Flick Gocke Schaumburg has advised founder, Bonnik Hansen, and shareholders, Dirk Jessen and Volker Haak, on the sale of a majority interest in TRIXIE Heimtierbedarf GmbH & Co. KG to Central Garden & Pet Company.
By joining forces, TRIXIE and Central Garden & Pet plan to continue TRIXIE’s growth while preserving its entrepreneurial culture, customer focus, and market strengths. Dirk Jessen will continue his role in the management and Volker Haak will continue to contribute his extensive experience and support as a consultant. Both will remain minority shareholders in TRIXIE.
Advisor to Bonnik Hansen, Dirk Jessen, and Volker Haak: Flick Gocke Schaumburg
Matthias Full (Lead), Fabian Mang, Mauritz Müller (all M&A Tax)
The advisory services included all tax aspects of the SPA, SHA, and other transaction documentation as well as structuring considerations.
Additionally, our colleagues Dr. Johannes Baßler and Dr. Frederik Schumacher advised Bonnik Hansen on the previous transfer of his interest in TRIXIE to his charitable foundation.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Tarp, Germany, TRIXIE has grown into the leading European pet supplies and pet snacks company. The company employs close to 600 people and serves over 30,000 pet retail stores internationally, offering a broad assortment of more than 6,000 pet products.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. It is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America.
Looking for a particular press release?
