Aequo Advised the Founder of Carpathian Mineral Waters Group on the Sale of a Stake to Maspex Group 

Aequo acted as legal counsel to the founder of Carpathian Mineral Waters group in connection with the sale of a stake in the company to Maspex Group.

Aequo provided comprehensive legal support throughout the transaction, including advising on its structure, drafting and negotiating the transaction documentation, securing merger clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, and assisting with the implementation of post-closing corporate governance arrangements. 

The transaction gives the Carpathian Mineral Waters group access to a portfolio of more than 90 brands, as well as the resources and expertise of one of Central and Eastern Europe's leading food and beverage companies. 

Michael Lukashenko, Partner at Aequo, noted:

"This transaction represents an important milestone for the Ukrainian market, marking the entry of one of the largest strategic investors in Central and Eastern Europe into Ukraine's FMCG sector. We are delighted to have supported our client throughout every stage of the transaction and are grateful for their trust." 

The project team was led by Partner Michael Lukashenko and included Associates Roman Yarmola and Khrystyna Klymus, who advised on the transactional and corporate aspects of the deal. Competition law aspects of the transaction were handled by Executive Partner Mariia Nizhnik and Counsel Oleksandr Diakulych. 

* Carpathian Mineral Waters group is one of Ukraine's leading producers of mineral water, soft drinks and snacks. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Karpatska Dzherelna, Sokovynka, Gonzo and Dragon. 

** Maspex is the largest privately owned food group in Poland and one of the leading consumer goods companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Its portfolio includes numerous market-leading brands, including Tymbark, Kubuś, Lubella, Łowicz, Krakus, Kotlin, Puchatek, DecoMorreno, Cremona, Plusssz, Żubrówka and Soplica, among others.