Simpson Thacher Represents KKR in Acquisition of a Controlling Interest in WMF AG from Capvis Equity Partners AG
07.06.12
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The Firm is representing Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. in the acquisition by a holding company, Finedining Capital GmbH, of a controlling interest in WMF AG from the Swiss financial investor Capvis Equity Partners AG. Finedining Capital GmbH also announced its intention to make a voluntary public tender offer for the remaining ordinary and preference shares of WMF, currently listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. The aggregate transaction value is estimated to amount to at least €587 million.
WMF is a leading German manufacturer of coffee machines, cutlery and kitchenware for retail consumers and the hotel industry.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Greg Conway, Wim De Vlieger and Adam Wollstein (M&A), David Vann and Sabrina Lee (Antitrust) and Meredith Jones (Tax).