TAKKT has sold XXL Horeca to GastroHero, backed by AURELIUS

Amsterdam – CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to TAKKT in the sale of XXL Horeca to GastroHero, backed by AURELIUS.

About TAKKT
TAKKT is a listed B2B omnichannel distributor for business equipment, serving customers across Europe and North America. The Group’s activities include Industrial & Packaging, Office Furniture & Displays and Foodservices. Under its TAKKT Forward strategy, TAKKT is sharpening its portfolio focus, reducing complexity and concentrating resources on businesses with the strongest strategic fit and long-term value creation potential.

About XXL Horeca
XXL Horeca is an online retailer of professional kitchen equipment and foodservice supplies. Founded in 2013, the company serves hospitality and professional foodservice customers primarily in the Netherlands, Germany and France. Since becoming part of TAKKT in 2019, XXL Horeca has operated as a distinct digital specialist with its own commercial model, brand positioning and operating structure.

About GastroHero and AURELIUS
GastroHero is a German e-commerce provider of foodservice equipment and restaurant supplies. The company offers a broad assortment of professional gastronomy products, including commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration, stainless steel furniture and catering accessories. Backed by AURELIUS, GastroHero combines an online-first model with sector-specific expertise and a service-oriented one-stop-shop proposition for gastronomy professionals.

About the transaction
The transaction provides XXL Horeca with a specialised new owner that is strongly aligned with the company’s market, customer base and digital operating model. Together, GastroHero and XXL Horeca will serve professional kitchens and hospitality businesses across six European markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The combination brings together complementary geographic coverage, a broader product assortment and enhanced supply capabilities. For TAKKT, the divestment represents a further step in executing its TAKKT Forward strategy and focusing the Group on its core priorities.

CFI’s role in the process
CFI supported TAKKT throughout the transaction process, including transaction preparation, positioning of the business, selected counterparty engagement, process coordination and support through to completion. The transaction was closed on 30 June 2026.

Gregory Noens, Director Strategy at TAKKT: “XXL Horeca has developed into a strong digital specialist in foodservice equipment, supported by a committed team and a distinct operating model. In GastroHero and AURELIUS, we believe the business has found a highly relevant new owner for its next phase of development. CFI provided clear, disciplined and senior support throughout the process, helping us navigate the transaction efficiently while remaining focused on TAKKT’s strategic priorities.”