THE TRANSACTION
On July 1, 2024, Global Enterprises (“Global” or “the Company”), a leading manufacturer of technical extruded profiles and other seating and interior assemblies for the global automotive industry, was acquired by OKE Group GmbH (“OKE”). The transaction strengthens OKE’s presence in Eastern Europe and establishes a strategic position in the North American market. Prior to the completion of the transaction, Chesterfield Trim Products was spun-off and continues to be operated by the Global shareholders.
Donnelly Penman & Partners acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Global.
Our Client
GLOBAL ENTERPRISES
Global is a leading manufacturer of technical extruded profiles and other seating and interior assemblies. The Company’s founder was the original innovator of technical extruded profiles used in seating applications in the 1970s. Today, Global is a leader in this product segment and has expanded into other seating and interior products utilizing die cutting, forming and assembly processes. The Company is headquartered in Huntington Woods, MI and operates strategically located manufacturing facilities in El Paso, TX and Ploiesti, Romania.
Transaction Partner
OKE GROUP GMBH
OKE Group GmbH designs, develops, and manufactures plastic components. OKE specializes in extrusion, injection molding, manufacturing hybrid metal-plastic components, engineering support, and tool making. Within the Automotive sector, product segments include interior, seat components, exterior, and powertrain. OKE was founded in 1961 and is based in Hörstel, Germany with production sites in Germany (5), Portugal, Slovakia, Brazil, Vietnam, China, and South Korea.
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