Luther advises Dorsch Gruppe on the sale of shares to RAG-Stiftung

Luther lawfirm has successfully advised Dorsch Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH on the sale of 70 percent of its voting rights and capital shares of Dorsch Holding GmbH. Purchaser is RAG-Stiftung Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (Essen).

On 17 February 2016, the transaction, including the transfer of shares, was successfully completed. The merger of Dorsch Holding GmbH and RAG-Stiftung Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (Essen) had previously been approved by the Federal Cartel Office and the Austrian Federal Competition Authority.

About Dorsch Gruppe

With more than 2,000 employees and activities in over 40 countries currently, in particular in the Middle East, the Dorsch Gruppe is one of Germany's largest independent planning and consulting companies. The group generates 70% turnover abroad.

The company is based in Offenbach am Main with a history of over 60 years and advises industrial clients, private investors and public institutions on projects in the areas of airports, transportation and infrastructure, architecture, water and environment and facilities construction - for instance, Dorsch is involved in the construction of the new Ramstein High School and has recently prepared a feasibility study for the redesign of the Berlin-Tegel airport. Other projects: www.dorsch.de/de/projekte/

About RAG-Stiftung

As part of the long-term capital investment strategy of the RAG-Stiftung, RAG-Stiftung Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH (RAG-Stiftung Investment Company), which was founded in April 2014, invests in companies which are sustainably successful. The focus is on global machine manufacturing, automation and industrial high-tech-service companies. With this transaction, RAG-Stiftung continues its strategy of investing in successful mid-sized companies. More: www.rag-stiftung.de

For Dorsch Gruppe

Luther, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law: Dr Jürgen Bremer (Lead Partner), Torsten Decker (both Dusseldorf)

Luther, Employment Law: Hans-Christian Ackermann (Partner, Dusseldorf)

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