OPTIMA sells automation subsidiary to investment company with Menold Bezler

Menold Bezler advised the Optima group of companies based in Schwäbisch Hall on the sale of Optima automation GmbH to a subsidiary of the Private Assets AG investment company. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

The new owner will open up new development and growth prospects for the operations of OPTIMA automation GmbH. The assembly technology specialist's location in Fellbach with around 50 employees will be retained. The new parent company will be SIM Automation GmbH from the existing portfolio of Private Assets AG.

Optima is a third-generation family-run company in the field of packaging machines and filling systems with 2,800 employees at 20 locations worldwide.

Private Assets is a Hamburg-based investment company specializing in strategic investments in medium-sized companies in transitional situations.

Menold Bezler advised Optima on all legal aspects of the transaction.