Weil advised Fundusz Inwestycji Polskich Przedsiebiorstw Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamkniety Aktywow Niepublicznych (the Fund), managed by Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. (PFR), in connection with the acquisition of a controlling stake in PESA Bydgoszcz S.A. (PESA), Poland's biggest manufacturer in the railway sector.
Frankfurt office represents Scout24 in its acquisition of FINANZCHECK.de, one of Germany’s leading consumer finance platforms.
Taylor Wessing has advised Baird Capital, the direct investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co, on its acquisition of a majority interest in Collingwood Lighting (“Collingwood”), a leading designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior lighting.
As part of this deal, Baird Capital partners James Benfield and Dennis Hall will join the Collingwood board of directors.
Gide advises Legrand, global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, on the contemplated acquisition of a majority stake in the share capital of Debflex, a French frontrunner in electrical equipment for DIY activities.
The international law firm BEITEN BURKHARDT has advised Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited on the acquisition of all shares in implexis GmbH, a German limited liability company based in Nuremberg. The shares were sold by the seller Almira Transformationsmanagement GmbH; the Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) was signed in June this year and the purchase executed at the beginning of July. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction volume. Subject of the purchase was also the indirect acquisition of all shares in implexis analytics GmbH, also based in Nuremberg.
Clayton Utz has advised ASX-listed Fleetwood Corporation Limited (Fleetwood) on its $60 million raising via a $22 million placement to sophisticated and institutional investors and a $38 million (1 for 2.9) accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer, announced to the market today. The raising is fully underwritten by Euroz Securities Limited.
Perth corporate advisory/M&A partner Mark Paganin and special counsel Liz Humphry led the Clayton Utz team, which included lawyer Ben Depiazzi.
PAI Partners announced it has entered into exclusive discussions with Eurazeo for the acquisition of Asmodee group, a leading international games publisher and distributor.
This acquisition would be the first investment made by PAI Europe VII, which reached a successful final close at EUR 5.1bn in March 2018.
The objective of PAI Partners is to support the current management team in its plans to grow the business further through international expansion both organically and by acquisition.
Vienna - DLA Piper Weiss-Tessbach advised Zoetis, the world leader in animal health products, on the acquisition of the Upper-Austrian agricultural start-up Smartbow. The transaction was recently sealed, the purchase price has not been disclosed.
Travers Smith LLP has advised PureGym, the UK’s leading gym operator, on its acquisition of Soho Gyms and its 10 fitness clubs.
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity Partner Emma Havas and Corporate Associate Jess Brown. The team also included Tax Partner Hannah Manning and Senior Tax Associate Tom Rickford.
Travers Smith LLP has advised Staci SAS on its acquisition of 100% of Michael Davies & Associates Limited, which trades as "mda". Founded 30 years ago, mda is the UK leader in marketing logistics and fulfilment, with £50 million revenue for 2017. The business was acquired from Bunzl plc.
Staci SAS is backed by Cobepa, a private equity fund with offices in Brussels and New York, and is one of the leading marketing logistics and fulfilment businesses in Europe, with EUR 172 million revenue for 2017.