Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH has decided to gradually transform itself into a European stock corporation (Societas Europaea) in 2020 in order to secure its growth strategy in the long term and to be able to meet future challenges globally, particularly with regard to Industry 4.0, in a flexible and agile manner.
„On the one hand, the legal regulations associated with the SE make it easier for us to act and potentially expand in the EU“
„At the same time, the legal form of the SE also offers us new options with regard to the capital markets compared to the GmbH. Overall, we believe that this is an important step towards ensuring the sustainable success of the Group in the future.“
Werner Guthier, CFO of the Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Now that the conversion to Pepperl+Fuchs AG has been completed, the next step will be to initiate the necessary legal requirements for the conversion to Pepperl+Fuchs SE in accordance with applicable EU legal requirements.
About Pepperl+Fuchs
With 6,200 employees worldwide, Pepperl+Fuchs is one of the leading leading company for industrial sensor technology and explosion protection. The headquarters in Mannheim is the centre of this technical expertise. This is where the engineers and specialists research and develop the latest technologies and products. The family-owned company was founded in 1945 and is now represented by more than 40 subsidiaries on six continents.
Our global presence allows us to combine the advantages of two worlds: The highest technical standards with efficient, cost-effective production options. Pepperl+Fuchs has established itself as a partner to global users of automation technology and offers the most comprehensive portfolio of proven components for the requirements of production automation and process automation.
Source: Pepperl+Fuchs
