10 Oct 2025

Hogan Lovells Supports Apera Asset Management in Financing Acquisition of MontiPower by Bencis Capital

"Hogan Lovells has advised Apera Asset Management on the acquisition financing of MontiPower, a leading manufacturer in surface preparation technology, by Bencis Capital. The deal aims to enhance Monti's international growth and strengthen its market position. Bencis, a private equity firm, focuses on supporting mid-market companies in the Benelux and DACH regions. The transaction highlights the growing interest in European mid-market financing and the collaboration of Hogan Lovells' cross-office team in providing legal support."

Hogan Lovells advised Apera Asset Management on the acquisition financing of MontiPower by Bencis Capital. The transaction involved the acquisition financing of Monti TopCo BV and its subsidiaries, including Monti-Werkzeuge GmbH (MontiPower), a leading manufacturer of high-performance surface preparation technology, tools, and supplies, by BBOF VI Holding C.V. (Bencis). Bencis, a private equity firm, aims to accelerate Monti’s international growth and strengthen its position as a global leader in surface preparation and anti-corrosion through internationalization, product innovation, and selective acquisitions. The Hogan Lovells team for Apera Asset Management included: - Dr. Thomas Freund (Partner, Banking & Finance, Frankfurt) - Tiziana Daxenberger (Senior Associate, Banking & Finance, Frankfurt) - Stefanie Grosch (Business Lawyer, Banking & Finance, Frankfurt) - Laura Jost (Research Assistant, Banking & Finance, Frankfurt) - Wouter Jongen (Partner, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Robert Masman (Partner, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Bastiaan van Rath (Counsel, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Annebeth Bleeker (Counsel, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Nelson Maunatlala (Senior Associate, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Daan Dopheide (Associate, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Jorien Oost (Business Lawyer, Corporate & Finance, Amsterdam) - Alexander Fortuin (Partner, Tax, Amsterdam) - Matthijs Dols (Counsel, Tax, Amsterdam)
Read the full story

Register for free to access daily news.

Register Free
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and serve targeted ads. Read our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Preferences

Customize your cookie settings. Necessary cookies are always enabled.

Strictly Necessary

Required for the website to function (e.g. login, security).

Analytics & Statistics

Help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

Marketing & Ads

Used to deliver relevant ads and track effectiveness.