27 premium sports brands, focusing on brand development, brand management and international market expansion. Leveraging its distribution expertise, GROFA assists high-end brands in penetrating key markets in Europe through comprehensive online and offline strategies.

DARFON was established in 1997 and is committed to developing and manufacturing key electronic components. It is a leading manufacturer in global precision component solutions. DARFON’s main products include notebook and portable keyboards, computer mice, remote controls, headsets, in-vehicle electronics, tablet computers, mobile phone accessories and integrated components and materials. These components include multi-layer ceramic capacitors or coil inductors and green energy products, such as power modules, battery modules, hybrid inverters and energy storage systems, as well as e-bikes under the BESV brand.

Peter Möhrle Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a diversified investment holding company based in Hamburg, Germany. The company operates primarily as a family office, managing investments in various sectors.

Oaklins’ team in Germany acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Peter Möhrle Holding GmbH & Co. KG in this transaction.

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“Oaklins’ team in Germany was a valued partner throughout the entire sales process. With their exceptional dedication and international experience, the team skillfully navigated the various unexpected challenges of this cross-border transaction. We thank the team for their strategic leadership, execution and tireless effort, and we look forward to our next collaboration.”

Georg Altenkirch

Investment Director, Peter Möhrle Holding

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Dr. Florian von Alten

Managing Partner
Hamburgo, Alemanha
Oaklins Germany

Christian Moritz

Associate Director
Frankfurt, Alemanha
Oaklins Germany

Lukas Girke

Senior Associate
Frankfurt, Alemanha
Oaklins Germany

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