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Cluj-Napoca, November 4, 2025 – AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS), the largest technology company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announces the acquisition of a 65% majority stake in Gess Engineering (Global Engineering Services & Solutions S.R.L.), a Romanian engineering company based in Sibiu that develops and implements complex vehicle testing, validation, and integration solutions. The company provides end-to-end services, from engineering and design, prototype testing and performance analysis, for major global automotive manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers.
The transaction strengthens AROBS’s engineering service line by expanding the Group’s expertise in system validation, safety, and vehicle integration, following a competence-based approach with broad applicability across the mobility ecosystem, autonomous vehicles, and embedded systems.
“Over the years, we have collaborated with Gess Engineering on multiple projects and identified clear synergies between our teams, values, and technical approach. Integrating the company into the AROBS Group is a natural step that consolidates our engineering capabilities and adds a new dimension to our testing and validation area. Gess Engineering brings solid experience in managing complex projects where precision, discipline, and direct collaboration with global partners are essential, qualities that complement our expertise. Although we are referring to the automotive sector, which has gone through a period of adjustment in recent years, this acquisition contributes to expanding the Group’s engineering competencies, applicable both to mobility and other technology areas. Overall, these capabilities raise the Group’s technical standards and support the delivery of high-quality solutions across multiple industries, while also providing access to a new segment of clients distinct from AROBS’s traditional portfolio,” stated Voicu Oprean, Founder and CEO of AROBS.
Founded in 2018, Gess Engineering has evolved steadily, surpassing the 100-specialist threshold between 2023 and 2024 as it expanded direct collaborations with automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers and developed complex vehicle integration activities in Sibiu. The company is recognized for its expertise in testing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and other vehicle functions, performing a complete validation process, from requirements analysis and test methodology definition to test execution, results interpretation, and final reporting.
“This transaction marks the beginning of a new stage in Gess Engineering’s development. We are thrilled to join the AROBS team, as this collaboration allows us to combine our technical expertise with the resources and strategic vision of a strong group. Together in this new structure, we will be able to deliver more complex and efficient engineering solutions to our clients and expand the client portfolio alongside AROBS,” stated Oderay Rusu, Founder and Managing Director of Gess Engineering.
In 2024, Gess Engineering generated revenues of approximately RON 22 million. The company’s management will continue to be ensured by the existing team. The financial results of Gess Engineering will be included in AROBS’s consolidated financial statements once the transaction is finalized, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions and regulatory approvals. The financial details of the transaction remain confidential in accordance with the agreement between the parties.
This is AROBS’s third transaction this year, following the share capital increase completed in July 2024, through which the Group raised approximately EUR 30 million to support its growth strategy based on mergers and acquisitions. In March 2025, AROBS fully acquired SVT Electronics, a Romanian company specializing in developing complete solutions for tachograph data management and analysis, and in June 2025, the Group completed its first direct acquisition in the United States, acquiring a 70% stake in Codingscape, an American company specializing in technology consulting, design, and custom software development services for enterprise clients.
Radu Tărăcilă Pădurari Retevoescu SCA (RTPR) acted as legal advisor to AROBS, while TS Partners provided financial due diligence services.
