YPOG has provided legal advice to Munich-based drone specialist Quantum Systems on the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Hacker Motor GmbH. With this transaction, Quantum Systems strengthens its vertical integration in the field of electric drive systems and expands its technological base for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). All employees and existing sites of Hacker Motor will be retained as part of the acquisition.
Quantum Systems is a leading German manufacturer of AI-supported drone systems for civil and military applications and is pursuing a targeted growth and acquisition strategy. The integration of Hacker Motor, an established provider of high-quality electric motors and drive solutions for the model and UAV sector, enables Quantum Systems to develop and manufacture key components in-house going forward.
“Transactions at the intersection of defence technology, autonomous systems and software place particularly high demands on legal structuring and implementation. It is precisely in this environment that YPOG has been advising technology-driven companies on complex growth and M&A projects for many years. With the acquisition of Hacker Motor, Quantum Systems strengthens its strategic positioning through the addition of another key technology – we are pleased to have supported this project with our interdisciplinary team,” says Dr Adrian Haase, Partner at YPOG.
The acquisition is another building block in Quantum Systems’ expansion strategy, which, in addition to organic growth, also includes strategic acquisitions. The aim is to further increase the performance of its drone systems, secure supply chains and bring innovations in electric drive technology to market maturity more quickly.
YPOG has already advised Quantum Systems on several acquisitions and financing rounds, most recently on the acquisition of mobility startup Fernride.
About Quantum Systems
Quantum Systems is the leading German manufacturer of civil and military AI-supported drone systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Munich, the company employs more than 850 people and is represented internationally at several locations, including in Australia, Ukraine, Romania, the United Kingdom and the United States. Its customers include governments, ministries of defence, civil authorities and companies worldwide.
Team
Dr. Adrian Haase (Lead, Transactions), Partner, Hamburg
Benjamin Müller (Transactions), Senior Associate, Berlin
Dr. Miriam Peer (Transactions), Associate, Hamburg
Dr. Malte Bergmann (Tax), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Jacob Schreiber (Tax), Senior Associate, München
Martin Acker (Tax), Associate, Hamburg
Dr. Lutz Schreiber (IP/IT/Data Protection), Partner, Hamburg
Dr. Florian Wittner (IP/IT/Data Protection), Associate, Hamburg
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