As Rolf Benz announced on February 10, the company will be acquired by a German consortium of investors. This marks the end of the management by Chinese company Kuka Investment and Management Co. Ltd., which initiated the divestment process last year. The transaction is expected to close in March 2026.
The new owner plans to further strengthen the brand, increase its innovative potential, and ensure Rolf Benz’s long-term profitability through “targeted investments, focus, and, where appropriate, strategic expansion,” as Frank Niehage, spokesperson for the consortium and future Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rolf Benz, emphasized.
The company is relying on its proven management: Long-time CEO Jürgen Mauß and CFO Jens Hofmann will remain in their positions under the new owner. Both managers will also become shareholders in the company. The acquisition explicitly represents continuity, security, and continued joint development, as Rolf Benz emphasizes in the press release.
