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AdEx Partners
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AdEx Partners

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment Year:
2022
Capvis contact:
Andé Perwas, Simon Lussi

Headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), AdEx is a leading IT strategy consulting boutique with operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. For over 10 years, AdEx has supported blue-chip enterprises on more than 1,000 projects to shape their IT strategy and digitally transform their businesses. With more than 170 highly experienced consultants the Company is a trusted and independent advisor to management teams of large enterprises.

www.adexpartners.com

Amann Girrbach
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Amann Girrbach

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Austria
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investment year:
2018
Capvis Contact:
Simon Lussi, Rolf Friedli

As a pioneer in dental CAD/CAM technology Amann Girrbach is one of the leading innovators and preferred full-service providers in digital dental prosthetics. The company offers fully integrated workflows (equipment consumables, software and services) for the fabrication of high-precision dental restorations such as crowns, veneers, bridges and full-denture systems. Amann Girrbach operates globally covering more than 90 countries with sales offices and training centres in Germany, the US, France, Italy, Brazil, China, Singapore, Japan and the Lebanon. The company is headquartered in Koblach, Austria, and employs approximately 500 people.

www.amanngirrbach.com

Ammega
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Ammega

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
The Netherlands
Situation:
Secondary Buyout
Investment year:
2018
Capvis Contact:
Rolf Friedli, Patrick Höfliger

Megadyne and Ammeraal Beltech joined under single ownership and leadership to create a true global leader in belting.

Ammeraal Beltech is the European leader and global number two in developing, manufacturing and servicing of lightweight conveyor belts. Its customers cover various end-markets such as food, industrials and packaging. The company was founded in 1950 in the Netherlands and employs approx. 2,600 people globally.

Megadyne is the global leading manufacturer of polyurethane transmission belts used in power transmission, linear positioning and conveying systems. The company was founded in 1957 in Italy and employs approx. 2,300 people globally.

www.ammega.com

ARAG
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ARAG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Italy
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2020
Capvis contact:
Andreas Simon, Enrico Merlin
Corporate video

ARAG is the specialist for components, accessories and solutions for spraying, weeding and precision farming. With an ample product portfolio ranging from fluid systems, valves and nozzle holders to computer monitoring systems the company serves over 1’500 customers in over 110 countries. Headquartered in Rubiera, Italy, ARAG has commercial subsidiaries in Argentina, Australia and Brazil and production subsidiaries in Italy and Bulgaria.

arena
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arena

Sector:
Other Focus Areas
Country:
Italy
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investment year:
2014
Capvis Contact:
Daniel Flaig, Johanna Dolci

arena creates and markets water wear products for competitive swimmers and swimming fans worldwide, and is universally recognised as one of the premium brands of high-quality swimwear and equipment. arena is headquartered in Tolentino, Italy. The company has commercial subsidiaries in Italy, France, Germany and the USA, and also operates through a global network of distributors and licensees. The arena brand is present in over 100 countries worldwide.

www.arenasport.com

BSI Software
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BSI Software

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2020
Capvis contact:
André Perwas, Marvin Mueller

For over 20 years, BSI has been supporting companies in digitalization with consistent customer focus by supplying scalable and innovative software solutions as well as support to customers for implementation and use of the software.

In addition to the CRM and marketing automation platforms, BSI also offers software to support and document clinical trials (Clinical Trial Management Software). All solutions are offered “on premise” or in the cloud, with complete software and data storage in Swiss or German data centres.

Some of the most demanding CRM users, notably in the banking, insurance and retail sectors, are already supported by BSI employees and software. The challenges of thousands of users, millions of end customers and seamless integration into existing business and IT landscapes speaks of BSI’s accomplishments.

BSI has eight locations in Switzerland and Germany and employs approximately 340 people.

www.bsi-software.com

Felss Group
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Felss Group

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2016
Capvis Contact:
Patrick Höfliger, Marc Schütt

The Felss Group is a solution provider in the field of cold forming for the automotive industry. As a lightweight construction expert, we develop the best solutions and processes for our customers - from product design and development, to machine design and construction, to finished component manufacturing. Worldwide at our locations in Germany, Switzerland, Slovakia, the USA and China, more than 1'000 employees work together with our customers every day to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

www.felss.com

Gotha Cosmetics
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Gotha Cosmetics

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Italy
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2016
Capvis Contact:
Daniel Flaig, Johanna Dolci
Corporate video

Founded in 2005, Gotha Cosmetics researches and creates new colouring cosmetics formulae, manufactures bulk products, industrialises new products and offers add-on filling and packaging solutions. The company is a one-stop-shop partner for the global cosmetics industry ranging from prestige, masstige to mass market brands. Located in the province of Bergamo, near Milan, Gotha currently employs more than 160 people.

www.gothacosmetics.com

Hennecke
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Hennecke

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investment year:
2016
Capvis Contact:
Rolf Friedli, Kaili Shen

Founded in 1945, Hennecke is a world-leading manufacturer of high-quality machinery equipment and systems for polyurethane (“PUR”) processing. Hennecke operates production sites in Germany, Italy, China, and the USA, eleven service and sales offices as well as local sales partners selling its products into more than 100 countries.

www.hennecke.com

hessnatur
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hessnatur

Sector:
Other Focus Areas
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Corporate spin-off
Investment year:
2012
Capvis Contact:
Daniel Flaig, Johanna Dolci

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Butzbach near Frankfurt, Germany, hessnatur is a pioneer in natural clothing in German-speaking Europe. The company focuses on the design and distribution of organic and sustainable apparel and home textiles and is recognised internationally for its commitment to the highest ecological and social standards. hessnatur operates in Germany, Switzerland and Austria through mail order, an online platform and retail stores.

www.hessnatur.com

Kaffee Partner
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Kaffee Partner

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2010
Capvis Contact:
Daniel Flaig, Johanna Dolci

Kaffee Partner is a distributor of coffee and water dispensing machines targeting small and medium sized enterprises in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The company offers both the servicing of the machines and provision of the consumables for the dispensers such as beans, ground coffee, tea, cocoa, cream and sugar together with supplementary products like cookies, cups and filters.

www.kaffee-partner.de

ProXES
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ProXES

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investement year:
2017
Capvis Contact:
Rolf Friedli, Konstantin Ewald
Corporate video

ProXES is a leading supplier of machines and process lines, predominantly for the food industry. The machines and lines are used for the production and processing of liquid and semi-liquid food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical products through various production methods. ProXES unites threeleading process technology suppliers for the food industry and has existing relationships with numerous global food and consumer companies. The group has installed more than 100,000 facilities worldwide and employs over 500 people.

www.proxes-group.com

SCHURTER
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SCHURTER

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2023
Capvis contact:
Boris Zoller, Andreas Simon

SCHURTER is a leading Swiss manufacturer of low-voltage electronic components, human-machine input systems (“HMI”) and comprehensive electronic solutions. Once started as a premium provider in innovative fuses and fuse holders, SCHURTER has grown steadily both organically and through acquisitions offering well-established products alongside more customized solutions. SCHURTER differentiates itself through its premium brand, high quality and reliability and serves mostly mission critical industrial and med-tech applications. The company was founded by Heinrich Schurter in 1933, Capvis acquired the majority in a collaborative family succession from the third and fourth generation. The company is headquartered in Lucerne and employs more than 2,200 FTEs in 17 countries serving blue-chip customers around the globe.

www.schurter.com

Tertianum
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Tertianum

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Switzerland
Situation:
Spin-off
Investment year:
2020
Capvis contact:
Boris Zoller, Julian Popov

Tertianum is a leading elderly care service provider in Switzerland offering inpatient care as well as assisted living services. The company has 80 locations, with approx. 3'400 care beds and more than 2'000 apartments for assisted living. Tertianum offers several specialised care services, such as dementia, geriatric care, palliative care or other therapies. Established in 1982 and headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), the company employs over 4'700 people.

www.tertianum.ch

tmax
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tmax

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2017
Capvis Contact:
Andreas Simon, Enrico Merlin

With its brands Thermamax and Thermisol, tmax Group is a global leader in the design and manufacture of thermal and acoustic high temperature insulation systems for engine compartments and exhaust lines for diesel and gasoline engines, fuel cells and electric drive systems. These high-temperature insulation systems are installed in vehicles in both On- and Off-Highway markets as well as in Power Generation, Marine, On- and Offshore Platform applications. The Group is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany and also operates further facilities in the U.S., Germany, China and Serbia. Tmax was founded in 1976 and currently employs over 300 people.

www.tmaxgroup.com

Variosystems
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Variosystems

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Situation:
Succession solution
Investment year:
2018
Capvis Contact:
Boris Zoller, Samuel Dieterle
Corporate video

Variosystems is a leading company active in the field of engineering and manufacturing services for electronic assemblies. Headquartered in Steinach (Switzerland), the company operates facilities in Switzerland, the USA, China, Croatia and Sri Lanka. Variosystems offers sourcing, assembly, box-build, electronics engineering and wire harnessing services to OEM customers in end-markets with high requirements such as industrial, medical and aviation. The company is one of the largest providers in Switzerland and among the largest in Europe in its field and employs approx. 1600 people.

www.variosystems.com

Visable
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Visable

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investment year:
2017
Capvis Contact:
André Perwas, Kaili Shen

Visable enables small and medium-sized industrial businesses to make products and services internationally accessible to purchasers. The company offers a broad range of specially tailored services for business customers to increase their digital reach. This includes a combination of company owned B2B marketplaces and online marketing services, such as Google Ads and retargeting campaigns. Marketplaces operated by the Visable GmbH include Wer liefert was" (wlw), which is the leading B2B marketplace in the D-A-CH region, as well as the European B2B platform EUROPAGES. Visable employs today more than 350 people at its locations in Hamburg, Berlin and Paris.

www.visable.com

Xovis
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Xovis

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Situation:
Secondary Buyout
Investment year:
2019
Capvis Contact:
Simon Lussi, André Perwas

Xovis is a market- and technology-leading Swiss high-tech company that develops, produces and distributes loT-3D sensors and software solutions for precise counting and analysis of people flows worldwide. Xovis solutions are used to optimize passenger flows and waiting times, for example at airports, in retail, in public transport as well as for the smart buildings industry. Simple integration, data protection compliance, high precision and AI-based features characterise the technology of Xovis. The company was founded in 2008 and today employs more than 100 people in Switzerland and the USA. Its headquarters are located in Zollikofen (Canton of Berne, Switzerland).

www.xovis.com

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ACP Holding GmbH

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2006
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to Management)
Year of exit:
2013

Provider of a complete range of IT products and services, from hardware through software to sector solutions, services and financing.

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BARTEC GmbH

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2008
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to a financial investor)
Year of exit:
2012

Provider of industrial safety technology, with its products and services being applied in all areas where hazardous substances such as combustible liquids, gases and dusts are used.

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Disetronic Holding AG

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1995
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1998

Developer, manufacturer and marketer of micro-infusion, injection and sensor systems.

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ETAVIS AG

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2004
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2007

Provider of electrical installations to the commercial and industrial sectors as well as for infrastructure facilities, and also installs and maintains mobile phone antennas.

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Faster

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Italy
Investment year:
2014
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2018

Manufacturer of quick-release hydraulic couplings for the agricultural and construction equipment sectors. Faster’s products include highly engineered hydraulic coupling solutions which are mission critical, c-parts components in the area of fluid power applications.

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Findlay Industries

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2004
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
2006

Automotive door interior systems and components.

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Gebrüder Tobler AG

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2000
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2003

Wholesale distributor of heating and plumbing systems and related services.

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Knürr AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
1991
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to a financial investor)
Year of exit:
2000

Manufacturer of metal and other products, especially electronic casings.

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Komax

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1996
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1997

Manufacturer and supplier of wire-processing machines.

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Lista

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2006
Situation:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2018

Manufacturer of high-quality workspace equipment and storage systems to the industrial and service sectors, with a focus on the machinery and automotive industries.

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Melcher Holding

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1996
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
1998

Manufacturer of power converters and transformers.

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Myonic AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1999
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2006

Developer and manufacturer of high-precision mechanical, micromechanical and mechatronic components.

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nicko tours AG

Sector:
Other Focus Areas
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2013
Type of exit:
Realised
Year of exit:
2015

River cruises in German-speaking Europe.

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NWG Service Holding GmbH

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
1997
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
1998

Cleaning services.

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Ondal Medical Systems

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Germany
Situation:
Secondary buyout
Investment year:
2012
Year of exit:
2020

A worldwide leading original device manufacturer of medical pendant carrier systems for use in operating rooms, intensive care and outpatient units (e.g. diagnostic centres) supplying the global blue-chip medical OEMs.

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Orior AG

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2006
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
2010

Premium Convenience Food.

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PAREXEL

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Other countries
Investment year:
1990
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1995

One of the leading global research services companies for the pharmaceuticals industry. In 1995, the company was sold and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

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Phonak

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1990
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1994

Development, production and worldwide distribution of technologically advanced hearing systems.

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Polytec Holding AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Austria
Investment year:
2000
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
2006

Supplier of plastic parts for the automotive industry.

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REMP AG

Sector:
Healthcare
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2000
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2005

Developer and manufacturer of integrated logistics and storage systems for pharmaceutical industry laboratories.

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RENA

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2015
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to a financial investor)
Year of exit:
2019

One of the world's leading suppliers of production machines for wet chemical surface treatment, used in applications such as medical technology, microelectronics, solar technology and glass.

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SAIA-Burgess Electronics Holding AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1996
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1998

Producer of industrial electronic and electromechanical components.

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SF-Chem AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2004
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2007

Supplier of chlorine- and sulfur-based products.

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SFC Koenig

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2008
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2016

Supplier of high pressure sealing plugs.

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sia Abrasives Holding AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
1997
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
1999

Manufacturer of flexible abrasives used for surface finishing of workpieces in trade and industry.

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Soudronic GmbH

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2001
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to a private investor)
Year of exit:
2006

Resistance and laser welding systems to the metal packaging sector and the automotive industry.

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Stadler Rail Group AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2006
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to entrepreneur)
Year of exit:
2014

Provider of customized solution systems in the field of railway vehicle production.

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Ticketcorner Holding AG

Sector:
Advanced Services & Software
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2006
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to an industrial company)
Year of exit:
2010

Ticketing organisations and ticketing software providers.

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Uster Technologies AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2003
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to financial investor)
Year of exit:
2006

Quality measuring and control systems for the textile industry.

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VAT Group AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Switzerland
Investment year:
2014
Type of exit:
Realised (IPO)
Year of exit:
2016

Manufacturer of high-end vacuum valves used in the production equipment of various high tech industries such as semiconductors, flat panel displays and solar cells.

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Wittur GmbH

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2010
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to financial investor)
Year of exit:
2015

Supplier of components for the elevator industry.

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WMF AG

Sector:
Industrial Technology
Country:
Germany
Investment year:
2006
Type of exit:
Realised (sold to financial investor)
Year of exit:
2012

Manufacturers of high-end branded kitchen products, especially cutlery, cooking pots, tableware and coffee machines.

Variosystems acquires KUBEG to strengthen development and industrialisation competences

Variosystems, a global electronics services provider, acquires Switzerland-based KUBEG, a rapid prototyping and small series electronics solutions company. The acquisition will strengthen Variosystems’ development and industrialisation competences, resulting in the launch of the VARIOincubator. The newly introduced strategy supports customers from the spark of an idea all the way through to series production and life-cycle management of electronic solutions.

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