20 Oct 2025

"Thyssenkrupp Successfully Spins Off Naval Defense Unit TKMS with €5 Billion Market Cap"

"Thyssenkrupp has successfully spun off and listed its naval defense unit, TKMS, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, achieving a market capitalization exceeding €5 billion on its first trading day. The company will maintain a 51 percent majority stake in TKMS as Europe increases its investment in submarine and maritime defense."

In the recent transaction involving the spin-off and listing of Thyssenkrupp's naval defense arm, TKMS, the law firm S&C played a crucial role in advising the syndicate of banks involved in the deal. Thyssenkrupp successfully completed the spin-off and subsequent listing of TKMS on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, achieving a market capitalization exceeding €5 billion on its first trading day. This strategic move aligns with the increasing investment in submarine and maritime defense programs across Europe, with Thyssenkrupp retaining a majority stake of 51 percent in TKMS. The S&C team that advised the syndicate of banks included Carsten Berrar, Clemens Rechberger, and Frederik Uller. The press release does not specify their seniority or practice areas.
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