POELLATH advises management of Dürr Systems AG on sale of environmental technology business by Dürr AG to Stellex Capital Management
Dürr AG (“Dürr”, “the Group”), a leading global mechanical and plant engineering firm, has concluded an agreement with a subsidiary of the U.S. investment firm Stellex Capital Management LLC (“Stellex”) to sell its environmental technology business. This includes the exhaust air purification technology and sound insulation systems divisions, which form the Clean Technology Systems Environmental division within the Dürr Group. Within the scope of this transaction, Dürr will retain a stake of approximately 25% of the environmental technology business. The sale marks a further step in the Group’s strategic focus on automated production solutions. The transaction is still subject to the standard regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. POELLATH provided legal advice to Dürr Systems AG on the management participation in connection with the sale of the environmental technology business.
Dürr AG, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen (Baden-Württemberg), is a leading global mechanical and plant engineering firm with proven expertise in automation, digitalization and energy efficiency. The company offers products, systems, and services for highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes, primarily for the automotive industry and manufacturers of furniture and timber homes. Other areas of application include the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, electrical and battery manufacturing industries. The Dürr Group employs around 18,400 people at 139 locations in 33 countries.
Stellex Capital is a U.S. private equity firm that invests in mid-sized companies in North America and Europe. With a strong track record, the company supports its portfolio companies in growing through operational changes and establishing themselves as leading market players.
POELLATH advised the management of Dürr Systems AG on the legal aspects of the management participation in connection with the sale of the environmental technology business by Dürr AG with the following Munich team:
- Dr. Benedikt Hohaus (partner, management participation, M&A/PE)
- Ida Süss (associate, management participation, M&A/PE)
