capiton has sold Gess Group to JR Holding a portfolio company of Auctus

capiton has sold its shares in Gess Group to JR Holding. Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to capiton and supported all aspects of the transactions, including the process preparation, due diligence and contract negotiations. The transaction marks Lincoln International’s 18th temporary staffing transaction since 2006. Lincoln International (“Lincoln”) has built a market-leading competence and relationship basis for strategic and financial investors in the industry, and continues focusing on this dynamic HR services segment. All transactions are being executed by an experienced and long-standing team, which collaborates with Lincoln’s global offices to ensure success for clients.

capiton is an independent, partner-owned private equity company with funds of Euro 1.1 billion under management. At present, capiton’s portfolio consists of 10 medium-sized companies. capiton provides equity capital for management buyouts and growth financings of established medium-sized companies.

Gess Group is a personnel services company specializing in temporary staffing solutions of highly qualified employees. In September 2010, capiton acquired a majority stake in Gess Group. During the holding period Gess Group continued to grow and expanded its product portfolio by acquiring the two companies, Best Job IT and Graeber & Partner. In 2016, the Group generated sales of approximately Euro 72 million and currently employs approximately 1,850 employees.

JR Holding is a portfolio company of AUCTUS Capital Partners. JR Holding’s service portfolio includes temporary staffing services, personnel placement and tailored personnel solutions. Since JR Holding’s foundation in 2009, strong continuous organic growth has led to annual sales of more than Euro 80 million. Today, JR Holding serves medium-sized companies as well as large corporations at more than 30 locations in Germany and Austria.

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