On 22 December 2021, SIX listed SFS Group has announced the entry into an agreement to join forces with and acquire 100 per cent of Hoffmann SE. The current owners of Hoffmann SE agreed to contribute 100% of the shares of Hoffmann SE to the SFS Group. Hoffmann SE is a leading international systems partner for quality tools which is active in over 50 countries with around 3,000 employees. A part of the purchase price will be paid in the form of SFS shares resulting in the current owners of Hoffmann SE to become significant shareholders of SFS.