CMS Hasche Sigle advises CMP on sale of Schock GmbH

Berlin – CMP Fonds I GmbH, which is advised by Berlin-based CMP Capital Management-Partners GmbH, has sold its 100% stake in Regen-based Schock GmbH to EQUITA GmbH & Co. Holding KGaA, Bad Homburg, as part of a buyout transaction. The purchase price was not disclosed.

CMP Capital Management-Partners is a private equity investor specialising in the acquisition of companies in turnaround situations or experiencing major change. The Berlin-based investor also provides support to its portfolio companies by appointing its own personnel to take operational management responsibility.

Schock GmbH is a leading manufacturer of high-quality granite sinks and kitchen taps. Schock GmbH markets these products under its own brand names and as an OEM supplier to prestigious manufacturers of kitchens and stainless steel sinks. CMP acquired Schock from the founding family and subsequently restructured the firm extensively.

EQUITA GmbH & Co. Holding KGaA is the private equity arm of the Harald-Quandt Group.

A CMS team comprising Berlin-based M&A lawyers advised CMP Capital Management Partners and the fund it advises on the legal aspects of the transaction.

Advisers CMS Hasche Sigle:

Ralf Kurney, Corporate/M&A
Dr Eva Annett Grigoleit, Corporate/M&A
Jesko Nobiling, Tax/M&A
Christian Plodeck, Corporate/M&A
Dr Markus Hirte, Corporate/M&A