Bregal Unternehmerkapital to invest in Onlineprinters GmbH

Print Solutions

The shareholder structure of Onlineprinters GmbH, one of Europe's largest business to business online printing companies, is changing. Bregal Unternehmerkapital plans to acquire all shares in the company held by TA Associates Management LP and become the majority shareholder. The parties involved in the acquisition, which is subject to approval by local competition authorities, have agreed not to disclose details of the transaction.

TA Associates, a global growth private equity firm, became a partner of Onlineprinters in 2013. ‘I would like to thank TA Associates for the very successful cooperation we have enjoyed over the past three years,’ said Walter Meyer, the founder of Onlineprinters. ‘During this period, we set up management structures, administrative processes and further optimised production systems. In doing so, we built a strong basis for making new investments, driving growth and bolstering our position as a leader in the European e-business printing market. Bregal itself is part of a multi-generational family business. As a result, it is well versed in the operation of mid sized enterprises like Onlineprinters. The investor is committed to creating a long term, collaborative partnership based on entrepreneurial values. It is this commitment that makes Bregal an ideal partner.’

As part of the transaction, Walter Meyer will move from his position as managing director of the company to the newly created advisory board. In this new role, he will remain an active advisor to the company. He will also continue to hold a stake in Onlineprinters. Dr Michael Fries will remain CEO of the company.