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Insolvency administrator Mr Ivo-Meinert Willrodt from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has welcomed the progress in the MARO insolvency proceedings, with creditors having unanimously approved the insolvency plan presented at today’s voting meeting at the Local Court of Munich. Once the court issues its final confirmation, a crucial step in the proceedings will have been completed.”

Mr Georg Jakob Stemshorn, provisional insolvency administrator for Post SV Augsburg e.V., has announced the next steps for the Augsburg-based sports club. The restructuring expert from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH said, “We have held positive discussions over the past two weeks. All involved are working constructively on a solution for the sports club. I would like to express my gratitude for that.”

PLUTA restructuring expert Mr Ingo Thurm has found a sustainable solution in the Dammeyer Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG insolvency proceedings: MTB GmbH from Nordstemmen has acquired the business operations effective 1 March 2025. The insolvency administrator for the building construction firm based in Harsum, Lower Saxony, has therefore achieved a viable continuation solution that benefits both staff and creditors, despite the current challenges in the construction industry.

Wandt Spedition Transportberatung GmbH based in Braunschweig filed an application for restructuring under debtor-in-possession proceedings on 25 February 2025. Attorney Mr Torsten Gutmann from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has been appointed provisional insolvency monitor. Debtor-in-possession proceedings offer the logistics specialist a proven legal framework within which it can take the necessary restructuring measures in a timely and effective manner while maintaining its business operations.

Good news for furniture manufacturer Staud: the company based in Bad Saulgau will be preserved and is to be acquired by two businessmen. The M&A team at PLUTA Management GmbH conducted the transaction process in recent months with support from Mr Marc Trösser from Troesser & Co. in his capacity as CRO for the Vivonio Group.

The future of ESA Luftsicherheit & Service GmbH has been secured: insolvency administrator Mr Sebastian Laboga from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has succeeded in finding an investor, who will acquire the business effective 15 February 2025. All some 50 jobs have been saved and the provider’s operations will be seamlessly continued.

The Local Court of Augsburg (insolvency court) today ordered provisional insolvency administration for Augsburg-based sports club Post SV Augsburg e.V. Restructuring expert Mr Georg Jakob Stemshorn from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has been appointed provisional insolvency administrator.

Management at Abele Ingenieure GmbH has filed for insolvency. Following this, on 13 February 2025, the Local Court of Augsburg, as the insolvency court, ordered provisional insolvency administration for the company’s assets and appointed restructuring expert Mr Georg Jakob Stemshorn from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional administrator.

Mr Ivo-Meinert Willrodt from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH, insolvency administrator for MARO, has announced the next step in the cooperative’s insolvency proceedings. The restructuring expert said, “Following the successful raise of more than 4.45 million euros in capital and the positive resolution at the meeting of members, we will now put the insolvency plan to the creditors for their vote. The Local Court of Munich has scheduled this for 11 March 2025.” All of the members and creditors involved will receive a copy of the insolvency plan by post in the coming days.

On 1 February 2025, the Local Court of Heilbronn opened insolvency proceedings for the assets of WE-Flytour GmbH and appointed Ms Heike Metzger from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as regular administrator. She had already been acting as provisional administrator for the company since late November 2024. All creditors will be written to over the coming week and will then have the opportunity to file their claims for registration in the insolvency schedule online or by mail.

Graf Lerchenfeld Quartier GmbH & Co. KG has filed for insolvency. The Local Court of Regensburg, as the competent court, appointed attorney Mr Daniel Barth from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional insolvency administrator on 31 January 2025.

On 1 February 2025, the Local Court of Tübingen opened insolvency proceedings for the assets of Sauter Feinmechanik GmbH based in Metzingen. Mr Ilkin Bananyarli from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH was appointed regular insolvency administrator. He had previously acted as provisional administrator for the company.

On 27 January 2025, the Local Court of Aalen appointed attorney Mr Florian Zistler from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional insolvency administrator for Scoop Aalen Hotelbetriebs GmbH. The business operates the 4-star MAXX Hotel in Aalen.

By an order issued on 20 January 2025, the Local Court of Aurich has appointed attorney Dr Christian Kaufmann from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional insolvency administrator for Strandhotel Kurhaus Juist GmbH. The company operates Strandhotel Kurhaus Juist, a well-known four-star seaside hotel on the island of Juist in the North Sea.

Restructuring expert Mr Peter Roeger from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has announced a positive development in the insolvency proceedings for the Herz Pharmacy in Schweinfurt: he has achieved a follow-up solution in his capacity as insolvency administrator. Mr Christian Hundeshagen, who already operates the MEDICON Pharmacy in Schweinfurt, will acquire the business effective 1 February 2025. He will ensure the ongoing operations of the well-known Herz Pharmacy and keep on all employees.

The M&A experts at PLUTA Management GmbH have been advising Lefaxx Jeans on the takeover of Angels GmbH, a fast-growing German fashion company specialising in women’s jeans and trousers. PLUTA has been responsible for providing end-to-end process support on the buy side, including coordinating all financial, legal and tax matters.

The management team at Töpfer GmbH and the restructuring experts at PLUTA have announced positive news in the debtor-in-possession proceedings for baby food manufacturer Töpfer: the creditors and shareholders have unanimously approved the restructuring plan at the discussion and voting meeting held at the Local Court of Kempten on 15 January 2025. This means that the proceedings can soon be concluded.

Insolvency administrator Mr Frank Mößle from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has succeeded in finding an investor for Vita Mobil GmbH from Koblenz. The business management expert said, “P+ Ihr Pflegeservice GmbH, also based in Koblenz, will acquire the business by way of an asset deal and keep on all employees. I am delighted with this fresh start and positive outcome.” The acquisition took effect on 1 January 2025.

Faced with economic challenges, Nafz Holzhaus GmbH based in Horb am Neckar has initiated debtor-in-possession proceedings with the aim of ensuring its future viability. The Local Court of Rottweil approved the application from management on 30 December 2024 and ordered provisional debtor-in-possession proceedings. The company is using these proceedings to restructure itself under the guidance of its current management. Experienced restructuring expert Mr Steffen Beck from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH is supporting the proceedings in his capacity as general agent.

In the Dock Financial Capital GmbH proceedings, the PLUTA team has found an investor for the most important private equity company, Compeon GmbH. FinCompare GmbH, a financing platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has acquired the company by way of a share deal to strengthen its market position.

Attorney Mr Thomas Ellrich has been able to announce another highly satisfactory outcome for all involved in the druckpartner Druck- und Medienhaus GmbH insolvency proceedings: a 100% dividend can be paid out to the company’s creditors in the near future as an advance distribution.

Dammeyer Bauunternehmen GmbH & Co. KG, a building construction firm based in Harsum, Lower Saxony, has filed for insolvency. The Local Court of Hildesheim, as the competent court, then ordered provisional insolvency proceedings and appointed Mr Ingo Thurm from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional administrator on 8 January 2025.

erlebnistage gGmbH is repositioning itself strategically for the future. It is aiming to achieve a sustainable restructuring that will secure its long-term competitiveness and future viability. To this end, the company filed for debtor-in-possession proceedings. The Local Court of Goslar assented to this application and ordered provisional proceedings on 19 December 2024.

On 19 December 2024, the Local Court of Nuremberg ordered provisional insolvency administration for the assets of Riffelmacher & Weinberger Christbaumschmuck-Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG based in Roth, Middle Franconia, and appointed attorney Mr Daniel Barth from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as provisional administrator. He said, “The most important message for customers is that business operations have been maintained without restriction. The company is seamlessly continuing to produce and distribute decorations. All Riffelmacher & Weinberger products are available to wholesalers and therefore the retail trade as normal.”

Insolvency administrator Mr Frank Mößle from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH has succeeded in finding an investor for conjoin communication GmbH based in Frankfurt am Main. The well-known creative and marketing agency specialising in marketing and digital advertising campaigns had filed for insolvency in late August 2024. Darmstadt agency Trivid GmbH is now set to acquire the business operations. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Following months of negotiations, a solution has been found for Parkwohnstift Bad Kissingen: Ambiente Care Süd GmbH will take over the operation of the retirement home from 1 January 2025. This welcome news brings certainty for residents and job security for staff. Parkwohnstift gGmbH has been involved in debtor-in-possession insolvency proceedings since February 2024. The competent court opened the proceedings on 1 May 2024 and appointed Mr Peter Roeger from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH as insolvency monitor. He has welcomed the agreement achieved, which will ensure the continued operation of the retirement home.

The PLUTA team has achieved an initial solution with an investor in the insolvency proceedings for the Smileforyou Group. Orthodenta Plus GmbH will acquire the two locations of Smileforyou MVZ GmbH in Göppingen and Eislingen by way of an asset deal and keep on all of the employees.

Vector Foiltec, the global market leader in ETFE roofing and façade systems, is currently undergoing a structured process of finding an investor. This step is intended to secure the company’s future and strengthen its market position. The M&A process initiated by provisional insolvency administrator Dr Christian Kaufmann from PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH is in full swing. A number of parties have already submitted non-binding offers, demonstrating the great interest in Vector Foiltec’s innovative solutions. The M&A process will hopefully be concluded quickly by January/February 2025.

Josephs-Hospital Warendorf (JHW) yesterday filed for debtor-in-possession proceedings with the Local Court of Münster, as the competent court. The court approved the application and ordered provisional debtor-in-possession proceedings. PLUTA attorney Mr Stefan Meyer has been appointed provisional insolvency monitor.

Creditors unanimously approved the insolvency plan in the Stute Nahrungsmittelwerke GmbH & Co. KG debtor-in-possession proceedings today. RSM Ebner Stolz had drawn up the plan in close consultation with the insolvency monitor Mr Stefan Meyer and his PLUTA team. The food producer has therefore been restructured, ensuring the company and its jobs have been saved.