ARRI Rental management buy-out announced

ARRI Rental management buy-out marks a major restructuring of ARRI’s business. ARRI today announced that it has entered an agreement to sell its global rental activities in Europe, the United Kingdom and North America through a management buy-out (MBO) led by ARRI Rental’s existing leadership and supported by H2 Equity Partners. The transaction is intended to remove a structural conflict of interest and let ARRI concentrate on its core technology, camera and lighting businesses while the new standalone rental group grows independently.

Why ARRI is pursuing the buy-out

The divestiture follows a strategic review designed to clarify market roles for manufacturing and rental. ARRI says separating the rental business resolves an inherent conflict with its manufacturing operations, enabling ARRI to be a more independent technology partner for studios and producers. The planned sale reflects a broader strategic push to direct investment into camera, lighting and software development.

Management continuity and H2 backing

The management buy-out is led by the existing UK leadership team — Dana Harrison, Russell Allen and Tamim Essaji — in partnership with H2 Equity Partners. The arrangement is structured to preserve operational continuity, customer relationships and specialist expertise while allowing the rental business to rebrand and operate as an independent company following a customary transition period.

“For us this is more than a change of ownership; it’s a commitment to the rental business and our customers. The team knows this operation inside and out, and with H2 as a partner we can invest in new markets while sustaining the service our clients rely on,” said Dana Harrison, who will serve as CEO of the global rental business.

What the industry can expect

ARRI Rental management buy-out will mean the same teams, equipment standards and service levels remain in place during the transition. ARRI, meanwhile, will deepen its focus on cameras, lenses, lighting fixtures, workflows and software that serve motion picture and live-event customers. The two companies will continue to collaborate closely, with ARRI remaining an important technology partner to the standalone rental group.

Timeline, governance and next steps

The closing of the transaction is expected following the fulfillment of customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. The standalone rental group will transition to its own brand after an agreed transition period, and the management team and H2 intend to invest in growth and market expansion.

About the parties

ARRI is a global technology company for the media and entertainment industry, headquartered in Munich. Its product portfolio includes cameras, lenses, lighting fixtures and creative workflow solutions. ARRI Rental provides productions worldwide with camera, lighting and grip packages. H2 Equity Partners is an independent investment firm focused on investing in medium-sized companies with growth potential.

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