News - 12 May 2022 News article | Connected with Navitas Capital

MULTIFIX is a more than sound company. Why have you chosen an investor?

‘By bringing an investor on board, we can accelerate implementing our strategy. In the years ahead, we want to focus on digitalisation and making our company more international,’ says Arthur Burgmans, director and major shareholder at MULTIFIX.

‘We believe it’s essential that we can continue to be who we are as MULTIFIX,’ Arthur continues. ‘In our search for an investor, we mainly concentrated on the standards and values of the various parties. And Navitas Capital’s standards and values fit seamlessly with ours at MULTIFIX. As an investment company with a family background that targets long-term growth, it’s the perfect partner for us as a company.’

‘We’re extremely impressed with the company’s market position and development to date,’ says Ernst-Jan Koziolek, Investment Director at Navitas Capital. ‘Its entrepreneurial mindset, long-term vision and excellent market reputation form the common ground for the strategic partnership between MULTIFIX and Navitas Capital. As MULTIFIX has developed into a leading player, we see many growth opportunities to continue strengthening this position. We look forward to cooperating with the management.’

What will change at MULTIFIX?

‘MULTIFIX’s most important asset is its employees. Nothing will change for them. Navitas Capital’s arrival guarantees continuity. And that also applies to our partners, customers and suppliers. MULTIFIX remains MULTIFIX. The investment enables us to roll out and continue to optimise our strategy.’

‘But there will be a shift in the management board. I’m going to step back from the day-to-day management and take on more of an advisory role as a board member and shareholder. The current management board has confirmed its commitment for the longer term. Arno Heesters will replace me as CEO. He has worked at MULTIFIX for over 30 years, mostly as CCO. The positions of the other board members – Jeroen Westerink as CFO and Edwin van Diessen as SCD – will remain unchanged.’

How does that feel? After all these years?

‘Since it was established in 1988, MULTIFIX has grown into a fine company with ambitious and committed employees. I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve managed to achieve together,’ says Arthur, visibly emotional. ‘To continue to grow, we looked for a partner with the same standards and values. We found that partner in Navitas Capital. Together we can keep growing and strengthen our market position.’

‘I’m convinced that we’ll be even stronger together,’ adds Arno Heesters. ‘With Navitas Capital on board, we can achieve our ambitions. This is a significant step towards the future both for our customers and our employees.’

If you would like to read the joint press release of MULTIFIX and Navitas Capital, click here.