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Optano, a leading provider of AI-powered operations solutions, acquired by A.T. Kearney

The private shareholders of Optano GmbH have sold the company to A.T. Kearney. Optano will support them on operation engagements, chiefly in AI-powered supply chain projects, and large-scale operation transformations.

Optano is a leading provider of AI-powered operation optimization solutions for the automotive, chemical, consumer goods, logistics, energy and mining industries. The company’s software uses predictive and prescriptive analytics to offer end-to-end network, employee capacity logistics, network, production and supply chain planning. The solutions enable planning optimization and concrete recommendations for action.

Founded in 1926, A.T. Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 4,200 employees working in more than 40 countries. The company works closely together with its clients to find business solutions worldwide.

Oaklins’ team in Germany acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the sellers in this transaction.

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Jan P. Hatje

Managing Partner
Hamburg, Germany
Oaklins Germany

Lukas Girke

Senior Associate
Frankfurt, Germany
Oaklins Germany

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