Govers Sierhekwerk joins European player Heras
Govers Sierhekwerk, a specialist in custom gates and fencing, is joining Heras, a leading European supplier of perimeter security solutions. This acquisition strengthens Heras's position in the Netherlands, while Govers can further develop within a solid international organization. The selling shareholders, brothers Jean Paul Govers and Gerwin Govers, will remain actively involved in the organization after the acquisition and will join the Heras management team in the Netherlands.
Powerful strategic partnership offers growth opportunities
The takeover offers both Heras and Govers significant synergy benefits. Govers will continue to operate as a specialist in customized solutions for the residential and industrial sectors, but will benefit from Heras's broad product range and nationwide coverage, while Heras will gain access to Govers's valuable specialist knowledge. Together, they can offer customers an even more comprehensive and integrated solution and further grow together. This transaction emphasizes the power of strategic partnerships and offers both companies new growth opportunities in the global perimeter security market.
Emmanuel Rigaux, CEO of Heras: “"We look forward to welcoming Govers to Heras. Their craftsmanship and expertise in customization strengthen our offering. Together, we can serve customers even better with innovative and high-quality security solutions."”
Jean Paul Govers, Director of Govers: “"We are proud to be joining Heras. This partnership offers us the opportunity to further develop our expertise in customized solutions and expand our product portfolio."”
Complex process with an international twist
It sales process The transaction began in 2023 and was characterized by the involvement of various (international) stakeholders, each with their own strategic agenda. For example, during the sale of Govers Sierhekwerk to Heras, Heras itself also changed ownership. The German private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe sold Heras to the Northern European Garda Group, which is owned by private equity firm EMK Capital. During the process, a carve-out transaction also took place from one of Govers' entities to its external co-shareholder.
Jean Paul Govers about his experience with Match Plan: “After speaking with several parties, we chose Match Plan purely based on gut feeling, and that feeling proved correct. They were always there for us, even during evenings and weekends, and played a crucial role in the successful process. Always professional, yet with a relaxed atmosphere.”
Match Plan as an advisor during the process
Match Plan played an essential and leading role in all phases of the sales process, from preparing the sales documentation and identifying and approaching potential buyers, to coordinating the book research and conducting all financial and legal negotiations. Match Plan's deal team consisted of Erik Smidt and Lucas Troelstra.
Lucas Troelstra, Senior Consultant M&A at Match Plan: “The sale of Govers was a rewarding journey, with several unique and challenging aspects and a long lead time. The unwavering energy, enthusiasm, and confidence of both Jean Paul and Gerwin, as well as the Heras management team, during this lengthy process, contributed significantly to the successful completion of the transaction. We are proud to have guided Govers through this strategic step and wish Heras and Govers every success in their future collaboration.”
The process involved pleasant and close cooperation with Teun Trienekens of Trienekens Boleij and Jos Dexters and Malou van Vroonhoven of Aben & Slag Advocaten.
“We could always count on Match Plan, and we really felt confident about it. perfect in guided.”
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