Overview
Düsseldorf / Frankfurt a.M., March 26, 2018– International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has advised German media group Constantin Medien AG on the sale of 12.4 million shares in Highlight Communications AG to Highlight Event and Entertainment AG. The transaction raised approximately €64.5 million sales proceeds.
The share sale follows a takeover bid in December 2017, in which Highlight Communications AG acquired 48.39% of Constantin Medien AG. The funds will be used to further solidify Constantin Medien AG’s finances.
McDermott has previously advised the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Constantin Medien AG on its public takeover.
The McDermott Will & Emery team was led by corporate partner Dr Philipp Grenzebach, alongside capital markets counsel Simon Weiß. Antitrust partner Christian Krohs also advised.
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