Hamm Reno Group GmbH & Co. KG

HR Group sells retail stores, repositions business to focus on successful system solutions business and logistics division

As a result of realigning its strategic focus, HR Group is pleased to announce the sale of its RENO store network in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as the RENO online business – to retail specialist cm.sports and its cooperation partner GA Europe. All employees working in the RENO store network will be retained and RENO stores will continue to operate under the new ownership in the DACH region.

With the divestment of the retail division, HR Group further strengthens its focus on the highly sophisticated system solutions and logistics business. The system solutions business, which equips shoe areas with an attractive range of products as a service provider for large retailers and department stores, is one of the European market leaders. Based on its clear market leadership in Germany, the system solutions business will continue to grow together with its retail partners and benefit from their European expansion. In addition, the logistics division with its high competence in odd pair handling and order picking will further expand its range of services for third-party customers.

Transaction Summary

Sellers and buyers have agreed not to disclose financial terms of the transaction. HR Group was advised by Houlihan Lokey (M&A) and Allen & Overy (Legal).

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