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France
Construction
Founded in 1958 in Toulouse, the RMP Group, renamed Quatre+ after the operation, specialises in building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. It has a solid base of private and public clients (Pierre Fabre, Kaufman & Broad, Bordeaux Métropole, etc.). Quatre+ has also been one of the preferred general contractors of the Adéo Group (Leroy Merlin, Bricoman, Zodio, etc.) for over 20 years.
This transaction enables Quatre+ to initiate a new phase in its development, by strengthening its position on the structural work market while continuing to develop its property development activity and diversifying its portfolio of activities towards new businesses.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive adviser to Groupe RMP on the majority stake sale to Quatre+.
Advisor to the seller
France
Industrials
Unigrains and Galia Gestion are independent management companies specialising in equity investments.
Sylvatek is a manufacturer of large format wood packaging specialised for the food, construction, and industrial markets.
Unigrans and Galia Gestion support Sylvatek in their family business transmission.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Sylvatek in selling a minority share to Unigrains and Galia Gestion.
Advisor to the seller
United States
Professional Services
Since its founding in 1989, Questco has distinguished itself by providing outstanding customer support, expertise, and the resources needed to help its clients quickly reach higher levels of success.
Saci Pumps is the trading name of Bombas Saci S.A. a Spanish company specialized in the design, manufacture and distribution of swimming pool pumps in Spain and internationally.
Total HR (THR) is a comprehensive, “total” HR services provider, including HR Consulting and PEO services. They are a faith-based company that believes that their team’s calling is to focus on offering organisations the best HR services they can get, so their leaders can focus on what they bring to their businesses.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Questco, Inc., a portfolio company of Parallel49 Equity, on the partnership with Total HR.
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.
United States
Professional Services
Lamb Insurance Services is the largest national brokerage dedicated exclusively to non-profit and human service organisations.
Baylis & Geist has been serving the insurance needs of the community for more than seventy-five years. For over forty years, their “niche” has been caring for the insurance needs of religious institutions, while continuing to serve individuals, businesses and not for profit organisations.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Lamb Insurance Services on their partnership with Baylis & Geist, Inc.
Advisor to the buyer
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.
Poland / Spain
Environment
Saica Group is one of the largest European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated board, with a production capacity of 3.3 million tonnes of recycled paper.
Headquartered in Gdynia, Fox Recykling is a family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience in the wastepaper recycling business. Serving a base of more than 500 customers per year (including the largest paper mills in Poland and Germany), it collects and processes nearly 50 thousand tons of raw material per year.
United States
Construction
About Area Wide Protective (AWP)
Founded in 1981, Area Wide Protective, Inc. (AWP) has grown into North America’s leading provider of professional traffic management and protection services. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental and 24/7 support. AWP employs 6,500 team members across 28 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces.
About Kohlberg & Company
Kohlberg is a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. Since its inception in 1987, the company has organised nine private equity funds, through which it has raised $12 billion of committed equity capital. Over its 35-year history, Kohlberg has completed 90 platform investments and nearly 250 add-on acquisitions, with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $35 billion.
CrossRoads, L.P provides traffic safety equipment and services to the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. They manufacture, install and supplies signs, install street name blades, stop signs, warning signs, regulatory signs and custom signs.
United States
Construction
About Area Wide Protective (AWP)
Founded in 1981, Area Wide Protective, Inc. (AWP) has grown into North America’s leading provider of professional traffic management and protection services. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental and 24/7 support. AWP employs 6,500 team members across 28 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces.
About Kohlberg & Company
Kohlberg is a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. Since its inception in 1987, the company has organised nine private equity funds, through which it has raised $12 billion of committed equity capital. Over its 35-year history, Kohlberg has completed 90 platform investments and nearly 250 add-on acquisitions, with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $35 billion.
MOTPlans are a full-service barricade company providing complete temporary traffic control for any situation. They can provide you with everything you need from start to finish. They will draw your plan, rent you the necessary equipment, as well as perform the setup and takedown.
France / The Netherlands
Food and Beverage
Barentz is a leading global life science ingredients distributor. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.
Founded in 2010, Natural is a distributor of natural, herbal, and functional ingredients for the nutraceuticals (dietary supplements) industry in France and Europe.
The acquisition will significantly strengthen Barentz’s value-add product offering of natural and functional ingredient solutions for the nutraceuticals industry.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Barentz on the acquisition of Natural.
Advisor to the buyer
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.
United Kingdom
Construction
Distinction Doors is a market leading composite door manufacturer
Development
Translink Corporate Finance UK acted as lead advisor to Distinction Doors Limited on its development capital fund raise with Shawbrook Bank.
Certified advisor
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.
United States
Industrials
ENTRUST Solutions Group
ENTRUST Solutions Group’s 3,000+ professionals across 36 locations in the United States provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, design, asset integrity, data solutions, and automation services to utilities, operators, and industrial customers with excellence from start to finish.
Kohlberg & Company
Kohlberg is a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. Since its inception in 1987, the company has organised nine private equity funds, through which it has raised $12 billion of committed equity capital.
FiberRise Communications, LLC works exclusively with utilities to design, fund, build, and operate the fiber infrastructure required for effective grid modernisation and broadband delivery.
The partnership with FiberRise will allow ENTRUST Solutions Group to expand its footprint in the utility broadband communications sector.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to ENTRUST Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, on the acquisition of FiberRise.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Professional Services
Seven Isles Capital is a privately held holding and management company for the operating assets of the DeAngelo Family. They provide flexible, long-term capital, and truly partner with the businesses and people they invest in.
Partner Rentals was founded in 2016 to meet the needs of homeowners and businesses that were tired of the usual business of the big box rental companies: high prices, red tape, and under delivered promises. At Partner Rentals, decisions are made locally, they purchase the equipment required for local jobs, and they genuinely want to see the local area prosper because they are part of it.
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Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Seven Isles Capital on the acquisition of Partner Rentals.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Professional Services
PeopleShare, a portfolio company of Trivest, is headquartered in Collegeville, PA, and is one of the largest staffing firms in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. Since 2005, PeopleShare has grown from two employees to 40 branches. PeopleShare connects their clients with top talent who hit the ground running from day one. They specialise in mobilising talent in the temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing roles in the clerical and light industrial sectors.
The seasoned industry experts at DecisionPathHR® deliver what technology alone cannot – customised recruitment solutions based on face-to-face contacts, in-depth interviews, site visits and the relationships they build with their clients. Their advanced screening and on-boarding processes can make the difference between a great fit and an adequate one – between retention and rapid turnover.
The acquisition joins two companies together to provide a unique blend of staffing services to North Carolina and South Carolina.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to PeopleShare, a portfolio company of Trivest on the acquisition of DecisionPathHR®.
Advisor to the buyer
Switzerland
Professional Services
Swiss Post Solutions AG is a global full-service provider of physical and digital document management and provides a comprehensive suite of document processing and business process services.
Avaloq Group is a leading software /SaaS developer for the banking and wealth management industry. The group is an NEC Company which is a leading Japanese multinational information technology and electronics corporation.
The sale enables Avaloq Group to focus on core activities of software/SaaS development for the banking and wealth management industry while Swiss Post Solutions AG consolidates their market leadership position in the Swiss commercial printing industry.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Avaloq Group on the sale of its subsidiary, Avaloq Outline to Swiss Post Solutions.
Advisor to the seller
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
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
United States
Food & Beverage
Akoya Capital is a leading independent sector-focused private equity firm that creates and nurtures partnerships between management and capital.
Devansoy is a soy protein ingredient company that produces non-GMO, organic, and hexane-free ingredients.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Devansoy on the sale to Akoya Capital
Advisor to the seller
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
United States
Industrials
ENTRUST Solutions Group
ENTRUST Solutions Group’s 3,000+ professionals across 36 locations in the United States provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, design, asset integrity, data solutions, and automation services to utilities, operators, and industrial customers with excellence from start to finish.
Kohlberg & Company
Kohlberg is a leading private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. Since its inception in 1987, the company has organised nine private equity funds, through which it has raised $12 billion of committed equity capital.
Magellan Advisors provides planning, engineering, grant writing and management of the fastest, most technologically advanced fiber and broadband networks. Their mission is to connect every community to the digital economy so that no one is left behind.
The partnership enhances ENTRUST’s capabilities and focus within the fiber broadband and grid modernisation markets and expands connectivity one community at a time.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to ENTRUST Solutions Group, a portfolio company of Kohlberg & Company, on the acquisition of Magellan Advisors.
Advisor to the buyer
Italy/ Spain
Industrials
Briolf Group is the name of the new industrial group made up of six long-established companies in the specialty chemicals sector.
Information on the seller
Areco Italia specialises in the development and manufacturing of aerosol paints for multiple sectors such as decoration, DIY, and industry, with more than 50 years of experience, located in Abbiategrasso, Lombardy.
This acquisition, together with an ambitious expansion and organic growth plan, will enable Briolf Group to double its turnover in the next few years.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Areco Italia on the 100% sale to Briolf Group.
Advisor to the seller
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.
United States
Industrials
City Rise Safety
City Rise Safety traces its roots back to 1988, as a single crew working on the San Francisco Bay Bridge project. Since then, City Rise has expanded to hundreds of crews that service the entire state of California. City Rise Engineering Solutions extends to all 50 states throughout the US.
Lineage Capital
Founded in 2003, Lineage invests exclusively in owner-managed businesses. Their unique partnership approach provides business owners with significant liquidity, while enabling them to retain a meaningful ownership position and continue to control of the board of directors.
BATS Traffic Solutions Inc. was established in 2008 with the mission of providing the very best in traffic safety services to their customers. They are strongly committed to the safety of their employees, customers, and the general public.
The partnership allows the combined company to leverage its expanded footprint and resources to provide the most comprehensive solution for nearly any type of project, regardless of size or scope.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to City Rise Safety, a portfolio company of Lineage Capital on the partnership with Bay Area Traffic Solutions.
Advisor to the buyer
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.
Executing growth strategy, including acquisitions and international expansion.
The IPO exceeded expectations and the Company received the capital it applied for in the listing.
Financial advisor and Certified advisor
Finland / Sweden
TMT
DMC Production
DMC Production is a media production company specialising in providing a variety of broadcast and digital services to broadcasters, federations, and media rights agencies around the world.
Stena AB Group
DMC Production’s organisation is owned by Stena AB Group, one of Sweden’s largest family companies.
Suora Broadcast is a Finnish production house specialised in demanding live productions, and a market leader in premium sports productions with multicamera solutions. Suora Broadcast is best known especially for its live productions of ice hockey and trotting in Finland.
The transaction makes DMC one of the major TV production companies in Northern Europe with more than 4000 annual productions. DMC now has offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Suora Broadcast on its sale to DMC Production.
Advisor to the seller
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
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.
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.
Information on the seller
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
Professional Services
InnovaFonds
Founded in 2011, InnovaFonds is an independent private equity firm that invests through growth-capital or buy-out transactions with an entrepreneurial approach.
BNP Paribas Développement
BNP Paribas Développement is an independent subsidiary of the international banking group BNP Paribas and has been investing its own funds directly for more than 30 years to support the development of SMEs and ETIs.
As a premium moving specialist, DMAX offers businesses a full range of services. DMAX Group manages thousands of operations of all sizes every year, from moving housing to transferring head offices and industrial sites, treating the simplest and most sensitive projects with the same care.
InnovaFonds, supported by BNP Paribas Développement, acquired a minority stake in the DMAX Group to accelerate its development through external growth in France and in Europe.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to DMAX on the minority stake sale to InnovaFonds and BNP Paribas Développement.
Advisor to the seller
UK
Automotive
JCT600 are one of the UK’s largest and best-regarded car dealers.
Volkswagen Van Centre is based in West Yorkshire and offers vans, services and support to help keep your business moving.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to JCT600 on the acquisition of Volkswagen Van Centre.
Advisor to the seller
UK
TMT
Kortext is a digital textbook and learning experience platform.
Solutionpath is a Learner Analytics and Engagement specialist.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor for Kortext on the acquisition of Solutionpath.
Advisor to the seller
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
Healthcare
Swedencare supplies custom vet products.
Custom Vet Products is a manufacturer of high-quality products for animals.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Swedencare on the acquisition of Custom Vet Products.
Advisor to the seller
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
Professional Services
Hugh James is the largest Welsh-headquartered law firm.
Potter Rees Dolan provides high-quality legal services for people who have sustained a serious injury or live with a disability.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Hugh James on the acquisition of Potter Rees Dolan.
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
UK
Logistics
H&M Distribution Group is a national-based pallet delivery service offering a whole array of logistical services throughout Europe and beyond.
H&M Ventures Limited offer logistics – transport and warehousing services.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to H&M Distribution and International on the 100% management buy-out to H&M Distribution Group.
Advisor to the seller
UK
Food and Beverage
Downing LLP is a sustainable investment manager established in London in 1986. A certified B Corporation with £1.7 billion assets under management, they focus on creating a sustainable future by investing in renewable energy, care homes, infrastructure, property and healthcare.
The Pub People Company are one of the top 50 pub operators in the UK. They own an established estate of high-quality food and drink pubs in and around Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield, Sheffield, and Lincoln.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Downing LLP on the acquisition of Pub People Group.
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
Industrials
Tri-Wall is a heavy-duty triple-wall corrugated manufacturer.
Goodman Sparks supply, install and service the top brands of commercial laundry equipment.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Tri-Wall on the acquisition of Corrugated Case Company.
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
Healthcare
Unifeye Vision Partners (UVP) is a leading network of comprehensive eye care providers.
Delivering world-class medical and surgical eye care since 1994, Eye Care of San Diego’s physicians and staff provide laser eye surgery, glaucoma medications and treatment, cornea and cataract surgery, and the full range of optical services.
The addition of Eye Care of San Diego greatly expands Unifeye Vision Partners presence in Southern California and further demonstrates our commitment to our West Coast patients and referring physicians.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Unifeye Vision Partners, a portfolio company of Waud Capital Partners on its partnership with Eye Care of San Diego.
Advisor to the buyer
United States
Professional Services
Established in 2008, Confie is the nation’s leading personal lines insurance distribution company. Today, Confie meets customers wherever they are – with more than 800+ retail locations in 23 states, the Bluefire general agency, and a telephone and online shared service center servicing all 50 states. Confie is a portfolio company of Alliant.
Serving Douglas County for the past 90 years, CoWest Insurance Group, Inc. has evolved from a single agency into a thriving agency network with 30 independent insurance agencies serving the entire state of Colorado.
The partnership is an alignment of a shared commitment between Confie and CoWest Insurance Group who will continue to provide their customers with the very best insurance solutions and opportunities to lead in their industry.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Confie on the acquisition of CoWest Insurance Group Inc.
Advisor to the buyer
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
Sweden/Switzerland
Consumer Discretionary
SwissCommerce is more than just shopping. It provides exciting content about products and individual advice around commerce that enables you as a customer to have a unique shopping experience.
Astro Sweden is the industry leader in B2B and B2C sales of products related to hunting, fishing, astronomy, and other outdoor activities.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Astro Sweden AB on the majority stake sale to SwissCommerce.
Advisor to the seller
Finland / Germany
Education
Klett Group is one of Europe’s leading educational companies. A 125-year-old German family business, Klett employs 9,441 people globally, operates in 19 countries and owns kindergartens, schools, as well as more than 40 publishing companies.
Studeo is a Finnish growth company focused on digital learning materials and interactive learning platforms. Studeo has created its success by developing a unique service that combines high-quality digital learning materials, pedagogical design, and technology the company has developed.
Studeo will receive access to additional resources for the publishing of educational materials and development of the company.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Studeo on the majority stake sale to Klett Group.
Advisor to the seller
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
Jamie is a partner at Provantage CF and 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.
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
United States / Canada
Logistics
American Trailer Rental Group, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, is a leading provider of short-term trailer rentals for storage, cartage and over the road applications.
Information on the seller
Hasiuk Trailer Rentals are a family owned and operated company located in Colborne with yards in Oshawa and Prescott. They specialise in the rental of highway & storage trailers, on-site storage containers and office trailers.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to American Trailer Rental Group, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, on the acquisition of Hasiuk Trailer Rentals.
Advisor to the buyer
United Kingdom / Italy
Professional Services
Headquartered in Milan, and with more than 6,000 employees, Gi Group is active in more than 100 countries, due to its direct presence and strategic partnerships. Through its key brands, the company provides a suite of recruitment and HR solutions to more than 20,000 companies worldwide, generating revenues of €3.2bn (£2.79bn).
Information on the seller
Encore Personnel is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency recognised for its outstanding customer service and ambitious growth. Established in 2001, and employing more than 200 staff, the business has grown to become a £94m turnover agency, providing temporary and permanent jobs to the industrial, driving, energy, engineering, manufacturing, managed services, and professional services sectors.
The acquisition of Encore Personnel will allow Gi Group to consolidate its position in the UK’s driving, industrial and manufacturing sectors.
Translink acted as the exclusive advisor to Encore Personnel on the sale to Gi Group
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.
United States
Industrials
Tecum Capital Partners
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Tecum Capital Partners is a multi-strategy investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies across the U.S.
Valley Ridge Investment Partners
Valley Ridge Investment Partners is an independent sponsor that unites good companies with respectful capital and helps them transition, grow and prosper.
Centerfield Capital Partners
Centerfield is a leading provider of junior capital to lower middle market companies. We work closely with financial sponsors (funded and independent), management teams, and business owners who seek subordinated debt and equity financing to build companies and create value.
Petra Capital Partners
Petra Capital Partners, based in Nashville, TN, has been a pioneer of the growth capital model, having invested more than $700 million in more than 100 high-growth private companies since they were established in 1996.
Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Derry, PA, Keystone is a fabricator of various foam products and applications that serve the medical, packaging, furniture, and other industries. Keystone specializes in customized foam solutions using conventional polyurethane, polyethylene, viscoelastic foams, latex, and other components.
The sale will allow Keystone Foam Corporation to continue their family’s focus of re-investment into their valued people, their equipment, and facilities.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Keystone Foam Corporation on the sale to Valley Ridge Investment Partners and Tecum Capital, in partnership with Centerfield Capital Partners and Petra Capital Partners.
Advisor to the seller
o 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.
United States
TMT
Magna5
Magna5, a NewSpring Holdings platform, provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, private and public cloud hosting, backup and disaster recovery and other advanced IT services to mid-market and enterprise customers, including leaders within the education, healthcare, government, financial services, manufacturing, and other industry segments.
NewSpring Holdings
NewSpring Holdings, NewSpring’s dedicated holding company with a strategy focused on control buyouts and platform builds, brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and resources to take profitable, growing companies to the next level through acquisitions and proven organic methodologies. Founded in 1999, NewSpring partners with the innovators, makers, and operators of high-performing companies in dynamic industries to catalyse new growth and seize compelling opportunities.
Interphase Systems is a Philadelphia-based managed IT services provider servicing businesses in the Philadelphia metropolitan region with a particular expertise in servicing the life sciences and financial services sectors.
The acquisition further strengthens the firm’s position as a formidable player in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, offering a wide range of managed IT services.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Magna5, a portfolio company of NewSpring Capital, on the acquisition of Interphase Systems.
Advisor to the buyer
Turkey/Sweden
Industrials
Lesjöfors
The Lesjöfors Group provides the widest range of springs and pressings to customers in diverse industries across the world. With unique expertise in high technological, custom-made solutions and a flexible manufacturing capacity, Lesjöfors is the premier partner for all spring requirements.
Beijer Alma
Beijer Alma is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and is an international industrial group focused on component production and industrial trading.
Telform is a Turkish manufacturer of industrial springs to the domestic and international markets. The customer base is diversified across more than 30 countries and multiple industries such as white goods, construction, automotive, electrical and others.
The acquisition enables Lesjöfors to expand their production footprint and low-cost manufacturing capabilities, which enables further production optimisation in-line with Lesjöfors’ overall strategy. In addition, the acquisition gives Lesjöfors access to a new market that is well positioned to benefit from increased nearshoring.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Lesjöfors, a portfolio company of Beijer Alma, on the acquisition of Telform.
Advisor to the buyer
Italy / United States
Industrials
Culligan International is an American multinational leader in water filtration and treatment systems.
Think:Water-PROFINE is a Veneto-based company, specialising in the design and manufacturing of filters and devices dedicated to food-grade water improvement.
The acquisition will enable Think:Water to enhance its brand and patents, while being able to rely on the expertise and resources of a multinational company.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Think:Water-PROFINE on the 100% sale to Culligan International.
Advisor to the seller
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.
Germany
Education
The SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences specializing in logistics, economics, social sciences and psychology.
Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL), is the national association of firms and institutions in the logistic and transportation industry in Germany.
Established in 1960 as a unique initiative of science, business and politics, the Deutsche Außenhandels- und Verkehrs-Akademie (DAV) is a nucleus of logistics thinking, research and teaching in Germany and trains specialists and managers for the logistics industry.
The strategic partnership leads to significant synergies between the two educational institutions and ensures long-term development of DAV.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Bundesvereinigung Logistik e.V. (BVL) on the 100% sale of Deutsche Außenhandels- und Verkehrs-Akademie (DAV) to SRH Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH.
Advisor to the seller
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.
N/A
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Minitech AS on the sale to Eitrium.
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
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
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
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.
N/A
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
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
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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 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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
N/A
Translink advised BL Grundvandssænkning A/S on the 100% sale to Per Aarsleff A/S.
Advisor to the seller
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
Norway
Consumer Staples
Information on the buyer
Norgesgruppen is the largest retail food chain in Norway with nearly 40% market share. Turnover of about 7 billion Euro, 27.000 employees.
Information on the seller
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
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
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-Ca
Advisor to the seller