Quad/Graphics Sells European Operations to Capmont
Deal News | Nov 08, 2024 | CEE Legal Matters
Quad/Graphics, a prominent marketing services and commercial printing company headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, has sold its European operations to Capmont, a German alternative asset management platform. Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, provided legal counsel to Quad/Graphics in the transaction. The deal highlights strategic divestment of Quad/Graphics' European assets, indicating a focus on its core markets or possibly streamlining operations post-pandemic. The legal team from Eversheds Sutherland was led by Poland-based Managing Partner Ewa Lachowska-Brol, alongside a diverse team including Partners, Counsel, and Associates from Poland, UK, and France, illustrating the firm's comprehensive legal support and international reach.
Sectors
- Marketing Services
- Commercial Printing
- Alternative Asset Management
- Legal Services
Geography
- United States – Quad/Graphics is headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, USA.
- Germany – Capmont, the buyer of the European operations, is based in Germany.
- Poland – The Eversheds Sutherland legal team involved in the transaction is based in Poland.
- United Kingdom – Part of the legal team from Eversheds Sutherland involved is located in the UK.
- France – Eversheds Sutherland's legal team also includes members based in France.
Industry
- Marketing Services – Quad/Graphics is involved in providing marketing services as part of its business model.
- Commercial Printing – Quad/Graphics operates in the commercial printing sector, offering services across various regions.
- Alternative Asset Management – Capmont, the buyer, is classified in this sector, providing asset management services in Germany.
- Legal Services – Eversheds Sutherland, providing legal advice, operates within this industry.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quad/Graphics | Target Company | Company | A global marketing services and commercial printing company based in the USA. |
| Capmont | Bidding Company | Company | A German alternative asset management platform that acquired Quad/Graphics' European operations. |
| Eversheds Sutherland | Legal Advisor | Company | A global law firm advising Quad/Graphics in the sale of its European operations. |
| Ewa Lachowska-Brol | Managing Partner | Person | Poland-based Managing Partner at Eversheds Sutherland leading the legal team for this transaction. |