mauritius images GmbH changes ownership and management

mauritius images, the leading creative picture agency in German-speaking countries and in Europe, is changing owners and management through a management buyout ("MBO"). Within the framework of the MBO, three members of the previous management jointly acquire 100% of the shares in the solvent, traditional Mittenwald company. All three new owners are experienced specialists in their respective core areas of Marketing & Sales (Karin Meier), Finance & Human Resources (Mark Ostermayr) and IT Project Management & Business Development (Heide-Marie von Widekind).

Stefan Ploghaus, long-time owner and seller, expresses his satisfaction: "I am very pleased about the MBO, it ensures the continuity of our headquarters while preserving our unique business character as a 100-year-old traditional and family business. At the same time, it also ensures the long-term performance of our company for two reasons: The new management team is characterised by an excellent cooperation over many years. In addition, we see the future-oriented, cross-divisional composition of special fields as a great advantage for a balanced, successful business development in the future. I am looking forward to an intensive and trusting cooperation as an external consultant, which we have agreed upon beyond the MBO. With this unique constellation, the management team and the company are perfectly positioned for the future."

Heide-Marie von Widekind, new shareholder and Managing Director, says: "I am very much looking forward to the challenging tasks ahead of us. During the past economic crisis, we have invested considerably in hardware and software, so that we are now an IT-driven, high-performance partner for all conceivable customer and partner projects. We will continue on the path that Stefan Ploghaus has taken and place our company on additional pillars."

Karin Meier, new shareholder and Head of Marketing & Sales, adds: "With our large and experienced team of researchers, account managers, marketing specialists and the art department, we are optimally positioned for the challenges on the market and ready to act in a market-oriented, creative and innovative way. Our personal contact and service mindset help us to strengthen our position in this highly competitive industry."

Mark Ostermayr, new shareholder and Head of Finance & Human Resources, adds: "We see ourselves as a trustworthy partner committed to both our employees and our contributors to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the company. Their satisfaction is close to our heart and drives our forward-looking and owner-managed family business."

The parties involved have agreed not to disclose the MBO terms.

20.09.2021