Goodwin has advised Pictet on the financing of the acquisition of MLase AG, a market-leading CDMO of high-quality excimer lasers for medical applications, by funds managed by Maxburg Capital Management GmbH (“Maxburg”). The transaction represents the first deal in Germany by Swiss investment group Pictet, through its recently launched Direct Lending fund.
Maxburg is a management- and partner-owned investment management company headquartered in Munich and focused on the German-speaking region and acquires operationally stable and cash-flow producing SMEs, and since inception in 2014, has completed 24 platform investments across Germany and bordering geographies.
MLase AG, based in Germering, Germany, and founded in 2007, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality laser and light systems. MLase’s products are an integral component of a variety of OEM systems primarily used in medical applications such as refractive eye surgery, angiology, and glaucoma treatment. The innovative solutions are the result of years of experience and the latest advancements in medical, physical, optical, and electrotechnical advancements, making them ideal for demanding applications.
Pictet Asset Management is a leading independent asset manager overseeing investments across a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. Pictet Asset Management is part of the Pictet Group, an investment-led services group founded in Geneva in 1805 whose partnership structure has provided the stable foundation for its long-term strategy. At July 31, 2023, Pictet Asset Management managed CHF233 billion in assets. Pictet Asset Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.
The deal team was led by partner Winfried M. Carli and associate Daniel Wagner (both Private Equity (Finance), Munich) and included partner Oded Schein and associate Philipp Lauer (both Tax, Munich) as well as transaction lawyers Anna Zoth (Real Estate (Finance), Munich) and Rina Omura (Private Equity (Finance), Munich).