Deal-Ticker: Swiss entrepreneurial group led by Kontivia acquires majority stake in Katadyn Group

A group of Swiss entrepreneurial families under the leadership of Kontivia AG, a Zurich based long term oriented investment firm, successfully acquired all shares in Katadyn Holding AG. The acquisition was consummated through Bifolia Holding AG which was renamed in Katadyn Group AG following the closing of the transaction.

Katadyn Holding AG and its subsidiaries comprise a globally active group of companies specializing in the topic of self-sufficient food and drinking water supply. Under the founding brand "Katadyn", water filtration systems and products for the outdoor and marine sectors have been developed and manufactured for almost 100 years. In the field of portable water filters, Katadyn is considered the world market leader.

The majority shareholder of Katadyn Holding AG, Adrian Schmassmann, and the key management of the Katadyn group will also participate in Katadyn Group AG. Adrian Schmassmann will also take a seat on the Board of Directors of Katadyn Group AG.

Kellerhals Carrard acted as legal advisor to the investors and Kontivia AG on this transaction. The team was led by partner Nicolas Mosimann and comprised associates Sophie Holdt, Kevin MacCabe and Jon Oetiker (all Corporate/M&A), Marco Sibold (Tax), Daniel Staehelin (Notary) and Melanie Huber (Employment).