POELLATH advises Maxburg on acquisition of Bunny Tierernährung GmbH
Founded in 1988 and based in Melle, Lower Saxony, Bunny Tierernährung GmbH is a premium pet food manufacturer for small mammals in the German-speaking region. The products include a wide range of high-quality goods such as basic and health foods, snacks, bedding, hay and corresponding accessories. Under the “bunny nature” brand, the company is represented in almost 30 countries worldwide.
Maxburg is an investment company focused on the German-speaking region that invests with a flexible mandate along the capital structure in both privately held and listed companies. The Maxburg investment companies currently have capital commitments totaling around EUR 600 million at their disposal.
Together with Oliver Petzoldt, Bunny’s managing director, Maxburg intends to continue promoting Bunny’s national and international expansion.
POELLATH provided comprehensive tax advice to Maxburg with the following Munich-based team:
- Gerald Herrmann (partner, lead, tax law)
- Michael Häußler (associate, tax law)
