Frankfurt am Main – CMS has advised Armira, a Munich-based investment holding, on the signing of a definitive agreement to sell EWM GmbH. The transaction is subject to antitrust and investment control approvals, among other things. The EWM Group develops, produces and sells complete systems and high-quality arc welding machines as well as torches, software and applications.
A CMS team led by Dr Hendrik Hirsch advised Armira on all legal aspects of this complex and cross-border transaction. The advice covered in particular the areas of corporate law/M&A and tax law. The experienced, interdisciplinary CMS team was able to contribute its special expertise to international M&A processes in a targeted manner.
Armira is a Munich-based investment holding focused on direct equity investments in medium-sized, profitable family businesses as well as resilient growth companies in the DACH region, Northern Italy and beyond. Backed by an exclusive investor base of entrepreneurs and families, Armira offers capital and strategic support with a long-term perspective.
Founded in 1957, EWM is Germany's leading provider of high-quality solutions in arc welding technology. The Westerwald-based company offers complete systems with high-quality welding machines, components, torches, welding consumables and accessories for manual and automated applications. EWM is present worldwide with more than 400 sales and service partners and has a high level of vertical integration with 6 production sites worldwide. The company is known for its innovative strength and employs around 800 people at 12 German and 11 international locations.
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