Led by Munich partner Dr Nikolas Zirngibl, global law firm Hogan Lovells has advised ESAB Corporation, a global leader in industrial fabrication technology, on the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire EWM GmbH. The transaction values EWM at approximately €275 million. Closing is expected in the second half of 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Headquartered in Germany, EWM is a leading provider of premium arc welding technologies. The company operates six production sites, has over 400 global sales and service partners, and employs approximately 800 people across 23 locations.
Hogan Lovells regularly advises on cross-border M&A transactions and complex investment projects in the industrial sector, led by Dr. Nikolas Zirngibl, Partner and Head of Corporate Finance Germany.
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