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E+H advised FLEX Capital on the acquisition of Evo IT GmbH, a well-established custom-software developer headquartered in Vienna with additional sites in Zurich and Poprad (Slovakia). Evo IT operates under the brands Evolit and Evol.X and has built a reputation as a reliable IT services partner for demanding sectors such as mobility, energy, critical infrastructure, the public sector, real estate and industry in the DACH region. Combining technological excellence with practical, business-driven development, Evo IT under the Evolit brand delivers end-to-end bespoke software spanning consulting, development, operations and maintenance and through Evol.X crafts digital customer experiences using customized CRM and marketing automation on leading platforms. FLEX Capital is a rapidly growing private equity fund founded by successful entrepreneurs that invests in profitable and growing companies in the German internet and software mid-market. Under the leadership of partner Dr. Philipp Schrader, an interdisciplinary E+H team supported the international law firm Dechert (private equity partner Dominik Stühler, counsel Tobias Hugo, and associate Adriana Worms) as Austrian counsel. E+H Team Lead: Dr. Philipp Schrader (Partner, Corporate + M&A) Further: Georg Knafl (Partner, Public Law), Dr. Helmut Liebel (Partner, IP/IT), Franziska Egger (Attorney-at-Law, Employment Law), Hannah Kercz (Attorney-at-Law, IP/IT), Karin Köller (Attorney-at-Law, Employment Law), Felix Hohenthanner (Associate, IP/IT), Sonia Havlikova (Associate, Public Law), Yvonne Wohlmuth (Associate, Corporate + M&A), Lea Anna Ranftl (Associate, Employment Law) E+H is an international commercial law firm with offices in Vienna, Graz and Brussels that takes legal advice to the next level. The firm regularly receives awards and top spots in international rankings and directories, such as Chambers & Partners Global & Europe, Legal 500, JUVE, and Mergermarket. www.eh.at Inquiries & Contact Radostina Reiter Head of Marketing & Communication E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH +43 676 8364 359 | [email protected]  

E+H is pleased to announce the expansion of its IP/IT + Competition Law practice group with the addition of Gernot Fritz as partner and Tanja Pfleger as attorney. Gernot Fritz (Partner) Gernot Fritz is one of Austria's leading experts on the legal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence, data commercialization, data protection, technological innovations, and digital regulation, and has industry expertise in the technology, automotive, life sciences, and telecommunications industries. His practice-oriented approach to consulting covers regulatory issues and complex transactions, carve-outs, outsourcing, integrations, and contract drafting. With his interdisciplinary education, Gernot Fritz combines legal expertise with technical knowledge at the highest level. His educational background includes a bachelor's degree in software and information engineering and a master's degree in computational intelligence from the Vienna University of Technology, in addition to his legal studies, which he also completed in Vienna (Dr. iur.). Before joining E+H, Gernot Fritz worked as counsel at the international law firm Freshfields in the Tech, Data, and Commercial practice group. "I am very pleased to now be part of E+H and to work with a dynamic and highly qualified team to develop innovative solutions for our clients. Especially in times of rapid digital change, it is crucial to combine legal advice and technical understanding," says Gernot Fritz. Tanja Pfleger (attorney, permanent substitute) Tanja Pfleger has practiced in the areas of data protection law, EU data and digital regulation, IT law, and commercial law for many years. She provides clients with comprehensive advice on complex transactions, projects, and proceedings before the data protection authorities. She also specializes in implementing AI and legal tech solutions, particularly in projects that span across multiple jurisdictions. Her law degree is from the Johannes Kepler University, Linz. Before joining E+H, she worked as an associate at the international law firm Freshfields in the Tech, Data and Commercial department. "I am very pleased to now be able to contribute my experience in data protection law, EU digital regulation, and IT contract law as a permanent substitute at E+H and to work with such a powerful team," said Tanja Pfleger about her move to E+H. Dr. Andreas Zellhofer, partner at E+H and head of the IP/IT + Competition Law practice group said: "We are very pleased to welcome Gernot Fritz and Tanja Pfleger as new team members. With these high-caliber additions to our team, we are further expanding our position in one of the most promising areas of law. Gernot and Tanja will significantly enrich our team with their expertise." ________________________________________________________________________________ E+H is an international commercial law firm with offices in Vienna, Graz, and Brussels that takes legal advice to the next level. The firm regularly receives awards and top spots in international rankings and directories, such as Chambers & Partners Global & Europe, Legal 500, JUVE, and Mergermarket. www.eh.at Questions & Contact Radostina Reiter Head of Marketing & Communication E+H Rechtsanwälte GmbH +43 676 8364 359 | [email protected]

E+H is pleased to announce that Felix Frommelt and William Redl have been appointed as new partners in the firm with immediate effect. Both previously worked as attorneys and permanent substitutes at E+H and have proven themselves to be experts in their fields over the past few years. Felix Frommelt Felix Frommelt brings extensive expertise in antitrust law and regularly represents clients before Austrian and European antitrust authorities. Another focus of his practice is internal investigations under criminal and antitrust law and related compliance measures. In addition, he regularly advises on investment control law matters, sustainability issues, and regulated economic sectors. “In my new role as a partner at E+H, I look forward to continuing to work with our clients and to achieve tailor-made, solution-oriented results together,” says Felix Frommelt. William Redl William Redl advises national and international clients on all aspects of Austrian and EU competition law, with a particular focus on merger control, antitrust, and market power abuse proceedings. He supports clients in connection with house searches and subsequent proceedings. He also regularly advises on cooperation between competitors and on the design and implementation of distribution systems. As part of his advisory work, he supports clients in strategic decision-making, who particularly appreciate his solution-oriented approach. “It is very special for me to now be a partner in the law firm where I worked as a legal assistant during my studies. This is a significant step in my career and will help to further strengthen my role within the firm and in the market,” said William Redl. Dieter Thalhammer, head of the antitrust practice group and managing partner at E+H, on the expansion of the partner circle: "I am very proud to welcome Felix and William to the partnership - two outstanding colleagues who have demonstrated their exceptional professional achievements at E+H in recent years. I am particularly pleased that we are once again able to welcome lawyers from our own ranks into the partnership - a clear sign of the promotion of talent within our firm." _______ E+H is an international commercial law firm with offices in Vienna, Graz and Brussels that takes legal advice to the next level. The firm regularly receives awards and top spots in international rankings and directories, such as Chambers & Partners Global & Europe, Legal 500, JUVE, and Mergermarket. www.eh.at/en

The law firm bpv Huegel provided comprehensive support to NÖM AG during its merger with Vorarlberg Milch. 26 August 2025. As part of the transaction, NÖM AG is acquiring the production facility of Vorarlberg Milch GmbH in Feldkirch, which will be managed as part of the NÖM Group in future. At the same time, Vorarlberg Milch eGen is acquiring a direct 3% stake in NÖM AG and will be represented on the Supervisory Board. The transaction has already been approved by the Federal Competition Authority. The majority shares in NÖM AG remain unchanged with Raiffeisen-Holding NÖ-Wien reg. Gen via Niederösterreichische Milch Holding GmbH and with MGN Milchgenossenschaft Niederösterreich reg. Gen. bpv Huegel was responsible for structuring the transaction, conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating the agreements, and handling the merger control proceedings. “The partnership between NÖM AG and Vorarlberg Milch represents a significant step forward for the Austrian dairy industry. We are pleased to have supported NÖM AG in this strategic development,” said Christoph Nauer, Co-Managing Partner at bpv Huegel. About bpv Huegel As one of Austria's leading law firms, bpv Huegel advises national and international clients in all sectors. It is regarded as the first address for highly complex mandates, the handling of which requires specialised tax and legal knowledge, many years of experience and economic understanding. With its Brussels office, bpv Huegel has a competence centre for EU law, European merger and antitrust law as well as regulatory and public procurement law located directly at the European institutions. bpv Huegel is a member of the "bpv LEGAL" alliance with offices in Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest and Prague and thus offers tailor-made solutions throughout CEE. In addition, the firm has long-standing cooperation agreements with leading international law firms worldwide. The full-service law firm was founded in 1979 and is represented in Austria by offices in Vienna, Baden and Salzburg, where it employs around 100 staff, including around 50 lawyers. Contact bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte GmbH Alina Burlacu PR and Communications T: +43 1 26050-0 M: [email protected]