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Trilantic Europe acquires stake in AEROCOMPACT Group

Trilantic Europe a leading European private equity firm with a dedicated energy transition strategy, acquires a 60% stake in AEROCOMPACT Group, a leading supplier of solar mounting solutions specializing in the development, production and distribution of substructures for mounting photovoltaic modules.

Trilantic Europe acquires stake in AEROCOMPACT Group
AEROCOMPACTS company headquarters in Satteins, Austria.

This investment will accelerate the company’s growth plan internationally, leveraging its strong growth momentum and the quality of its solar mounting solutions. Founder Mathias Muther will remain a significant shareholder with a 40% stake in the company through his private foundation. The transaction will leave AEROCOMPACT with a flexible and strong capital structure to invest in growth in the coming years.

AEROCOMPACT is a dynamic pioneer of the energy transition and aims to become a global player in the solar industry. The products of the company with roots in Vorarlberg, Austria, are already installed in more than 60 countries around the world.

Mathias Muther, founder of AEROCOMPACT, said: "Our strong growth trajectory since the company was founded around ten years ago shows that there is enormous potential in our products and engineering services. The entry of Trilantic Europe opens up the opportunity to accelerate our growth plan to expand our international market presence and seek potential acquisitions even further. Thanks to the international reach of our new shareholder Trilantic Europe, both in the renewable energy sector and in the capital market, we can pursue this goal with full vigor. We are very pleased about this extremely positive milestone for our company."


Trilantic Europe acquires stake in AEROCOMPACT Group
Mathias Muther Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of AEROCOMPACT.

AEROCOMPACT is an exciting opportunity that fits Trilantic Europe’s investment philosophy in the energy transition space. Vittorio Pignatti-Morano, Chairman of Trilantic Europe, commented: "We have been impressed by the quality of AEROCOMPACT’s solar mounting solutions, the growth momentum shown across all its current markets, and the enthusiasm and vision of the entire team. Through our partnership with AEROCOMPACT, we are confident we can accelerate growth even further and create a truly international champion in the solar mounting space, while also delivering on our investment sustainability commitments”.

The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant authorities. AEROCOMPACT was supported by the investment bank William Blair and the Austrian corporate finance boutique Turnkey Finance from Bregenz, while Trilantic Europe was advised by Lazard.

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