May 2026 – Frankfurt-based antitrust boutique COMMEO has advised the Dutch hands-on investor Nimbus on the antitrust and foreign direct investment aspects of the sale of the Eisenmann Group to Japan’s Daifuku Co., Ltd.
The Eisenmann Group with more than 280 employees and six internationally operating subsidiaries develops innovative automation technologies as well as solutions for painting and final assembly, which are used in particular by European manufacturers of automotive and industrial components.
The Daifuku Group, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is a global provider of material handling and automation solutions. The acquisition provides Eisenmann with a strong international platform to further accelerate growth and expand its range of services through attractive synergies.
COMMEO has been advising Nimbus on competition law matters for many years. Dr. Johanna Kübler and Franziska Lange-Schlüter supported Nimbus/Eisenmann in the transaction at hand.
COMMEO is a specialized law firm focusing exclusively on competition law. An established team of experienced lawyers advises national and international clients on all aspects of German and EU competition law.
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