GvW Graf von Westphalen advises Legrand Group on acquisition of der A. & H. Meyer GmbH
GvW Graf von Westphalen has advised the French Legrand Group on its acquisition of A. & H. Meyer GmbH.
Legrand is one of the world's largest suppliers of electrical and digital building infrastructure. The Legrand Group is represented in almost all countries of the world with its own subsidiaries or sales offices. Legrand employs approximately 38,000 people with a turnover of approximately EUR 7 billion in 2021.
The German-based A. & H. Meyer GmbH with its Malaysian subsidiary is a leading manufacturer of cable management systems for furniture. Within the Legrand Group, A. & H. Meyer GmbH will be further developed as a competence center for the market of electrification of furniture and shop fittings and strategically expanded internationally.
By acquiring A. & H. Meyer GmbH, the Legrand Group gains access to a broader customer base and strengthens its presence in the German market. This strategic acquisition enables the Legrand Group to further strengthen its position as a global market leader and diversify its product portfolio.
The following GvW team advised the Legrand Group on this transaction: Eric Messenzehl (M&A, Lead, Frankfurt), Benjamin Schwarzfischer (M&A, Frankfurt), Dr. Joachim Mulch (IP, Dusseldorf), Dr. Bettina Schmitt-Rady (Real Estate, Frankfurt), Christian Kusulis (Antitrust, Frankfurt), Karsten Kujath (Employment, Frankfurt), Johan van der Veer (Insurance, Hamburg), Sven-Erik Holm (IT and Data Protection, Frankfurt) and Arne Lordt (Employment, Frankfurt).
The GvW team of Eric Messenzehl (Partner, M&A) and Benjamin Schwarzfischer (Associated Partner, M&A) regularly advises the Legrand Group on its transactions (more).
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