MAT Holdings Offloads Key Subsidiaries to AEQUITA
Deal News | Jun 10, 2025 | Legal Community Germany
MAT Holdings, a globally diversified manufacturing company, is selling its four plants - Przisionstechnik Resources Altenburg, MAT Machining Europe, MAT Neunkirchen, and MAT Foundries Europe - to AEQUITA. AEQUITA, an investment firm known for corporate spin-offs and restructuring in Europe, is headquartered in Munich. The acquisition aims to fuel AEQUITA's growth through production optimization and efficiency improvements. The deal is expected to finalize in Q2 of 2025, contingent upon regulatory approval. Baker McKenzie's German Corporate/M&A practice has been instrumental in advising MAT Holdings throughout this transaction.
Sectors
- Manufacturing
- Private Equity
- Automotive
Geography
- Germany – The transaction involves German entities and takes place within Germany, with AEQUITA headquartered in Munich.
- Europe – AEQUITA focuses on investment opportunities and restructuring within Europe.
Industry
- Manufacturing – The article discusses the sale of manufacturing plants involved in automotive and industrial applications.
- Private Equity – AEQUITA is an investment company involved in acquiring companies in special situations.
- Automotive – MAT Holdings operates in the automotive sector through its Foundry Group manufacturing cast iron parts.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT Holdings | Selling Company | Company | A globally diversified manufacturing, marketing, and distribution company. |
| AEQUITA | Bidding Company | Company | An international industrial group and investment company based in Munich. |
| Baker McKenzie | Legal Advisor | Company | The law firm advising MAT Holdings on the transaction. |