The Uvex Group Announces Majority Investment by Warburg Pincus

The UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG, a leading family-owned provider of personal protective and sports protective equipment, announced that Warburg Pincus, the pioneer of private equity global growth investing, will acquire a majority interest in the company. The owner families Winter and Grau will retain a significant minority stake and will be actively involved in the future growth of the business. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Lenz & Staehelin advises Warburg Pincus on Swiss law matters. The team includes Simone Ehrsam, Tino Gaberthüel, Arnold Romero, Lukas Held and Yves Loher (all M&A).