{"id":4088,"date":"2020-11-06T08:25:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T08:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcfcorpfin.com\/mcf-advises-the-shareholders-of-alba-baving-in-the-sale-to-ik-investment-partners\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:51:06","slug":"mcf-advises-the-shareholders-of-alba-baving-in-the-sale-to-ik-investment-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcfcorpfin.com\/news\/mcf-advises-the-shareholders-of-alba-baving-in-the-sale-to-ik-investment-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"MCF advises the shareholders of ALBA Baving in the sale to IK Investment Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Deal<\/h2>\n<p>This transaction supports ALBA Baving in their ongoing succession planning and will enable the business to expand its geographical footprint, grow its integrated service offering and pursue a clearly defined growth strategy. In the new ownership structure, the sellers, Dr J\u00f6rg Baving and Claus Baving, will retain a minority stake in the business and join the Advisory Board.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition is subject to competition authority approval in Germany and completion is expected to take place in December 2020.<\/p>\n<h2>The Target<\/h2>\n<p>ALBA Baving is a leading German provider of infrastructure cleaning and maintenance services for the public and private sectors. The company\u2019s integrated service offering ranges from municipal and construction site cleaning services, to winter service, green space maintenance as well as advisory and other complementary services. ALBA Baving operates the largest and most modern vehicle fleet in the market and excels through extensive mechanical and digital in-house capabilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Client Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Dr J\u00f6rg Baving, Shareholder of ALBA Baving, said, \u201cWith this deal, my brother and I are selling our lives\u2019 work, and therefore, it was important for us to have an experienced and reliable partner on board. MCF has supported us in an excellent way, providing valuable expertise throughout and helped us navigate a highly competitive transaction process.\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>About IK Investment Partners<\/h2>\n<p>IK Investment Partners is a leading European mid-market private equity firm. Since its foundation in 1989, IK Investment Partners has executed over 135 private equity transactions through its raised capital of c. EUR 13 billion and completed over 300 add-on acquisitions. 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