Mutares SE & Co. KGaA is a private equity holding company, which engages in the acquisition, transformation, and?development of companies in special situations as well as their subsequent sale. The firm operates through the following segments: Automotive and Mobility, Engineering and Technology, Goods and Services, and Retail and Food. The Automotive and Mobility segment supplies international original equipment manufacturers for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. The Engineering and Technology segment serves the energy and chemical industries, public infrastructure, and the rail sector, in particular in the area of plant and mechanical engineering. The Goods and Services segment offers specialized products and solutions. The Retail and Food segment manufactures and distributes home equipment, household products and food processing. The company was founded by Robin Laik and Axel Geuer in 2008 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.