EQS-News: AEQUITA sells IFA Group to driveline specialist Neapco (deutsch)
AEQUITA sells IFA Group to driveline specialist Neapco
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Emittent / Herausgeber: AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA / Schlagwort(e): Private
Equity/Verkauf
AEQUITA sells IFA Group to driveline specialist Neapco
10.12.2025 / 08:15 CET/CEST
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Munich, December 9, 2025 - Munich-based industrial group AEQUITA has
sold drive shaft and joint manufacturer IFA to Neapco. The acquisition
creates the third-largest global manufacturer of propeller and half
shafts, employing more than 5,000 people with annual revenues of
approximately USD 2 billion, and a presence in all strategically
relevant markets.
Since acquiring IFA in 2022, AEQUITA has fundamentally realigned the
company through a comprehensive modernization and restructuring of
production sites in Asia, Europe, and North America, as well as the
introduction of innovative manufacturing technologies and product
designs in the field of half shafts.
"Thanks to the successful transformation over the past three years, we
are pleased to hand IFA over to Neapco in excellent shape," says
Dr.-Ing. Axel Geuer, President & Co-CEO at AEQUITA. "This merger
creates a new, globally leading player in the market - and IFA will
play a central role in it."
Robert Roiger, COO at AEQUITA, adds: "With a much broader technology
and product portfolio, and an expanded range of drive solutions for
both combustion and electric vehicles, the IFA Group is exceptionally
positioned for long-term success."
Neapco, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, is a leading
provider of innovative driveline solutions for the global automotive
industry. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes
high-quality OEM and aftermarket products for passenger cars, trucks,
agricultural applications, and industrial vehicles. Neapco operates 13
locations worldwide across North America, Europe, and Asia.
"We look forward to working with the drive specialists of the
long-established IFA brand," says Ken Hopkins, President and CEO of
Neapco. "Together, we will combine our expertise, innovative strength,
and global footprint to further expand our market position and shape a
successful future."
Structured sales process since late 2024
Following IFA's successful transformation, AEQUITA launched a
structured sales process at the end of 2024. Since mid-2025, exclusive
negotiations were conducted with Neapco, previously one of IFA's
direct competitors. The purchase agreement, signed on November 24,
2025, reflects a higher triple-digit million valuation. Completion of
the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2026, subject to
antitrust approvals.
"By joining the Neapco Group, IFA now has the best possible prospects
for long-term success in an extremely volatile and competitive
environment," says Jan-C. Maser, Managing Director of IFA. His fellow
Managing Director Stefan Bultmann adds: "Gaining such a strong partner
in Neapco is the clearest proof that our transformation and
realignment have been successful."
Transformation under AEQUITA's leadership
AEQUITA acquired the IFA Group at the end of 2022. Over the following
three years, the long-established specialist in propeller shafts, half
shafts, and joints-with production facilities in Germany, Poland, the
U.S., and China-underwent a comprehensive realignment. The
transformation focused on introducing innovative manufacturing
technologies and product designs for half shafts, as well as
modernizing and restructuring all production sites across Asia,
Europe, and North America.
These technological and organizational improvements significantly
enhanced IFA's global competitiveness. During this period, the company
secured its first major EV contracts, attracted new strategic
customers, and returned to significant profitability.
About AEQUITA
AEQUITA is a Munich-based industrial group that invests globally in
transformation situations such as carve-outs and succession
arrangements. With currently eleven subsidiaries in the chemicals,
industrial goods/services, and automotive sectors, AEQUITA employs
more than 19,000 people and generates annual sales of more than EUR 6
billion. For more information, visit [1]www.aequita.com.
1. http://www.aequita.com/
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Sprache: Deutsch
Unternehmen: AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA
Gabrielenstr. 9
80636 München
Deutschland
Internet: www.aequita.com
EQS News ID: 2242870
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