SAXINGER Advises KEBA Group on Acquisition of EnerCharge GmbH

SAXINGER successfully supported the KEBA Group, an internationally operating technology and automation specialist headquartered in Linz, in the acquisition of the insolvent EnerCharge GmbH.

Founded in 1968, KEBA operates across 26 locations in 16 countries, offering innovative automation solutions in the fields of industry, logistics, and energy automation. Through the acquisition of EnerCharge, KEBA expands its portfolio to include DC fast-charging technologies.

EnerCharge GmbH, a Carinthian company based in Kötschach-Mauthen with an additional location in Oberlienz, unexpectedly filed for insolvency in early July 2024. At the time, EnerCharge employed 97 staff members and specialized in manufacturing fast-charging systems for electric vehicles.

The acquisition is being carried out through the newly established subsidiary, Keba eMobility DC GmbH, which will fully integrate EnerCharge, subject to antitrust approval.

The transaction was led by SAXINGER partners Gerald Schmidsberger and Bernhard Gonaus, along with attorney Gabriel Paminger (all Corporate / M&A). Partner Christina Hummer handled antitrust matters. Klaus Haslinglehner of Fink + Partner in Klagenfurt, acting as insolvency administrator, also played a key role in the successful completion of the transaction.