Uría Menéndez Advises Kinematics on Majority Stake in P4Q
Deal News | Nov 22, 2024 | Iberian Lawyer
Uría Menéndez has played a critical advisory role in the acquisition of a majority stake in P4Q by Kinematics, a US-based portfolio company of Angeleno Group. Kinematics, specializing in motion control technology, is expanding its footprint through this strategic acquisition of P4Q, a leader in electronics for solar tracker controllers and industrial automation, headquartered in Spain but with operations across Europe, America, and Asia. The legal team from Uría Menéndez involved in the transaction includes several senior partners and associates, demonstrating the complexity and scale of the deal. This acquisition is expected to leverage the strengths of both companies in the global market.
Sectors
- Electronics
- Motion Control Technology
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- United States – Home country of Kinematics, the acquiring company.
- Spain – Location of P4Q, the target company in the acquisition.
- Europe – Part of P4Q's operational geography, besides America and Asia.
Industry
- Electronics – P4Q specializes in electronics for solar tracker controllers and other industrial applications.
- Motion Control Technology – Kinematics' core business revolves around developing advanced motion control technologies.
- Legal Advisory – Uría Menéndez provided legal advisory services for the acquisition, showcasing their expertise in M&A and Private Equity.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinematics | Acquiring Company | Company | A US-based firm specializing in motion control technology. |
| P4Q | Target Company | Company | A Spanish company known for its electronics in solar tracking and industrial automation. |
| Uría Menéndez | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advice on the acquisition deal, headquartered in Spain. |
| Angeleno Group | Parent Company | Company | The parent company of Kinematics, focuses on energy and growth equity investing. |
| Blanca Arlabn | Partner | Person | Partner at Uría Menéndez specializing in M&A-Private Equity in London. |
| Juan Carlos Machuca | Partner | Person | Partner at Uría Menéndez specializing in M&A-Private Equity in London. |
| Manuel Vlez | Partner | Person | Partner at Uría Menéndez specializing in Public Law in Madrid. |
| Toms Arranz | Partner | Person | Partner at Uría Menéndez specializing in Competition Law in Madrid. |
| Ignacio M. Ngele | Senior Associate | Person | Senior associate at Uría Menéndez in M&A-Private Equity in London. |
| Rodrigo del Saz | Associate | Person | Associate at Uría Menéndez in M&A-Private Equity in London. |