Flick Gocke Schaumburg has advised Leggett & Platt on the acquisition of Pacoma Hydraulic Technologies (Pacoma), one of the world's leading suppliers of hydraulic cylinders, headquartered in Eschwege (Germany).

Advisor Leggett & Platt (Tax Due Diligence): Flick Gocke Schaumburg

Matthias Full; Associate: Anne-Catherine Lorek (both Private Equity/Tax)

Leggett & Platt is a global manufacturer of engineered components for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Leggett had annual sales of $5 billion (35% international) in 2021 and has 130 manufacturing facilities in 17 countries. The company's headquarters are located in Carthage, Missouri (USA), where the company was founded in 1883.

Pacoma is a global participant in the field of hydraulic cylinders. The cylinders are extensively used in off-highway vehicle applications in the construction industry,  as well as in engineering applications in a variety of other industries. Pacoma produces in Germany and in China; the distribution is organised via Germany, China, and the USA. <<<