HKCF advises con|energy on the sale of ener|gate to dfv Mediengruppe

HKCF acted as exclusive M&A advisor to con|energy ag on the successful sale of ener|gate GmbH to dfv Mediengruppe (Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH), one of Germany’s leading B2B media companies.

ener|gate is a specialist information provider for the energy sector, offering digital news services, background analyses, and market data tailored to professionals in the energy industry. With its focus on high-quality editorial content and a strong digital subscription base, ener|gate has established itself as a trusted source for decision-makers across the energy value chain.

The acquisition by dfv Mediengruppe marks a strategic expansion of its media portfolio in the energy and infrastructure sectors, enabling further synergies between industry-specific content, data services, and business intelligence offerings.

HKCF supported con|energy ag throughout the entire sell side process – from strategic option evaluation and investor approach to deal structuring and commercial negotiations.