The shareholders of GUV Gesellschaft für Geohydraulik, Umweltberatung, Verfahrens- und Ingenieurtechnik mbH ("GUV"), Lohfelden, a specialised planning and engineering firm for public drinking water infrastructure, have sold 100% of the shares to CONSTELLATION Clean GmbH ("CC"), München. CC is a group of companies specialising in the inspection, testing, maintenance, cleaning and servicing of water and air supply and distribution services. CC is a portfolio company of CONSTELLATION CAPITAL, an investment company based in Switzerland.

Transaction

With the acquisition of GUV, CC expands its field of activity to include public drinking water supply, thus complementing its service portfolio in water and air hygiene. The merger enables CC to establish a market presence in three economically strong federal states through new locations, strengthens its position as a comprehensive provider of services in the field of water and air quality and opens access to public sector clients.

Companies

GUV has developed into a regionally leading service provider since its foundation in 1996, offering consulting and engineering services for the public water industry, particularly for drinking water supply. With a team of 30 employees, GUV addresses the entire value chain of drinking water supply and maintenance of public drinking water infrastructure, covering all relevant steps from water sourcing to treatment, storage, and subsequent distribution. With long standing customer relationships - some lasting over 25 years - GUV has an excellent reputation among its public sector clients.