Country

Finland

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Minority PE investor and pension fund.

Information on the seller

Nitor Group is a digital engineering company providing business-critical digital service development in Finland and Sweden.nies.

Rationale for the transaction

Support for continued growth in Finland and abroad.

Transaction information

Founding partners sold approximately 30% of the shares in the Company, but continue as operatively active majority shareholders.

Operation

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Country

Spain, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services.

Information on the seller

ADW Europe SL is a Spanish web hosting provider.

Rationale for the transaction

Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services.

Transaction information

Miss Group acquired 100% of the shares of ADW Europe SL

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Sweden, Switzerland

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services.

Information on the seller

Hoststar is one of Switzerland’s leading web hosting providers.

Rationale for the transaction

Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services. This is Miss groups second transaction in Switzerland.

Transaction information

Miss Group acquired 100% of the shares of Hoststar

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

Health

Information on the buyer

Presto is the Nordic market leader in fire safety, including inspections, risk management and education, and other related services.

Information on the seller

Suomen Ensiapukoulutus is a first aid and workplace safety trainings provider operating in Finland.

Rationale for the transaction

By acquiring Suomen Ensiapukoulutus, a leading Finnish provider of training, Presto expanded its educational services segment to Finland.

Transaction information

Presto acquired 100% of the shares in Suomen Ensiapukoulutus

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

American corporation operating in identification solutions field.

Information on the seller

Nordic ID is a Finnish RFID technology company providing identification solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Salo, Finland.

Rationale for the transaction

The acquisition of Nordic ID allows Brady to diversify and expand its presence in RFID into attractive new markets with faster organic growth rates.

Transaction information

The deal was the first public takeover in the Finnish Nasdaq First North marketplace, and it reached 92,91% shareholder acceptance level on May 19th.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

A Finnish private equity house focusing on the Nordic mid-market segment.

Information on the seller

Lyyti provides a web-based B2B software solution for collecting and managing participant data at events, including an array of advanced solutions and integrations for efficient participant data management and analysis.

Rationale for the transaction

Financial and strategic support to facilitate the Company’s international growth plan.

Transaction information

Vaaka Partners acquired the majority of the shares in Lyyti Oy by a combined primary and secondary investment

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland, Norway

Industry

IT – Proptech/Cleantech

Information on the buyer

Norvestor is a leading private equity firm focusing on mid-market buyouts in the Nordic region with offices in Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen, and Luxembourg.

Information on the seller

Smartvatten is a rapidly growing water management service company with +40 full-time employees, and operations stretching across Finland, Germany, Sweden, BENELUX, and the U.S.

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthen Smartvatten’s position in existing markets and accelerate the company’s international expansion.

Transaction information

A fund advised by Norvestor Advisory AS has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of the shares in Envera Ltd., the company behind the market-leading Smartvatten® solution.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland

Industry

Professional Services

Information on the buyer

Smartvatten is a water management service company with offices in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and Norway. Smartvatten remotely monitors, measures, and analyzes water consumption and provides leak detection and water efficiency services

Information on the seller

VertoNordic Oy is a manufacturer of high-quality apartment level water metering systems with more than 35 years experience, headquartered in Sastamala, Finland.

Rationale for the transaction

Smartvatten expands its service from main water meters to submeters, helping its customers fulfill the EU requirements for consumption-based billing and enhancing the accuracy of its leak detection system even further.

Transaction information

Smartvatten has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in VertoNordic Oy, leading provider of apartment level water metering systems.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

France

Industry

Automotive

Information on the buyer

RCM is a distributor of the 5 Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bénéteau brands.

Rationale for the transaction

Reinforce the position in the market in France and Europe.

Transaction information

RCM acquires 100% of GGE.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Finland, Turkey

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

OYAK (Ordu Yardımlaşma Kurumu) is private pension fund and one of the largest corporations in Turkey. OYAK Group composes of total 89 companies in 19 countries and 32 000 employees.

Information on the seller

Miilux sells and manufactures abrasion resistant and protection steel products and solutions for demanding applications.

Rationale for the transaction

The buyer wanted to enter the protection steel market in co-operation with an established player.

Transaction information

OYAK acquired 70% of the shares at closing.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Finland, United States

Industry

Agriculture

Information on the buyer

Leading developer of bio-based products for pest management and plant health

Information on the seller

Pro Farm’s technology supports plants physiology, resulting in better germination, stronger plants, higher yields and greater tolerance against abiotic stress

Rationale for the transaction

The transaction gives Marrone Bio greater access to the market and a significant opportunity to leverage an expanded global distribution network for all of MBI’s products.

Transaction information

The transaction will be funded through a combination of stock and cash valued at approximately $31.8 million to be paid over four and one-half years, subject to the achievement of agreed commercial milestones

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

IT – (AI and deep learning solutions)

Information on the buyer

A Swedish private equity investor focusing on the Nordic SME segment.

Information on the seller

Visy is a leading global supplier of software for image recognition and automation in the transportation infrastructure market. Visy’s customers include industrial companies, ports, and terminal operators as well as border control authorities in 25 countries.

Rationale for the transaction

Visy and Sensebit to jointly develop the business across the Nordic region and globally, offering integrated solutions based on proprietary leading-edge technologies.

Transaction information

Helix Partners acquired all the shares in Visy Oy and management made a significant reinvestment into the new group.

Operation

Advisor to Visy’s owners

Country

Finland

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Provesan OY Is a Holding Company owned by the management and a private investor.

Information on the seller

Vård & OmsorgsTeamet is a modern health care company that offers home care and personal assistance.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Finland

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

A Finnish private equity house focusing on the Finnish mid-market segment

Information on the seller

Bo LKV provides conceptualized real estate brokerage services to consumers

Rationale for the transaction

Strategic support to facilitate the Company’s domestic and international growth plan

Transaction information

Saari Partners acquired the majority of the shares in Bo Family Group Oy. The remaining shares are owned by the founders and key personnel of the company.

Country

Finland

Industry

Media and Communication

Information on the buyer

Family owned media group with focus on print media, E-commerce and digital marketing.

Information on the seller

Finland’s largest online retailer of watches, smart watches and jewellery. The company has already established a foothold in Sweden and continues to expand into new European market.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth / synergistic with buyers other E-commerce businesses.

Transaction information

Good prospects to win market share in the European market.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

Industrials – E-commerce

Information on the buyer

BHG is the number 1 consumer e-commerce company in the Nordics and the largest European pure-play within the Home Improvement space.

Information on the seller

IP-Agency is a leading online company specialising in products for sports and leisure. The products are made up of proprietary brands that are sold mainly in Finland, Sweden, Belgium, the DACH region and the US.

Rationale for the transaction

Support for continued e-commerce growth in Europe and the US.

Transaction information

Shareholders sold 51% of the shares in the Company, but continue as operatively active minority shareholders.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Miss Group

Information on the seller

MMD Networks

Rationale for the transaction

Accelerate the growth in the Finnish market.

Transaction information

Miss Group acquires 100% ofthe shares of MMD Networks

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Miss Group

Information on the seller

Seravo

Rationale for the transaction

Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services.

Transaction information

Miss Group acquires 100% of the shares of Seravo

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

Sweden, Switzerland

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services.

Information on the seller

Webland is one of Switzerland’s leading web hosting providers.

Rationale for the transaction

Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services plus entering the Swiss market.

Transaction information

Miss Group acquires 100% of the share in Webland

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Finland, Norway

Industry

Health

Information on the buyer

Verdane is a specialist growth investment partner.

Information on the seller

Auntie is a fast-growing mental well-being service provider with +300 customer organizations, a network of +120 mental well-being professionals, 40 employees, and operations in the Nordics and Europe.

Rationale for the transaction

Supporting the company’s internationalisation and product development.

Transaction information

A fund advised by Verdane Capital has signed an agreement to invest EUR 10 million in a Finnish-based mental well-being service provider Auntie.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

Information on the buyer

Exilion Capital Oy is a company set up by five Finnish institutions specialising in the management of real estate private equity funds. The funds managed by Exilion Capital invest mainly in commercial and residential properties in Finland.

Information on the seller

An 15 000 m2 modern office building in the center of Helsinki.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth Strategy

Transaction information

Exilion acquired 100% of shares.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

Finland, Norway

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

FARA ASA provides information technology solutions to the public transport sector in the Nordic countries and other European Union countries. It develops software and hardware for automatic electronic ticketing

Information on the seller

Buscom Oy develops software for management of public transport system. The company offers smart card-based fare collection systems and traffic information management systems, called Buscom Palette.

Rationale for the transaction

New Products

Transaction information

Asset deal

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Denmark

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

Information on the buyer

Private equity fund

Information on the seller

Ravfehrn is a producer of amber jewelries.

Rationale for the transaction

Strategic investment

Transaction information

Private equity fund acquired 100% of shares.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Denmark, Finland

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Indutrade markets and sells components, systems and services with a high-tech content to industrial customers within selected niches.

Information on the seller

Wavin-Labko OY was Wavin A/S Finnish subsidiary which designs, manufactures and markets various electronic components. Wavin wanted to divest this subsidiary and focus on core business.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth Strategy

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

PE owned Finnish rental company.

Information on the seller

Regional rental company in Stockholm with 2 depots.

Rationale for the transaction

Buy-and-build.

Transaction information

100% of shares

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden, Norway

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Bostek is an importer and distributor of products from MTU Friedrichshafen (diesel engines for industry, marine and railway usage).

Information on the seller

Swedish importer and distributor of products from MTU Friedrichshafen and similar products. Also providing service.

Rationale for the transaction

Becoming Pan-Nordic MTU distributor.

Transaction information

Asset-deal

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden, Norway

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Bostek is an importer and distributor of products from MTU Friedrichshafen (diesel engines for industry, marine and railway usage).

Information on the seller

Swedish importer and distributor of products from MTU Friedrichshafen and similar products. Also providing service.

Rationale for the transaction

Becoming Pan-Nordic MTU distributor.

Transaction information

Asset-deal

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

Information on the buyer

DMC Canotec are a business products and services group, backed by Horizon Capital, a UK private equity firm. This is the first Konica Minolta dealer acquired by the group having completed 4 earlier acquisitions of Canon and Sharp dealers.

Information on the seller

CSL Business Machines are a well–established provider of managed print services for Konica Minolta photocopiers.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth

Transaction information

DMC Canotec acquired 100% of the shares of CSL Business Machines.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Strength Capital is a Birmingham, Michigan-based private equity firm that invests primarily in businesses in the Central United States.

Information on the seller

CALco prides itself on being a customer service oriented pallet manufacturer.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth

Transaction information

Strength Capital acquired CALco

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

PE investment group

Information on the seller

Leading diving, dredging and marine construction company

Rationale for the transaction

Target needs stronger balance sheet to meet client requests and CAPEX needed in new multi-year projects

Transaction information

Storskogen AB acquired Svenska Tungdykargruppen AB

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Keplr Vision, a portfolio company of Imperial Capital, is a business support services company built to invest in medically focused optometry practices.

Information on the seller

Based in IA, Miller Family Eyecare is a full-service eye care provider with a focus on serving families.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Keplr Vision has partnered with Miller Family Eyecare

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

Germany

Industry

Media and Communication

Information on the buyer

Fazit communication GmbH is a content agency providing steadfast communications for firms, institutions, foundations and associations and a group company of FAZ, one of the leading publishing houses in Germany. The acquisition implements the strategy

Information on the seller

Based in Mainz, Germany, 3st kommunikation is a leading, renowned consulting firm for the creation of unique, cross-media brand experiences. Profound branding, content and digital expertise merge into a single unit and offer excellent value to marquee clients.

Rationale for the transaction

Leveraging the complementary strengths of both companies to take advantage of additional growth opportunities in a dynamic market environment and to serve the challenges of digital communications more comprehensively for customers.

Transaction information

fazit communication GmbH, a group company of F.A.Z. Group, acquires 50,01% of 3st kommunikation GmbH

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

International industrial engineering, manufacturing and maintenance business group founded in 1822

Information on the seller

Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB (”LMV”) is a leader in manufacturing machine components with extremely high requirements in small series

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthen and move forward market positions

Transaction information

MVG Motala Verkstad Group AB acquired Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

International industrial engineering, manufacturing and maintenance business group founded in 1822

Information on the seller

Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB (”LMV”) is a leader in manufacturing machine components with extremely high requirements in small series

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthen and move forward market positions

Transaction information

MVG Motala Verkstad Group AB acquired Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Elysian Capital is a UK based private equity house specialising in growth companies with aspirational management teams seeking support to unlock the full potential of their businesses.

Information on the seller

Specialist engineering company providing design and engineering for complex lifting and materials handling and kinetic architecture projects. The company works across a range of sectors, including nuclear, defence, aerospace and sports stadia.

Rationale for the transaction

The acquisition will enable SCXSP to accelerate growth opportunities, with a particular focus on overseas projects.

Transaction information

Elysian Capital, management team and existing shareholders acquired 100% of the company with funding from HSBC.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Financial Services

Information on the buyer

LRF Konsult (under name change to Ludvig & Co) is the largest accounting and consulting firm in Sweden, offering services within accounting, payroll, tax, business advisory, law and property brokerage

Information on the seller

Qualified accounting and payroll services

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Market consolidation

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Goldner Hawn, based in MN, is one of the longest standing private equity investment firms in the Midwest.

Information on the seller

Concept provides full-service turn-key manufacturing and automation solutions primarily to the medical, aerospace & defense and industrial end markets.

Rationale for the transaction

Continued growth and long-term value

Transaction information

Goldner Hawn partners with Concept Machine Tool

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Private investment company

Information on the seller

Manufacturer and supplier of products within port equipment, fish process equipment, welding and fabrication of customized products

Rationale for the transaction

Generation shift

Transaction information

Ambergate Invest acquired Timars Svets & Smide AB

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

Information on the buyer

365 Holdings is a private investment company that owns and operates vertically integrated, digitally native, direct-to-consumer brands

Information on the seller

Planet Wise designs, develops and markets, cloth diapers and natural parenting products

Rationale for the transaction

This transaction is a prime example of our thesis for investing in micro-brands

Transaction information

365 Holdings acquired Planet Wise

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Zurn provides innovative water solutions

Information on the seller

Just Manufacturing is a designer and manufacturer of engineered stainless-steel sinks for commercial and industrial applications

Rationale for the transaction

The addition of Just Manufacturing positions Zurn as a leading provider of designer and engineered stainless-steel sinks

Transaction information

Just Manufacturing was sold to Zurn

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Denmark

Industry

Consulting

Information on the buyer

Ramsdal Gruppen is a consulting company with focus both on public and private customers.

Information on the seller

Muusmann advises political managed and public customers in recruiting, management, analysis etc.

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthening of Ramsdal Gruppens service offerings to its customers.

Transaction information

Ramsdal Gruppen has acquired a majority of Muusmann.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Individual care and personal assistance with expanding operations in elderly care

Information on the seller

Local elderly care provider

Rationale for the transaction

Growth

Transaction information

Adeocare acquired Clementia

Country

Sweden

Industry

Professional Services

Information on the buyer

The PE owned, by Valedo, security service and installation group comprising almost 40 companies

Information on the seller

Installations of locks, alarms and access systems in Stockholm. Group revenues 7 MEUR

Rationale for the transaction

Add-on acquisition

Transaction information

Prosero Security acquires Sickla Låsteknik AB

Country

Sweden

Industry

Professional Services

Information on the buyer

The PE owned, by Valedo, security service and installation group comprising almost 40 companies

Information on the seller

Installations of locks, alarms and access systems in Stockholm. Group revenues 7 MEUR

Rationale for the transaction

Add-on acquisition

Transaction information

Prosero Security acquires Sickla Låsteknik AB

Country

Denmark

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Exodraft supplies mechanical chimney exhaust systems and flue particle cleaning solutions.

Information on the seller

DES supplies heaters and boilers for water, steam and hot-oil industrial applications.

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthening of Exodraft’s turn-key solution offerings to local and international clients.

Transaction information

Exodraft has acquired a 60% stake of DES.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

PE owned KB Components

Information on the seller

PlaCell ab is an injection moulding company working as subsupplier and employs approximately 50 people with a turnover in the range of 120 MSEK. Owner was Captea Markets, a Swedish investment firm focusing on Nordic companies

Rationale for the transaction

Buyer is aiming to create a market leader and challenge Nolato

Transaction information

KB Compontents/BrA Invest acquires PLaCell AB

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

SAGE Veterinary Centers is the leading specialty and emergency veterinary organization on the West Coast.

Information on the seller

Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service is a combined urgent care, emergency and intensive care focused veterinary hospital offering seven day a week service with 24-hour service

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion

Transaction information

Chicago Pacific Founders, through their portfolio company SAGE, has acquired Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Services

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

France

Industry

Food

Information on the buyer

Together is a family office specialized in food supplements.

Information on the seller

The company is located in Europe and China, it deals with 80 products in more than 1,000 drug stores in France.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Acquisition of a majority stake

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

McCue Corporation is a leading global provider of damage prevention and safety product solutions.

Information on the seller

Located in CA, Banner Stakes is a rapidly growing, leading innovator in temporary safety and hazard communication barriers.

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion domestically and internationally

Transaction information

Eureka’s McCue adds Banner Stakes to its portfolio of safety products

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Keplr Vision, a portfolio company of Imperial Capital, is a business support services company built to invest in medically focused optometry practices.

Information on the seller

Based in CA, Through the Hayes Optometry is a full-service Optometric Practice and Optical Boutique.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Keplr Vision has partnered with Through the Hayes Optometry.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

France, China

Industry

Luxury goods

Information on the buyer

Yuyuan is a listed company in China specialized in distribution of jewels.

Information on the seller

The company is located in Europe and North America selling of luxury jewels.

Rationale for the transaction

Capital increase + acquisition shares to obtain 55% of capital.

Transaction information

Acquisition of a majority stake

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United Kingdom, Germany

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Possehl is a group of companies headed by a lean management holding, L. Possehl & Co. mbH, with sole shareholder the charitable Possehl-Foundation with its seat in Lübeck.

Information on the seller

The Watermill Press is a logistical labelling specialist providing the development and manufacture of logistical labels.

Rationale for the transaction

To add logistical labelling specialism to the Identification Solutions business unit.

Transaction information

Possehl has acquired a majority stake in the Watermill Press.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Education

Information on the buyer

Engelska Skola Norr is part of the stock listed company Atvexa

Information on the seller

International school following a British curriculum in Sweden

Rationale for the transaction

International schools are becoming popular in Sweden and The Tanto School becomes part of a business segment of other international schools in the Atvexa Group

Transaction information

Atvexa acquires The Tanto School

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Germany

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG is a listed private equity house with focus on investments in German mid-sized companies, based in Frankfurt am Main.

Information on the seller

One of the leading infrastructure service providers for the construction and maintenance of underground cable and pipeline systems for electricity, gas, water and telecommunications in North-West Germany. IMD works for several local network providers, private households and well-known companies.

Rationale for the transaction

The acquisition complements the strategy of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG to build a nationwide infrastructure services group in the telecommunications sector.

Transaction information

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG acquires 100% of IMD Infrastrukturanlagen Montagedienstleistung GmbH

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

International Web Hosting Group that offers a range of Hosting related services such as Web Hosting, Domain Registration, VPS, Dedicated Servers, Sitebuilder, SSL-Certificate, SEO Tools, Web Security and Domain Management.

Information on the seller

Euronic provides co-location, cloud infrastructure, web hosting and domain registration services. Using its data centre in Turku, Euronic provides customers with highly customized and flexible services, and with a highly skilled technical customer service team.

Rationale for the transaction

Market entry into Finland

Transaction information

Market entry into Finland

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Finland, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

International Web Hosting Group that offers a range of Hosting related services such as Web Hosting, Domain Registration, VPS, Dedicated Servers, Sitebuilder, SSL-Certificate, SEO Tools, Web Security and Domain Management.

Information on the seller

Euronic provides co-location, cloud infrastructure, web hosting and domain registration services. Using its data centre in Turku, Euronic provides customers with highly customized and flexible services, and with a highly skilled technical customer service team.

Rationale for the transaction

Market entry into Finland

Transaction information

Market entry into Finland

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

Denmark

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Gostotech is a privately owned company with IT, SaaS and software experience.

Information on the seller

sPeople is a CRM system house providing a unique CRM platform targeting medium sized enterprises.

Rationale for the transaction

Gostotech holds a unique knowledge concerning expansion of IT / SaaS products, which will be the future focus.

Transaction information

Gostotech has acquired a majority of sPeople.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Norway

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

AKVA group is a leading technology and service partner to the aquaculture industry worldwide. Based in Bryne, Norway the group has operations in eight countries and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Information on the seller

Sperre AS is based in Notodden, Norway and is the leading ROV and subsea technology company within the aquaculture industry, as well as a recognized provider of ROV and subsea solutions to the oil service and maritime industries in Norway and internationally.

Transaction information

Share deal

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

United Kingdom

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Private equity firm focusing on the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Benelux. H2 Equity Partners is an entrepreneurial and hands-on investment company investing in mid-sized companies with significant growth or improvement potential.

Information on the seller

RAM is a market-leading telematics business. Vehicle tracking with operations in the UK and Canada selling to a customer base with fleets of between 3-100.

Rationale for the transaction

H2’s investment and expertise will assist RAM in realising its full potential.

Transaction information

ram Tracking secured investment from H2 Equity Partners.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Germany

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

The Zeppenfeld Group has more than 175 years of production experience in rail vehicle construction. The group company VIS GmbH with 200 employees is active in the modernisation, conversion and redesign of rail vehicles.

Information on the seller

FEW Besitz GmbH holds all assets necessary for the execution of the operational business, in particular the real estate in Blankenburg, where FEW GmbH carries out maintenance and repair work on freight cars.

Rationale for the transaction

Acquisition of the property and all related facilities to secure the long-term business operations of FEW GmbH at the Blankenburg location.

Transaction information

Acquisition of the property and all related facilities to secure the long-term business operations of FEW GmbH at the Blankenburg location.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

France

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Barbarie is a wood storage box specialist.

Information on the seller

PGS Group transport and store products with Care Invest in high quality Pallets.

Rationale for the transaction

Consolidation of the market in Europe.

Transaction information

Acquisition of 100% of the shares.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Germany, Norway

Industry

Industrials

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SIMONA AG is one of the leading manufacturers of thermoplastic products, with production facilities and sales offices around the globe.

Information on the seller

Since starting the company as a plumbing firm in 1995, Stadpipe has developed into one of Norway’s leading specialists in advanced piping systems.

Rationale for the transaction

New market channel within aquaculture, complementary product portfolio.

Transaction information

Simona acquired 75% of the shares in Stadpipe.

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Sweden

Industry

Industrials

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Part of the Midroc services and contracting group of companies

Information on the seller

Broad service in all types of electro installation such as electrical, telecommunications, data, and alarm Installations

Rationale for the transaction

Increase presens in Stockholm Transaction information: 100% of shares

Transaction information

Midroc Electro acquires Combiconsult

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

France

Industry

Sport

Information on the buyer

PACA Region investment arm, dedicated to investment in local start ups.

Information on the seller

MCES is one of the most advanced and professional eSport team in France. MCES also operates academies for non professional players.

Rationale for the transaction

Funds will be used to pursue the structuration of the company and hire new rosters to enter into new professional competitions.

Transaction information

Fundrising of 2.5M€

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

The Netherlands

Industry

Media and Communication

Information on the buyer

TVE is a specialist in digital printing, screen printing and transfer printing.

Information on the seller

Van Doren Reclame is active in the design and printing of graphic materials for retail and instore markets.

Rationale for the transaction

Expanding their activities and geographical spread.

Transaction information

The TVE Group fully acquired van Doren Reclame B.V.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

The Netherlands

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Tavaco is a family fund investing in mid market companies.

Information on the seller

Active in maintaining and installing process installations in the food industry.

Rationale for the transaction

Add on investments for one of its portfolio companies.

Transaction information

Tavaco fully acquired T&T RVS-Services B.V.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

France

Industry

IT

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French leader in digital advisory and services. 100% subsidiary of NEURONES, a listed company.

Information on the seller

AEZAN Services is a digital transformation and IT services specialist.

Rationale for the transaction

Acquire additional knowledge and skills in digital transformation as well as a strong management.

Transaction information

NEURONES acquires a majority participation of the shares of AEZAN

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Germany

Industry

Consulting

Information on the buyer

Ingenics is an international consultancy that has successfully positioned itself as a strategic and project partner to medium-sized and large companies across all sectors for more than 40 years.

Information on the seller

The PIXEL Group is a software development company that has positioned itself as a recognised solution partner for digital transformation based on its broad technological expertise.

Rationale for the transaction

Combining Ingenics’ expertise in strategic, process and organisational consulting with the PIXEL Group’s consulting and development skills in software development and IT infrastructure will add significant value for customers on the road to digital transformation.

Transaction information

Ingenics acquires 100% of the PIXEL Group.

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United States

Industry

Industrials

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Headquartered in OH, Tranzonic is a value-added supplier of consumable cleaning, personal protection, and hygiene products.

Information on the seller

Based in CT, High-Tech Conversions is a manufacturer of specialty wiping products and cleanroom supplies.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Tranzonic Companies has acquired the assets of High-Tech Conversions, Inc.

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Country

Sweden

Industry

Media and Communication

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Miller Graphics is a graphic company covering the entire process from design to printed packaging

Information on the seller

Lito provides knowledge in automation of the media process

Rationale for the transaction

Improve the digital offering in online publishing, Digital Asset Management (DAM), Product Information Management (PIM)

Transaction information

Miller Graphics acquires Lito

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Leading global independent optical group

Information on the seller

NY based optical buying group.

Rationale for the transaction

International expansion

Transaction information

CECOP acquires Combine Buying Group

Operation

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Country

Denmark

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

The Buyer invests in small/medium sized civil engineering companies with strong track records, and strong local footprints.

Information on the seller

S.E. Brockhuus has a unique track record and a very strong backlog based on their relations and performance.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

The Buyer has acquired 100% of S.E. Brockhuus A/S.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Denmark

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

The Buyer invests in small/medium sized civil engineering companies with strong track records, and strong local footprints.

Information on the seller

S.E. Brockhuus has a unique track record and a very strong backlog based on their relations and performance.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

The Buyer has acquired 100% of S.E. Brockhuus A/S.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

KICTeam is a global leader in proprietary cleaning solutions for high-cost-of-failure environments and products such as electronic devices and fintech hardware.

Information on the seller

Based in AZ, Teknipure is an emerging leader in specialty cleaning solutions for biopharmaceutical, medical devices, and advanced manufacturing markets.

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion of specialty cleaning support across healthcare and manufacturing industries.

Transaction information

KICTeam, a portfolio company of Inverness Graham, acquired Teknipure.

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United States

Industry

Industrials

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Astor Place Holdings, the private investment arm of Select Equity Group, deploys patient capital in partnership with exceptional management teams to drive long-term value creation in lower middle market North American companies.

Information on the seller

Headquartered in NJ, Douglas manufactures hermetic connectors, wires, feedthroughs and pin headers designed for use in harsh environments.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Astor Place Holdings has acquired a majority interest in Douglas Electrical Components.

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Country

Sweden

Industry

Education

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Atvexa is a stock listed education group

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Danderyds Montessoriskola runs a preschool and an elementary school to 6th grade. It is offering a Montessori style of education.

Rationale for the transaction

Atvexa is building a business area with Montessori style of education. The target fits well into this strategy.

Transaction information

Atvexa acquires Danderyds Montessoriskola

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Germany, Sweden

Industry

Automotive

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CalixKlippan is a privately owned Swedish group that supplies both the automotive industry and the aftermarket with products like vacuum formed roof boxes and trunk linings.

Information on the seller

As a family business in its third generation, Carbox produces trunk trays and footwell trays for end customers and OEM’s from all over the world. Since 1908, the company has been delivering innovative car accessories in perfect quality.

Rationale for the transaction

This transaction will provide CalixKlippan access to further important German OEMs and will result in an expansion of the existing product portfolio.

Transaction information

CalixKlippan AB acquires 100% of Carbox GmbH & Co. KG

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Country

United States

Industry

Consumer Discretionary

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Leading developer, marketer, and distributor of branded hunting, fishing, outdoor, and casual wear products

Rationale for the transaction

Continued growth

Transaction information

Financing transaction to support its continued growth

Operation

Advisor to the company

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

City & County help thousands of people with a wide variety of care needs to live independently at home.

Information on the seller

Specialists in spinal and neurological care, Total Community Care offer a client centred approach providing personalised care teams for people living with spinal injuries and neurological conditions in the clients’ own home.

Rationale for the transaction

Retirement sale

Transaction information

Full controlled auction process with multiple interested parties. Strategic driver was industry consolidation.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

City & County help thousands of people with a wide variety of care needs to live independently at home.

Information on the seller

Specialists in spinal and neurological care, Total Community Care offer a client centred approach providing personalised care teams for people living with spinal injuries and neurological conditions in the clients’ own home.

Rationale for the transaction

Retirement sale

Transaction information

Full controlled auction process with multiple interested parties. Strategic driver was industry consolidation.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United Kingdom

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

World-leading integrated drug discovery and pre-clinical solutions provider.

Information on the seller

The UK’s largest independent laboratory-based CRO specialising in pre-clinical DMPK, quantitative bioanalysis, in vitro pharmacology and expert interpretation.

Rationale for the transaction

To facilitate equity release and realization of company’s full potential

Transaction information

Bilateral transaction dealing with one party who approached XenoGesis.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Food

Information on the buyer

Röko invests with a perpetual horizon in profitable, asset light European businesses with an operating profit between 2 and 10 MEUR.

Information on the seller

Oppigårds develops, brews and markets beer with a particular focus on sale.

Rationale for the transaction

Investment in a new segment.

Transaction information

RÖKO acquired 70% of the shares in Oppigårds.

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Country

Austria, Belgium, Germany

Industry

Industrials

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INVEST EQUITY Management Consulting GmbH, based in Vienna, is a PE company focusing on buyouts and expansion capital. The acquisition enables the MBI management to contribute with its expertise and network to IKA’s business area and expansion.

Information on the seller

Floridienne SA invests in companies which are market leaders in their respective niche segment. The group is active in the three divisions food, life science and chemicals. Their portfolio company IKA Innovative Kunststoffaufbereitung GmbH & Co. KG develops, produces, and supplies stabilizers for the PVC industry, mainly producers of window profiles, foamed profiles, and plastic pipes.

Rationale for the transaction

The acquisition enables the MBI management to contribute with its expertise and network to IKA’s business area and to drive IKA’s expansion.

Transaction information

Floridienne Group, an industrial Investment Holding, sells their shares in IKA Innovative Kunststoffaufbereitung to INVEST EQUITY Management Consulting, an Austrian private equity company.

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United States

Industry

Industrials

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GenNx360 Capital Partners, based in NY, is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle market business services and industrial companies.

Information on the seller

Headquartered in AZ, AMW Packaging Supply provides a wide variety of packaging supplies and equipment, as well as tool and equipment servicing and repair services.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth

Transaction information

GenNx360 Capital Partners announces acquisition of AMW Packaging Supply

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

GenNx360 Capital Partners, based in NY, is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle market business services and industrial companies.

Information on the seller

Headquartered in AZ, AMW Packaging Supply provides a wide variety of packaging supplies and equipment, as well as tool and equipment servicing and repair services.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth

Transaction information

GenNx360 Capital Partners announces acquisition of AMW Packaging Supply

Operation

Advisor to the seller

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Sweden

Industry

Professional Services

Information on the buyer

Prosero is one of the leaders in the area of tech-based security.

Information on the seller

Låssmeden i Norrköping AB is a well-established company in the locksmith industry, with customers in both the public and private sectors.

Rationale for the transaction

Add-on acquisition

Transaction information

Prosero acquired 100% of the shares in Låssmeden i Norrköping AB.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

The Netherlands

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

WS Bidco B.V. is the holding company of Wessels Bouwgroep who is active as a provider of outer shell solutions for homes and buildings.

Information on the seller

Active in roof constructions and installation solutions.

Rationale for the transaction

Expanding their activities and geographical spread.

Transaction information

100% acquisition of all the shares

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Sweden

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Instalco is one of the Nordic region’s leading installation companies in heating, electricity, ventilation, cooling and industry.

Information on the seller

MESAB specializes in installation and retrofitting of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS) and Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems.

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthening and expanding its HVAC operations

Transaction information

Instalco acquired 100 % of the shares in Marine Environmental Solution AB including its subsidiaries

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Belgium, France, Spain

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

CMAI Group is a leading French designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom-made closet doors and interior design furniture.

Information on the seller

Sanrafael and Castalla are leading Spanish interior door manufacturers. They develop, produce and market decorative interior doors of medium and high-end finishes.

Rationale for the transaction

This merger creates a new European Group, with 1,100 employees and a consolidated turnover of around € 140m (2019). It will enable CMAI to acquire the know-how and resources necessary to pursue its growth strategy in the field of interior doors in France.

Transaction information

CMAI acquired 100% of Puertas Sanrafael and Puertas Castalla. Countries involved: Spain, France, Belgium.

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Country

France

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

SGCP is Société Générale’s private equity arm in France. Bpifrance is the French state fund. Etoile Capital is Crédit du Nord’s private equity arm in France. Indinvest is a European private debt lender, part of Eurazeo group.

Information on the seller

Foliateam is a leading telecom and cloud services provider in France. With over 4,500 clients and +50m€ of sales, Foliateam now aims at becoming a +100m€ sales company, with a leading position on cloud collaboration and customer relationship solutions for mid size and large cap companies.

Rationale for the transaction

Foliateam has developed a unique set of expertise on the leading cloud collaboration and customer relationship platforms and is a leading telecom service provider in France. The company has all it takes to become the independent leader in France.

Transaction information

MBO and growth financing backed by PE sponsors and INDINVEST Unitranche

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Advisor to the seller

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Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

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Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is a leading private investment firm focused on investing in market-leading companies with offices in the US and an affiliate office in London, UK

Information on the seller

Mancini’s Sleepworld is a mattress retailer serving the Northern California market.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth and expansion of geographic footprint

Transaction information

Sun Capital Partners and their affiliate has made an investment in Mancini’s Sleepworld

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Country

Sweden

Industry

IT

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ROI is a lead generation partner for businesses in the Nordic region and the UK.

Information on the seller

Promotes and generates online traffic as an affiliate for lending and finance.

Rationale for the transaction

A step in achieving the ambition to be the number one lead generation business in Europe and the UK.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

Australia

Industry

Construction

Information on the buyer

BCA Logic is one of the oldest privately owned building regulations companies in NSW. Along with our talented team of consultants BCA bring experience from every discipline; engineering, design, construction, legal advice and fire services.

Information on the seller

Stephen Grubits & Associates (SGA) fire engineers have a wealth of experience across a vast range of project types and sizes.

Rationale for the transaction

Fire engineering is a powerful tool to achieve project outcomes that could not be possible under the Deemed to Satisfy provisions of the Building Code. BCA Logic wanted to strengthen their capability in fire engineering as it is a high growth segment.

Transaction information

BCA Logic Pty Ltd merging with Stephen Grubits & Associates Pty Ltd

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Country

Lithuania, Sweden

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

International Web Hosting Group that offers a range of Hosting related services.

Information on the seller

Webhosting and data center group. Market leader in Lithuania. Rev. 10.5 m€, +50% EBITDA-margin.

Rationale for the transaction

Market entry into Lithuania

Transaction information

Miss Group acquired all outstanding shares in Interneto vizija. Countries involved: Sweden, Finland, Lithuania

Operation

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Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

North American Dental Group (NADG), a leading dental support organization, provides non-clinical administrative support for its affiliated practices.

Information on the seller

Based in OH, AuraSmile Dental provides family and cosmetic dentistry.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

North American Dental Group has partnered with AuraSmile Dental.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Forefront Dermatology is a collaborative network of leading physicians providing medical dermatology, fully integrated surgery and pathology services through more than 130 clinics across 16 U.S. states.

Information on the seller

Tidewater Skin Care is a dermatology practice offering a wide range of dermatological services for adults and adolescents.

Rationale for the transaction

N/A

Transaction information

Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity, has acquired Tidewater Skin Care

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

Country

United States

Industry

Healthcare

Information on the buyer

Rhythmlink International is a market leading designer and manufacturer of disposable neurodiagnostic devices and consumables.

Information on the seller

Chalgren Enterprises is a California-based medical device manufacturer.

Rationale for the transaction

Growth opportunity.

Transaction information

Rhythmlink International acquires Chalgren Enterprises

Operation

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Country

Italy, United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Incodema offers rapid sheet metal prototyping.

Information on the seller

Dahlquist Machine is a privately-owned, Minnesota-based company primarily focused on the high-speed precision machining of light metals, aluminum, and plastic parts.

Rationale for the transaction

Foundation of a broader precision machining business for the Incodema platform.

Operation

Advisor to the seller

Country

United States

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

Milestone Technologies, a portfolio company of HIG Capital, is a Silicon Valley based global IT managed services firm.

Information on the seller

Covestic, LLC is a ServiceNow Elite Partner and IT Managed Services firm, based in WA.

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion of presence and services

Transaction information

Milestone Technologies, a portfolio company of HIG Capital, acquires Covestic, LLC

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Country

Italy, United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

Pedrollo Group, is one of the world’s leading electric water pump producers with headquarters and manufacturing in Italy – selling to customers globally.

Information on the seller

Superior Pump is the trading name of Michel Sales Inc. based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, active in the residential and commercial pump sector concentrated exclusively in North America (USA + Canada).

Rationale for the transaction

Strengthen the presence of Pedrollo in North America (USA + Canada) and extend its product range.

Transaction information

Pedrollo with Charlie Michel III acquired 100% of Michel Sales through Pedrollo Michel Pump LLC – 70% owned by Pedrollo and 30% owned by Charlie Michel III.

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Country

Germany, Spain

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

The stock-listed family business Fielmann AG operates its own studios, production facilities and about 900 stores across 15 European countries. Its main products are eyewear, contact lenses and hearing aids.

Information on the seller

Founded in 1992, Óptica Universitaria is one of the leading optical businesses in Spain and soon became one of the largest 3 chains in the country. In 2019, Óptica Universitaria generated sales of 100 million EUR.

Rationale for the transaction

International expansion of Fielmann AG as part of the long-term growth strategy.

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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Country

United States

Industry

Food

Information on the buyer

Based in IL, Benford Capital is an operationally oriented private equity firm focused on buying and building lower middle market companies in partnership with management.

Information on the seller

Founded in 2001 and based in NY, Brothers is a highly successful food company with two distinct divisions: (i) ingredients; and (ii) all-natural.

Rationale for the transaction

Long term growth and add-on acquisitions

Transaction information

Benford Capital Partners recapitalizes Brothers International Food Corporation

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Country

United States

Industry

Industrials

Information on the buyer

EIS Holdings is one of the largest providers of mission-critical environmental and infrastructure services in the United States.

Information on the seller

Based in MD, Potomac Abatement is a leading provider of hazardous material remediation, demolition, and related environmental services in the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Rationale for the transaction

M&A growth strategy and market expansion.

Transaction information

EIS Holdings, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, announced an investment Potomac Abatement.

Operation

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United States

Industry

IT

Information on the buyer

The Channel Company, a portfolio company of Stone Goff, is a premier provider of news, insights, events and marketing services for the technology channel.

Information on the seller

Headquartered in WA, Audienz is a leading B2B consulting and marketing services agency.

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion of presence, services and products

Transaction information

The Channel Company has acquired Audienz.

Operation

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Country

United States

Industry

IT

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AccountabilIT is a managed IT services and cybersecurity firm based out of AZ.

Information on the seller

Enterprise Technology services has delivered accessible, affordable and dependable IT solutions to businesses in AZ since 1998.

Rationale for the transaction

Expansion of presence, services and products

Transaction information

AccountabilIT acquires Enterprise Technology Services

Operation

Advisor to the buyer

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