2024 year in review: A&O Shearman Corporate/M&A practice

Transaction highlights in 2024:

• Grupa Maspex: on the acquisition of the Becherovka brand and related assets from Pernod Ricard, including production and logistics facilities.
• Innova Capital: on the acquisition of a minority stake in CloudFerro S.A., a leading cloud services provider for the European space sector.
• Schools Partnership Limited (ISP):
  • On the acquisition of Nasza Szkoła sp. z o.o., operator of A. Einstein Primary School in Warsaw.
  • On the acquisition of Akademeia Educational Group, an academically selective school in Warsaw.
• Sygnity S.A.: on the acquisition of Sagra Technology, a leading provider of SFA products.
• Mutares SE & Co. KGaA: on the acquisition of Eltel Networks Energetyka S.A. and Eltel Networks Engineering S.A., finalized after obtaining UOKiK approval.
• Bridgepoint: on the sale of its stake in SMYK Group to a consortium of investors, involving complex negotiations and multi-jurisdictional efforts.
• Burgerlijke Maatschap Carpentier-Beirnaert: on the sale of CGH GROUP to H.I.G. Capital, completed after obtaining UOKiK approval.
• Schumacher Packaging GmbH: on the sale of Polish subsidiaries to Saica Group, including operations with over 1,500 employees.

These transactions highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence and our ability to deliver successful outcomes for our clients. We look forward to carrying this momentum into 2025, supporting our clients in achieving their strategic goals and navigating the complexities of the M&A landscape.