Goodwin advised GALA Group on its acquisition by Trend Group, marking a significant milestone in GALA's growth journey. The transaction will support GALA to accelerate its expansion and deepen its partnerships across the FMCG and retail sectors.
GALA Group is a leading international supplier of candles, home fragrance and natural décor. With a strong track record of collaboration with global FMGG brands and retailers, the company is recognised for its focus on design, innovation and quality.
Trend Group, a global leader in glass production and sustainability, brings complementary capabilities that will enable GALA to enhance its value proposition and scale its operations internationally. Headquartered in Radom, Poland, Trend Group generates annual revenues of approximately EUR 500 million and employs more than 1,000 people across its business divisions.
The Goodwin team was led by partner Winfried M. Carli and counsel Andreas Breu (both Private Equity/Finance) and included partners Dr. Markus Käpplinger (Private Equity) and Reid Bagwell (Private Equity/Finance, Boston) associates Philipp Lauer (Tax) and Jakob Lutzenberger and transaction lawyer Anna Zoth (both Private Equity/Finance).