Creditas Rail Makes Strategic Investment and Railcar Acquisition
Deal News | Apr 15, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Weinhold Legal has played a key advisory role for Leo Mobility Management in a significant transaction involving Creditas Rail's strategic investment and acquisition. Creditas Rail has secured a 51% stake in both Leo Mobility Management and Leo Mobility Holding. Alongside this acquisition, Creditas Rail has purchased 72 railcars from Train Charter Services, with the intention of future leasing. The legal team from Weinhold Legal involved in this transaction comprised Partner Martin Lukas and Senior Associate Michal Przeczek. Ploum provided advisory services for Train Charter Services in this transaction.
Sectors
- Rail Transportation
- Legal Services
- Investment and Private Equity
Geography
- Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) – Weinhold Legal is involved in the transaction, indicating activities within the Central and Eastern Europe region.
Industry
- Rail Transportation – The transaction involves companies providing rail transportation services, specifically in the area of rolling stock leasing and ownership.
- Legal Services – Weinhold Legal and Ploum provided legal advisory services, playing a critical role in facilitating the investment and acquisition process.
- Investment and Private Equity – The transaction includes a strategic investment by Creditas Rail acquiring a 51% stake in Leo Mobility Management and Leo Mobility Holding.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weinhold Legal | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Leo Mobility Management in the acquisition and investment by Creditas Rail. |
| Leo Mobility Management | Target & Rolling Stock Leasing Company | Company | A company specializing in rolling stock leasing, involved in the acquisition of railcars and investment by Creditas Rail. |
| Creditas Rail | Acquirer | Company | Acquired a 51% stake in Leo Mobility Management and Leo Mobility Holding, expanding its assets with the railcar purchase. |
| Train Charter Services | Vendor | Company | Sold 72 railcars to Creditas Rail as part of the transaction. |
| Ploum | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice to Train Charter Services in the context of the sale of railcars. |