Kinstellar has advised Marazzi Group S.r.l. on its successful application for merger control clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine for its acquisition of Emilceramica S.r.l. and Emil Russia LLC.
According to Kinstellar, "Marazzi Group S.r.l. — a member of Mohawk Group and a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 company — is a global supplier of a broad range of flooring products, including carpets, rugs, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tiles, stones and vinyl flooring. It also supplies wood-based panels as well as insulation materials. The company is headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia (US), employs around 35,000 people and has its main operations in North America, Europe, and Russia. The group's brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, Karastan, IVC, KAI, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin, and Quick-Step. The transaction will allow Mohawk Group to expand its participation in the high-end ceramic tile market, especially in the north-central European region."
Kinstellar reports that Emilceramica S.r.l. and Emil Russia LLC are "members of EmilGroup, an industrial group with more than 50 years of history, during which it has established itself as a leader in the Italian ceramics industry."
Kinstellar’s team was led by Managing Associate Mykyta Nota, supported by Junior Associate Daryna Ushchapivska, both working under the supervision of Partner Kostiantyn Likarchuk.
