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Grant Thornton advises US promotional products specialists Geiger on the acquisition of promotional products distributor WER
Düsseldorf, 30 July 2024 – US American Geiger Corporation recently completed the strategic acquisition of WER GmbH, a dominant branded merchandise and apparel distributor based in Senden, Germany. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Geiger’s ongoing international growth strategy, significantly strengthening its presence in Europe.
Grant Thornton advised Geiger on the transaction. The transaction team from the Financial Advisory service line, led by Klaus Schaldt and Sven Kirse, as well as from the Transaction Tax service line, led by Dr. Nicolas Brüggen, were able to make a significant contribution to the successful completion of the acquisition through financial and tax due diligence.
Geiger is the largest privately held and family-owned promotional products distributor in the world. A fifth-generation business headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, Geiger operates from offices throughout the U.S. and Europe and is affiliated with more than 450 independent sales representatives. Geiger is a socially and environmentally conscientious company, providing proactive, comprehensive marketing solutions to their clients.
WER GmbH, established in 1992, operates six offices and several warehouses across Germany, including major cities such as Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt. With a dedicated team of over 100 employees, the company has built a reputation for excellence with diverse clientele with innovative product media solutions and unparalleled service. Their alignment with Geiger's comprehensive service offerings – including kitting, company stores, international distribution, custom products, in house decoration and warehousing – will further enhance the range of services available to the newly combined customer base.
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Financial
Klaus Schaldt
Partner (Düsseldorf)
+49 211 9524 8255
klaus.schaldt@de.gt.com
Sven Kirse
Senior Manager (Düsseldorf)
+49 211 9524 8391
sven.kirse@de.gt.com
Sanchit Nevatia
Consultant (Munich)
+49 89 36849 4349
sanchit.nevatia@de.gt.com
Tax
Dr. Nicolas Brüggen
Partner (Düsseldorf)
+49 211 9524 8175
nicolas.brueggen@de.gt.com
Julian Tolksdorf
Manager (Düsseldorf)
+49 211 9524 8222
julian.tolksdorf@de.gt.com
About Grant Thornton in Germany
Grant Thornton AG is one of the ten largest audit firms in Germany, providing services to upper mid-market companies and listed companies, with around 1,900 employees at ten offices. The audit and advisory firm consists of the service lines Audit & Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Legal. The firm is legally independent. To be able to serve national clients internationally as well, the firm is a member of the international Grant Thornton International Ltd network (GTIL). GTIL and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership but legally independent entities. With around 73,000 employees, the Grant Thornton network advises companies in 149 countries across the world. www.grantthornton.de
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Willi Keipper
Manager PR & Corporate Communications
+49 30 8904 82106
willi.keipper@de.gt.com