Houlihan Lokey Advises AEQUITA

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA (AEQUITA or the company) has sold vandaglas B.V. (vandaglas), the leading independent processor of architectural glass in the Benelux region, to 365 Capital Management B.V. (365 Capital). The transaction was signed on 7 March 2025 and closed on 15 April 2025.

AEQUITA is a privately owned industrial group based in Munich, Germany, investing in special situations including corporate carve-outs, successions, and recovery situations across Europe. With a strong capital base, entrepreneurial expertise, and a partnership approach, the team focuses on the acquisition and long-term value enhancement of companies that can benefit from an operational engagement.

Headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, vandaglas is the leading independent glass processor in the Benelux region. As the partner of choice for architects, designers, project developers, and glass professionals, vandaglas is recognised for delivering high-quality architectural glass solutions combined with best-in-class technical advice. The company’s product offering focuses on insulated glass unit solutions and is complemented by a broad range of specialised glass products, such as laminated, toughened, fire-resistant, and single glass, as well as mirrors, grids, and door accessories. vandaglas employs 250 people across its three strategically located production sites in Emmen, Almelo, and Swalmen, as well as two additional sales offices in Arnhem and Amsterdam.

365 Capital is a middle-market private equity firm focused on well-positioned companies in the Benelux region. Through active partnerships with the entrepreneurs and management teams of its portfolio companies, 365 Capital strives to achieve sustainable growth and maximise strategic and operational upside potential.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to AEQUITA.

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