GALA GROUP

GALA GROUP is a leading manufacturer of candles.

Founded in Germany in 1972, GALA GROUP offers a wide range of candles, room fragrances and home accessories, both under its own brand and through private label partnerships.

The group employs approximately 4,000 people and has established production sites in Europe, North America and India.

In 2025, GALA GROUP was awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal for its sustainability performance.

THE EXIT

Equistone Fund V sold its investment in GALA GROUP to Trend Glass, a glass-forming specialist based in Poland.

Durée d'investissement

févr. 2016 - sept. 2025

PAYS

Germany

SECTEUR D’ACTIVITE

Consumer

Evolution du chiffre d'affaires

Nombre d'employés à l'acquisition

500

TYPE D’INVESTISSEMENT

Primary MBO

Communiqués de presse associés

Equistone-backed GALA Kerzen acquires Korona Candles S.A.

27 avr. 2018

Equistone-backed GALA Kerzen acquires majority stake in JuwelKerze

14 mars 2018

Equistone-backed GALA Kerzen acquires Ramesh Flowers

28 févr. 2018

Equistone supports corporate succession at the GALA Group and acquires majority share

03 févr. 2016

Opérations de croissance externe

Korona Candles (POL)

avr. 2018

JewelCandle (D)

avr. 2018

Ramesh Flowers (IND)

mars 2018