Germany, 12 November 2026. Milbank LLP has advised H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global investment firm, on the acquisition of a majority stake in go asia, the largest retailer of Asian food in Germany.

The aim of the partnership between H.I.G. and the founding family around Wengui Ye is to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. H.I.G. will contribute its expertise in retail and consumer goods, its international network and financial resources. The parties agreed not to disclose the details of the transaction. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Berlin, the company operates more than 70 stores in over 30 cities across Germany. With a range of more than 10,000 products from all over Asia and more than 1,600 employees, the company serves the growing demand for authentic Asian cuisine among a broad customer base.

H.I.G. is one of the world's leading alternative investment firms with capital under management of USD 76 billion. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The firm's current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales of more than USD 53 billion.

Advisers to H.I.G. Capital: Milbank
Dr. Michael Bernhardt (Partner, Corporate, lead), Dr. Thomas Ingenhoven (Partner, Finance, both Frankfurt), Dr. Matthias Schell (Partner, Tax), Alexander Rinne (Partner, Antitrust, both Munich), Dr. Gerrit Merkel (Special Counsel, Finance), Dr. Julian Jaschinski, Dr. Moritz Jacob, Johannes Smida (all Associates, Corporate), Jan-Henrik Busch (Associate, Finance, all Frankfurt), Jan Maas (Associate, Antitrust), Dr. Nikolas Wolf (Associate, Tax, both Munich)

This text was automatically translated from the German original.