Konica Minolta sells its stake in Mobotix to Certina

With this acquisition, Certina seeks to improve market position and promote innovation in security and video solutions. This operation will involve updates to some positions. Mobotix, like that of its CEO, Thomas Lausten, who will leave the company in June.

Konica Minolta has announced the sale of 65% that I had in Mobotix, along with all associated participating loans, a Certina Software Investments AG, wholly owned subsidiary of the family-owned investor Certina Group, based in Munich, specialized in the development and expansion of technology-based companies around the world.

“The acquisition of Mobotix is ​​a strategic step to reinforce our investments in software and underlines our long-term growth ambitions in our Group” states Tobias Eiblmeier, director of mergers and acquisitions of the Certina Group.

The purchase price has not been disclosed., not even to the company. Closing is expected to occur in May 2025 and will be subject to mandatory antitrust clearance.

This action is part of Konica Minolta's plan to divest from unfocused businesses and concentrate on core business areas globally.. He negocio Imaging-IoT Solutions of the company will continue to provide high value-added video solutions services focused on safety and security. besides, will continue to source Mobotix in the future as well.

The Software division of the Certina Group is specialized in the development and expansion of technology-based companies around the world.

By leveraging synergies within its broader portfolio, Certina seeks to improve the company's position in the market and promote continuous innovation in security and video solutions.

“The combination of our unique hardware designs with innovative software solutions based on Mobotix DNA will provide us with exciting opportunities to grow together and leverage the synergies of all the companies in our portfolio.”, declare Christian Cabirol, Mobotix CTO.

Klaus Kiener, Mobotix CFO, duck: “This transaction will also revitalize Mobotix's equity story for our 35% minority shareholders.”.

Changes in management and direction

All current members of the supervisory board of Mobotix resign during the closing of the transaction. Certina seeks to be adequately represented on the Mobotix supervisory board.

The acquisition involves updates in some key positions in the company. Klaus Kiener, financial director, and Christian Cabirol, technical director, have extended their contracts until March 2027.

For your part, Thomas Lausten (CEO) will leave Mobotix by mutual agreement at the end of his current contract in June 2025, working closely with the new leadership team to ensure the transition.