Eight Advisory supported Caillau-AdiWatt Group on the acquisition of B&K Solare Zukunft

Founded more than a century ago in France, Caillau Group is a leading company which designs and manufactures fastening and sealing systems for automotive and aerospace manufacturers. In addition to its main factory based in Romorantin (France), the Group expanded its geographical footprint with subsidiaries in the US, Brazil and China. In 2021, the Caillau Group launched a “solar” business unit by acquiring AdiWatt (based in France and Spain), which designs and manufactures photovoltaic panel mounting systems for roofs and solar fields, as well as photovoltaic carports.

Created in 2012, B&K Solare Zukunft is an established provider of photovoltaic panels mounting systems, which production facilities are based in Germany and Poland. The company is renewed for high-end products, a wide range of mounting applications and a proactive customer service on German and Eastern Europe markets.

“We are delighted to have supported Caillau-AdiWatt Group in this transaction. By doing so, the Group pursues its growth and diversification strategy into a promising and future-oriented industry” emphasises Dennis Ginzkey, Partner at Eight Advisory.

Eight Advisory team members supporting on this transaction:

• Financial Due Diligence: Mathieu Morisot, Partner, Dennis Ginzkey, Partner, Danka Ruzic, Manager and Jozsef Dekany, Analyst
• Tax Due Diligence: Matthias Hogh, Partner, Frank Wallbott, Director and Karoline Mielnik, Senior