F.EE, one of Germany’s leading providers of innovative solutions in mechanical engineering, automation, software, and energy, has signed a binding agreement to enter the investment portfolio of One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm. The transaction was carried out in a structured and cooperative process to secure the company’s long-term development and to ensure continuity for employees, customers, and business partners. The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent in transactions of this type, including necessary regulatory approvals, and is expected to occur in the first half of 2026. Following the closing of the transaction, F.EE will continue to operate under its current management team, which has committed a substantial reinvestment, ensuring continuity of leadership and strategic vision. F.EE employs approximately 1,050 people worldwide and operates subsidiaries in the United States, Mexico, Spain, China, and Croatia. The group is a leading provider of automation, industrial IT, and energy technology solutions, serving a diversified customer base across industries and geographies.
“With One Equity Partners, we have found a strong partner who not only shares our values but also respects our self-image and identity as a family business,” said Hans Fleischmann, F.EE founder. “Together, we will further strengthen our international presence while expanding the innovative capacity of our locations, so that we can continue to serve our customers as a reliable and high-performing technology partner in the future.”
About F.EE
Founded in 1982, F.EE has evolved from a service provider for industrial customers in Germany into a technology and implementation partner for internationally operating OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and machinery and plant engineering companies, while maintaining a strong and long-standing mid-sized customer base F.EE operates across four business segments: Control systems and automation; Mechanical engineering for components, robotics applications and production systems; Industrial IT and software; Energy technology.
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About One Equity Partners
One Equity Partners (“OEP”) is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For more information, please visit www.oneequity.com