Mutares successfully completed the acquisition of Sealynx International and its subsidiaries from GMD Group

• Add-on acquisition to SFC Solutions Group
• Manufacturer of rubber and thermoplastic sealing solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
• Significant topline and cost synergies expected with the SFC Solutions Group

Munich, 11 July 2022 – Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650) has successfully completed the acquisition of Sealynx International and its subsidiaries from GMD Group.

Sealynx International is headquartered in Charleval, France, and has production sites in France, Morocco and Romania. The company is an important manufacturer and supplier of high-quality car static and dynamic sealings, with a competitive position in the market and an established business relationship with European OEMs. In 2021 the company generated revenues of more than EUR 60 million and employed over 700 people with recognized know-how.

With this add-on acquisition to SFC Solutions Group, the companies will create an important player for automotive sealings in Europe, serving a complementary customer base with a broad product range. Its industrial footprint will be a key lever to the competitiveness of the combined groups.