Lincoln International: AL-KO, a portfolio company of Primepulse, has sold AL-KO Air Technology to Trane Technologies

AL-KO Air Technology designs, manufactures, sells and services sustainable air handling units and extraction systems for a broad range of applications in diverse markets, such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial processes, retail, recreational and commercial buildings.

The Deal
Primepulse, through its subsidiary AL-KO SE, sold AL-KO Air Technologies in order to focus on its technology-and-digital-oriented investment strategy. Lincoln International managed a highly competitive auction process with multiple international strategic buyers against a difficult economic environment. The transaction brings complementary air handling, extraction and ventilation solutions to Trane Technologies’ commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) product and services portfolios in Europe and Asia.

Our Perspective
Michael Drill, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln International Germany, commented, “We are very pleased to have generated significant interest from global strategics for AL-KO Air Technology and to have delivered a highly satisfactory outcome to our client, Primepulse.”

Andreas Bienert, Managing Director in Lincoln International’s Industrials Group, added, “The transaction success was achieved through Lincoln International’s deep sector knowledge, thorough process preparation and execution of a highly tailored sale process focused on international strategics.”