# Joep Kemkens buys out Essent and E.ON Group stake in Kemkens Groep

Joep Kemkens, majority shareholder of Kemkens Groep, acquired the 49% minority stake held by Essent (ultimately owned by E.ON Group), making Kemkens Groep 100% family-owned again.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-10-08
- Where: Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: sustainable heating solutions, climate and energy solutions
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [E.ON](https://endata.com/companies/7776.md) (partner)
- [Kemkens Groep](https://endata.com/companies/80312.md) (target)
- [Essent](https://endata.com/companies/80313.md) (partner)
- [Joep Kemkens](https://endata.com/companies/80314.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [world-ma.com](https://www.world-ma.com/transactions/detail/news/kemkens-progresses-as-100-family-owned-business-again-after-buying-out-essent-and-eon-group), 2024-10-08: "Given the current company position and the great number of opportunities presented by the market for sustainability solutions, I've taken on this opportunity with great enthusiasm and energy."

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