Herlitz Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1904

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 1,767

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 3

Herlitz General Information

Description

Manufacturer of office and school stationery, built products designed to add color, functionality, and sustainability to everyday writing and organizational tasks. The company's products include pens, notebooks, glue sticks, filing trays, schoolbags, and craft supplies featuring eco-certified materials, trendy designs, and child-safe engineering, enabling students, educators, and office workers across Europe to brighten their daily routines with reliable, sustainable stationery essentials.

Contact Information

Website
www.herlitz.de
Formerly Known As
Herlitz PBS
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • Werftstraße 9
  • 30163 Hanover
  • Germany
+49 0511
Primary Industry
Business Equipment and Supplies
Other Industries
Other Consumer Non-Durables
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Werftstraße 9
  • 30163 Hanover
  • Germany
+49 0511

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Herlitz Valuation & Funding

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Herlitz Signals

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Herlitz Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Herlitz Investments & Acquisitions (3)

Herlitz’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Pelikan Middle East for . The deal was made on 08-Jul-2014.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Pelikan Middle East 08-Jul-2014 Merger/Acquisition Business Equipment and Supplies
Prooffice 01-Jan-1998 Corporate Business Equipment and Supplies
Prooffice 01-Jan-1997 Merger/Acquisition Business Equipment and Supplies
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Herlitz Exits (2)

Herlitz’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-1998 from Prooffice. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Prooffice 01-Jan-1998 Completed
Prooffice 01-Jan-1997 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Herlitz FAQs

  • When was Herlitz founded?

    Herlitz was founded in 1904.

  • Where is Herlitz headquartered?

    Herlitz is headquartered in Hanover, Germany.

  • What is the size of Herlitz?

    Herlitz has 1,767 total employees.

  • What industry is Herlitz in?

    Herlitz’s primary industry is Business Equipment and Supplies.

  • Is Herlitz a private or public company?

    Herlitz is a Private company.

  • What is Herlitz’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Herlitz is .

  • Who are Herlitz’s investors?

    Advent International and Mayer-Kuvert-network have invested in Herlitz.

  • When was Herlitz acquired?

    Herlitz was acquired on 06-Apr-2010.

  • Who acquired Herlitz?

    Herlitz was acquired by Pelikan Group.

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