Regulators approve capital increase at BayWa r.e. by investor EIP
Date
April 15, 2021
Type
M&A Transactions
Subtype
Transaction launched
Countries
Germany
Subsectors
Multisector
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The regulatory approvals by the responsible supervisory authorities in Germany, Austria, and Australia have laid the foundation for the largest transaction in BayWa’s corporate history: Funds advised by the Swiss investor, Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), will acquire a 49% stake in BayWa r.e. with an equity contribution of EUR530 million (US$630.27 million.
The transaction is expected to be completed in March 2021. BayWa AG will remain the majority shareholder with a 51% stake.
Upon completion of the transaction, BayWa r.e. will change its legal form from a GmbH, or limited liability company, to an Aktiengesellschaft (AG), or stock corporation.
