Schalast advised Hannover Finanz Opportunities (HFO), part of Hannover Finanz Group, on acquiring key assets of Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a historic German automotive supplier. The deal aims to secure the company’s future and preserve most of its 960 jobs.

Founded in 1796, Gerhardi specializes in electroplated plastic components for the automotive industry. HFO will take over sites in Lüdenscheid, Rosmart, and Ibbenbüren. The agreement was notarized on August 28, 2025, and is pending antitrust clearance and customer agreements.

HFO focuses on restructuring and long-term investments in mid-sized DACH-region companies. Its leadership emphasized the importance of customer and employee support in restoring Gerhardi’s reliability.

Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast praised the firm’s cross-office collaboration and commitment to sustainable, value-driven solutions.

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