PRESS RELEASE

Willkie advised Ardian on the acquisition financing of LIFTKET Group

Willkie advised Ardian France S.A. ("Ardian") on the acquisition financing of a majority stake in LIFTKET Group ("LIFTKET").

Founded in 1948 in Wurzen, Germany, LIFTKET is a leading European manufacturer of electric chain hoists and control systems for sensitive uses. Today, the company employs 300 people across the development, production and sale of its products, which meet the highest safety standards.

Advisors to Ardian

The Willkie team was led by partner Jan Wilms (Finance, Frankfurt) and included partner Dr. Markus Lauer (Corporate, Frankfurt), counsel Ludger Kempf (Tax, Frankfurt) and associates Christopher Clerihew and Martin Reichert (both Finance, Frankfurt).

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP provides leading-edge legal solutions on complex, business critical issues spanning markets and industries. Our approximately 1,200 attorneys across 13 offices worldwide deliver innovative, pragmatic and sophisticated legal services across approximately 40 practice areas. Learn more at www.willkie.com.

Frankfurt am Main, May 11, 2023