Willkie advises STARK Deutschland GmbH on the Acquisition of Melle Gallhöfer from palero

Willkie is advising STARK Deutschland GmbH on the acquisition of Melle Gallhöfer from private equity fund palero.

STARK Group has through its German subsidiary, STARK Deutschland GmbH, signed an agreement to acquire Melle Gallhöfer, a leading German specialist distributor of roofing and facade building materials.

Melle Gallhöfer is Germany's leading medium-sized specialist dealer for roofs and facades. More than 750 employees work in 47 branches throughout Germany. In addition to a comprehensive range of products for pitched roofs, flat roofs and facades, Melle Gallhöfer offers expert advice and first-class roofing services.

The parties have agreed not to disclose details of the transaction.

The transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals and is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2021, subject to review by the relevant antitrust authorities.

Advisors to STARK Deutschland GmbH

The Willkie team was led by Partner Dr. Kamyar Abrar (Corporate) and included Partner Dr. Bettina Bokeloh (Tax), Counsels Andreas Feith, Wolfgang Münchow (both Corporate) and Dr. Moritz Vettermann (Real Estate), Associates Christopher Clerihew (Finance), Jane Hentz (Corporate), Aurel Hille (Antitrust), Dr. Nadine Kramer (Labor Law), Stefanie Lechler (Finance), Philip Thürmer (Real Estate) and Cesare Vannucchi (Corporate; all Frankfurt).

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Frankfurt am Main, March 10, 2021