Konica Minolta sells its Mobotix stake to Certina

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

Konica Minolta has announced the sale of the 65% that I had on Mobotix, together with all associated participatory loans, To Certina Software Investments AG, wholly-owned subsidiary of the family equity 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 strengthen our investments in software and underlines our long-term growth ambitions in our Group” Says Tobias Eiblmeier, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions at Grupo Certina.

Purchase price not disclosed, not even the company. The closure is expected to occur in May 2025 and will be subject to mandatory antitrust authorization.

This action is part of Konica Minolta's plan to divest from unfocused businesses and focus on core business areas globally. The Business Imaging-IoT Solutions will continue to provide high value-added video solution services focused on safety and security. In addition, will continue to source from 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 enhance the company's position in the market and drive continuous innovation in Security and Video Solutions.

“Combining our unique hardware designs with innovative software solutions based on Mobotix's DNA will provide us with exciting opportunities to grow together and leverage synergies from all the companies in our portfolio”, Declares Christian Cabirol, CTO de Mobotix.

Klaus Kiener, Chief Financial Officer of Mobotix, Adds: “This transaction will also revitalize Mobotix's equity history 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 Mobotix's supervisory board.

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

For its 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.

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