Clearwater has advised Optisport Groep, a leading Dutch contractor of public swimming pools and sports facilities, on the sale of 50% of its shares to Waterland Private Equity Investments.
Optiport manages 90 locations and employees approximately 1,100 staff, including 450 full-time equivalents, generating a turnover of €41m.
Waterland Private Equity Investments is a European middle market private equity fund with a specific focus on leisure and luxury, aging population, and outsourcing and efficiency. Waterland was selected as the preferred partner for the existing shareholders to support them in executing a European buy-and-build strategy.
