RWA eGen Expands Stake with EUR 176 Million Acquisition of RWA AG Shares
Deal News | Jan 14, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
BPV Huegel, in collaboration with FPS Rechtsanwaelte, has advised RWA eGen on their acquisition of nearly 47.53% of RWA AG's shares from BayWa AG for a transaction value of EUR 176 million. The deal, which will increase RWA eGen's stake in RWA AG from about 49.99% to approximately 97.52%, is awaiting regulatory approval. RWA AG operates across sectors such as agriculture, technology, and energy. The sale aligns with BayWa AG's strategy of transforming its international holdings by divesting key stakes.
Sectors
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Construction & Building Materials
Geography
- Germany – BayWa AG and FPS Rechtsanwaelte are based in Germany, and part of the advisory work took place there.
- Austria – RWA eGen and BPV Huegel are based in Austria, where the purchasing company and part of the advisory team are located.
Industry
- Agriculture – RWA AG operates in the agriculture sector, providing products and services related to agriculture.
- Energy – RWA AG is involved in providing services within the energy sector.
- Construction & Building Materials – RWA AG offers services and products in the building materials industry.
Financials
- EUR 176 million – The transaction value for the approximately 47.53% stake in RWA AG.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWA eGen | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | RWA eGen is the company purchasing the shares in RWA AG. |
| BayWa AG | Selling Company/Vendor | Company | BayWa AG is the company selling the shares in RWA AG. |
| BPV Huegel | Legal Advisor | Company | BPV Huegel is the law firm advising RWA eGen in the transaction. |
| FPS Rechtsanwaelte | Legal Advisor | Company | A Frankfurt-based law firm, FPS Rechtsanwaelte, collaborated with BPV Huegel on the transaction. |
| Jones Day | Legal Advisor | Company | Jones Day's Munich office advised BayWa AG in the transaction. |