CMS Hasche Sigle advises Funkwerk Group on merger of Hörmann-Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH (FWK) into Funkwerk AG

Leipzig – Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders' meeting of Kölleda-based Funkwerk AG in June 2012, the merger of Hörmann-Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH (FWK) into Funkwerk AG was entered into the Commercial Register on 28 August 2012 and is thus legally effective.

A team from CMS Hasche Sigle led by lead partner Eckhart Braun advised Funkwerk AG on all legal aspects of this structural change and the accompanying measures.

Hörmann-Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH (FWK) is part of the Traffic & Control Communication division of the Funkwerk Group. It specialises in developing stationary and mobile communications system solutions for mobile rail transport and railway infrastructure. The merger is a major milestone in the realignment of the Funkwerk Group and an integral part of a wider restructuring process involving organisational and operational changes. The merger is an important step for Funkwerk AG in its drive to implement realignment of the Funkwerk Group with the objective of enhancing its competitiveness and earning power.

Advisers CMS Hasche Sigle

Eckhart Braun, Corporate, Lead Partner
Dr Jörg Lips, Corporate
Dr Andreas Geist, Corporate
Dr Katja Schönberger, Corporate
Dr Marion Bernhardt, Labor, Employment & Pensions
Dr Jan Lostermann, Labor, Employment & Pensions
Dr Karsten Heider, Capital Markets
Dr Markus Hirte, Capital Markets

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