RWA Snaps Up BayWa AG Shares for EUR 176 Million
Deal News | May 22, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
BPV Huegel has facilitated the acquisition financing for RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria eGen's purchase of approximately 47.53% shares in RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG from BayWa AG for EUR 176 million, effectively giving RWA eGen full control over RWA AG. With Raiffeisen Bank International AG providing the acquisition financing, RWA eGen, already a majority stakeholder in Raiffeisen Agrar Invest AG, further strengthens its influence in Austria's agricultural and commercial sectors. RWA AG, which serves as a central trading and service hub, has diverse business interests including agriculture, technology, and energy. Legal counsel was provided by BPV Huegel, Schoenherr, FPS Fritze Wicke Seeling, and Jones Day.
Sectors
- Agriculture and Agribusiness
- Finance and Banking
- Legal Services
Geography
- Austria – The transaction primarily involves RWA eGen and RWA AG, companies strongly embedded in the Austrian market.
- Germany – BayWa AG, the selling company, is based in Germany, and Jones Day's Munich office provided legal counsel.
Industry
- Agriculture and Agribusiness – RWA AG acts as a pivotal player in Austria's agricultural sector, serving as a trading and service hub, and supporting Lagerhaus cooperatives.
- Finance and Banking – Raiffeisen Bank International AG provided the acquisition financing for the transaction, highlighting the role of financial institutions in facilitating M&A activity.
- Legal Services – Multiple legal firms including BPV Huegel, Schoenherr, FPS Fritze Wicke Seeling, and Jones Day provided critical legal advice for the acquisition.
Financials
- EUR 176 million – The acquisition price for RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG shares purchased by RWA eGen from BayWa AG.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria eGen | Bidding Company | Company | RWA eGen acquired shares in RWA AG, securing full control over the company. |
| BayWa AG | Selling Company | Company | BayWa AG sold approximately 47.53% of RWA AG shares to RWA eGen. |
| RWA Raiffeisen Ware Austria AG | Target Company | Company | RWA AG is the entity whose shares were acquired by RWA eGen. |
| Raiffeisen Bank International AG | Financing Bank | Company | Raiffeisen Bank International AG provided acquisition financing for the transaction. |
| BPV Huegel | Legal Advisor for RWA eGen | Company | BPV Huegel advised RWA eGen on the financing and completion of the share purchase. |
| Schoenherr | Legal Advisor for RBI | Company | Schoenherr advised Raiffeisen Bank International AG as the financing bank. |
| FPS Fritze Wicke Seeling | Legal Advisor for RWA eGen | Company | Reportedly advised RWA eGen alongside BPV Huegel. |
| Jones Day | Legal Advisor for BayWa AG | Company | Jones Day's Munich office reportedly advised BayWa AG. |