GALA Group - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

ManufacturingCompany

GALA Group M&A Summary

GALA Group has acquired 2 companies of its own.

GALA Group has acquired in 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include consumer products (100%).

GALA Group Ownership

Who owns GALA Group?

GALA Group is owned by Equistone. It was acquired on February 3, 2016.

Is GALA Group PE-backed?

Yes. GALA Group is owned by private equity investor Equistone.

GALA Group Business Overview

Where is GALA Group headquartered?

GALA Group is headquartered in Ansbach, Germany.

How many employees does GALA Group have?

GALA Group has 500 employees.

What sector is GALA Group in?

GALA Group is a manufacturing company.

When was GALA Group founded?

GALA Group was founded in 1972.

M&A Summary

M&A Total Activity2
- M&A Buy Activity2
Total Sectors Invested 1
Total Countries Invested 2

Acquired by Equistone (Investor) on 2016-02-03

GALA Group

GALA Group GmbH

Technologiepark 9a,
Ansbach, 91522
Germany,
+49 981 98739040
www.gala-group.com

GALA Group is a candle manufacturer. GALA’s business model is based on a multi-channel approach, with products sold under the GALA brand and under private label through various retailers, factory outlets and online. GALA Group was founded in 1972 and is based in Ansbach, Germany.

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year		≤ '20	'21	'22	'23	'24	'25	T
Buy (0.0/yr)	#	2	-	-	-	-	-	2
Sell (0.0/yr)	#	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
								2

Most Recent M&A

Company	Date	Value	Type
JuwelKerze JewelCandle UG	2018-03-14	-	Add-on Acquisition
Berlin, Germany · www.juwelkerze.de
Ramesh Flowers Pvt Ltd.	2018-02-28	-	Add-on Acquisition
Thoothukudi, India · www.rameshflowers.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector		Buy #	Value	Sell #	Value
Consumer Products		2 (100%)	-	-	-
Total		2	-	-	-

By Geo

State/Country	Buy	Value	Sell	Value
Germany	1	-	-	-
India	1	-	-	-
Domestic	1 (50%)	-	-	-
Cross-border	1 (50%)	-	-	-
Total	2	-	-	-

Company Summary

SECTOR

Manufacturing

Revenue

67	2015
(millions of EUR)

Employees

500

Established

1972

Former Name

Gala-Kerzen GmbH

Investor History
2016-02-03
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

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