Red Herring Advises KZA on its Sale to FIMA

Target Company

KZA (Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki)

Acquirer Company

FIMA

Advisor Role

Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor

Sector

Industrial & Infrastructure

Subsector

Railway Automation / Smart City Solutions

Location

Kraków, Poland
Summary

Red Herring acted as exclusive sell-side advisor to the shareholders of KZA (Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki) in the company’s sale to FIMA, a Lithuanian strategic acquirer with deep experience in Baltic markets. The transaction was executed at a pivotal moment for KZA — the company stood on the verge of securing major contracts linked to the modernisation of Poland’s rail infrastructure, significantly increasing its strategic value. Red Herring managed the full process, from buyer identification and the creation of a competitive multi-country bidding environment, through due diligence coordination and negotiations, ultimately securing several acquisition offers that varied by nearly twofold in value.

Strategic Rationale

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KZA holds a leading position among Polish providers of railway traffic automation systems, making it a highly attractive acquisition target for strategic buyers across Europe.

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The timing of the transaction coincided with large-scale modernisation of Poland's rail network, substantially increasing KZA's forward-looking contract pipeline and strategic value.

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FIMA identified KZA as a platform for expanding its footprint beyond Baltic markets into Central Europe's growing railway infrastructure and smart city segment.

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Red Herring created a competitive bidding process involving investors from multiple countries, driving a nearly twofold spread between the highest and lowest offers received.

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A key challenge was coordinating an exceptionally thorough due diligence process — consistent with the transaction's significant value — which required careful management to protect company resources over many months.

Leadership Commentary

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— Tomasz Jakowiecki, Founder & Managing Partner, Red Herring

About KZA (Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki)

KZA (Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki) is one of Poland's leading providers of railway traffic automation systems. The company has built a strong market position in the design and delivery of advanced signalling and control solutions for the Polish rail sector, serving both public-sector infrastructure clients and commercial rail operators.

About FIMA

FIMA is a Lithuanian company with extensive experience in Baltic markets, actively expanding its presence in smart city solutions and railway infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe. The acquisition of KZA represents a strategic step in FIMA's broader regional growth ambitions.

Red Herring Transaction Team

Tomasz Jakowiecki — Founder & Managing Partner, Red Herring

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