Cross-border M&A deals are strongly influenced by timing, relationships and identifying compelling opportunities. This is the story of what culminated in December 2020, when Italian family-owned company, Pedrollo acquired US-based Superior Pump.
While already recognised as a world-renowned brand within the electric pump sector, exporting more than 80% of its product outside of Italy, the United States represents less than 1% of Pedrollo’s global sales.
Leading independent M&A advisory firms BHP Corporate Finance and IMA Corporate Finance are collaborating and have officially changed their names to Translink Corporate Finance.
Translink, The leading mid-market corporate financial advisory firm, has over 300 experts covering more than 35 countries on six continents. It’s this international footprint of teams with deep local market knowledge and specialised sector expertise that enables Translink to identify M&A opportunities across the globe for clients.
Given American Trailer Rental Group’s many acquisitions over the past two years, Dinan & Company’s Mohit Mehta shares some insights about these successful transactions and what the industry can expect going forward.
Strong tailwinds associated within the logistics industry along with increasing supply-chain complexities, e-commerce growth and the outsourcing of logistics are all factors that have created strong demand for the storage and cartage segment of the US trailer rental market.
In the first part of this series, Translink International Vice Chairman and Chairman at Translink Corporate Finance Italy, David Strempel, unpacked the importance of a clear M&A strategy and how global M&A advisors can identify trends, opportunities and challenges, plan around them and advise accordingly. Here he unpacks how personalities and cultures can potentially hinder a transaction unless managed properly, and the important role played by advisors in finding solutions and smoothing what is often a complicated transaction.
The dealmaking process behind corporate M&As can be highly complex, with a significant number of factors that need to be negotiated between the time a letter of intent is signed until the deal is officially closed.
There can also be a great deal at stake for the companies involved, not only financially but also from a reputational and market sentiment perspective.
Financing is a major factor in all mergers and acquisition transactions, especially in buy outs, and is an important driver of valuations.
Companies looking to buy businesses through third party financing, or to have a minority or majority sponsor onboard, currently have to deal with higher financing costs and lower valuations. This is because of the persistent volatile macro-economic climate, which includes the issue of inflation, the Russian/ Ukraine conflict, with all of them causing rising interest rates. These all directly impact the M&A industry.
Translink Corporate Finance in Finland has been shortlisted for the prestigious Mergermarket Finland Financial Advisor of the Year 2022 Award. The list of finalists was announced last month, with the other contestants including advisors such as Goldman Sachs and Carnegie. The two main categories of these country-specific awards include financial advisors and legal advisors.
The technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector has remained the dominant dealmaker for 2022. While not surpassing last year’s performance, the accelerating demand for cloud-based services, IT security, and enterprise software has kept these deals at the forefront of global M&As.
The COVID-19 pandemic, global warming, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and global economic challenges. These are just some of the issues that are severely impacting the food and beverage industry across the globe. This, together with shifting consumer habits and lifestyle trends, is seeing this sector going through unprecedented change. While change within any sector is expected and par for the course, given the magnitude and pace at which the food and beverage industry is changing, what might this sector look like come 2050?
This year Translink Corporate Finance celebrates its golden anniversary since its founding by Dr Roland Schucht in 1972. At the time it was one of the first ‘small-to-mid-cap’ M&A firms to go cross-border. Dr Schucht’s global vision for the business has endured and today, Translink covers more than 35 countries spanning 6 continents. This month, 150 partners and colleagues from across the Translink Corporate Finance global group, gathered in Mallorca, Spain for a 50th anniversary celebration to remember.
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United Kingdom
Industrials
Airedale Group is a chemical solutions provider.
McCann Chemicals specialises in the sales, marketing and distribution of chemicals in the UK and overseas.
Growth and diversification
Translink Corporate Finance acted as lead advisor to Airedale Group on the acquisition of McCann Chemicals.
Advisor to the buyer
France
Food
Founded in 1996, Aquasourça is a private equity investment firm based in Lyon. The firm also specialises in real estate and growth investments with a keen interest to invest in the business, food, consumer products and services sectors.
Information on the seller
The Jock Group, founded in 1938 and based in Bordeaux, specialises in the design and production of dessert mixes through four complementary ranges: desserts to prepare, chocolate powders, pastry aids and ready-to-bake pastes.
Aquasourça acquires a strong leader in the food industry through its acquisition of The Jock Group.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Aquasourça on the acquisition of Jock.
Advisor to the buyer
France
Food and Beverage
Turenne Groupe, one of the leaders in capital investment in France, has been supporting entrepreneurs with their innovative projects, from the development of the transfer of their companies, for over 20 years. As an independent player, the group manages over 1.2 billion euros.
Mycophyto proposes revitalising cultivable soils with exclusively indigenous micro-organisms. Mycophyto does not replace chemical products with organic products. Instead, the Mycophyto innovation is based on the natural synergies between plants and microscopic fungi (AMF) in soils capable of interacting with plant roots.
To further finance the development of Mycophyto.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Mycophyto on the raising of equity from several financial investors.
Advisor to the company
Norway / France
TMT
Visma is a leading provider of mission-critical business software for a more efficient and resilient society.
Information on the seller
Inqom is a French start-up, established in 2016 and offers new generation SaaS software that automates accounting production and generates the balance sheet in real time.
The acquisition accelerates Visma’s growth strategy in existing and new markets.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Visma on the acquisition of Inqom.
Advisor to the buyer
France / UK
TMT
Eagle Eye Solutions Group plc (AIM: EYE), is a leading SaaS technology company that develops digital connections enabling personalised, real-time marketing through coupons, loyalty, apps, subscriptions, and gift services.
Untie Nots is a leading business based in France providing large retailers with AI powered promotion and gamification SaaS software solutions.
The transaction will provide Eagle Eye with additional product and technology capabilities and an enlarged talent base, including the Untie Nots co-founders and its current 30 tech-oriented employees.
Untie Nots strong reach in France and growing footprint in Europe and the US will expand Eagle Eye’s geographic reach and bring additional blue-chip customers into the Group, offering global cross-selling opportunities across complementary customer bases.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to French Untie Nots on the sale* to English Eagle Eye Solutions Group.
Advisor to the seller
France
Construction
CEME is a national company of reference for electrical engineering, HVAC, and maintenance. They are involved in projects and services related to energy efficiency and thermal comfort for the tertiary sector, manufacturers, communities, and individuals.
SEQUOR is part of Groupe SNEF, a multinational created in 1905 in France. They currently have 70 branches in France and 30 more around the world. They operate in the age of hyperintelligence for industrial development and transform data into experiences.
The acquisition allows CEME to extend their range of skills, particularly in the nuclear industry, and strengthens their geographical presence in the Mediterranean region.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to CEME on the acquisition of SEQUOR.
Advisor to the buyer
United Kingdom
Industrials
Veezu is the UK’s fastest growing taxi and private hire technology platform with more than 8000 active driver-partners.
City Taxis is the UK’s 3rd largest independent taxi provider operating a local taxi service in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Derby, Barnsley and Rotherham.
N/A
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to City Taxis on the sale to Veezu.
Advisor to the seller
Spain/ France
Industrials
Alvic is a Spanish company with a global presence and a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality panels and furniture components for the furniture and decoration industry. They are present in over one hundred countries across five continents.
Since 1987, Stratagem has offered a wide range of “decorative laminate” products. From classic colours to the latest design trends, Stratagem endeavors to present you with as complete a panel as possible, both in terms of decorations and finishes.
Stratagem will enable the Alvic Group to strengthen its offer of high-quality bespoke worktops in France and Spain in the first instance, before expanding the service to other markets.
Translink Corporate Finance advised Alvic, a portfolio company of KKR and Artá Capital, on the acquisition of Stratagem.
Advisor to the buyer
France
Professional Services
SOCOTEC is the leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions across infrastructure, environment, building, real estate and dispute and advisory in France.
Ascaudit Groupe focuses on vertical circulation (such as elevators), accessibility for people with reduced mobility and building energy.
The transaction allows Ascaudit to obtain a stronger presence in France, a broader customer base and sharing of expertise that will accelerate the development of services, particularly on the issues of energy sobriety, adaptation, and renovation of buildings.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Ascaudit on the 100% sale to SOCOTEC.
Advisor to the seller
France
Media
Groupe Ficade is a leading media group in the B2B field in Finance / Assets, Law / Audit / Accountancy, IT / Cybersecurity, Real estate / Town planning, and Architecture.
Leaders League is a business services company and the rating agency with the largest presence on the ground around the world, with a team based in Paris, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Milan, and Madrid. We deliver C-level events, comprehensive rankings and in-depth analysis designed to bring the world’s markets together.
Groupe Ficade bought Leaders League to create the first French B2B player in media and communication market.
Translink advised Leaders League on the 100% sale to Groupe Ficade.
Advisor to the seller
France
Environment
EcoTree is a simple and ground-breaking new way to reward individuals and businesses that support sustainable forestry.
Société Générale Ventures
Société Générale Ventures is a venture investment vehicle of a global leading bank.
Financière Fonds Privés
Financière Fonds Privés is a French investors club deal investing in start-ups and SMEs.
FAMAE Impact
FAMAE Impact is a French private equity fund aimed at making Environmental Impact Investments primarily in Europe.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to EcoTree on €12 million fundraising from Société Générale Ventures, Financière Fonds Privés and Famae Impact.
N/A.
Advisor to the company
Jamie has over 25 years of experience in the corporate finance world, gained at some of the most successful global corporate finance practices including Catalyst Corporate Finance/Alantra and GCA Altium/Houlihan Lokey.
He has worked with a wide range of business types – from owner managers to private equity backed businesses through to large corporates – always focused on delivering an outstanding outcome for the client. He is part of the TMT team with a particular focus on software, IT Services and tech-enabled services – completing multiple transactions in this space over the last 10 years.
Italy
Healthcare
FAR.G.IM is a small cap active in the pharmaceutical sector based in Southern Italy.
Bolton Group is a leading European group specialising in consumer goods. Manetti & Roberts is a historical player and brand in personal care. Hemovasal is a product sold in pharmacies for the health of the venous system.
FAR.G.IM is strengthening its portfolio products through external acquisitions.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Bolton Group through its subsidiary Manetti & Roberts, on the sale of Hemovasal to FAR.G.IM S.r.l.
Advisor to the seller
Spain / Germany
Professional Services
The CECOP Group is the only global purchasing group for opticians. Founded in 1996 by Jorge Rubio in Madrid, CECOP Group stands out above all for its commitment to the development and modernization of the sector and has more than 8,000 members in eleven countries.
EGS Optik GmbH is one of the top five purchasing associations in Germany with clear added value in all areas to support standalone, owner-operated specialist optical stores. Furthermore, EGS is an established, reliable, and indispensable partner for the optical industry with long-standing business relationships.
Further expansion in Germany as part of global growth strategy.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to CECOP Group on the acquisition of EGS-Optik GmbH
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Industrials
For over 20 years, Mytee has been providing professionals in the Automotive, Carpet Cleaning, and Facility Maintenance industries with the best quality products and the best customer service, at the lowest price possible.
Square Scrub floor cleaning and prep machines were developed to maximise productivity in every application. With 100+ different surface cleaning and preparation tools, their industrial floor machines handle cleaning, scrubbing, floor striping, and mopping while making the most efficient use of every pad, paper, or screen, saving both time and money.
The combined businesses will be able to provide a broad product line of extractors and floor machines for industrial cleaning applications across many industries.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor Mytee Product, Inc, a portfolio company of Dry Fly Capital on the acquisition of Square Scrub.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Food & Beverage
Trivest Partners, with offices in Miami, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions.
Perricone Juices is the leading producer of premium, craft juices in the country. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Beaumont, CA and Vero Beach, FL.
With Trivest Partners’ support, Perricone Juices will continue their track record of organic growth while they significantly invest in their operations and their team to better serve their customers.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Trivest Partners on its partnership with Perricone Juices.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Industrials
Over 30 years ago, NorthStar was founded to provide environmental abatement services to the northeast United States. Today, NorthStar has a nationwide branch network that generates more than $500 million in average annual sales and completes over 7,500 projects each year.
Trans Ash is a leading provider of coal ash or coal combustion residuals (“CCR”) services to utilities customers across North America.
With the acquisition of Trans Ash, NorthStar has assembled market leading capabilities across their three primary service offerings: Commercial and Industrial Deconstruction, Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management, and Coal Ash Remediation and Reuse.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Trans Ash Inc, on the sale to NorthStar Group, a portfolio company of J.H. Lehman & Company.
Advisor to the seller
Finland
Industrials
Tamtron Group Oyj is an international weighing technology company that provides reliable, accurate, and intelligent weighing solutions for several industrial needs to over 60 countries globally, with 50 years of weighing industry experience.
Lahti Precision is a weighing technology company with over 100 hundred years of expertise in improving industrial competitiveness. The company’s product and service offerings cover a wide range of industrial weighing solutions and a SaaS-based material flow management system. The company is based in Lahti, Finland.
The acquisition will enable Tamtron to provide its customers with an even wider global range of weighing and dispensing technologies, advanced SaaS solutions and lifecycle services to ensure customer success.
Translink acted as the advisor to Tamtron on the acquisition of Lahti Precision.
Advisor to the buyer
UK
Industrials
Management team of HPC Laser.
HPC Laser supplies CO2 and fibre laser engraving and cutting machines as well as CNC routers and provides training and after sales service.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to HPC Laser LTD on an MBO.
Advisor to the seller
United States
Healthcare
Trumpet Behavioral Health is a leading provider of behavioural health services. They specialise in the treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
Therapeutic Pathways provides intensive language and behaviour therapy to children on the autism spectrum. They also provide social skills training in small groups. In addition, summer social skills training camps are available.
The partnership with Therapeutic Pathways will increase access to care for Trumpet Behavioral Health clients in the Sacramento area and the Central Valley of California.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Therapeutic Pathways, Inc. on its partnership with Trumpet Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of WindRose Health Investors.
Advisor to the seller
Sebastian started by employment as an analyst after the summer of 2021. Previous to his employment at Anecta, he was at PwC for four years where he most recently worked at Transaction Services. At PwC, he was involved in buy- and sell-side transactions in infrastructure, financial services, TMT and consumer companies. Before that, he worked at Audit with Financial Services companies.
He has a MSc in Finance and Accounting from Linköping University
Sweden/Norway
TMT
Founded in 2014, Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services at favourable prices such as web hosting, domain registration, VPS, dedicated servers, sitebuilder, SSL-Certificate, SEO Tools, web security and domain management.
Domene has over 10,000 customers, manages more than 1,000 domain names and specialises in domain registration, web hosting and email services.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Miss Group on the acquisition of Domene.
Advisor to the buyer
Blanca has 2 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance Advisory on sell-side & buy-side in M&A transactions.
She joined Translink as an Analyst in 2022. Previously she was analyst at Baker Tilly.
Blanca graduated in Business from Universidad de Barcelona and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Sweden/Spain
TMT
Founded in 2014, Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services at favourable prices such as web hosting, domain registration, VPS, dedicated servers, sitebuilder, SSL-Certificate, SEO Tools, web security and domain management.
SERED was launched in 2009. They specialise in web hosting services, domain registration and offer quality support services to their clients.
N/A
70% shares for first step, and remaining shares for second step.
Advisor to the buyer
France
Tourism
Siblu owns and operates 23 large family holiday parks in France and the Netherlands. Siblu’s holiday parks are located across Normandy, the Brittany coastline, the west of France, the Loire Valley, the Mediterranean coast, Zeeland and the Wadden Sea.
Campings Grand Sud is a selection of high-quality campsites and holiday parks in the south of France. In Les Landes, Gironde and Hérault, all our campsites are located at the water’s edge, either by the sea or by a lake.
The acquisition allows the European leader in open-air accommodation and the French leader in the sale of mobile homes to owner-occupiers to increase its total capacity by 3,500 pitches, i.e., an increase of 25%.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Siblu in acquiring 100% of Holding New Aire – Campings Grand Sud.
Advisor to the buyer
Spain / Germany
Professional Services
CECOP Group is the first global community leader in the sector. It is an expert in providing strategic solutions in operational management, development, training and transformation of opticians. It currently has more than 7,500 members distributed around the 11 countries where it is present: Europe (Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy, England, Ireland and France), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia and Mexico) and the USA.
Optic Society works with over 40 renowned national and international optics suppliers. This ensures you clear purchasing advantages at first-class conditions and the choice to only offer your customers the best.
Market entry in Germany as part of global growth strategy.
Translink advised CECOP Group on the acquisition of Optic Society Vertriebs GmbH.
Advisor to the buyer
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United States
Construction
Southern HVAC provides Air Conditioning, Heating, Electrical, and Plumbing repair and maintenance services throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.
Pro Plumbing offers high-quality plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning services to homeowners throughout the Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point and Lexington and NC markets.
The acquisition of Pro Plumbing by Southern HVAC builds on their already established plumbing & air service company brand servicing the greater Piedmont Triad area.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor Southern HVAC on the acquisition of Pro Plumbing Air & Electric.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
IT
Centre Technologies is a full-service IT consulting and managed services provider headquartered in Texas, focusing on mid-sized businesses. As a trusted IT partner for well over a decade, the business is recognized for its local experience and enterprise-grade cloud and cybersecurity solutions. Centre Technologies is committed to helping organizations harness the power of technology to maximize their operational efficiency and exceed their business goals.
Since 2005, Commercial IT Solutions has served small and medium-sized businesses with managed services, cloud solutions, help desk support, and network support. Their goal has been to provide enterprises with cutting-edge IT practices and solutions to help businesses succeed. They have built and developed the perfect Cloud workspace, CIT Cloud Office, which offers small businesses a complete cloud solution at an affordable cost.
The acquisition marks the expansion of Centre Technologies coverage in the South-Central Texas area, providing San Antonio businesses with access to industry-leading managed IT services and cybersecurity.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan & Company LLC, acted as the advisor to Centre Technologies, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital Corporation, on the acquisition of Commercial IT Solutions.
Advisor to the buyer
Denmark
Professional Services
CareLInk is a temp help company owned partly by the Danish PE Fond, Dansk Generationsskifte.
Uni-care is a temp help company specialized in nurses and midwives.
Very good synergies both geographically and in the sector of nurses between the two companies.
Care-Link acquires 100% of the shares in Uni-Care.
Advisor to the seller
Norway
Consumer Staples
Norgesgruppen is the largest retail food chain in Norway with nearly 40% market share. Turnover of about 7 billion Euro, 27.000 employees.
Bakers is the largest industrial bakery manufacturer in Norway with a turnover of about 150 million Euro and close to 800 employees.
Vertical integration in order to become the most innovative and effective manufacturer of bread, cakes and other bakery products.
Advisor to the buyer
Luke is a Big-4 trained Chartered Accountant with first time passes in all exams.
Working within the award-winning Leeds Corporate Finance team on a wide range of transactional areas including:
– Mergers & acquisitions
– Business disposals
– Management buy-outs/buy-ins
– Strategic planning
– Debt fundraisings
– Equity fundraisings
– Asset based lending
Also a member of the ICAEW West Yorkshire and York committee. In my role I lead the Young Chartered Accountants Network, organising both networking and educational/career building events for newly qualified Chartered Accountants with up to 10 years PQE.
Arthur joined the Translink CF France team in October 2020.
He has been advising on mergers and acquisitions for more than 8 years, and has notably worked on transactions on behalf of investment funds and French and foreign industrialists.
His professional background:
M&A at Banque Delubac
M&A at Deloitte
Arthur holds a Master’s degree from EM Lyon Business School and a Master’s degree in Business Law from Panthéon Sorbonne University.
Alexandre joined the Translink CF France team in September 2020.
Since joining the team, Alexandre has carried out several projects, advising industrialists and private equity funds.
Previously, he was involved in sale, acquisition and fundraising operations in several sectors of activity as well as on valuation missions.
His professional background:
Societex Corporate Finance, Analyst then Business Manager
Alexandre holds a Master Grande Ecole from IÉSEG School of Management.
Stanislas joined Translink CF France in early 2021 after an experience at Mediobanca in M&A then at Apax Partners, European leader in private equity.
He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from Paris-Dauphine University.
Boris joined the Translink CF France team in January 2021.
Before joining the team, he worked at Raphaël Financial Advisory and Capitalmind as an M&A Analyst.
Boris holds a Masters in Corporate Finance from Audencia Business School.
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 TMT group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management.
Before joining Translink CF France, he gained his first experience at Bpifrance (credit analyst), NFinance (M&A analyst) and in the international management of the EDF Group (Investment / Project Finance analyst).
Jules joined the Translink CF France team in July 2022.
Jules began his professional career in 2017 as an M&A Analyst at SANTANDER CIB then as an Associate at ATOUT CAPITAL in charge of operations for private and listed companies. He then joined the SEVENSTONES teams in charge of M&A transactions dedicated to entrepreneurs and family groups.
Jules holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from EM Lyon and a BBA from INSEEC.
Germany
Food and Beverage
Gausepohl Fleisch GmbH is an owner-managed family business with a long tradition in the meat industry. They specialise in the slaughtering and cutting of pork, as well as trading in all types of meat for the national and international market.
Carne Fleischhandel GmbH was founded in 2005 and is an established player in the growing emerging market of pork head meat led by a strong management team with a value-based company culture.
The sale to Gausepohl Fleisch GmbH will allow Carne Fleischhandel GmbH to continue organic growth and build-up additional services and implement cross-selling strategies with investor’s operations.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Carne Fleischhandel GmbH on the sale to Gausepohl Food GmbH.
Matteo is an Analyst at Translink Strempel & Company. He holds a three-year degree in Economics and Finance from Bocconi University in Milan and a master’s degree in Administration, Corporate Finance and Control from the same university. He is able to carry out his activity in Italian and in English.
Tommi has worked in the investment banking sector since 2022. Before moving to Translink, Tommi worked in transactions at PwC. Tommi’s education is KTK from the University of Vaasa.
UK
Fashion
Parabellum Investments is a family office operating as a global private equity firm.
Hervia offers latest designer fashion from most popular designer brands including Y-3, Comme Des Garcons, Rick Owens & many more.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Parabellum Investments on the acquisition of Hervia Group.
Advisor to the buyer
UK
Environment
Mitie Group PLC is a British strategic outsourcing and energy services company. They provide infrastructure consultancy, facilities management, property management and energy and healthcare services.
Custom Solar is a Solar energy equipment supplier in Chesterfield, England.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Mitie on the acquisition of Custom Solar.
Advisor to the seller
UK
Food
Cranswick is a FTSE 250 listed plc and recognised as being one of the best British food companies.
Grove Pet Foods Ltd is the home of the Alpha Feeds and Vitalin brands, producing high quality dry dog food for working and pet dogs.
The acquisition provides an entry into the pet food market for Cranswick.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Cranswick on the acquisition of Grove Pet Foods.
Advisor to the seller
UK
Professional Services
WASHCO is an independent, national specialist in the supply, support and lifecycle maintenance of commercial laundry equipment.
Goodman Sparks supply, install and service the top brands of commercial laundry equipment.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to WASHCO on the acquisition of Goodman Sparks.
Advisor to the seller
United States
Construction
ARCXIS
Headquartered in Houston, TX, ARCXIS (formerly known as DPIS Builder Services), is the leading, national provider of outsourced engineering, inspection, energy efficiency, and quality assurance services to single-family and multi-family homebuilders, and energy inspections and permitting services to existing homes.
Saw Mill Capital Partners
Based in Briarcliff Manor, NY, Saw Mill Capital Partners is a private equity firm that acquires facility and industrial service, specialty distribution and manufacturing businesses with enterprise values of $25 million to $200 million.
Jacksonville Building Science LLC is a provider of design, inspection, and testing services to residential homebuilders in Florida.
The acquisition expands ARCXIS’ footprint and further establishes ARCXIS as the national partner to residential homebuilders across the US.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor to ARCXIS, a portfolio company of Saw Mill Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Jacksonville Building Science LLC.
Advisor to the buyer
Denmark/Greenland
Tourism
Topas Travel is part of the Topas Group and is a Danish adventure travel agency.
Hotel Icefiord is a Greenland hotel placed in the town of Ilulissat.
Topas Travel frequently arranges trips to Greenland and needed a hotel in the area.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Hotel Icefiord on the sale to Topas Travel.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
Consumer Discretionary
OCEE Design is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of commercial furniture working with office furniture resellers, design and build consultants, architects, and specifiers.
Four Design is a market leading concept designer and manufacturer.
The industrial buyer, OCEE Design wanted to penetrate the Scandinavian market and saw Four Design as a great investment case.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Four Design on the sale to OCEE Design.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
Healthcare
Eurofins is the world leader in food, pharma and environmental laboratory testing and a market leader in AgroSciences, genomics and product testing services.
Genoskan is a laboratory specialising in animals and veterinary testing.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Genoskan on the sale to Eurofins.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
Industrials
Grene A/S is a Danish supplier of tools primary to sectors like AgroSciences,, industry, and wind industry supply.
Jonic A/S is a tool supplier to companies in sectors of wind turbine, shipbuilding, repairs and service.
A consolidation case (strategic buyer)
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor Jonic A/S on the sale to Grene A/S.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
IT
MSL Solutions is a financial investor with an investment focus on software companies (primary golf software).
GolfBox is a Danish golf software company and a market leader in Scandinavia.
MSL Solutions wanted to make investments in Europe within the golf software industry.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor GolfBox on the sale to MSL Solutions.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
Industrials
Vækst Invest Nordjylland is a Danish capital fund with a focus on companies from Jylland with high growth potential.
Information on the seller
B+A A/S develops and manufactures products for the construction and landscaping industry.
The acquisition by a financial capital fund was as a result the seller being too small for a big international planner and few strategic national buyers.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to B+A A/S on the sale of Vækst Invest Nordjylland.
Advisor to the seller
Antoine joined Translink CF in May 2022.
A startup co-founder with nearly 15 years of experience as an M&A and fundraising consultant, Antoine has closed more than 30 deals on behalf of shareholder-managers, private equity funds and corporates.
He began his career at EY in 2002 before joining DC ADVISORY. In 2010, he co-founded ZEGREENWEB, a web portal offering content and services focusing on environmental issues and sustainable development, which became the French market leader. He then took up a position as Director in the Technology Media and Telecoms M&A team at PWC CORPORATE FINANCE in Paris from 2015 to 2020. He then joined ADVISO PARTNERS.
Antoine TANGUY holds a Masters in Finance from the Toulouse School of Management.
He is a member of our TMT group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Ian has 8 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, providing advisory services on sell-side & buy-side M&A transactions.
He joined Translink as Senior Associate in 2022. Previously he worded as Manager at Baker Tilly.
Ian earned his CFA Charterholder designation in 2022. He holds a degree in Economics from Universitat de Barcelona and a Certificate course from the London School of Economics in Business
Vittoria is an Analyst at Translink Stremperl & Company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Commerce and a master’s degree in Management – Accounting & Finance. She is able to carry out his activity in Italian and English.
Norway / Sweden
Healthcare
Eitrium is a Swedish investment firm that acquires and manages stable and profitable product companies with a long-term perspective.
Minitech AS is a Norwegian medical heating aid specialist with offices in Norway and Sweden.
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Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Minitech AS on the sale to Eitrium.
Advisor to the seller
Norway
Sport
Credo Partners is an investment firm focusing on scaling up small and medium sized businesses in the Nordics.
Nr1 Fitness AS is an established fitness centre group with over 30,000 members and over 450 employees in Norway.
The sale will develop Nr1 Fitness AS and the four other fitness centre groups into a solid platform with an even greater focus on competence, well-being and sustainability.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Nr1 Fitness AS in the sale to Credo Partners.
Advisor to the seller
United States
Construction
BlueThread Services
BlueThread Services is building the next market-leading roofing and exterior services group by partnering with top-tier companies.
Seaside Equity Partners
Seaside Equity Partners are a San Diego-based private equity firm focused on making control investments in leading providers of mission critical services in the Western U.S.
Founded in Albuquerque in 2008, RoofCARE is a full-service commercial roofing contractor that focuses on cost-efficient, sustainable solutions that avoid premature roof replacement.
The partnership will further develop BlueThread Services Southwestern U.S footprint, augmenting the platform’s service, repair and maintenance focus.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor to BlueThread Services, a portfolio company of Seaside Equity Partners on their partnership with RoofCARE.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Healthcare
CECOP is the first global community leader in the sector. It is an expert in providing strategic solutions in operational management, development, training, and transformation of opticians. It currently has more than 7,000 members distributed around the 10 countries where it is present: Europe (Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Ireland and France), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia and Mexico) and the USA.
Vision Unlimited is a family-owned company that consistently provides its customers with high quality vision care. The company is committed to improve the vision of all its patients and provide them with leading vision correction technology and a high level of customer service, focusing on fulfilling each patients’ individual needs.
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Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor CECOP on the acquisition of Vision Unlimited.
Advisor to the buyer
Liina has worked in the investment banking industry since 2020. Before moving to Translink, she worked in the private equity industry at Suomen Teollisuussijoit. In addition, she has experience in financial management tasks at Nike. Liina has an extensive international background and she has an M.Sc. from Lund University.
Tomi has been working in M&A since 2019. Prior to joining Translink, he worked at CountOn Corporate Finance and Danske Bank. Tomi complements the team with his strong analytical and quantitative competency and is proficient especially in financial data analysis. Tomi holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from the University of Eastern Finland.
Germany
Professional Services
The PlanetHome Group is one of the leading real estate service providers in Germany and Austria with the core areas of brokerage and financing of residential real estate. With consolidated sales of EUR 115 million and over 700 employees at more than 100 locations, the company is a sought-after partner in Germany and Austria.
Hamburg-based RENEWA GmbH is a holistic provider of energy consulting. The one-stop-shop concept includes renovation consulting, subsidy consulting and CO2 neutral real estate optimisation. RENEWA’s philosophy is to contribute to the German energy transition and to make it sustainable.
Expansion and diversification of the company portfolio in the field of energy-efficient building optimisation.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to PlanetHome Group on their investment in RENEWA GmbH.
Advisor to the buyer
United Kingdom
Healthcare
Sygnature Discovery is a leading independent integrated drug discovery and non-clinical services company. Private equity-backed, the company operates fully enabled research facilities in the UK, housing more than 400 research scientists (over 80% of whom hold a PhD), and has an office presence in Cambridge, MA, and South San Francisco, CA, in the US.
Peak Proteins is a rapidly growing contract research organisation that provides three key services: tailor-made protein reagents, protein structure information using X-ray crystallography and protein mass spectrometry.
Sygnature Discovery acquired Peak Proteins to strengthen its drug discovery capabilities.
Translink advised Peak Proteins on the 100% sale to Sygnature Discovery.
Advisor to the seller
David joined the Translink CF France team in January 2020. Since then, he has advised numerous industrialists and private equity sponsors in M&A and buy-out transactions.
David worked for 5 years within the MAZARS Group as an auditor in Transaction Services.
Through this experience, he has carried out numerous Vendor due diligence missions, business valuations and restructuring operations. He is a member of our food & beverage industry group.
David is a graduate of Arts et Métiers Paris-Tech.
Arnaud joined Translink CF France in early 2022 after an experience at Siparex, French leader in private equity and PAX CF in M&A
He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from EM Lyon.
United States
Industrials
Industrial Service Solutions (ISS) manufactures, supplies, installs, integrates, and services critical-to-process equipment for a broad range of industries. Their regional shops are fully equipped to repair and overhaul all process and rotating equipment types, brands, and applications. They also provide nationwide field services through our in-house engineering support.
Servo South is your single source for repair and service of servo motors, electronic boards and drives, hydraulic motors, and AC/DC electrical motors. Their company was founded by Barry Beaver with two strong principles in mind: to offer exceptional customer service and deliver a quality product on time.
The acquisition expands ISS’ position in the rapid-growth industrial automation sector, facilitating extension of servo motor and electronics repair services at key ISS facilities across the United States.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan & Company LLC, acted as the advisor to Industrial Service Solutions in the acquisition to Servo South.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Healthcare
DOC Brands Inc. is a well-established and emerging OTC supplier of consumer dental products, particularly with its leading brand Dentemp®, in the temporary tooth repair, denture and dental guard segments.
OrVance LLC is a developer of proprietary oral health products and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is over 90% owned by orthodontists, dentists and its managing partners.
The partnership with OrVance strengthens DOC Brands’ oral care product line and their ability to continue to bring retailers and consumers meaningful advancements in consumer oral health.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor to Doc Brands Inc. on its partnership with OrVance.
Advisor to the buyer
Ireland / Germany
Professional Services
Cpl is a global provider of recruitment and talent solutions to startup companies, multinationals and SMEs in every sector from Technology to Accounting. The group currently has 12 companies with a total of 21 offices spread across 14 Irish offices and 7 other European countries. Cpl Resources plc became part of OUTSOURCING Inc., a listed company based in Tokyo, in 2020.
neusta consulting has been on the market since 2008 and was formed out of the team neusta group through an MBO. The company is active in the recruitment and placement of IT professionals and the acquisition of IT projects. The core business of neusta consulting is the placement of external, freelance IT specialists with corporate clients throughout the DACH region.
Market entry in Germany as part of European growth strategy.
Translink advised neusta consulting GmbH on the 100% sale to Cpl Resources plc.
Advisor to the seller
United States
IT
Fortress Brand is a global digital marketplace accelerator that represents acclaimed brands across a multitude of industries, including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and consumer product goods. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Fortress, along with its family of companies, School House, Finc3 Marketing Group, and Taylor & Pond, offers its clients an integrated platform to accelerate digital growth at any stage in a brand’s lifecycle including full-service marketplace management, brand strategy and creative services, 360-degree performance marketing, data analytics, and international strategy all under one roof. Fortress has been recognized as one of Inc.’s 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2020 and 2021 and is also trusted by Amazon as a verified agency partner.
Taylor & Pond was founded in 1995 as one of the first digital agencies in the world to revolutionize the traditional print advertising and PR industry. We specialize in every aspect of digital marketing strategy, social media marketing, content creation, influencer marketing, paid digital media, creative development, email marketing and website development for the beauty & wellness industry.
The acquisition allows Fortress Brand to expand their capabilities and further deepen their beauty, health, and wellness expertise.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan & Company LLC, acted as the advisor to Fortress Brand, a portfolio company of Trivest, in the acquisition of Taylor & Pond.
Advisor to the buyer
Sweden / Finland
Industrials
Eitrium is a long-term investor for niched and profitable SMEs. Eitrium has a decentralised business model.
Keymet is a manufacturing company from Finland, specialised in sheet metal processing and mechanical components manufacturing.
Eitrium’s business model and values go hand in hand with Keymet.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Keymet in the sale to Eitrium.
Advisor to the seller
After spending the summer of 2020 as an intern at Anecta, Anton was employed as an Analyst. During this time, he has worked in all areas of the transaction process and have so far been involved in transactions in SaaS, TMT, construction and consumer companies.
Before being employed at Anecta, Anton was at the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4) for a little over a year. He has an MSc in International Business & Management from the University of Bath, School of Management in the UK.
In the spring of 2021, Hannes completed an internship at Anecta, after which he continued as an Analyst. So far, he has participated in several transactions, mainly with construction and consumer companies.
Before joining Anecta, Hannes was part of Handelsbanken’s Student Program as an investment and mortgage advisor for almost two years. He has a bachelor’s degree from the Stockholm School of Economics, with a focus on accounting and finance.
Finland/ Sweden
Industrials
Presto Group, the Nordic market leader in fire safety, makes 60,000+ customer visits per year to provide fire safety inspections, risk management and education, and other related services. Presto has operations in Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
Safedo specialises in workplace safety. Their products and services include first aid products, first aid training and layperson defibrillators (AEDs). The Company is based in Kuopio, Finland.
The acquisition of Safedo also enables Presto Group to expand to the first aid consumables segment in its other markets.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Safedo on the 100% sale to Presto Group.
Advisor to the seller
Sweden
IT
Founded in 2014, Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services at favourable prices such as web hosting, domain registration, VPS, dedicated servers, sitebuilder, SSL-Certificate, SEO Tools, web security and domain management.
PrivateVPN provides VPN services to over 75,000 customers globally and enables customers to easily connect to high security servers, providing encrypted and safe communication.
The acquisition of PrivateVPN will enable Miss Group to provide stronger VPN services to the market.
Translink advised Miss Group on the acquisition of PrivateVPN.
Advisor to the buyer
Italy
Industrials
B.group is an entrepreneurial investment company, founded in 2000 in Bologna. They invest directly in the capital of already consolidated small and medium-sized enterprises and in highly innovative scale-up projects.
IFP Europe is a company specializing in the production of vacuum cycle metal washing machines using modified alcohols and HFE hydrocarbons.
The transaction represents a further milestone in IFP’s growth strategy in foreign markets, with a particular focus on Europe and North America.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to IFP Europe on the majority stake sale to a pool of industrial investors led by B.group.
Advisor to the seller
Germany
Healthcare
M3-operated M3 Global Research provides healthcare market research fieldwork, powered by the world’s largest proprietary provider panel of verified healthcare professionals, covering 27 countries. Offering a comprehensive portfolio of qualitative and quantitative methodologies, our ISO 20252 and ISO 27001 certifications underpin our focus on compliance and high-quality data.
Founded in 2003 by the Baus family, and headquartered in Hilden, Germany, pharma-insight continues under the stewardship of co-founder Gabi Baus and the team, with Guido Baus supporting the integration of pharma-insight into the M3 family as a consultant.
Their extensive healthcare research experience has fostered a culture of excellence in delivery, underpinned by strong social commitments and philanthropy, with their support of Wünsch Dir Was e.V., a non-profit organization supporting chronically and seriously ill children and young adults nationwide.
The acquisition further strengthens M3’s European presence, with pharma-insight’s dedicated German call centre, and coverage in Germany, UK, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, and Czech Republic, alongside M3’s capabilities in US, Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, and South Korea.
Translink advised pharma-insight on the 100% sale to M3 Inc.
Advisor to the seller
Denmark
Construction
Per Aarsleff A/S is the largest, multi-disciplinary contracting group in Denmark. Per Aarsleff plan and execute large scale projects within infrastructure, climate change, environment, and buildings construction.
BL Grundvandssænkning A/S is a specialist contractor offering services within ground water control and construction de-watering.
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Translink advised BL Grundvandssænkning A/S on the 100% sale to Per Aarsleff A/S.
Advisor to the seller
Wendt Saurma-Jeltsch CA (SA) & CFA (USA) has over 22 years’ experience across domestic and cross-border Corporate Finance, M&A, Equity and Debt Raising, Investment Optimisation, Structuring, Hedging, Corporate Strategy and Business Development Advisory.
After completing 7 years with Deloitte in South Africa and the UK, he joined the Standard Bank Group in Investment Banking South Africa in 1998. As a director in Corporate Finance and then as an Investment Banking Executive, he advised corporates, PE & investment houses and governments across the African continent, providing holistic investment banking solutions to meet client needs. He has sector experience in financial services, retail, FMCG & consumer, real estate, industrial and resources. In 2020 he started providing independent strategic and financial advisory services to mid-market clients and joined Translink South Africa in 2022. He is a member of our M&A IT, M&A Food, M&A Logistics, M&A Industrials and M&A Healthcare groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Maciej has worked at Tranlink-Holon for almost four years. Before that, he worked at Luma Holdings, INC SA and BDO Poland. He has a masters degree from Poznan University of Economics and Business and is an alumnus at Capital Market Leader’s Academy.
United States
Healthcare
DOC Brands Inc. is a well-established and emerging OTC supplier of consumer dental products, particularly with its leading brand Dentemp®, in the temporary tooth repair, denture and dental guard segments.
OrVance LLC is a developer of proprietary oral health products and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is over 90% owned by orthodontists, dentists and its managing partners.
The partnership with OrVance strengthens DOC Brands’ oral care product line and their ability to continue to bring retailers and consumers meaningful advancements in consumer oral health.
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan and Company LLC, acted as the advisor to Doc Brands Inc. on its partnership with OrVance.
Advisor to the buyer
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.
United States
Food
WI based manufacturer of process cheese.
MN based provider of custom spray drying services to the food and pharmaceutical industries.
n/a
North Star Processing was acquired by Welcome Dairy, a portfolio company of New Heritage Capital.
Advisor to the buyer
Norway, Sweden
IT
ROI focus on search engine optimization & lead generation.
Norwegian marketing company.
Entering the Norwegian market
Acqusition of 100% of the share
Advisor to the buyer
Sweden
Construction
Vestum is a Swedish acquisition-driven group that acquires and develops specialist companies with exposure to construction and infrastructure contracts.
Mälardalens Spår och Anläggning AB (“MSA”) conducts work related to infrastructure such as roads, railways, pipelines and communications.
Growth in the sector
Vestum acquired 100% of the shares of Mälardalens Spår och Anläggning
Advisor to the seller