WMF
The German stainless institution.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1853
- Website
- wmf.com
- HQ
- Germany
- Manufacturing
- Germany,China
- Ownership type
- Conglomerate-owned
- Parent
- Groupe SEB
- Acquired
- 2016
- Status since
- 2026-07-13
Ownership
KKR flipped it to Groupe SEB in 2016 at a €1.585B enterprise value.
Why Watchlist
German press reports SEB's 2026 restructuring closes three WMF plants (Riedlingen, Hayingen, Diez), keeping Geislingen. A 173-year-old maker being cut to fit a conglomerate's margin target.
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