Gleiss Lutz has advised the internationally operating GFT Group on the comprehensive refinancing and reorganisation of its syndicated financing.
A banking consortium led by Landesbank Baden-Württemberg and Deutsche Bank AG provides a revolving working capital facility to facilitate the Group’s business operations and further growth in the coming years. DZ BANK AG, Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt am Main, has joined the syndicate as additional lead financing partner.
GFT shapes the digital transformation of leading global companies in the financial, insurance and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Stuttgart, the Group develops sustainable solutions based on new technologies, including artificial intelligence and blockchain/DLT. In 2024, it generated revenue of over EUR 870 million and employed over 12,000 people internationally.
The following Gleiss Lutz team advised GFT on all relevant aspects of the financing: Frank Schlobach (partner), Dr. Katja Lehr (counsel, joint lead), Philipp Brüninghaus (all Banking & Finance), Dr. Ocka Stumm (partner), Dr. Dominik Monz (both Tax, all Frankfurt).
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