Osborne Clarke advises Laumann Group on £167 million acquisition of Epwin Group plc
Published on 16th October 2025
International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised Laumann Group, a leading provider of construction-related product solutions and IT services, in relation to its recommended £167 million cash acquisition of AIM-quoted Epwin Group plc. This was implemented by means of a Court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement pursuant to Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Laumann Group is a family-owned group of companies headquartered in Sendenhorst, Germany whose expertise encompasses various industry solutions from extruded PVC profiles for windows and doors, to aluminium systems, PVC sheet and façade solutions, high-quality surface technology and IT consulting. Epwin is a leading vertically integrated, UK-based manufacturer of energy efficient and low-maintenance building products, supplying products and services with strong inherent sustainability credentials into the RMI (repair, maintenance and improvement), new build and social housing sectors.
The combination of Laumann and Epwin will bring together two highly complementary businesses with aligned values and compatible cultures. The enlarged group will benefit from increased scale, broader capabilities, and greater resilience across markets, creating a strong foundation for sustainable growth and long-term value creation. The acquisition will help accelerate the implementation of Laumann's growth plans within the UK.
The acquisition, which was announced on 7 August 2025 and completed on 15 October, values the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of Epwin at approximately £167.3 million on a fully diluted basis.
Houlihan Lokey Limited acted as financial adviser to Laumann Group in respect of the acquisition.
Both companies are strong and well positioned. Our priority is to ensure a smooth integration that benefits employees, customers and partners alike and many thanks go to the team at Osborne Clarke, headed by Jonathan King, who did a fantastic job and guided us excellently through the whole process.
The Osborne Clarke team who advised Laumann Group was led by UK Corporate Partner Jonathan King. Jonathan was assisted by Associate Director Ed Nisbet, Senior Associate Oliver Woods and trainee Dan Smithson. UK Partner Anika Chandra and Associate Director Rhiannon Jones provided incentives advice. German Partner Olexiy Oleshchuk and UK Partner Dominic Ross advised on the financing arrangements, supported by Andreas Baumann (Associate) and Oliver Dawson (Senior Associate), respectively.
Osborne Clarke's Corporate team, which is ranked in Band 1 by Chambers UK and Tier 2 by The Legal 500 UK for small-midcap Capital Markets, is considered a go-to practice for many companies, working with global businesses to fast-growth start-ups and market challengers. The team advises at every stage of company development across all corporate issues, from equity and debt fundraisings to M&A, IPOs and JVs.
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