14 mars 2025 – Kowema AG successfully sold the Diametal Group to the European private capital investor Lafayette Mittelstand Capital.

The Diametal Group was founded in 1936 in Biel (Switzerland) and is a specialist in high precision cutting tools, super abrasive wheels and wear parts. The Diametal Group has two production facilities in Biel (Switzerland) and Oltingue (France) and over 170 employees. Kowema AG was founded in 2007 and has its registered seat in Risch (Switzerland). Kowema AG offers Swiss pension funds investment opportunities in unlisted Swiss SMEs. Lafayette Mittelstand Capital is a European private capital investor focused on investments in medium-sized enterprises with a substantial growth potential. Their activities are predominantly focused on the DACH region.

Walder Wyss advised Kowema AG on the transaction. The team was led by Stefan Knobloch (Partner, Corporate/M&A) and included Samuel Lieberherr (Counsel, Corporate/M&A), Christian Eichenberger (Partner, Real Estate), Jenny von Arx (Associate, Corporate/M&A) and Carina Freiburghaus (Trainee, Corporate M&A).