August 14, 2024 – Hughes Hubbard is representing Rheinmetall AG, a German technology group for mobility and security, in its pending acquisition of Loc Performance Products for a total purchase price of $950 million. The closing is subject to antitrust and other regulatory approvals.

The acquisition provides Rheinmetall with key capabilities in the U.S. and enables it to more effectively and comprehensively supply the U.S. Department of Defense. Read the full press release.

The deal garnered coverage in Reuters, Bloomberg, Financial Times, The Economic Times and Breaking Defense.

Partner Gerold Niggemann led the HHR team with primary assistance from counsel Carol Remy, Erin DeCecchis, Kristin Millay, Justin Cohen and Sean Reilly. Other members of the team included partners Chuck Samuelson, Andy Braiterman, Javad Husain, Philip Giordano, Emilio Saiz and Kevin Carroll; associates Devon Pope, Justin Campbell, Daniel Chan and Jason Lee; and law clerk Anders Seah.