Private Equity

DCK Holoubkov Bohemia a.s.

Description of investment

DCK Holoubkov Bohemia was founded in 1953 and currently its product portfolio consists primarily of outdoor switchboards, which are manufactured using several technologies and materials (thermoset SMC, thermoplastic PC and thin-walled concrete).

Investment statusDivested
Year of entry2020
Investment typeLeveraged buyout

Why did we invest?

  • The current owners of DCK have created a leading company with a dominant position in the domestic market. The company is a leader in a very stable market with low cyclicality, and its customers include the largest energy and distribution companies, from which the company regularly wins tenders for long-term supply of its products.
  • The quality management team has deep technological knowledge and thanks to understanding the needs of the market and continuous innovation, the company has been able to successfully develop and expand its product range over the long term.
  • With regard to the company's high quality and innovative products and the existence of sufficient production capacity, the company has significant export potential.

What went well?

  • The portfolio company underwent a fundamental transformation, involving strengthening of the management team, organizational streamlining, and modernization of its production infrastructure. These initiatives significantly enhanced the company's ability to meet growing market demand.
  • Through disciplined operational management, strategic investments in technology, and continuous product portfolio innovation, the company achieved substantial growth in both revenue and profitability.
  • The successful stabilization and subsequent development of the business culminated in an exceptionally successful exit, demonstrating the fund's ability to realize superior returns through an active ownership approach.