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Welotec specialises in solutions within Edge Computing and provides robust and certified industrial computers on which customers can run applications such as real-time optimisation, cybersecurity, and virtualisation. This contributes to increased digitalisation of substations in power grids, for example. Welotec also works with digitalisation solutions for industrial automation. Its customers are leading energy companies, international system integrators, and machine builders. The offering includes both hardware and software. ARTHOS press release: https://www.arthos.de/en/welotec-sale-to-ependion/

Founded in 2014, ASAM praevent is a leading institute for occupational health services, headquartered in Munich with a second location in Augsburg. A third location in Berlin is planned for 2025. With over 20 years of industry experience of its founders and a team of 80 qualified professionals, the company offers its customers holistic, integrated solutions. ASAM praevent is known for its pioneering spirit – as the first academic teaching practice for occupational medicine in Germany, and through its use of advanced telemedicine solutions that enable flexible, location-independent care. ARTHOS press release: https://www.arthos.de/en/asam-praevent-sale-to-arsipia

inno-spec, renowned for its innovative hyperspectral imaging solutions in multiple industrial settings, has been a key player in advancing machine vision technology. “Joining forces with Headwall Photonics represents a tremendous opportunity for inno-spec to scale our technology and tap into new markets,” stated Oliver Grass, founder and CEO of inno-spec. “We are excited to become part of this group that shares our commitment to innovation and quality and to drive the industrial machine vision segment; together we evolve the next generation of hyperspectral imaging systems.” ARTHOS press release: https://www.arthos.de/en/inno-spec-sale-to-headwall/

KETEK was looking for a strategic investor to expand its Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) technology into new markets. ARTHOS acted as exclusive financial adviser to KETEK, providing full sell-side advisory services. This included analyzing and approaching potential strategic partners together with CapFive partner firms in Europe, the US, Japan and China, as well as, after agreeing on major terms, driving the subsequent M&A process including the co-ordination of the due diligence and contract negotiations. Read more: https://www.arthos.de/en/ketek-sale-to-broadcom/

With this acquisition, wenglor sensoric is expanding its innovative 3D-portfolio with structured light technology for industrial, medical and scientific applications. ARTHOS acted as exclusive financial adviser to the shareholder of ShapeDrive GmbH in this transaction. The core challenge was the structuring of a simple and reliable earn-out within a complex environment as the parties were targeting a full integration soon after closing.