Hengeler Mueller assists PAI Partners with Apleona sale
On February 17, 2025, funds managed by PAI Partners made the decision to sell Apleona Group GmbH, a prominent European integrated facility management (FM) company located in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt. The purchasing group is being led by the European Private Equity division of Bain Capital. The completion of this transaction is contingent on the fulfillment of standard closing requirements and regulatory approvals.
The legal team from Hengeler Mueller representing PAI Partners consists of various experts in key areas. Daniel Möritz, Ingo Berner, and Emanuel Strehle are overseeing the M&A aspects of this transaction, accompanied by a group of skilled individuals including Lisa Hoegen, Constantin Alexander Wegener, Christoph Roth, and Jennifer Hoffmann. The employment law segment is handled by Hendrik Bockenheimer and his team, including Musa Müjdeci, Selina Rohr, Andreas Kaletsch, and Kira Fritsche. Matthias Rothkopf, Patrick M. Schmidt, and David Rüther are managing the IP/IT aspects, while Public Law is being taken care of by Jan D. Bonhage, Nikolaus Wallraf, Philipp Hentrich, and Kevin Marschhäuser. The Antitrust sector is led by Sarah Milde and Christian Dankerl, while Sebastian Adam, Gunther Wagner, and Jan Henry Adami are overseeing the tax-related matters.
It is noteworthy that the acquisition of Apleona Group GmbH by Bain Capital’s Private Equity team in Europe is set to be an influential move in the integrated facility management industry. The sale signifies a significant shift in ownership that may have substantial implications for the future direction and operations of Apleona Group GmbH.
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