Reference project in the specialized equipment manufacturer sector
WINTERGERST assists the sale of SOLO Group to Jacto
As part of its succession planning, the family-owned company SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH was seeking a strategic partner to ensure the brand’s continued international growth. The company operated globally as an established manufacturer of spray, misting, and cut-off tools, but was constrained by a limited growth structure.
Succession
EUR > 30 million
2025
Specialized equipment manufacturer
Baseline
As part of its succession planning, the family-owned company SOLO Kleinmotoren GmbH was seeking a strategic partner to ensure the brand’s continued international growth. The company operated globally as an established manufacturer of spray, misting, and cut-off tools, but was constrained by a limited growth structure.
Challenge
The key challenge was to find a partner who shared the values of the family-owned business while also facilitating global expansion. In addition, the sale had to be structured within a complex international M&A process in a way that ensured continuity in production, branding, and management.
Solution
The Brazilian Jacto Group was identified as a strategic buyer that combines technological synergies with an international market presence. WINTERGERST provided comprehensive support to the shareholders throughout the sale process and laid the groundwork for a sustainable partnership with growth potential.
„With Jacto we have found a partner that shares our values and will accompany our family-led firm into a successful future. The international alignment and innovative strengths of Jacto offer us new perspectives for growth and development.”
Andreas Emmerich
One of the owners of the SOLO Group