LOSCHELDER Advises Atlas Copco Group on Acquisition of EAS Engineering Automation Systems GmbH
LOSCHELDER has advised Atlas Copco Group on the acquisition of EAS Engineering Automation Systems GmbH.
Founded in 1999, EAS Engineering Automation Systems GmbH develops highly specialized software supporting the engineering and automation of CPQ (configure, price, quote) solutions. CPQ is primarily used for complex, custom-engineered, process-critical solutions (including compressors) and any application where there is a need for speed, accuracy, and efficiency in generating proposals and managing sales processes. The company’s customers are to be found in various industrial segments, including mechanical engineering and tool manufacturing. EAS Engineering Automation Systems GmbH is based in Kirchhundem-Marmecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and employs 18 people.
Atlas Copco Group is a leading international provider of sustainable industrial productivity solutions. The group is headquartered in Nacka/Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2024, Atlas Copco generated sales of about 15 billion euros with approximately 55,000 employees. EAS Engineering Automation Systems GmbH will become part of the Gas and Process Division within Atlas Copco Group’s Compressor Technique Business Area.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Atlas Copco was advised by: Dr Sebastian Kalb, Dr Svenja Fröhlich (both Corporate/M&A, both Lead), Dr Martin Brock (EPB), Janos Mahlo (Real Estate), Dr Patrick Pommerening (IP) as well as the Associates Verena Hellmund (Corporate/M&A), Dr Sebastian Krülls (EPB) and Christoff Klug, (Real Estate).
Inhouse Counsel of Atlas Copco Group: Dr Mathias Hotz, Essen, Germany.
