AGP Group Collaborates with BDT Capital Partners

AGP Group is a premier global leader in designing and manufacturing high-tech automotive glazing, has ventured into a strategic partnership and investment by funds affiliated with BDT Capital Partners, a merchant bank that provides family and founder-led businesses with long-term, differentiated capital. Besides, the Mannheim family who would continue as the controlling shareholder. Furthermore, this new minority investment intends to provide long-term capital to drive the company’s global expansion plans of their eGlass division.

Arturo Mannheim, CEO and Chairman of the Board, AGP Group says, “We are very pleased to welcome BDT as our long-term investment partner .With their support, we will build two Tech Innovation Centers and two eGlass manufacturing facilities in North America and Asia. This will round-up our global strategic footprint to continue working closely with Automotive OEMs.”

Björn Robens, Partner at BDT Capital Partners says, “AGP Group is a highly innovative family-led business with advanced manufacturing and R&D capabilities that will continue to shape the future of mobility. We look forward to our partnership with Arturo and his strong management team to support the company’s global expansion and strengthen its technological leadership in the industry.”

Goldman Sachs, turned an investor in 2018, and would remain as a minority shareholder supporting the long-term strategy.

Edgar Legaspi, Partner, BDT Capital Partner says, “Our partnership with AGP and the Mannheim family is another example of our differentiated model, partnering with global family businesses with extraordinary leadership teams to help them achieve their long-term objective.”

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