Translink Corporate Finance Oy
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Suomi MIILUX PARTNERING WITH OYAK – STEEL HARDENING CAPACITY TO BE DOUBLED
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
US-LISTED MARRONE BIO ACQUIRES PRO FARM TECHNOLOGIES OY – TRANSLINK ACTED AS THE ADVISOR TO THE SELLERS
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
TRANSLINK CORPORATE FINANCE ANNOUNCES THE MERGER OF FINNISH VISY AND SWEDISH SENSEBIT
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
TRANSLINK ADVISES FINNSONIC ON THE SALE OF THE COMPANY TO PROVESAN
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
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
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.
Translink acted as advisor to CEO and co-owner Jari Keskinen- A-lehdet Oy acquires a majority stake in E-commerce company Keskisen Kello Oy
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
TRANSLINK ADVISES FINNISH E-COMMERCE SUCCESS STORY IP-AGENCY IN SALE OF 51% TO SWEDISH BHG GROUP
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
TRANSLINK ADVISES SWEDISH MISS GROUP ON THE ACQUISITION OF FINNISH MMD NETWORKS
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
TRANSLINK ADVISED SWEDISH MISS GROUP ON THE ACQUISITION OF SERAVO IN FINLAND
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
TRANSLINK ADVISED MISS GROUP ON THE ACQUISITION OF THE SPANISH WEB HOSTING COMPANY ADW EUROPE SL
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
FINNISH PIONEER IN DIGITAL FIRST AID AND SAFETY TRAININGS TO JOIN WITH PRESTO TO CREATE THE NORDIC MARKET LEADER
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
MISS GROUP ACQUIRES SWITZERLAND’S LEADING WEB HOSTING PROVIDER, WEBLAND
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
AUNTIE, A FINLAND BASED MENTAL WELL-BEING SERVICE PROVIDER, RECEIVES EUR 10 MILLION GROWTH INVESTMENT FROM VERDANE
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
JUUSO MARTTINEN
Partner, CEO
Juuso has been working in M&A since 2017. Prior to joining Translink he worked at Deloitte and OP Corporate Bank. His expertise includes the crafting of investment stories, financial modelling, and business model analysis. Moreover, Juuso is proficient in debt structuring and leveraged buyouts. Juuso holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from the University of Vaasa.
RUBEN MORING
Partner, CEO
Ruben has been working in M&A since 2017. In addition to financial analysis and preparing high quality sales materials, Ruben actively takes part in project management and sales. Prior to joining Translink, Ruben worked in business and technology consulting at Accenture. Ruben holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from Åbo Akademi University.
PONTUS BACKLUND
Partner, CEO
Pontus has 15 years of M&A experience. He has advised Finnish entrepreneurs, international corporations, and private equity funds in numerous cross-border transactions. He specialises in transactions in the software and technology-enabled service industries. Pontus holds an M.Sc. (Tech.) from Helsinki University of Technology and an M.Sc. from Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki.
SAMI MIETTINEN
Partner, CEO
Sami has more than two decades of experience in investment banking. Before joining Translink, he spent 12 years in London executing transactions at Credit Suisse, Pöyry Capital and SEB. In Finland, he has worked at Merita, RBS and Sisu Partners. Sami was also the CEO of Nordic Trustee in Finland, participating in over 50 bond structures with over 4 billion of capital. His book Uusi Neuvotteluvalta – You get what you negotiate, not what you deserve (WSOY) was the most popular audio business book in Finland for almost three months in 2019. He has also co-authored two economic books for the Libera Foundation. Sami holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from Helsinki School of Economics, an MBA from Tulane University, and is a CFA.
TERO NUMMENPÄÄ
Chairman (Translink International)
Partner (Translink Finland)
Tero has been involved with M&A since early 2000s. Before founding Translink Finland, he worked as Investment Manager in an investment company PCA Infocom Finance Oy. Tero is the Chairman of the Board of Translink International AG that coordinates Translink’s international operations. Tero holds an M.Sc. (Tech.) from University of Tampere and an MBA from Virginia Tech. He is a member of our automotive and IT industrial groups, having closed myriad transactions in these sectors.
JARI LAURIALA
Partner, CEO
With over 20 years of investment banking experience, Jari’s expertise includes: venture capital and private equity transactions, complex transaction structuring, demanding negotiations, and contractual issues. He has published five books and over twenty peer reviewed articles about private equity, financial law, and corporate finance. He also lectures widely on different fields of financial law and finance. Jari holds an LL.M. from the University of Lapland an MBA from Aalto University.
TRANSLINK ACTED AS ADVISOR TO BUSCOM OY
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
TRANSLINK ACTED AS ADVISOR TO BUSCOM OY
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
TRANSLINK ACTED AS ADVISOR TO RAVFEHRN APS
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
TRANSLINK ACTED AS ADVISOR TO WAVIN LABKO
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
Johannes Wolters
Partner, CEO
Johannes has been working as a consultant with a focus on M&A in the small and mid-cap market for over 20 years. As an industrial engineer, business mediator, systemic coach, and business administrator, he brings with him in-depth know-how in structuring and moderating M&A processes. In addition, he has gained valuable experience as a person affected by selling his own family business. Before that, Johannes worked in the FMCG and construction industry for 8 years.
His distinct strength lies in his negotiation skills and his broad overall experience. Andreas is involved in transactions in the food industry as well as in trade, services, and production.
Petra Fischer
Partner, CEO
Petra looks back on more than 20 years in the European construction industry. Her experience ranges from acquisition and steering of M&A processes to the integration of acquired companies into group structures. In addition, she worked as CEO in several local companies. In recent years, Petra has gained specific experience in other M&A projects, including the consumer goods industry and the art market.
She is very goal-oriented, always looking for solutions “outside the box” and, together with her clients, builds important sustainable bridges to the stakeholders necessary for success. Petra holds a degree in business administration (WU Vienna) and has lived and worked in Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Germany. In addition to German and English, she speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Czech.
André Achtermeier
Partner, CEO
André has been involved in many, often his own, M&A transactions over the past 15 years. As a former IT entrepreneur, he built his own companies and led them to a successful exit. He ran his own M&A boutique for German mid-sized companies in the Ruhr area for several years. His industry focus rests on IT (software and hardware), as well as healthcare and tech. André holds a degree in Business Information Technology and is a commercial judge at the Essen Regional Court.
Tilman Georg Eckstein
Partner, CEO
Tilman has extensive knowledge of the automotive industry, M&A, and corporate finance. He began his career at BMW in Munich, where he successfully worked in national and international sales and marketing for six years. Tilman then worked on various business transformation projects for two Munich-based consulting firms. He has carried out numerous transactions in the logistics and automotive sectors and is a member of our logistics and automotive industry groups. As an expert for the automotive industry, he was employed by several companies as interim CEO. Over the past 15 years, he has been involved in many M&A transactions, both on the sell-side and buy-side. Tilman holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Cologne and speaks German, English, and French.
Christian Hörner
Partner, CEO
Leads cross-border and national transactions in various industries, including Industrials and Healthcare. In 1999, he began his career at Arthur Andersen in Frankfurt where he mainly advised on M&A transactions in the real estate industry. He then spent several years with Dresdner Kleinwort and Credit Suisse, where he advised clients from various industries on buyer and seller mandates as well as on fairness opinions and IPOs. Christian holds a degree in Business Administration from the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel (Germany) and speaks German, English, and French.
ANDREAS HÜCHTING
BOARD MEMBER
TRANSLINK INTERNATIONAL
Managing Partner TRANSLINK GERMANY
Andreas has extensive experience as an entrepreneur and consultant in Germany as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. Andreas is involved in transactions in the logistics industry and is a leading member of our logistics industry group. Over the course of his career, he has established an international fashion company in Germany with branches in Eastern Europe and founded a consulting firm specializing in internationalization strategies for German companies. For over 15 years, he has been involved in numerous M&A transactions in Germany and abroad. Andreas received his diploma in Economics from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and speaks German, English, Spanish and French.
ERIC FORSNER
MANAGING PARTNER
Eric’s professional experience was gained in several executive positions, including CEO and CFO for listed companies. He has executed several share issues to raise capital, as well as one listing process. Eric has many years of experience in corporate transactions, with Anecta since 2009 and for seven years prior within SFF. He holds a degree in economics.
João Patrício Dos Santos
Partner, CEO
João has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of Private Equity and Corporate Finance, advising Portuguese and international clients in capital raising deals, financial restructurings, privatisations, and cross-border M&A transactions. Before founding Translink Finance Setting, he was Head of Corporate Finance for Portugal at BNP Paribas and worked for other Portuguese and international financial institutions. He holds an Industrial Engineering MSc. from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) and speaks Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. João is a member of our IT and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Tanguy Du Chesnay
Partner, CEO
Tanguy is a seasoned M&A professional with over 20 years of experience. He is a graduate from HEC, ranked #1 Business school in Europe. He started his career in prestigious investment banks such as JPMorgan or BNP Paribas, in Paris, London or New York City. He then joined and developed the M&A boutique Ricol Lasteyrie Corporate Finance, which was acquired by EY, in France, in 2015. Tanguy joined Financière Monceau CF in Paris in June 2021. He leads the Fundraising practice, and contributes to M&A operations, both in the TMT and Impact / Cleantech sectors.
Jacques-Henri Rième
FOUNDING PARTNER
Jacques-Henri is an M&A professional with extensive experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions. He began his career with MK Finance (Deloitte) back in the mid-2000s. Over the past years, he has advised many transactions in the building and construction sectors and the aeronautic industry among others. Jacques-Henri co-founded Financiere Monceau in 2011. He is a member of our automotive, industrials and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Mathieu Lemesle
FOUNDING PARTNER
Mathieu, Managing Director at Financiere Monceau, has gained experience in M&A since the early 2000s. He started his career as an auditor at RSM International France. Subsequently, he joined MK Finance (Deloitte) as an M&A analyst and quickly moved to a partner level. He then co-founded Financiere Monceau in 2011. Over the past few years, Mathieu has gained an extensive experience in M&A, both sell-side and buy-side, mostly in the healthcare industry, and the building and construction sectors. He also fancies working on distressed M&A deals. He is a partner of Translink since early 2017. Mathieu is a member of our healthcare industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Marc Irisson
Partner, CEO
Marc is an M&A professional with over 10 years of experience. He started his career as an analyst with MK Finance and then completed his financial background with an MBA from Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA. He co-founded Financiere Monceau back in 2011 and headed up the food and beverage industry, as well as the IT sectors. He has completed several transactions, both buy and sell-side, with French and foreign clients. Marc enjoys working with young entrepreneurs to help them on their startup venture. He has participated in various deals within the IT sector and is the head of our IT industry group.
Jens Borelli-Kjær
Partner
Jens holds an engineering degree and an MBA (INSEAD). His career has spanned the electronics, medical devices and building materials industries. For over a decade he held senior management positions in Coloplast, JAI and Icopal. In 2005 he acquired Vitral A/S, a DK/UK-based manufacturer of roof lights and took it successfully through the financial crisis, including transfer of production to Lithuania. In 2018 Vitral was sold to the VELUX group. Jens has significant experience in sales, marketing, and operations.
He has participated in several transactions both as seller and buyer, in Denmark and internationally. He has extensive board room experience from private and public Danish companies, including chairmanships. Jens is head of our healthcare industry group and a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Henrik Schroder
Founding Partner
Henrik has been involved in M&A since the beginning of the ’90s, where he established his own company, Schrøder Partners A/S. In 2015 he sold his company to BDO, worked there for two years, and then founded Schrøder Translink A/S. The company specializes in M&A of small and medium-sized companies. Over the years, Henrik has personally participated in more than 150 transactions, many of which have been in cooperation with Translink Corporate Finance colleagues. Hendrik is also involved in board work in several companies. He has done numerous deals in the industrials sector and is a leader of our industrials group.
Thomas Hesseling
ANALYST
Thomas studied at SME Business School and is active as an Analyst with Translink Benelux where he is mainly involved with market and business analysis.
KOHEI RICK TSUKADA
GROUP DIRECTOR
DIVISION DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADVISORY DIVISION
Rick has considerable cross-border M&A experience with Japanese companies and has covered various industries in Asia. He has also played an advisory role in acquisition and capital alliance from sourcing to execution, withdrawal, and business transfer on restructuring. Before joining AGS Consulting Singapore, he worked for a global accounting firm in Singapore, working primarily in auditing and accounting. He is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and speaks English, Japanese and Chinese. Rick is a member of our automotive industry group.
NORIYUKI KOBAYASHI
GROUP DIRECTOR
DIVISION DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ADVISORY DIVISION
Noriyuki started his career at AGS in 1995, handling tax advisory, IPO support and turnaround before taking up the position of branch manager in Nagoya for 3 years. He has been acting as division director of the Corporate Advisory Division since 2014. Noriyuki has more than 20 years of experience in M&A, accounting and tax advisory. He has been involved in various M&A, IPO, and turnaround.
DR. THOMAS LAI
SENIOR ADVISOR
Dr Lai graduated from the Law School of Peking University, Schulich School of Business at the York University of Canada, and received a PhD in Economics (Finance) from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He has extensive experience in international business development and investment with Jardine Matheson and HSBC Securities (Canada).
DR. RIKKI TAI
SENIOR ADVISOR
Dr Tai is Trinergy’s Hong Kong Representative and a Director of Trinergy’s IT M&A unit. He holds a PhD in Finance from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and a master’s degree in Control Engineering and Operation Research from Cambridge University. Dr Tai has over 20 years of senior and general management experience in the IT industry with Alphasem Ag, Tec-sem Group, QC Solutions, and Kras Asia in the Asian Pacific area.
HUSKAR WEI
VICE PRESIDENT
Huskar obtained a double master’s degree in International Business Management from the University of Sydney and the CEMS Global Alliance. He also exchanged at Bocconi Italy, with all ACCA exams passed. Before joining Trinergy, he worked for Coca-Cola in Italy and later joined a leading internet company in China in charge of investment and financing.
HAIRONG WANG
DIRECTOR
Hairong graduated from Sun Yat-sen University with a bachelor’s degree in English and an MS degree in accountancy from Maastricht University. Before Trinergy, she worked at a certified tax firm, responsible for tax consulting over cross-border investment and auditing projects of corporate income tax. She then worked at Thomson Reuters as a financial market data analyst. Hairong is a member of our logistics, industrials, and IT groups.
ROUHAN LIU
VICE PRESIDENT
Rouhan received his bachelor’s degree from Nankai University and master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Before joining Trinergy, he worked at a CPA firm in Southern California, leading its business valuation department, and was involved in its individual and business tax practices. Rouhan passed all three levels of the CFA exam.
SIMON LI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Dr Li holds a PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and master and bachelor’s degrees in Materials Science and Polymer Materials from Tongji University. He has a strong engineering background, from Singapore Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, and China’s Neusoft and Pengxin Groups. He also has strong investment and financing experience. He has been responsible for closing more than a dozen domestic and foreign M&A projects with a value of over RMB5bn. Dr Li is the author of ”Guidebook for Investment M&A along with the ’Belt and Road’ Countries”. He is a member of our IT industry group.
JANET SO
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Janet has a BS in journalism from Chengchi University, an MS degree in computer science from CSU and an EMBA from National Taiwan University. Before joining Trinergy in 2011, Janet worked as a systems analyst for IBM, APL, and ARCO in the USA. She has also worked as a PR and marketing manager for Trans Asia Airways in Taiwan, a senior consultant for the Blue Focus and Dream Work PR firms, and a consulting director for McGraw Hill’s Aviation Week in Shanghai. Janet is a Director at Trinergy responsible for business development. She is a member of our logistics, food, and IT groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
REBECCA ZHU
MANAGING DIRECTOR CPA
Rebecca graduated from Shanghai International Studies University with BA and MA degrees in English Education and Advanced Translation. She received a double major degree in Accounting from the Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade. Rebecca has extensive overseas project experience and worked for KPMG as an auditor and consultant before joining Trinergy. Rebecca is head of our healthcare industry group and a member of our food and industrials groups.
GEORGE SO
MANAGING DIRECTOR
George graduated from Cornell University with an MBA from New York University. He has over 30 years of banking and investment banking experience obtained from First Interstate Bank, Lloyds Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and China Development Industrial Bank. Before founding Trinergy Finance in 2007 and Trinergy M&A Advisory in 2010, George was General Manager of CDIB’s project finance and overseas investment units, where he managed a $1.5 billion direct investment portfolio, and served on the boards of Japan’s Century Security, Indonesia’s Ciptadana Security, Thailand’s Bangkok First Investment Trust, and CDIB Asset Management Companies at Hong Kong, Korea and the USA. George is the Managing Director at Trinergy.
MICHAEL ANDERSON
Partner, CEO
TRANSLINK INTERNATIONAL
CEO TRANSLINK SOUTH AFRICA
Michael Anderson CA (SA) has 20 years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer, a Director of Companies and as a consultant. Michael has a strong understanding of business strategy and corporate finance together with an ability to grasp the fundamentals of any business or sector. He has served in several executive positions, among others at the European office of Ogilvy & Mather (WPP Group plc) and Old Mutual Plc. Michael has executed transactions in the financial services, banking, media, agricultural, mining and property sectors. He is a member of our industrials and healthcare industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
JOHN BLAKE
BOARD MEMBER
TRANSLINK INTERNATIONAL
Managing Partner TRANSLINK SOUTH AFRICA
With over 15 years of corporate finance and private equity experience in emerging markets, John has executed countless transactions in Africa, China, and India. Before joining Translink, he was the Africa manager for a London-listed Sino-India-based private equity fund and partner in an emerging market-focused private equity fund in China, Africa, and India. He also built and exited two successful technology start-ups. He has executed transactions in the technology, industrial, media, renewable energy, and natural resource sectors. He is fluent in English and Afrikaans and is currently learning Mandarin. He is a member of our M&A IT, M&A Food and M&A Logistics groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
DAVID STREMPEL
VICE CHAIRMAN
TRANSLINK INTERNATIONAL
Managing Partner TRANSLINK ITALY
David began his storied career in 1982 with KPMG in Frankfurt before joining Price Waterhouse as a Manager in their Milan and New York offices. Following Price Waterhouse, he joined AWT, Inc. (Veolia Environnement) as Group Controller. Before founding Strempel & Partners, the predecessor firm to Translink Strempel & Company, he was Co-owner and Managing Director of Informed Sources Ltd. He also held senior roles at America Online (AOL), Bertelsmann, and BMG International. He is a qualified accountant (CPA) who speaks English, Italian, and German. He is a member of our M&A IT group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
MAURITS HESSELING
BOARD MEMBER
Managing Partner
Translink Benelux
With broad experience in M&A, Maurits’s career has seen him practice Dutch Corporate Recovery & Insolvency law at a top-five law firm. Furthermore, he has been involved in advising company owners and boards of directors on a wide range of Dutch and Flemish cross-border M&A deals, such as disposals, acquisitions, and buy-outs. He is a non-executive director of several private companies and foundations. Maurits studied at the University of Amsterdam, with a degree in Business Law and Business Administration. He is a member of our M&A Logistics group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Translink advised Swedish YRC Rental on the sale of the company to Finnish Renta Oy
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
Translink advised Swedmotor on the sale of the company to Norwegian Bertel O. Steen group
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
Translink advised Swedmotor on the sale of the company to Norwegian Bertel O. Steen group
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
Translink advised CSL Business Machines on the sale of the company to DMC Canotec
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
Strength Capital acquired CALco
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
Storskogen AB acquired Svenska Tungdykargruppen AB
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
Keplr Vision has partnered with Miller Family Eyecare
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
MVG Motala Verkstad Group AB acquired Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB
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
MVG Motala Verkstad Group AB acquired Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB
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
MVG Motala Verkstad Group AB acquired Lidköpings Mekaniska Verkstads AB
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
Elysian Capital II LP, alongside the management team and existing shareholders, has acquired SCX Special Projects Holdings Limited. Translink acted as 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
LRF Konsult AB acquired Account IT AB
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
Goldner Hawn partners with Concept Machine Tool
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
Ambergate Invest acquired Timars Svets & Smide AB
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
Translink advises on Sale of Branded Baby Products Company
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
Translink advises Just Manufacturing on sale to Zurn
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
Translink advised Muusmann A/S on the sale of a majority share to Ramsdal Gruppen A/S
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
Adeocare acquired Clementia
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
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
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
Exodraft A/S has acquired 60% of the shares in Dansk Energi Service A/S
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
KB Compontents/BrA Invest acquires PLaCell AB
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
Chicago Pacific Founders, through their portfolio company SAGE, has acquired Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Services
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
Translink advised Trois Chênes on the sale of a majority stake to Together
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
Keplr Vision has partnered with Through the Hayes Optometry
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
Keplr Vision has partnered with Through the Hayes Optometry
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
Translink advised Djula on the sale of a majority stake to Chinese Yuyuan, a subsidiary of Fosun
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
Atvexa acquires The Tanto School
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
Atvexa acquires The Tanto School
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
Translink Corporate Finance advises the owners of IMD Group, a provider of installation services in the field of underground cable laying and pipeline engineering, on the sale of their shares to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
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
Translink acted as the exclusive financial adviser to Miss Group acquires Finnish web hosting company Euronic Oy
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
Translink acted as the exclusive financial adviser to Miss Group acquires Finnish web hosting company Euronic Oy
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
Translink advised sPeople ApS on the sale of a majority of the company to Gostotech ApS
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
Translink advises Thor Olav Sperre, a shareholder of Sperre AS on the sale of the remaining 34% of his shares in Sperre AS to AKVA Group ASA
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
Translink advised ram Tracking in securing an investment from H2 Equity Partners
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
Following the successful sale of the operational business (FEW GmbH) to VIS GmbH (a company of the Zeppenfeld Group) in 2019, Translink Corporate Finance supported the Villmann Group in the sale of FEW Besitz GmbH to the Zeppenfeld Group.
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
Translink advised PGS Group on the sale of the company to Groupe Barbarie
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
Translink advises Stadpipe AS on the sale of the company to SIMONA AG
Country
Germany, Norway
Industry
Industrials
Information on the buyer
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.
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Midroc Electro acquires Combiconsult
Country
Sweden
Industry
Industrials
Information on the buyer
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
Translink advised MCES on fundraising
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
Translink advised TVE Reclame producties B.V. on the acquistion of van Doren Reclame B.V.
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
Translink advised T&T RVS-Services B.V. on the sale of the company to Tavaco B.V.
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
Translink advised Aezan on the sale of a majority participation to Neurones IT
Country
France
Industry
IT
Information on the buyer
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
Translink Corporate Finance advises the management of the Ingenics Group on the acquisition of PIXEL Group, a software development company
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.
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
Tranzonic Companies has acquired the assets of High-Tech Conversions, Inc.
Country
United States
Industry
Industrials
Information on the buyer
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.
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
Miller Graphics acquires Lito
Country
Sweden
Industry
Media and Communication
Information on the buyer
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
Global independent optical association CECOP enters North America with acquisition of Combine Buying Group
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
Advisor to the buyer
Translink advised S.E. Brockhuus A/S on the sale of the company to a financial investor
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
Translink advised S.E. Brockhuus A/S on the sale of the company to a financial investor
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
KICTeam, a portfolio company of Inverness Graham, acquired Teknipure
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.
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Astor Place Holdings has acquired a majority interest in Douglas Electrical Components
Country
United States
Industry
Industrials
Information on the buyer
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.
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Atvexa acquires Danderyds Montessoriskola
Country
Sweden
Industry
Education
Information on the buyer
Atvexa is a stock listed education group
Information on the seller
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
Translink advises the owner of Carbox on the sale to CalixKlippan AB
Country
Germany, Sweden
Industry
Automotive
Information on the buyer
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
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Translink advises on Outdoor Consumer Products Transaction
Country
United States
Industry
Consumer Discretionary
Information on the seller
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
Translink advised Total Community Care on the sale of the company to City & County Healthcare Group
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
Translink advised Total Community Care on the sale of the company to City & County Healthcare Group
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
Translink advised XenoGesis on the sale of the company to Sygnature Discovery
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
Translink advises the owner of Oppigards Bryggeri on the sale to RÖKO
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.
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Translink advises Floridienne Group on the disposal of its shares in IKA Innovative Kunststoffaufbereitung to Invest AG and Invest Equity
Country
Austria, Belgium, Germany
Industry
Industrials
Information on the buyer
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.
Operation
Advisor to the seller
GenNx360 Capital Partners announces acquisition of AMW Packaging Supply
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
GenNx360 Capital Partners announces acquisition of AMW Packaging Supply
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
Prosero Security acquires Låssmeden i Norrköping
Country
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
Translink advised Rosmalen on the sale of the company to Wessels Bouwgroep
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
Translink advised Mesab on the sale of the company to Instalco
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
Translink advised CMAI Group on the acquisition of Puertas Sanrafael and Puertas Castalla
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.
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
SGCP/bpifrance/Etoile Capital and Idinvest acquired a minority stake and finance the growth strategy of Foliateam
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
Advisor to the sellers
SGCP/bpifrance/Etoile Capital and Idinvest acquired a minority stake and finance the growth strategy of Foliateam
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
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Sun Capital Partners and their affiliate has made an investment in Mancini’s Sleepworld
Country
United States
Industry
Healthcare
Information on the buyer
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
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
ROI acquires Raketech Grp Hldg PLC-Consumer
Country
Sweden
Industry
IT
Information on the buyer
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
Translink Sweden and Finland advisor to Miss Group acquiring market leading Lithuanian web hosting company UAB “Interneto vizija”
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
Operation
Advisor to the seller
Translink Sweden and Finland advisor to Miss Group acquiring market leading Lithuanian web hosting company UAB “Interneto vizija”
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
Advisor to the buyer
North American Dental Group has partnered with AuraSmile Dental
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
Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity, has acquired Tidewater Skin Care
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
Rhythmlink International acquires Chalgren Enterprises
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
Advisor to the buyer
Dahlquist Machine, Inc. was sold to CORE Industrial Partners’ portfolio company, Incodema Holdings LLC.
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
Milestone Technologies, a portfolio company of HIG Capital, acquires Covestic, LLC
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
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
Translink acted as advisor to the Pedrollo Group on its acquisition of Superior Pump in the United States
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.
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
Fielmann AG acquired an 80% stake in Óptica del Penedés (Óptica Universitaria)
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
Benford Capital Partners recapitalizes Brothers International Food Corporation
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
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
EIS Holdings, a portfolio company of O2 Investment Partners, announced an investment Potomac Abatement
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
Advisor to the buyer
The Channel Company has acquired Audienz
Country
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
Advisor to the buyer
AccountabilIT acquires Enterprise Technology Services
Country
United States
Industry
IT
Information on the buyer
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
ALEJANDRO FRÍAS
Partner, CEO
Alejandro, co-founder and partner of SFA Consultores, has extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions. He has collaborated in transactions in the range of US$7 MM to US$450 MM in industries such as pharmaceutical, trading, ports, direct sales, mining, financial services, IT, software and health. Before founding SFA Consultores, he was vice-president of Mergers and Acquisitions at Grupo Financiero Bancomer. Alejandro has an MBA from ITAM and he has a B.S. in actuarial sciences from Universidad Anáhuac México Sur. He speaks Spanish, English and French
HORACIO SEPTIEN
Partner, CEO
Horacio, Managing Director of Translink Corporate Finance in Mexico and Managing Partner of SFA Consultores, has extensive experience in Mergers & Acquisitions. He pioneered and led for six years the Mergers and Acquisitions division of Grupo Financiero Bancomer, the largest Mexican financial services group. Then, in 1997, Alejandro Frías and him founded SFA Consultores, a financial advisory firm. He has collaborated in transactions in the range of US$10 MM to US$700 MM in industries such as power generation, pharmaceutical, trading, ports, direct sales, mining, financial services, IT, software and health. He has a Postgraduate degree in Economics and Statistics from American University (Washington) and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He studied a B.A. Social Science at ITAM
RAFAEL ESGUERRA
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Rafael has many years of experience as investment banker and corporate finance advisor. He has been working independently and for Inversiones Filigrana, Partner Valfinanzas (Investment banking boutique), SAB Miller PLC as Regional Integration Director and Grupo Empresarial Bavaria as Regional Planning Director. In 2013 he joined B.A.M&A as Associate Partner. Rafael is fluent in English and Spanish.
JOSE GOMEZ
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Jose, associate partner of B.A.M&A has a vast experience both as Regional Director in Multinational companies (Grupo Bertelsmann, DuPont and Grupo Carvajal) and as entrepreneur with his own company as representative of several US and European Companies focused to the Packaging printing sector;he has joined B.A.M&A since December 2014 ;he holds a diploma of Industrial Engineer from Universidad Javeriana , master degree in Finance from Universidad de los Andes and several other Marketing courses from American Universities. He speaks fluently Spanish, English and Portuguese.
MARCELA HERNÁNDEZ
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Marcela has extensive experience in M&A transactions and financial consultancy, focused in corporate finance. During the last years she has been involved in various financial transactions exceeding US$ 3 billion. She holds a BA in Business Administration (Universidad de Chile), and is post graduated in Top Mgmt Program from ESE Business School (IESE/Harvard related BS). Marcela is also member of the first Dispute Board for public concessions for the Chilean Government and for years was Managing Partner at Link Capital, a Financial Advisory firm. Top Female Executive nominated 2013 by Who’s Who organization, Marcela is fluent in Spanish and English
BRUNO STIERLI
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Bruno has extensive experience in Food industry. He had worked for Nestle do Brasil Mc Cain Canada and Marfrig Alimentos as Executive manager before joining B.A.M&A as associate partner. Bruno is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French.
PAULO DE SOUZA
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Paulo has a grounded experience in the beverages sector in Latin America. He worked at Diageo Paraguay as Country Manager and at Gilbey S.A. Uruguay as Executive, Manager, Responsible for sales and marketing. Before 90’s he worked at Hero Ind.com, Mc Cormick do Brasil S.A., Colgate Palmolive and Refinações de Milho Brasil always in managerial positions. He is an associate partner of B.A.M&A since 2010. Paulo is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
FRANCISCO DE ARTEAGA
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Francisco has extensive and grounded experience in Chemical industry. He started his career at Rhodia Colombia and since then he has built his professional path through Chemical sector ending in the mexican Grupo Pochteca Brazil where he worked as General Manager. In 2013 he has joined B.A.M&A as Associate Partner. Francisco is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French.
TOMMASO LEONETTI
Partner, CEO
Tommaso served as professional in the consulting and Finance sectors. In the 90’s worked at Bain and Company and Value Partners, (Roma and São Paulo) as Management Consultant and at Credit Lyonnais as credit analysis and commercial banking. As an entrepreneur, joined CV Business Development (São Paulo) as a partner and Lead Consultant and B.A.M&A (São Paulo) as partner. He is fluent in Portuguese, French, English, Spanish and Italian. Tommaso is a member of our automotive, food and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
NORBERT DREYER
Partner, CEO
Norbert has a grounded and extensive experience in Corporate Finance . He worked at CMP Capital Management Partners GmbH, Berlin (Turnaround Private Equity Fund – Investment Manager) and WestLB Panmure Ltd., Berlin, London and New York – Executive, Manager, Assistant Director and Director (Head) – Corporate Finance Advisory / M&A. Norbert is a German citizen and is fluent in German, English and Spanish.
PEDRO RENNER
FOUNDING PARTNER
Founder of B.A.M&A the Latin America partner of Translink, Pedro has extensive experience in the areas of finance, investments, business development, restructuring, and general management. Member of several Boards of Directors, worked in multinational companies both in Latin America and the USA (Ford, Mack a.o.). Founded FINANCONSULT S.A. a finance services Co for mid market, and also successfully co-developed and sold the retail chain GAZEBO. Together with 2 Citibankers, he founded B.A.M&A in 1997 joining Translink in 2005. Co-Founder in 1998 of Criterium Management Group, a company crisis management and turnaround firm. Pedro is both Argentinean and EU citizen, fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
MARIO BACMAN
Partner, CEO
Mario has a vast experience in finance sector. Before enetring B.A.M&A as Partner some 10 years ago, he worked for Coopers & Lybrand as Financial Consultant, Ministry of Economy and as the Director of the area of Financial Advisory Services at PWC. Mario, Argentinian citizen, is fluent in Spanish and English.
ANDREW WHEELAN
SENIOR MANAGER
Andrew has extensive experience of M&A, accountancy and financial analysis including significant exposure to both UK and international cross border buy and sell-side deals, having spent several years as a Corporate Financier with Translink IMA CF and the ‘Big 4’ firms KPMG and EY. In addition, he has years of invaluable industry experience in the Energy, Technology and Engineering markets. He has also attained Master of Arts degrees in both Accountancy and Finance and in Economics from the University of Aberdeen. Andrew is dedicated to supporting Translink’s global client base on all aspects of their M&A, fundraising and growth strategies, helping to achieve and maximise value for the owners, businesses and investors that we work for. Andrew is also a member of the IT industry group and is actively involved in transactions in this sector.
SALLY SAUNDERS
Partner, CEO
Sally started off as a Chartered Accountant and has been active in Corporate Finance since 2002. She has a track record of a wide variety of transactions, many cross-border – largely with the US. Being a founding partner of Provantage Corporate Finance, an owner-managed business, Sally completely understands that a clients’ decision to sell their business wholly or even partially is never taken lightly and works tirelessly to achieve a successful result. She is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
DAVID BROWNE
Partner, CEO
David has over 25 years’ corporate finance experience, and has worked with more than 400 business owners to complete over 200 deals worth more than £2bln across the globe. As well as a Big 4 and mid-tier background, David has also worked as a commercial director and shareholder within a global private equity backed business and acted as a principal in both acquiring and disposing of that business. He has a strong track record of establishing and growing leading and award-winning corporate finance teams. David is a founding partner at Provantage Corporate Finance. He is a member of our IT industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
WILL HOLMES
DIRECTOR
Will joined BHP Corporate Finance in 2015 and has a wide range of experience including advising on global disposal processes, private equity investments; MBOs; and supporting businesses through forecasting, business planning and securing growth capital.
MATT SCOTT
DIRECTOR
With over 12 years’ experience of mid-market transactions including management buyouts, corporate mergers & acquisitions, strategic & corporate advisory, raising development capital, business valuations and corporate disposals. Matt was awarded Emerging Dealmaker of the year at the 2016 Sheffield City Region Insider Dealmakers Awards. He is a member of our logistics industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
KEVIN DAVIES
Partner, CEO
Since transferring into BHP Corporate Finance in 2006 having graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BA in Mathematics, Kevin has worked on a range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals and management buy-outs. He has particular experience of working within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. He takes great pleasure in working closely with his clients, developing strong relationships and helping them achieve their ultimate aspirations. Kevin is a holder of the ICAEW’s Corporate Finance qualification. He is a member of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
ANDY HAIGH
Partner, CEO
Andy has been providing corporate finance advice to owner managed businesses for well over a decade both within Baker Tilly’s M&A and Private Equity team and now at BHP Corporate Finance. He has substantial experience in advising directors, shareholders and management teams on many areas of strategy including corporate finance, acquisitions and exit/succession strategies for owner-managers. Andy won the Emerging Dealmaker award at the 2016 Insider Yorkshire Dealmakers Awards. He is a member of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
DON GRAY
Partner, CEO
Don has over 20 years’ corporate finance experience. He joined BHP Corporate Finance in 2006 having previously worked in the corporate finance teams at EY, KPMG and PwC. He has a wide range of transaction experience, in advising both private and quoted businesses, specialising in corporate M&A, buyouts and lead advisory services. Don has particular expertise in working with shareholders and management teams of private companies, helping them maximise value through competitive processes, many of which are international in nature. Don has transacted across a broad variety of sectors but he has a particular interest in manufacturing, engineering and technology. Don is a founder holder of the ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Qualification. He is a member of our industrials and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
HAMISH MORRISON
Partner, CEO
With around 20 years of Corporate Finance experience, Hamish joined BHP Corporate Finance in 2012 after starting his career at EY and then a UK national firm. He has a reputation of delivering outstanding results for his clients whilst providing them with great strategic insight and innovative solutions to problems. His focus is on businesses in the mid-market arena, involved in a range of transactions from acquisitions and disposals to management buy-outs. Hamish’s presence has proven pivotal in a variety of deals. Hamish is also the Joint Managing Partner of the wider BHP practice. He is a member of our IT industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
EFSANE CAM
Partner, CEO
Efsane has more than 27 years of extensive experience in wide range of corporate finance activities including equity and debt securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, privatization advisory, private sector and venture capital advisory. Efsane started her career at İşbank Capital Markets Department in 1992 and continued her career at İş Investment Corporate Finance between 1996-2019. During that period, has been involved in more than 100 M&A projects, lead many blue-chip company IPOs’ and privatization projects. Efsane holds an MBA from Bilgi University, BA from Marmara University and Sociology from Istanbul University She also completed the Young Managers Program at INSEAD. Efsane is a member of our food and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
ESER BECER
Partner, CEO
Eser has more than eighteen years of extensive experience working with clients on mergers and acquisitions, financial structuring, turnaround management, large scale transformation, business process optimization and implementation. Prior to joining Anafina Capital Partners, Eser held the General Manager role with a USD 20 million/year firm in Istanbul, Turkey where he led the turnaround management followed by divestiture of the business. In addition he has over 10 years of management consulting experience in the U.S.A. with Booz Allen Hamilton (now PwC) and General Electric. Eser holds an MBA from Rice University in Houston, Texas, MSc degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas and BSc degree from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a member of our automotive and industrials groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
DEGER BECER
Partner, CEO
Deger, Partner of Anafina Capital Partners in Turkey is responsible for deal origination, structuring, and execution. He has gained particular expertise delivering EBITDA and capital performance in complex private equity, buy-outs, carve-outs and M&A integrations in the US, Eastern Europe and Turkey. In addition, Deger has close to 15 years of strategy and management consulting role with GE, PwC, and Merck & Co. in the US, EU, and Turkey. Deger is a GE certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and holds an MBA from Cornell University and graduate and undergraduate degrees from Sam Houston State University and Bogazici University. He is the head of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
DANIEL DOLZ
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Daniel Dolz holds a MSc in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalunya. He is an alumni of the Unitech International Society being the ETH Zurich his alma mater. In 2019 he obtained a degree in Applied Business Analytics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Throughout his career, Daniel Dolz has gained insight to several industries while serving in leading firms, where he focused on digital strategy and development of emerging technologies. Before joining Gut Corporate Finance in December 2021, Daniel Dolz contributed to the exit of a tech startup, acting as its COO. He is born in Barcelona, having a dual citizenship, Swiss and Spanish.
ALEXANDER GUT
MANAGING PARTNER
Alex founded Gut Corporate Finance on 1 July 2007. In his role as corporate finance advisor, he serves a wide range of public and private companies in various industries.
His experience covers the entire corporate finance spectrum leading projects in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, valuation, strategic analyses, financing, and restructuring.
Prior to founding Gut Corporate Finance, Alex worked for Big 4 firms for over 16 years, advising national and international banking and insurance clients in Zurich and London. He was a member of the executive management of a Big 4 firm in Switzerland responsible for the Swiss-wide Financial Services practice.
Alex studied at the University of Zurich and graduated in 1995 with a PhD in business. He started his professional career as an accountant and qualified as a Swiss Certified Accountant (dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer) in 1996.
PER-OLOF EURELL
Partner, CEO
Experience as Controller for The Kanthal Corp, USA, and Controller for Lindéngruppen AB, CEO for Becker Industrial Coatings AB, CEO for Creando AB, and COO for Attendo Senior Care AB. Has worked with M&A since 2003. Degree in Business Administration and Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and MBA degree from the University of Rhode Island. Per-Olof is a member of our health industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector. He is a member of our health industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
FREDRIK ULLBERG
Partner, CEO
Fredrik has been working as sales manager since 2008. In 2017 he joined Anecta, as a Senior Associate, becoming Partner in 2019. He holds a M.Sc. Fredrik is a member of our IT industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
SERGI BERNAT
ASSOCIATE
Sergi has over 5 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Sergi has participated in cross-border transactions in different sectors such as IT (SaaS, BPO, e-commerce, ERP), Healthcare, and Industrials. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Sergi developed his professional career at BBVA and Crea Inversión. He is also Associate Professor of Finance in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a BBA from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), a MSc in Corporate Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and a Summer School stage in the London School of Economics (LSE), where he undertook courses of business analysis and valuation. Sergi passed the second level of the CFA Institute program.
FRANCESC AGUSTÍ
ANALYST
Francesc has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Francesc has participated in transactions both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Francesc developed his professional career at Deloitte and Crea Inversión.
He holds a degree in International Business Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange program at Boston College, and a MSc in Finance from ESADE Business School.
MARCOS GARCÍA
SENIOR ANALYST
Marcos has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. He also has been involved in strategic consulting projects for the NGO BAIF in India and has experience as a Research Assistant at CEMFI. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Marcos developed his professional career at Crea Inversión in the M&A team. He is also Associate Professor of Economics in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a degree in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange programme at University of Warwick, and a MSc in Economics from University College London (UCL), where he obtained a fully funded scholarship by Fundación Ramón Areces.
DANIEL AHIJADO
DIRECTOR
Daniel has over 14 years of work experience in international trade and finance and investment banking, specializing in the execution of cross border transactions with US, European and Latin American clients. He has experience advising on transactions in the TMT, healthcare, financial institution and real estate sectors among others.
He joined Translink as a Director in 2021. Previously, Daniel held various positions in PwC Mexico’s Corporate Finance team as well as in Fimecap Investment Banking (an investment banking boutique based in Mexico City).
Daniel holds a degree in History from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and an MBA from Instituto Panamericano de Administración y Dirección de Empresas (IPADE).
OSCAR GARI
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Oscar has over 10 years of work experience in audit, transaction services and investment banking and is specialised in debt advisory transactions. Throughout his career, Oscar has participated in transactions in different sectors such as industrials, business services, retail and packaging. Prior to joining WindCorp Translink, Oscar held various positions within KPMG, EY, Credit Suisse and Houlihan Lokey in Spain and UK. In addition to corporate finance services, Oscar will provide debt advisory services across the Translink group.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Barcelona and an MBA from IESE Business School.
TRAN-MINH THAI
Partner
Tran-Minh has over 17 years of professional experience and specialises in financial-strategic advisory, especially focused on transactions and restructuring cases in international contexts. Throughout his career, he has advised a large number of operations in various sectors such as industry, technology, FMCG and logistics. He joined WindCorp as a partner in 2021. Previously, he was the director responsible of the Barcelona-based office at the financial and strategic consulting firm Accuracy. He previously spent his career in Corporate Finance at EY and BDO. Tran-Minh holds a Master in Management from Toulouse Business School (France) and an MBA from Walton College (USA).
NARCISO MARFÁ
Partner
Narciso has over 20 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, advising and participating in M&A transactions. Throughout his career he has gained experience in services, industry and real estate areas. Among his clients there are reputed family owned corporations. He is a founding partner of WindCorp. He began his professional career in the finance and insurance sector in Bankpime and Barclays Bank. He has a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
JOSEP PERE GUTIERREZ
Partner
Josep Pere has over 25 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers, acquisitions and strategic and financial consultancy. He joined WindCorp as a Partner in 2019. Previously, he was Partner at AddVANTE M&A for 19 years. Josep Pere holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Postgraduate PhD courses in Strategic Maps (UB). He is a member of our IT and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
JOSÉ MARIA BANÚS
Partner
José M. has over 20 years of professional experience in corporate finance, advising and being involved in M&A and investment management transactions. He has advised numerous transactions in sectors such as food, business services, healthcare, environmental services and specialized distribution. José M. is a WindCorp partner. He was a founding partner at Clairfield Partners, international Corporate Finance firm, and Danube Property Advisors, which manages real estate investment funds. He graduated in Business Administration from the University of Buckingham (UK) and holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Deusto. He is a member of our logistics and food industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
OSCAR LLAUDET
Partner
Oscar has over 22 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers and acquisitions and business strategy, both nationally and internationally. He has extensive experience in the industrial and services sector. He is a WindCorp partner since 2013. He previously held various positions at Barclays Bank, AB Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Alta Partners. Oscar has a Degree in Economics and Business Administration (UAB) and an MBA from IESE. He is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Mikołaj Martyński
DIRECTOR
Mikołaj has over 10 years of experience in M&A advisory, previously working for the international consulting companies KPMG and Grant Thornton. He graduated from the Poznań University of Economics and holds a master’s degree in capital investments and financial strategies of enterprise. Mikołaj also graduated from ISCTE in Lisbon focusing on Corporate Finance. He is a member of our logistics and IT industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Stefan Kirk
Partner, CEO
Stefan, Partner, has 25 years of experience in M&A, capital raising and business development advisory for Polish owner –managers, private equity funds and foreign direct investors, successfully completing scores of assignments over the years. Before joining Maciej at Holon in 2011, he worked as an interim manager for external development projects through the 2000s. In the 1990s we worked for six years at Central Europe Trust, and four years at Deutsche Bank, in London and Warsaw. He graduated in Modern History from Oxford University in 1989, and has been working ever since. To support his role at Holon, Stefan also writes a monthly M&A column for just-food.com. In his spare time he is a keen art historian and collector. Stefan is a member of our food and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Jacek Korpala
Partner, CEO
Jacek has close to 30 years of experience in managing private equity, advising in M&A transactions, strategic consulting, project finance and business angel investing. He was partner at ARX Equity, a firm managing private equity funds investing in Poland and other CEE countries, investor at Hedgehog business angel fund, partner heading corporate finance practice in the Warsaw office of Arthur Andersen and director of department responsible for initial public offerings, sale of large companies and sectoral privatization at the Polish Ministry of Privatization. He graduated from the Department of Foreign Trade at SGPiS (now SGH/Warsaw School of Economics) and attended several professional trainings and courses on capital markets, M&A, valuations and management. He is a member of our automotive and industrials groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Maciej Cieślak
MANAGING PARTNER
Maciej has over twenty years of experience in equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, as well as market entry strategies for foreign investors. Before founding Holon Consultants in 2002, he was a Manager in a British management consultancy company – Central Europe Trust. He held UNIDO lectures and training programmes for Polish companies. He graduated in Physics from the Jagiellonian University in Cracow and Heidelberg University. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Physics. He completed his post-graduate studies in the World Economy Department at Warsaw School of Economics. Maciej is keen on fine-art photography both as photographer and collector. He is a member of our food, logistics and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Sander Helseth
ANALYST
Sander holds a Master in Finance from the International University of Monaco with specialization in Private Equity, and a Bachelor in Finance from BI Business School, Oslo. Alongside his studies, he has worked at Svea Finans and participated in the CFA Research Challenge.
Knut Helgesen
Partner, CEO
Mr. Helgesen has 15 years of management experience in Orkla Media; Corporate Development, Financial Director and Dir. Digital Media. He has additional experience from Boston Corporate and Aratos. Knut is a member of our IT industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Hans Henrik Westberg
Partner, CEO
Hans Henrik has 15 years of industrial management experience from IT companies such as Telenor, Amdocs and Hewlett-Packard. He has 15 years of transaction experience from Investment Banks and M&A boutique including Bryan Garnier & Co, Beringer Finance and Weibull, where he has completed +30 transactions in the areas of Business and Information Services in Norway / the Nordic region. Hans Henrik possesses a large network within the IT sector in the Nordics and is member of our IT industry group. He holds an MBA from Norwegian School of Economics HH and Bachler of Electronics & Communication Engineering from the University of Bristol.
Karl-Børre Gilje
Partner, CEO
Karl-Børre has about 20 years of experience from Orkla and Carlsberg, where he has had positions as sales and marketing director, purchasing and logistics director as well as director of new business. The last 10 years he has been director in business development, and has done several acquisitions in the Nordics (including Jordan and Cederroth) and integrated them in Orkla. In addition, he has Board experience from Asia. Karl-Børre holds a Master of Science in Industrial Economics from NTNU and a MBA from Netherlands and USA. He is a member of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Leif Larsen
MANAGING PARTNER
Mr. Larsen worked for Orkla (16 years) specializing in SVP Business Dev. Orkla Food Ingredients, sales and marketing direction in Denofa and Idun Industri. He was a sales manager at Bjørge Offshore, cost and planning engineer Saga Petroleum. He has 15 years of M&A experience from Orkla Corp. Dev. and Synergos. Leif is a member of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Luigi Padula
SENIOR ADVISOR
Luigi has been involved for almost 20 years within listed and OTC international financial markets, working mainly with MPS Asset Management, Prima sgr and Anima sgr. He worked as fund manager and buy side analyst, both on equity and corporate debt markets (investment grade and high yield). He also worked within the macroeconomic department research of MPS Asset Management Sgr and as analyst and manager of credit derivatives products (CDOs and CSOs). From 2013 to mid-2016 we worked as sell-side equity analyst (Hammer Partners) on listed Italian companies. Later he gained experience in M&A as sell-side advisor from the origination to the successful sale of a food processing SME to a PE. Before joining Translink he worked within the Treasury Department of Piaggio Aerospace. Luigi holds a degree in Economics from University of Pisa and a Master in Finance (CUOA-Altavilla Vicentina).
Jeh Patel
ANALYST
Jeh Patel is an Analyst at Translink Strempel & Company. He is a graduate in International Economics and Finance from Bocconi University in Milan and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in economics. He is able to conduct business in his native English, Italian and Hindi. Jeh is a member of our automotive industry group.
Matteo Paggi
MANAGING PARTNER
Matteo Paggi is a finance professional with extensive experience in corporate finance, transaction services and auditing. Matteo began his career in the Milan Office of KPMG where he progressed with increasing levels of responsibility performing audit activities in the Financial Services sector. Subsequently, within KPMG’s Transaction Services division, he carried out transaction and due diligence activities. From 2007 to 2010, he worked for MIT.FIN (a Milan-based investment banking boutique), where he became Head of the Execution Team and followed several M&A transactions in domestic and foreign markets. From 2010 to 2011 he was Head of Execution in Fante (a Milan-based investment banking company). In 2013 he became CEO/CFO of an Italian company providing printing services. In 2016, Matteo once again joined Translink Strempel as Partner. Matteo graduated in Business Administration from Bocconi University (Milan, Italy) and he can conduct business in his native Italian as well as English and French. He is a member of our automotive and industrials groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Giampaolo Cogliati
SENIOR ADVISOR
Giampaolo Cogliati has developed his career within the Investment Banking sector. He has particularly focused on Structured Finance, Equity and Debt Capital Markets and on M&A advisory. He has been a Senior Executive in several Italian and international banking groups to finally concentrate on advisory activity. Giampaolo has been Credit Analyst in Banque Indosuez; member of Structured Finance team in Crédit Lyonnais becoming Head of Acquisition Finance; Head of Structured Finance in Abaxbank, Investment Bank of Credito Emiliano Group; Relationship Manager and Head of Credit Analysis & Structuring in Natixis;. Giampaolo is fluent in French, his native language is Italian.
Fabrizio Malavolti
SENIOR ADVISOR
Fabrizio Malavolti has a degree in Economics from Bocconi University, Milan. He has extensive experience in corporate finance and equity markets. He worked as portfolio manager for SanPaolo Imi Asset Management and Monte Paschi Asset Management on Asian equity markets and sales covering Japanese equity markets for Merrill Lynch and then for Mizuho International in London. From 2009 to 2012 he collaborated with a UK regulated company on renewable energy investments; in 2013 he set up a company in involved in energy savings works, of which he was managing director. He worked on M&A operations in collaboration with Labs Investments and BCR Consulting. In 2004 he successfully completed the CFA. He also carried out several volunteer activities for the CFA Society Italy: designing and organizing the conference at Borsa Italiana ”From Italy with value” in 2013 and 2014 and acting as Mentor for the CFA Research Challenge from 2012 to 2014..
Piercarla Delpiano
SENIOR ADVISOR
PierCarla Delpiano has a degree in Economics from the University of Genoa. She has more than twenty years of experience in leading positions both in public administrations and private companies. In 1998 she was the first woman in Italy to become City Manager. In the private sector, she has been Director of Communication and External Relations at Fiera Milano spa, a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (2008-2018). She has also collaborated with important Universities (Bocconi and Iulm in Milan) and consulting companies (School of Public Administration of Lucca, Consiel). She took part and taught in specialization courses and masters (High School of Economics and Finance, Uncem, SDA Bocconi), and she was a speaker at national and international conferences. She is currently adjunct professor for the Master in Corporate Communications at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. President of the Board of Directors at Fondazione Stelline, Milan, since 2013.
Alberto Furlan
ASSOCIATE
Alberto has more than ten years of experience in mid-market M&A advisory services, particularly cross-border, with a track record including transactions in Eastern Europe, North America and Southern Asia.
Prior to joining Translink, he was Senior Associate with the Italian office of AICA – Alliance of International Corporate Advisors, a global investment banking partnership specializing in cross-border mid-market transactions. He began his career in 2010 as a Junior Analyst with the Private Equity team of Palladio Finanziaria.
Alberto earned a MS with honors in Banking and Finance and a BS in Business Economics both from the University of Padua.
Italian native, he lived in the US and is fluent in English.
Stefano Luciano
ASSOCIATE
Stefano is active as an Analyst with Translink Strempel & Co. He is a graduate in Finance from Bocconi University at Milan and is fluent both in Italian and English.
Gerardo Dal Piva
ASSOCIATE PARTNER
Gerardo, who is based in our Venice-Mestre office, began his professional career at Banco San Marco (now BPM) within its corporate credit office and has successively worked as CFO in other commercial and industrial companies operating in the agro-industrial sector. He has been active for over 20 years in advising on M&A transactions and internationalization processes, having assisted important Italian industrial groups in their M&A activities and in the search for strategic partners both nationally and internationally, with a particular focus on emerging markets. He is a speaker at conferences and seminars on issues of corporate finance at universities and business schools. Gerardo holds a degree in Economics from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. He is a member of our food industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Sabina Grisorio
Partner, CEO
Sabina Grisorio gained extensive international Finance experience across Europe, the Middle-East, Africa and South East Asia in different industries: consumer goods, ICT and chemical. She started her career in 3M and subsequently moved to Digital Equipment Corporation and Kraft Foods. In these companies she covered roles with increasing responsibilities in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Internal Audit, Internal Controls and Corporate Governance, both in Italy and abroad. In Digital Equipment Corporation and Kraft Foods, Sabina participated in M&A and divestments activities, restructuring, information systems and organizational changes. From 2002 to 2009, based in Vienna, Sabina held the positions of Director of Internal Controls and subsequently Director of Corporate Governance for Kraft Foods, with a responsibility for Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. Sabina holds a Bachelor Degree, with Distinction, in Business Administration from Bocconi University (Milan-Italy) and she is able to conduct business in her native Italian as well as in English. She is a member of our food and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Alberto Rolla
Partner, CEO
Alberto has extensive experience in the field of corporate finance with years of experience in both equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He began his career as an equity analyst and proceeded to work for Milla & Co (predecessor of Banca Leonardo), Caboto and for Pasfin Securities, then sold to BNP Paribas. At BNPP he was a member of the equity research team for the automotive, telecom and media sectors, reaching the rank as best Italian telecom analyst in 2000 (Extel). The same year BNPP appointed him head of Italian TMT Corporate Finance. In 2003 he joined Abaxbank (owned by Credito Emiliano) where he led the first round of restructuring. In 2005 he was appointed head of M&A of FMM (which then became Fante Group). In 2009 he participated in the startup of Hammer Partners, an independent research company catering to European hedge funds. Before joining Translink he carried out corporate finance activity as CEO of BCR Consulenti Associati, a corporate finance boutique he helped to found in 2012.
Livio Cademartori
Partner, CEO
Livio has a background as both an entrepreneur and seasoned corporate finance professional. He started his professional career within his family’s business in the dairy sector and subsequently founded and developed a number of different industrial enterprises in Italy and abroad. In 2009, he became a partner within a UK financial institution – Intrust Corporate Finance plc, regulated by FCA – with responsibility over the South European markets in the food, fashion and energy sectors. During his career, he has carried out numerous M&A transactions, debt restructurings and has been an advisor in bankruptcy procedures for publicly owned companies. He is a member of the young entrepreneurs group of Assolombarda and has been a member of its finance and innovation commissions. Before joining Translink he carried out corporate finance activities as Chairman of BCR Consulenti Associati, a corporate finance boutique he helped to found in 2012. He is a member of our food group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Mauro Bussotti
SENIOR PARTNER
Mauro Bussotti has developed his career within the Investment Banking sector, particularly focused on Structured Finance, Equity and Debt Capital Markets and on M&A advisory. He worked as a Senior Executive in several Italian and international banking groups to finally concentrate on advisory activity. Mauro was the Credit Officer for Banca di Roma’s London branch and Deputy Representative for their New York office; Credit Manager and Investment Banking Officer for Italian Financial Institutions in Citibank; Head of Investment Banking and Corporate Communication in Caboto, Intesa Group; Head of Investment Banking (Securitization, Structured Finance, M&A, Capital Market Origination) and Corporate Communications in Abaxbank, Credito Emiliano Group; CEO of Comoi Corporate Finance , the advisory arm of Comoi, a Suisse group engaged in Asset Management, Risk Management and Corporate Finance; Partner in Santalessandro, a Corporate Finance Advisor specialized in Real Estate, Tourism & Hospitality; Head of Finance and Strategic Advisory in Warrant Group, an advisory company specialized in Corporate Finance, Soft Financing, Offshoring and Internationalization, and Technology Transfer. Mauro is fluent in English, his native language is Italian. He is a member of our food and industrials groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Gianni Laudato
SENIOR PARTNER
Gianni Laudato is a senior executive with a history of high profile positions as Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director in multinational industrial groups; examples of his executive positions include: International Finance Manager at GTE Telecommunications SpA, operating in the telecom sector in Italy and abroad, with 6.500 employees; Chief Financial Officer at Ercole Marelli SpA, a company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, operating in the electro-mechanical and energy sectors; Chief Financial Officer of the Group and Managing Director of the Italian operating companies at Schiapparelli SpA, a holding company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange and operating in the pharmaceutics, cosmetics, diagnostics, biotech and food & beverage industries. At Schiapparelli, Gianni spent 25 years, managing important acquisitions, joint-ventures, divestitures in Italy and abroad, equity and debt operations on listed companies, financial and industrial restructurings. In recent years Gianni founded S.I.L.V.A. SpA (Managing Director, owning 33% of the shares), a company operating in the high end Beverage/Spirits industry; acted as a Strategic consultant in the Beverage industry; joined MIT.FIN SpA (M&A and Corporate Finance advisory house) in late 2007 as Senior Executive Advisor. Since March 2010, Gianni is Senior Partner at Strempel & Company. Gianni can conduct his work in Italian, English and French. He is a member of our food and healthcare industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Mareike Maas
ASSOCIATE
Mareike joined Translink in 2017. She graduated from the University of Passau with a Master in International Economics and Business. She has gained expertise on several buy- and sell-side transactions and supports the team in financial modelling, market analysis and the preparation of marketing materials. She is part of our industrials group.
Carsten Wolter
ASSOCIATE
Carsten joined Translink in 2019 and supports the team in various financial, market and competitive analysis. He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and has already gained experience in corporate finance and especially M&A through several internships during his studies. He is part of our automotive industry group.
Lincoln Healthcare has been acquired by Team Select Home Care, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management
Country
United States
Industry
Healthcare
Information on the buyer
Team Select Home Care is a provider of post-acute healthcare services in a home-based setting across the western and central United States.
Rationale for the transaction
N/A
Transaction information
Lincoln Healthcare has been acquired by Team Select Home Care, a portfolio company of Tenex Capital Management.
Operation
Advisor to the buyer
RCM acquires 100% of GGE
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
Antoine Moser
Partner, CEO
Antoine Moser has more than 25 years of experience in corporate development and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). He studied at the University of Delft and complemented his education with an MBA of IMD in Lausanne. In his role after that as business developer and M&A dealmaker within various large international corporates he has built up hands-on experience in managing many cross-border M&A projects in various industry sectors such as Chemistry, ICT, BP Outsourcing and TIC (testing, inspection and certification).
With his technology background and several high-tech start-up experiences Antoine specifically has a great affinity with technology driven sectors allowing him to efficiently generate as a “rainmaker” relevant deals from the buying, selling or financing side. He is a member of our IT and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Lina Ismail
Partner, CEO
Lina started her career in the Paris office of the Private Equity firm 3i. Subsequently, she co-founded Broadmark, an M&A advisory boutique, which became, in 2005, Translink’s French Partner. She headed Translink French operations for 10 years. She recently joined Translink Belgium as a Partner and is now based in Brussels. Since 1990, Lina has been advising companies and their shareholders on a wide range of French and cross-border transactions including acquisitions, disposals, LBOs and private placements.
She has worked for medium-sized to multi-national companies, private equity firms and private owners across, among other industries, Transport & Logistics and Engineering services. Lina is a Board member of Unima, a family-owned company operating shrimp aquaculture in the Indian Ocean and distributing its products in Europe and Asia. Lina has participated in various deals within the logistics sector and is head of our logistics industry group.
Maarten De Boer
Partner, CEO
Maarten has worked in the Mergers and Acquisitions area for over 15 years and assisted corporates with a large number of (international) transactions. Maarten holds degrees in Finance & Business Administration and has a broad experience in all aspects of Financial Management and Merger & Acquisitions. Before joining Translink he was Executive Vice President and board member at Barentz and (amongst others) led the M&A activity of this Group. For which he managed multiple M&A deals accros the globe.
Apart from his financial skills he brings fast experience in the Life science industry (Food / Pharma / Personal Care and Animal Nutrition). Maarten is a member of our food and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Dick Kroot
Partner, CEO
Dick has a lot of experience as an entrepreneur and executive. He achieved his business studies and MBA degree from Nyenrode Business University and has been active as a CEO and in commercial and general management positions within several firms. His specialties are negotiations, creating self-steering teams, revenue & profit growth and team development primarily for the agriculture, food, feed, additives and trading industry. He also has a strong practical experience in mergers and acquisitions. Dick has participated in various deals within the food sector and is member of our food industry group.
Jamy Lunel
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Jamy has a master degree in tax and accountancy and over 18 years’ of work experience. He started his career at the audit firm Kompaan Accountants. Later he moved on to BGH Accountants & Tax advisors and then joined Kanters as controller in the construction and building industry. After that he became CFO at Flowfirm in the F&B industry.
During that period Jamy has been managing due diligences and started working with Translink on several M&A projects. He also is a non executive member at several real estate companies.
He is mainly involved with due diligence analysis, attracting risk-bearing capital and the valuation of companies for the benefit of acquisitions and sales mandates.
Michiel Buijs
CONSULTANT
Michiel Buijs studied Business Economics at Tilburg University. He started his career at Witlox van den Boomen Corporate Finance and joined Translink as an analyst in 2016. He is mainly involved with market and business analysis, approaching potential buyers and sellers, attracting risk-bearing capital, restructuring balance sheets and the valuation of companies for the benefit of acquisitions and sale mandates.
Claus Melgaard
Partner
Claus holds an engineering degree within energy transformation, thermo dynamics and electronics. He has a background with more than 15 years of experience with executive management in companies as Nilfisk Advance, Philips and Maxon Telecom. From 2001 until now he has worked within corporate finance, first as CEO for a Danish Venture fund and from 2007 he joined Translink Corporate Finance as partner in the Danish Office Schrøder Translink A/S. From 2015 until 2017 Claus was member of the BDO corporate finance. Claus has participated in many transactions within TMT, general industry among others. Claus is member of the Translink industry groups covering Logistics and IT.
STUART HANDS
MANAGING PARTNER
Stuart leads the cross-border M&A team of Translink Corporate Finance – IMA in the UK, and has extensive experience in global buy and sell-side assignments. Stuart, a Chartered Accountant, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, having qualified with Ernst & Young, the ‘Big 4’ accounting firm, where he commenced his Corporate Finance career, some 18 years ago. Stuart established an independent Corporate Finance practice in 2004 that today serves both UK and international clients on Sales, Acquisitions, Buy-outs and Carve-outs, helping achieve the strategies of family owned businesses, private equity backed businesses and listed companies. He is the head of our automotive group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
TERO NUMMENPÄÄ
CHAIRMAN
TRANSLINK INTERNATIONAL
MANAGING PARTNER TRANSLINK FINLAND
Tero’s experience in corporate finance and advisory is vast. Before founding Translink Finland, he worked as an Investment Manager at the firm PCA Infocom Finance Oy. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Translink International AG, which coordinates the Translink group’s international operations. Tero holds an M.Sc. (Tech.) from the University of Tampere and an MBA from Virginia Tech. He is a member of our M&A Automotive and M&A IT groups and has closed several transactions in these sectors.