11. November 2024

ARQIS has advised the Japanese SINTOKOGIO Ltd. on the acquisition of all shares in AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH. The agreement aims to ensure the expansion of SINTO Group's portfolio in Europe, as well as the further long-term development and strategic growth of AGTOS with its headquarters in Emsdetten (Germany) and its factory in Konin (Poland). The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-December 2024.

SINTOKOGIO Ltd., a group of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a leading global manufacturer of foundry equipment with around 50 subsidiaries worldwide. The company supplies customers from a range of industrial sectors with solutions for surface treatment, environmental preservation, material handling, mechatronics and consumables.

AGTOS Gesellschaft für technische Oberflächensysteme mbH, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Emsdetten, specializes in the design and manufacture of wheel shot blast systems. Its customers include companies primarily from the automotive and automotive supply industry, as well as the fastening and mechanical engineering industries.

The mandate is headed by ARQIS partner Eberhard Hafermalz of the Japan Desk. The Japan Desk regularly advises Japanese companies on transactions in Germany.

Advisor to SINTOKOGIO Ltd.

ARQIS (Dusseldorf/Munich): Partners: Eberhard Hafermalz (Lead, Japan Desk), Dr. Shigeo Yamaguchi (Japan Desk), Dr. Friedrich Gebert (Regulatory), Dr. Ulrich Lienhard (Real Estate), Marcus Nothhelfer (Commercial/IP), Counsel: Anja Mehrtens (HR Law), Dr. Yohei Nagata-Vogelsang (Japan Desk), Dennis Reisich (Tax), Managing Associates: Diana Puchowezki (Real Estate), Nora Stratmann (Commercial/IP), Rolf Tichy (IP), Associates: Kiyomi Zimmer, Marius Mesenbrink (both Japan Desk), Dr. Bernhard Gröhe (Regulatory), Thomas Lipsky (IP), Dr. Hendrik Völkerding (HR Law)