Loy & Co advised the CERTANIA Group on the acquisition of the shares in Institut Dr. Nuss

September 2024

The Transaction

The shareholder of Institut Dr. Nuss GmbH & Co. KG sold its shares to the CERTANIA Group on September 25, 2024.

The Companies

Institut Dr. Nuss

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Bad Kissingen, Franconia, the Dr. Nuss Institute has established itself as a leading provider of environmental analysis. The institute uses state-of-the-art technology in its laboratories to analyze a wide range of matrices for environmentally and health-relevant pollutants and ingredients. Together with its wide-ranging customer base, including medium-sized European companies, public institutions and private individuals, the company ensures operational stability and long-term growth.

CERTANIA Group

CERTANIA, a portfolio company of Greenpeak, is a dynamic group of companies specializing in testing, inspection and certification services. By joining CERTANIA, Dr. Nuss Institute gains access to a robust platform that will enable it to further expand its service offering, particularly in the growing food and environmental sector. The partnership will enable the institute to meet the increasing demand for environmental analysis driven by stringent European regulations such as the Drinking Water Directive. The CERTANIA group of companies provides a platform for medium-sized, knowledge-based companies to thrive under one roof, maintaining entrepreneurial freedom while benefiting from the resources and support of the group.

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