Baker Tilly's Corporate Finance and Tax Advisory team successfully assisted Reichmuth Infrastructure during the acquisition of a stake in Meeberg Group. Meeberg Group focuses on the leasing and sale of ISO tanks, which are used to transport liquids. In addition, Meeberg Group offers fully integrated operations including a depot and workshop for the complete refurbishment of used tanks.
Reichmuth Infrastructure, founded in 2012, is a fund that invests in sustainable platforms and infrastructure projects in the European mid-market segment. These include companies engaged in energy generation from wind turbines, dams and solar panels. Furthermore, Reichmuth Infrastructure also invests in the transportation sector with a focus on rail and air transportation. The company maintains offices in Zurich, Switzerland.
Investment approach Reichmuth Infrastructure
Reichmuth Infrastructure stands out within the industry for their approach: certain sectors (transportation, energy and waste management) are the focus, as Reichmuth believes these sectors are central to energy transition and de-carbonization. The sectors require many investments with attractive expected returns.
The transaction
Reichmuth Infrastructure has acquired a stake in Meeberg Group. With the transaction, the parties together aim to take Meeberg Group to the next level by increasing the fleet of ISO tanks.
Guidance by Baker Tilly
Reichmuth Infrastructure was supported throughout the transaction by both Baker Tilly's Corporate Finance team and Tax Advisory team. Jan Kreijkes (Partner Corporate Finance) and Lorenz Roth (Manager Corporate Finance) coordinated the financial and tax due diligence during the acquisition process. During the due diligence, in-depth analyses were done on financial and tax risks.