An acquisition to boost production capabilities.
/ In April 2025, the group Berthold Marx, a producer and integrator of Gas springs and other technical products, operating mostly in Europe, has acquired shares in Obkov, a Slovenian manufacturer of Gas springs.
/ The successful collaboration between the 2 groups is longstanding, as Obkov and Berthold Marx have been working together as suppliers for many years. However, the 2 companies have recently decided to strengthen their relationship, and join forces, through an acquisition and merger under Berthold Marx umbrella. This alliance will allow to fully exploit the synergies existing between the companies, and thus to further strengthen Berthold Marx expertise and position in the European market of gas springs.
/ Obkov is the third international implementation for Berthold Marx (already present in France, Turkey and Germany), and will allow the group both to increase its production capabilities, commercial footprint, as well as complete its range of products.
A transaction supported by ALTIOS Corporate Finance
/ The Corporate Finance Department of ALTIOS advised the group Berthold Marx on the transaction for the purchase of Obkov shares.
/ ALTIOS’ role was to prepare, in cooperation with the sellers’ advisors, the transaction documentation in accordance with the parties’ agreements and the requirements of Slovenian law.
Testimonial of Berthold Marx
„ ALTIOS contributed considerably to the entire acquisition process, and demonstrated a high level of professionalism. ”
Gilles Dreger, CEO of Berthold Marx Group
Testimonial of ALTIOS
“ It was a pleasure to help structure and achieve a successful merger for long-time partners that know and appreciate each other’s. Existing synergies and growth potential for the combination of Berthold Marx Group and Obkov doo are important ; and this collaboration will allow the group to address them in the best possible way. “
Zdzislaw Dominik, Vice-President of ALTIOS Eastern Europe
Participants
Buyer’s advisors:
- ALTIOS – Zdzislaw Dominik, Alexandre Kaplan, Nicolas Vacher, Jean-Manuel Tailfer
- UNIJA Consulting – Dr Nina Orehek Rucigaj (Partner), Veronika Fegus (Legal Advisor)
Contact Press: Alexandre Kaplan, M&A Director, a.kaplan@altios.com
