Hogan Lovells advises Mutares on the acquisition of Kawneer EU from Arconic

Kawneer EU is a leading designer, manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of aluminum window and façade systems, operating through three country-focused business units in the Netherlands, France, and the UK. 

For Mutares this acquisition marks a strategic step in further strengthening their construction focus in the Mutares Engineering & Technology segment. Mutares intends to support Kawneer EU’s transformation into a standalone European specialist through operational improvements, geographic expansion in Europe, and product innovation.

Danielle du Bois-Buné, lead partner for the transaction, said: "We are delighted to advise the Mutares Benelux team on this transaction. The seamless collaboration between our Amsterdam, London, and Paris offices was instrumental in covering all complexities that come with an international carve-out, especially within an accelerated timeframe.".

The Hogan Lovells team was led by partner Danielle du Bois-Buné with support from Marieke Plaisier (senior associate) and Eran Lapid (associate) (all Amsterdam Corporate M&A / Private Equity).

Other key members who supported on the transaction, include:

• Dane Solomon (senior associate, Amsterdam), John Livesey (partner, London), Alex Hum (Associate, London), Shanna Hodara (associate, Paris), all Corporate M&A / Private Equity;
• Alexander Fortuin (partner, Amsterdam), Matthijs Dols (counsel, Amsterdam), Karen Hughes (partner, London), Katharine Crossman (senior associate, London), Ludovic Geneston (partner, Paris) and Adrian Gaina (Senior Associate, Paris) all Tax;
• Maria Benbrahim (partner), Imane Azdad and Auke van der Heyden (Associates) all Employment, Amsterdam;
• Samantha Brinkhuis (partner), Gertjan Kuipers (partner), Babette Dol (associate) all Intellectual Property, Amsterdam;
• Chantal van Dam (counsel), July Baltes (associate) both Data Protection, Amsterdam.

For more information about the transaction, please see here.

About Mutares

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Munich (www.mutares.com), a listed private equity holding company with offices in Munich (HQ), Amsterdam, Bad Wiessee, Chicago, Frankfurt, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Milan, Mumbai, Paris, Shanghai, Stockholm, Vienna and Warsaw, acquires companies in special situations which show significant operational improvement potential and subsequently divests these companies after undergoing a repositioning and stabilization process.

About Kawneer

Kawneer EU is a leading designer, manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of aluminum window and façade systems, operating through three country-focused business units in the Netherlands, France, and the UK, each with deep market penetration and long-standing customer relationships. With over 450 customers and four highly efficient facilities, the platform delivers comprehensive building envelope solutions, including windows, doors, sliders, curtain walls, and framing systems in residential and non-residential markets, making it a one-stop shop for customers. The company generates approximately EUR 125 million in revenue and employs over 450 people.