Bever Zwerfsport “We share the same common vision for Bever’s future.” Profile Summary Bever Zwerfsport is the specialist and market leader in the Netherlands for outdoor sports articles and accessories. The outdoor chain sells a wide range of clothing, footwear and other articles from internationally reputed brands for outdoor activities like expeditions, mountaineering and camping. In 35 years the company has, with about 30 stores, acquired a leading position on the Dutch market. Bever’s cast iron concept of offering a wide range of quality articles with good value for money and a customer-directed approach, has made the outdoor market accessible to a broad Dutch public. Deal type Gimv’s added value Country In 2004, the founder and CEO Fred van Olphen retired and sold the company to Gimv. Under the ownership of Gimv, the new management retained the organizational stability and the culture that was so specific for the outdoor business and Bever Zwerfsport. At the same time, thanks to the close partnership between the MBI-manager and the management team, it realized significant improvements concerning working capital, supplier relationships, organic sales and margin growth, financial indebtness,… After having facilitated growth and supported the management team, Gimv sold its shareholding to the Belgian company AS Adventure in 2007. gimv.com Management buyin Date of investment September 2004 Date of divestment September 2007 Activity Specialist outdoor sports equipment the Netherlands Website www.bever.nl
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