MOSER Trachten

Successful sale of MOSER Trachten GmbH to a group of family offices

Successful sale of MOSER Trachten GmbH to a group of family offices

DZ BANK advises the shareholders of MOSER Trachten GmbH on the sale of their shares to a group of family offices

Founded in 2004 by Herbert Wirkes, MOSER Trachten GmbH is Germany's leading retailer of traditional costumes (“Tracht“) with currently 40 stores in Bavaria and several online shops, offering customers a comprehensive range of own and third-party brands. The company is based in Barbing near Regensburg and currently employs around 270 people.

The sale of MOSER Trachten GmbH has provided a suitable business succession for the owner family, which will not only continue the company's successful history but also open up additional growth potential through active partnership with the family offices.

The parties plan to work together to expand the store network by opening new stores, increasing the range of own-brand products, and further strengthening their position as Germany's leading retailer of traditional costumes.

DZ BANK supported the entire process from the preparatory phase to the closing of the transaction..

Responsible on the side of DZ BANK were Birgit Meyer zu Selhausen, Jan Säcker, Sebastian Baier, and Philipp Haak.

MOSER Trachten store with the “Trachtenwelt” store layout
Traditional costume advertising by MOSER

Professional M&A advice is essential for successfully implementing a succession. I am glad that I had the DZ BANK Corporate Finance / M&A team at my side during this important step. Throughout the entire process, I always felt very well looked after and advised.

Herbert Wirkes, founder and managing director of MOSER Trachten GmbH

Birgit Meyer zu Selhausen, DZ BANK

"This transaction has once again demonstrated our expertise in the retail and textile sector and our ability to provide our customers with tailor-made solutions of the highest standard, even in a challenging market environment."

Jan Säcker, DZ BANK:

"The sale of MOSER Trachten was the result of exceptional cooperation and a high level of commitment of all parties involved. During the sales process, the seller and buyer worked together to identify future growth potential that will ensure the successful development of the company.“

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