Post by Daniel Strohmayr

Wrapping up 2025: A year full of new insights, an intense M&A project – and a strong finish. Over the past 12 months, I had the opportunity to closely support Lacon Group (Lacon Electronic GmbH, Karlsfeld) as an Embedded Advisor in Corporate Development / M&A – from preparation all the way through to signing of a demanding sell-side process. What made this project particularly meaningful for me was not only its intensity, but also the personal connection: My relationship with Lacon, a well established partner in Electronics Manufacturing Services for industry players and startups alike, dates back to my time at tacterion. Since then, I have been in continuous and constructive exchange with Ralf Hasler – making it especially rewarding to support the company on its next strategic step. 🤝 On December 3, 2025, the agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Lacon Group by Incap Corporation (Finland) was signed. 🚀 The transaction strengthens Incap’s position in defense, rail technology, and medical technology, and provides a solid foundation for further growth in the DACH region. My role focused on supporting the management team hands-on throughout the process, ensuring that all workstreams were optimally prepared for the exit while day-to-day operations continued to run smoothly. Working at the intersection of internal transformation initiatives, the requirements of the existing private equity investor, and the expectations of potential buyers was both professionally and personally highly rewarding. 🧠 Key takeaway: Persistence and consistent collaboration pay off – and even in a challenging market environment, highly successful transactions are possible when all parties are aligned and pull in the same direction. My sincere thanks go to the Lacon management team Ralf Hasler, Christian von der Linde and Afrem Alfia, shareholder Hannover Finanz (Robert Pauli, Mario Puclin) and all internal and external stakeholders for the trust and highly professional collaboration: Carlsquare (Steffen Leckert, Carsten Forderer, Patrick Schott and team) as well as Thomas Diekmann and his MWS colleagues. Me, as everybody else involved, is now very excited for this strong partnership to fully unfold. A new chapter opens up and it brings exciting opportunities. 2025 was intense. I am ready for my new role in 2026. More to come... 😉 👉 What were your most defining projects this past year? #M&A #EMS #PrivateEquity #Leadership #Transformation