Munich — The REWE retail chain acquires 100% of the shares in Lekkerland AG & Co KG. In the future, this will open up the new “Convenience” business area under the REWE Group umbrella. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant antitrust authorities.
Lekkerland is the specialist for on-the-go consumption and offers innovative service, customized logistics and a wide wholesale range in seven European countries. The focus is on the needs of customers and consumers. Lekkerland serves around 91,000 points of sale in seven European countries and has cutting-edge brands and private labels in its range. Customers include gas stations, stores, kiosks, convenience stores, bakeries, food retailers and quick service restaurants. Lekkerland employs around 4,900 people across Europe. In fiscal 2018, sales amounted to EUR 12.4 billion.
The cooperative REWE Group is one of the leading retail and travel groups in Germany and Europe. In 2018, the company achieved total external sales of more than EUR 61 billion. Founded in 1927, REWE Group is present in 22 European countries with more than 360,000 employees.
Advisor for Lekkerland AG & Co. KG: P+P Pöllath + Partners
* Dr. Matthias Bruse (photo), LL.M. (Lead Partner, M&A, Munich)
* Jens Hörmann (Partner, M&A, Munich)
* Jasmin Wagner (Senior Associate, M&A, Munich)
* Thies Jacob, LL.M. (Associate, M&A, Munich)
* Pascal Köstner, LL.M. (Senior Associate, M&A, Munich)
* Dr. Matthias Werner (Counsel, Real Estate Law, Berlin)
Other consultants for Lekkerland:
Inhouse Counsel: Andre Niemeyer (Head of Legal Department Lekkerland)
Osborne Clarke: Dr. Thomas G. Funke (Partner, Antitrust), Dr. Sebastian Hack (Partner, Antitrust), Ghazale Mandegarian-Fricke (Senior Associate, Antitrust), Jan Marco Aatz (Associate, Antitrust)
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