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Deal Announcement 07/25: Automotive

PwC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Deren Europe Investment Holding S.a.r.l. and to Meta System S.p.A. on the sale of Meta System S.p.A., a leading provider of advanced electronic systems for the automotive industry, to Certina Group

The Deal

The PwC M&A team is pleased to announce the successful sale of Meta System S.p.A. (“Meta System”) to Certina Group. Meta System is a leading provider of advanced electronic systems for the automotive industry, including highly efficient on-board chargers, telematic solutions and vehicle safety systems.

The asset purchase agreement was signed and closed in July 2025.

Meta System S.p.A.

Meta System S.p.A. is a leading provider of advanced electronic systems for the automotive industry and a single-source supplier to leading automotive OEMs. Established in 1973 in Italy, Meta System employs approx. 1,200 employees globally, including more than 300 R&D experts. In 2024, Meta System generated sales of approx. € 200m with its three business units e-mobility, telematics and security. Meta System’s main products include highly efficient on-board chargers and power converters for e-mobility.

Deren Europe Investment Holding

Deren Europe Investment Holding is the European holding company of Deren Electronics, a company focusing on connectors and precision components for home appliances, consumer electronics and automotive electronics.

Certina Group

Certina Group is a global investment holding company based in Germany, focusing on special situations and turnaround investments with a long-term entrepreneurial perspective.

PwC

The global PricewaterhouseCoopers network is a worldwide association of independent auditing and consulting companies which together employ more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Our global network comprises over 2,900 M&A professionals all over the world, realising approx. 400 successful transactions per year. We specialise in a wide range of independent M&A services including advice on acquisitions and disposals, mergers, public takeovers, privatisations as well as structured financing.

PwC M&A Germany acted as exclusive financial advisor to Deren Europe Investment Holding S.a.r.l. and Meta System S.p.A. on this transaction. The transaction was led by Philipp Gebhard (Partner) and Thomas Klapsia (Senior Manager) and supported by Tobias Joeres (Manager) and Julius Beel (Associate).

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Partner, Corporate Finance | M&A Automotive & Industrial Products, PwC Germany

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