- congatec becomes 96% shareholder in JUMPtec GmbH by means of a capital increase and acquires the module subsidiaries in the USA and Malaysia
- Kontron and congatec join forces: Strategic partnership strengthens technological portfolio and global manufacturing
- Kontron expects a profit from deconsolidation in the double-digit million range in the second quarter of 2025
Linz/Munich, July 01, 2025 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT technology, and congatec GmbH, the global market leader in computer-on-module (COM) embedded and edge computing technology, today agreed to become 96% shareholder of Kontron's subsidiary JUMPtec by means of a capital increase. The signing and closing took place at the same time and the registration under commercial law will take place shortly. congatec is a portfolio company of DBAG (Deutsche Beteiligungs AG) Fund VIII.
Through the investment, congatec holds 96% of JUMPtec and 100% of the subsidiaries Kontron America Modules LLC, USA and Kontron Asia Embedded Design Sdn Bhd, Malaysia. The transactions will presumably lead to cash inflows of more than EUR 100 million at Kontron. Furthermore, EBITDA in Q2 2025 will increase by EUR 50-70 million. In the event of DBAG's exit from congatec, Kontron will benefit from additional performance-related proceeds. The correspondingly improved EBITDA guidance and an adjustment of the revenue expectation for the full year 2025 will be available when the results for the second quarter 2025 are published. JUMPtec generated sales of around EUR 90 million in 2024.
"The cooperation bundles technological expertise and secures us access to high-performance modules in the long term," says Hannes Niederhauser, CEO of Kontron AG. "At the same time, we are strengthening our production and expanding our range of embedded and system solutions."
Kontron has been producing COMs for congatec at international locations since May 2025. Global manufacturing brings advantages in terms of costs, delivery capability and the response to geopolitical challenges such as tariffs or local market requirements.
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Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, connectivity, medical, and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. With the acquisition of Katek SE in early 2024, Kontron significantly strengthens its portfolio with the new GreenTec division, focusing on solar energy and eMobility, and grows to around 7,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX® and TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange.
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congatec is a leading global provider of high-performance hardware and software building blocks for embedded and edge computing solutions based on Computer-on-Modules (COMs). These advanced computer modules drive systems and devices across industries such as industrial automation, medical technology, robotics, telecommunications, and more. congatec's high-performance aReady. ecosystems simplify and accelerate the solution development, from COM to cloud. This application-ready approach combines COMs with services and customizable technologies that enable cutting-edge advancements in system consolidation, IoT, security, and artificial intelligence. Supported by its majority shareholder, DBAG Fund VIII – a German mid-market fund focused on driving growth for industrial enterprises – congatec has the financial backing and M&A expertise to capitalize on expanding market opportunities. For more information, visit www.congatec.com
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