IRIS CF advises Van Hoften Group on the strategic sale to VDK Groep, a portfolio company of EMK Capital

VDK Groep has acquired 100% of the shares in Van Hoften Group. IRIS CF acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Van Hoften Group throughout the transaction process.

Van Hoften Group

Van Hoften Group is a family-owned company based in Hardinxveld-Giessendam and has been active since 1978 as a specialist in sanitary systems, climate systems, and sustainable installation solutions, with a strong focus on serial residential construction. In 2022, Van Puijenbroek Installaties, based in Alphen and with over 110 years of experience in mechanical installations and sustainable systems for residential and utility buildings, joined the group.

For more information, please visit: https://www.vanhoftenbv.nl/

VDK Group

VDK Groep is a collective of over 100 technical installation and maintenance companies, employing more than 5,000 professionals. The group delivers multidisciplinary, end-to-end solutions in technical installation and service. Its services include installation, maintenance, inspection, and monitoring across various domains such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, building intelligence, climate control, fire safety and security, telecom, IT, and consultancy.

The acquisition of Van Hoften Group further strengthens VDK Groep’s position within the Dutch installation market.

For more information, please visit: https://vdkgroep.com/

EMK Capital

EMK Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in London and Amsterdam, investing in European and international mid-market businesses. Since acquiring a majority stake in VDK Groep in 2020, EMK has pursued an active buy-and-build strategy, completing several acquisitions in both the Netherlands and Germany.

For more information, please visit: https://www.emkcapital.com/