PRESS RELEASE

Munich, 4 March 2025

honert has provided comprehensive legal and tax advice to a holding company advised by Lucid Partners AG on its investment in the asko Group.

Since its foundation 30 years ago, the asko Group has developed into a leading specialized B2B insurance broker with core competence in transport, forwarding, logistics and warehousing, operating in Germany, Austria, Romania, Slovenia and Italy and with clients all over Europe. The group is one of the top 10 providers in this specialized field and has more than 80 employees consulting more than 6,000 customers across Europe. It offers comprehensive risk analyses and provides individual insurance cover for all aspects of transportation as a partner to freight forwarders, carriers and the shipping industry. The company’s remarkable growth is a reflection of the reputation it has earned through innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and the tireless efforts of its outstanding team of employees.

LUCID invests family equity in SMEs, together with and for family offices. The focus is on leading companies in niche markets with sustainable and profitable business models, especially in succession and growth situations. LUCID supports entrepreneurs in realizing their full potential through long-term commitment. Through the partnership with the family equity investors, the aim is to further expand growth – LUCID Partners intends to invest primarily in expanding the number of employees and opening up new markets. Founder Robert Kögl will remain an active shareholder in the asko Group in order to ensure the existing corporate culture and the commitment to innovation and further development.

Advisors LUCID:

honert (Munich): Patrick Spalek, Dr. Thomas Grädler, Felix Strobel, Judith Kutter, Moritz Zieglmeier and Johanna Nagel