Takeover in Computer-on-Modules segment
Congatec takes over almost all of Kontron subsidiary JUMPtec
The recently announced takeover of the majority stake in the former Kontron subsidiary JUMPtec by Congatec has materialised: Congatec is taking over 96 per cent of JUMPtec by means of a capital increase. Kontron and Congatec have now reached an agreement to this effect.
The signing and closing took place simultaneously, and the registration under commercial law will take place shortly. Congatec is a portfolio company of DBAG (Deutsche Beteiligungs AG) Fund VIII. Both Congatec and JUMPtec mainly offer pluggable Computer-on-Modules according to the COM Express, COM-HPC, SMARC and Qseven standards.
As a result of the acquisition, Congatec holds 96 per cent of JUMPtec and 100 per cent of the subsidiaries Kontron America Modules LLC, USA and Kontron Asia Embedded Design Sdn Bhd, Malaysia. The transactions will lead to cash inflows of over EUR 100 million at Kontron. Furthermore, this will increase EBITDA in the second quarter of 2025 by EUR 50 to 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 forecast for the full year 2025 will be available when the results for the second quarter are published together with the results for the second quarter of 2025. JUMPtec generated sales of around EUR 90 million in 2024.
“The cooperation pools technological expertise and secures our long-term access to high-performance modules,” explains 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. According to the two companies, the global manufacturing footprint brings advantages in terms of costs, delivery capability and the ability to respond to geopolitical challenges such as customs duties or local market requirements.
