Houlihan Lokey Advises Daifuku
Transaction Pending
Daifuku has agreed to acquire Eisenmann, a portfolio company of Nimbus Investments
Buyside Advisor
Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Daifuku) has agreed to acquire Eisenmann GmbH (Eisenmann) from Nimbus Investments (Nimbus). The transaction was announced on 17 April 2026 and is expected to close in July 2026.
Daifuku is a leading global company in material handling, automating the transport and storage of goods across a wide range of applications—from automated warehouses and logistics systems to automotive production lines and semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Its FY2025 consolidated revenue and operating profit were c. €3.6 billion and c. €0.5 billion, respectively.
Headquartered in Böblingen, Germany, Eisenmann provides the installation of automated painting systems for automotive production lines, along with related services, primarily to European luxury automotive manufacturers. Its FY2025 consolidated revenue was c. €65 million.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Nimbus is a private equity firm, primarily focused on business revitalisation and carve-out investments.
Daifuku recognises the importance of end-to-end capabilities in its core business of automotive production line systems, from proposals and designs that meet European standards and customer-specific requirements to system launch. Through this transaction, Daifuku aims to incorporate Eisenmann’s customer base, which is centred on European automotive and industrial parts manufacturers, as well as its advanced automation technology for industrial painting and surface treatment facilities. By doing so, Daifuku intends to expand the range of its proposals in automotive production line systems and deliver integrated proposals with higher added value.
Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Daifuku and assisted in structuring and negotiating the transaction on its behalf.