Investec exclusively advised Hannover Finanz and the management team on the successful sale of Schiller Fleisch GmbH to Gausepohl Food Group.
About the deal
The Gausepohl Food Group is a German family owned, growth oriented food group with a strong focus on meat and protein based products, offering brands such as “Die Thüringer” and “Schildauer”.
With the acquisition, Gausepohl Food Group further expands its exposure towards food service customers and strengthens its portfolio with high quality, high margin products in the premium beef category, combining its industrial and commercial capabilities with Schiller Fleisch’s specialized market positioning and expert know how.
Schiller Fleisch GmbH, based in Bad Vilbel, Germany, is a specialised premium beef supplier mainly serving food service, gastronomy, butchers and wholesale customers. The company covers the full value chain – from raw material sourcing through cutting, processing and portioning to packaging. It is particularly known for its expertise in roast beef, beef fillet and entrecôte, and has established a strong reputation in the German market for consistent quality and reliability.
Hannover Finanz and the Schiller management have successfully sold their shareholding in Schiller Fleisch to the Gausepohl Food Group after nearly a decade. A successful partnership that began in 2017 and weathered turbulent times such as the Covid-19 pandemic has now transitioned into a new phase of growth.
Our role
Investec advised Hannover Finanz and the Schiller management team throughout the entire sale process, covering process strategy, marketing materials, business plan and financial model, buyer identification, outreach and engagement, due diligence support as well as transaction structuring and negotiation support.
