Carlyle has finalised its acquisition of SNP Schneider-Neureither & Partner SE, a global provider of SAP-focused data transformation software and consulting services, through a voluntary public cash offer.

The transaction, funded through Carlyle Europe Partners V—a €6.4bn vehicle targeting European mid-market opportunities—forms the basis of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating SNP’s long-term international growth.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, SNP supports digital transformation for more than 3,000 customers worldwide, including 20 of the DAX 40 and over 100 Fortune 500 companies. The firm works with 17 of the top 20 SAP system integrators, positioning itself as a core player in SAP ecosystem transitions.

Carlyle will partner with SNP’s management to drive further expansion, refine product strategy, and evaluate inorganic growth opportunities. The firm’s backing is expected to bolster SNP’s presence across new markets and deepen its platform offering for enterprise clients.

With over 1,500 employees across 35 locations in 20 countries, SNP represents a scalable growth platform in enterprise software—a sector Carlyle continues to prioritise in Europe.

The deal marks Carlyle’s second public-to-private transaction in Germany in recent years, underlining the firm’s confidence in high-potential, founder-led European technology companies.

Source: Carlyle