Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) acted as the lead counsel to Anand Group on its global acquisition of APAG Holding AG, a Swiss-based company engaged in the business of auto component manufacturing.
The transaction involved:
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investment for acquiring a majority stake in APAG Holding AG, whereby Anand Group (through Anevolve Private Limited and Asia Investments UK Pvt. Ltd.) will initially acquire a 63% equity stake in APAG Holding AG, with plans to increase its ownership to 100% in future; and
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Complex legal and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, as the target had operations in the Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Canada, the United States, and India.
The transaction team was led by Rudra Kumar Pandey (Partner) and Rohan Jain (Partner), along with Kshitij Arora (Counsel), Shruti Jaju (Associate), Shrutika Lakhotia (Associate) and Arshit Kapoor (Associate).
This is an impressive update on Anand Group’s strategic global acquisition of APAG Holding AG. The detailed explanation of cross-border legal complexities highlights the importance of expert legal advisory in international transactions. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas clearly demonstrated their capability in managing multi-jurisdictional regulations and structuring such a significant deal. For companies exploring similar ventures, professional guidance and proper compliance, as seen here, are invaluable for smooth and successful acquisitions.