GHz Partners advises Dataphone on the merger with proLogistik
Dataphone and proLogistik agree on merger
June 2021
GHz Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Dataphone AG, a leading international provider of warehouse management software, on the merger with proLogistik.
Under a new holding company, proLogistik, Dataphone and XELOG are pooling their resources and competencies in the field of warehouse management systems with the aim of developing the best possible supply chain solutions for the digital transformation in industry, retail, and the service sector. The respective portfolios are also being expanded in the area of hardware and services.
The new entity, which is already the WMS market leader in the food and retail sector, is currently generating group sales of around 40 million euros, has around 1,500 WMS installations and employs more than 330 people. For all three companies, this merger marks an important milestone in their long company history. Together they are already market leaders for ERP-independent warehouse management systems in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. proLogistik is a portfolio company of Elvaston.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.