Warburg Nears €800 Million Deal for Ski Helmet Maker Uvex

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Uvex is known to many for its ski goggles and ski helmets. However, the company generates around 80 percent of its revenue from specialized occupational safety equipment. Now, the US private equity firm Warburg Pincus is acquiring the company.

finance-magazin.de

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The manufacturer of protective and sports equipment Uvex goes to the financial investor Warburg Pincus for 800 million euros. The owner families retain a minority interest.

Augsburger Allgemeine

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The Fürth-based family business Uvex is known for its ski goggles. After almost 100 years of company history, a US investor is now taking over the business.

MTB-News.de

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The US financial investor Warburg Pincus is about to join the Franconian protective equipment manufacturer Uvex Group. The Winter and Grau families are expected to retain a significant minority interest. [toc] Details of the transaction The acquisition was announced on 1 July 2025, first information on the acquisition or the sales intention of the owner family was already available in December 2024 (we reported – possible acquisition is being ex…

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Fürth - Almost 100 years ago the company Uvex was founded in Fürth. Now the owner family has sold the majority of the shares of the company to a US investor.