Market Outlook for Acquiring a Business:
The corporate health market in Germany encompasses measures and activities aimed at promoting health, offered by employers to their employees. Experts anticipate sustained market growth in the long term, reflected in increasing corporate expenditures on sports and health services. This outlook is based on the growing importance of fitness and health offerings within German companies, which have become a key factor for both job applicants and current employees when choosing an employer. Additionally, demand for local and nature-oriented travel routes is steadily rising. The COVID-19 pandemic and the trend toward sustainability have significantly increased inquiries for regional vacation options. Furthermore, the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in the leisure industry is expected to gain importance.
Notable Transactions:
- 05/08/2024 – SquareOne Entertainment GmbH, a leading film distributor, acquires TELEPOOL GmbH, a producer of television and film productions.
- 06/05/2024 – Waterland Private Equity Investments BV, a private equity firm focused on investments in fragmented growth markets, acquires LifeFit Group MidCo GmbH, an operator of fitness studio chains.
- 03/15/2024 – SnowWorld N.V., a Dutch leisure company specializing in winter sports, acquires allrounder mountain resort gmbh & co. Kg, an operator of recreational facilities, particularly indoor ski halls.
- 09/25/2023 – jumpers fitness GmbH, a fitness studio operator, acquires the 9 FLEXX Fitness locations.