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Reuters recently reported that global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity shrank to a decade-level low in Q1 2023, with high inflation, astronomical interest rates and recession rumours stalling deals. M&A volume fell by 48%, according to Dealogic, with expensive debt forcing more significant equity financing as an alternative to get deals done.
We’re delighted to welcome Translink’s Partners from across 35 countries as we host the bi-annual Translink Directors Meeting this month.
As part of our ‘Meet the Team’ blog series, we spoke to our Corporate Finance Executive Ellie Jacobs about her role, her highlights of working at the firm since joining earlier this year, and about what she likes to do outside of work.
Translink Corporate Finance in the UK and Translink Corporate Finance in Spain acted as the advisors to CECOP, a leading global purchasing group for opticians, on the acquisition of National Eyecare Group (NEG).
The car subscription model is a significant disruptor in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Born from consumers growing weary of traditional vehicle ownership, this model has produced considerable company valuations akin to early Mobility-as-a-Service breakthroughs like Uber and Bolt. This dynamic has made players in this sector attractive to investors and considerably influenced merger and acquisition (M&A) strategies.
Translink Corporate Finance is delighted to have acted as lead advisor to chemical solutions provider Airedale Group on its acquisition of McCann Chemicals, as part of its strategy for growth and diversification.
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.
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Will joined Translink Corporate Finance in 2019 after graduating from the University of Leeds with a first-class degree in Economics, which included a year abroad studying at the University of Western Australia.
With over 4 years’ experience of mid-market transactions including corporate mergers & acquisitions, management buyouts, strategic & corporate advisory, raising development capital and corporate disposals, Will is passionate about supporting a wide range of exciting SMEs. Will also qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2022.
Will loves all things sport, particularly cricket and golf. He enjoys combining this with his passion for travel, regularly following the England cricket team. Will has also held a season ticket at Huddersfield Town since the age of four.
Seb is on a yearlong internship from the University of Sheffield where he studies accounting and financial management.
He looks at conducting buyers research over a variety of sectors as well as doing some financial analysis on certain companies.
In his free time, Seb enjoys supporting his football side Cambridge United as well as playing a range of sports including football, tennis, and cricket.
Milo is currently on a placement year with Translink UK while studying Economics at Aston University. In his studies he has developed a strong theoretical base in economics and corporate finance. Through his placement he has been able to deploy and develop this knowledge whilst working on projects such as company research, valuations and information memorandums.
Prior to his time on placement, Milo worked for a SaaS business and the Civil Service. During his time at Translink UK he has had the opportunity to further his understanding of these industries as well as broaden his experience into adjacent markets.
Outside of work, Milo is a Liverpool fan who enjoys spending time with friends and family and his two dogs.
Mathew undertakes due diligence work for both corporate acquirors and financial institutions such as private equity houses and debt funders.
He has experience across a number of sectors and has worked on both national and international deals.
Mathew previously worked within audit where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant and holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and Development Studies from the University of Manchester.
Outside of work Mathew enjoys staying active and is also a keen motorcyclist.
Matt has over 15 years’ of mid-market corporate finance experience across numerous sectors including TMT, Logistics, Manufacturing and Business Services.
He advises owner-managers, corporate and private equity clients, with a particular focus on M&A strategy and execution.
Matt has been described as being a cornerstone in the successful completion of the transaction, always on top of the facts and totally on the ball in constantly changing situations.
He is a member of the ICAEW and holds a MA in Finance.
Martin leads our specialist Transaction Services team. He is a Chartered Accountant with around 25 years of experience working in practice, and has specialised in corporate finance for over 15 years. Over that time Martin has gained a wide range of transactional experience working on UK and cross-border acquisitions, fund raisings, disposals, and public flotations.
Martin now focuses solely on the due diligence field of corporate finance, working with clients such as large corporates, owner-managed businesses, and financial institutions. He also spent some time on secondment in industry, overseeing the post-acquisition integration of a client of his with a business that he advised them on acquiring.
Outside of the deals environment Martin enjoys spending time with his family, adventures in the great outdoors, competing in long distance running events, and following Bradford City Football Club.
Luke joined Translink Corporate Finance in 2021 following 4 years at EY where he trained as a Chartered Accountant. He has been involved in a range of sales mandates, MBOs, MBIs and has conducted market research across a variety of industries. He is a member of his region’s ICAEW committee and often attends events to keep up to date with market trends.
During his downtime, Luke enjoys spending time with his family, following the recent birth of his daughter, trying his luck in the kitchen, playing snooker (albeit poorly) and following Leeds United.
Jovinda was an intern at Translink UK in Summer 2021 and returned in 2022 as a full-time corporate finance analyst after graduating from the University of Leeds with a first-class BSc in Economics and Finance. He is currently working towards the ACA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant.
His role mainly entails conducting sophisticated research projects for potential buyers and acquisition targets, producing business valuations including recent deal research, preparing relevant documents and reports for review by senior team members, and conducting financial analysis of company data.
Outside of work, Jovinda loves playing sports, particularly football and cricket. He is a huge fan of Manchester United.
Joshua joined Translink in July 2022 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at an independent firm in Leeds working within the audit department predominantly working on owner managed businesses.
Joshua assists the wider Transaction Services team by performing analysis on businesses and helping drafting due diligence reports.
Outside of work Joshua enjoys taking part in a weekly ParkRun and anything related to old Land Rovers.
Joe joined the team in 2019 after graduating with a first-class BA (Hons) in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Sheffield. Following his university studies, Joe became a chartered accountant and member of the ICAEW in 2021.
Having started his career as an Analyst within the team, Joe now has more than 4 years of M&A experience, supporting clients across a broad range of transactions including corporate disposals, acquisitions, MBO’s/MBI’s, and development & growth capital.
Emma is on an industrial placement year as a Corporate Finance Analyst as a part of her Mathematics BSc studies at the University of Leeds. As an analyst, her role ranges from research projects for potential buyers and acquisition targets to specific sector/industry analysis. Emma has also thoroughly enjoyed working together alongside other analysts on time-restricted projects.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys watching football as a big Liverpool fan, testing her general knowledge on University Challenge and what should be more than the occasional trip to the gym.
Declan has over eight years’ experience of providing corporate finance advice to owner managers and ambitious management teams. In recent years he has advised on a number of company sales, corporate acquisitions and MBOs for clients across a range of sectors including automotive, TMT, industrial and healthcare.
In 2019 he was named Emerging Dealmaker of the Year at the Insider Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards.
Charles has been involved in delivering deal making and corporate finance advice for over five years after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2015.
A member of the Transaction Services team, Charles now specialises in the due diligence field of corporate finance, having previously gained extensive lead advisory experience in both sell side and buy side roles, as well as a six-month secondment with an established private equity investment company.
He has substantial experience in a wide range of due diligence engagements including buy-side for both corporate and private equity transactions and sell-side due diligence.
Budding thespian and keen fair-weather sportsman, Charles also enjoys travelling, occasionally playing the piano, and supporting Sheffield United.
Alex is a Chartered Accountant and a member of ICAS. She has extensive experience in accountancy, tax and corporate finance gained within EY, the “Big 4” accountants and in the industry working for a multi-country international business with a specific focus on Energy and Renewables.
Alex has also attained an Honours Law degree and continues to build on her knowledge by studying for the ICAEW Corporate Finance Qualification. Alex is passionate about ensuring that Translink’s clients achieve exceptional results in any transaction process.
Outside of work, Alex is a keen swimmer and fitness enthusiast. If she’s not in the gym, you can be sure to find Alex out walking her dog and enjoying a coffee.
Ellie joined the Translink Corporate Finance team in March 2023 and continues working towards her final ACA exam. Her previous role was within a national accountancy practice within their audit team, which is where she began her ACA studies.
With a degree in Biomedical Sciences, Ellie studied at Newcastle University completing her degree in 2020.
Since joining the team, Ellie has been involved in various sale mandates and buy-side mandates. She has also provided research across different sectors, performed data and forecast analysis and worked on forecast preparation and report creation.
Ellie enjoys spending time with family and friends outside of work, walking in the countryside, and keeping fit at the gym. She also loves to travel and hopes to visit the majority of countries in her lifetime.
United Kingdom
Logistics
Walkers Transport management team backed by Total Capital Partners.
Walkers is a leading UK transport and 3rd party logistics specialist. Providing bespoke transport solutions for leading manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors, moving ambient, non-hazardous, palletised goods across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Management buyout
100% of shares
Advisor to the seller
Lorna spent the first 7 years of her professional career in audit and became an ACA chartered accountant in September 2021.
She has worked with clients in a range of sectors including technology, healthcare, and business services. With a strong technical knowledge, Lorna has dealt with numerous specialist areas including employee ownership trusts, various mergers, acquisitions, hive ups, as well as defined benefit pension schemes.
Outside of work, Lorna is the office adrenaline junkie being a keen skydiver and wind tunnel flier, having recently competed in the indoor wind tunnel national championships. On a sunny weekend, you’re more than likely to find her flying at 14,000 feet in the air!
Amanda joined the exciting world of finance at an early age. She has over 15 years’ experience working closely with privately and family-owned businesses across a wide range of sectors but has specific involvement with retail, manufacturing, business services and construction. Amanda has spent over three years working at a senior level in industry, most recently within a PLC. This has given her unique industry experience, spending over three years in commercial and operational roles.
Outside of the corporate world, Amanda will often be found with her nose in a lonely planet guide, planning her next trip; learning the rules to a new board game (and sticking to them) or in the kitchen striving to provide the perfect cake to satisfy the sweet tooth of the office.
Having started a career in the leisure industry Andy changed track to choose the more exciting world of accountancy and became ACA Chartered Accountant in 2019.
He has gained experience as an auditor in a range of sectors manufacturing, retail, automotive, construction, and academies. Recently he worked in-house for a large manufacturing corporate with 4 UK businesses and a global network of manufacturing sites. Andy’s role included overseeing the finance team and preparing corporate reports for the board.
Outside of work he enjoys pursuing his triathlon hobby, having completed a half Ironman he is training for the full Ironman putting us all to shame.
Alex joined the world of professional services at 19 following a period in football. He is an ACA qualified Chartered Accountant with over 10 years’ experience, working primarily with owner managed businesses across a variety of sectors with specific experience in manufacturing, industrials, consumer products and business services.
Alex’s commitment to exceeding client objectives is underpinned by experience and a mentality refined in a competitive sporting environment.
Alex has twice been nominated for young dealmaker of the year at the Insider Media awards and crowned East Midlands Emerging Dealmaker of the year 2021.
Outside of the office, Alex is a keen all-round sportsman and can often be found on a golf course or in the gym! He is also a PADI qualified scuba diver.
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.
Jack is an ACCA chartered accountant with significant investment banking experience having spent over five years with Kroll in London providing companies and management teams with corporate finance and restructuring advice.
He has supported clients in various sectors including extensive experience in the healthcare, recruitment and automotive markets. Jack is committed to providing Translink’s clients with the best possible outcome on every deal, helping to maximise value throughout the transaction process. Jack is a member of Translink’s Healthcare and Industrials sector groups.
When outside of the office, Jack is usually spending his time attending various sporting events, ranging from football, rugby and cricket to his favourite past time, which is attending horse racing meetings with his family and friends.
Charlotte joined Translink Corporate Finance in 2020 from EY’s Transaction Services team in Leeds, where she qualified and gained over six and a half years’ transactional experience, which included spending five months on international secondment to Copenhagen.
A member of the Transaction Services team, Charlotte specialises in financial due diligence and has been involved in a vast range of transactional engagements and services including buy-side due diligence for corporate and private equity transactions, sell-side due diligence, as well as having capital markets experience.
Outside of work Charlotte likes to spend time travelling and eating out, as well as lots of time on walks with her dog, Bailey.
United Kingdom, United States
Industrials
Headquartered in the USA, Sensia is a joint venture owned by Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger. It is an automation specialist in oil & gas production, transportation and processing.
Swinton Technology is a market leader in metering supervisory systems and measurement expertise.
Acquisition expands Sensia’s metering opportunities and measurement domain expertise.
Sensia has acquired 100% of ST.
Advisor to the seller
Germany, United Kingdom
Industrials
With its headquarters in Germany, Schmalz is the market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions.
Palamatic is a leading manufacturer of materials handling lifting equipment for a range of sectors including pharmaceutical, food & beverage and agriculture.
The acquisition gives Schmalz access to the growing UK market for materials handling equipment.
Schmalz acquired Palamatic
Advisor to the seller
United Kingdom
Industrials
Plastic packaging products
Stationery products
Growth – Consolidation in the industry and expansion of product lines.
Ambro Ten Ten acquired 100% of Stationery World and its wholly owend subsidiary Celsure Plastics Limited
Advisor to the buyer
United Kingdom
Industrials
Plastic packaging products
Stationery products
Growth – Consolidation in the industry and expansion of product lines.
Ambro Ten Ten acquired 100% of Abbey Stationery Products
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
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
Tim is an experienced deal maker, having enjoyed working with privately owned businesses for over 15 years.
His experience cuts across a wide range of industry sectors, advising clients on disposals to strategic acquirers and financial investors, providing advice on raising funds for growth or acquisitions and advising management teams through private-equity-backed MBOs.
Tim enjoys an active social life, maintaining his passion for golf and playing off a +1 handicap and regularly competing in Sheffield and Yorkshire teams as well as some national events when time permits!
David has over 30 years’ corporate finance experience, including a stint as Head of Mergers and Acquisitions for a listed plc where he completed over 20 transactions in the UK and the US in a four year period.
In what passes for his spare time he loves food (cooking and eating), Italian red wines, craft beers in traditional pubs, V8s (the noise), chilling in The Maldives and being run ragged by his two much loved boxer dogs.
John has worked in the corporate finance industry for over 20 years including in M&A at a top six firm, as an investment professional at a private equity house and now at Translink Corporate Finance.
He enjoys advising a wide variety of business owners, management teams and financial institutions on a range of corporate transactions and strategies. Since joining Translink Corporate Finance John has been responsible for the successful delivery of several domestic and cross-border disposals and fund raisings including for a building products business which enabled transformational growth.
John spends his downtime either walking his dog Doris with his family, or road cycling in the peak district.
Zaryab joined the Translink Corporate Finance team in 2021 having graduated from the University of Sheffield with a First-Class BA in Accounting & Financial Management. He is currently working towards the ACA qualification to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.
Since joining, Zaryab has been involved in various sales mandates, providing research across different sectors, data analysis, creating reports, financial modelling and assisting in various cross border transactions. In the near future, Zaryab will be working within the audit and tax teams to enhance his skillset and transfer them to future CF projects.
Outside of work, Zaryab loves trying out new restaurants and is a passionate cricketer dedicating his summer weekends playing for a local club.
MRMK is a specialist manufacturer of machine knives based in Sheffield, a city world-renowned for its stainless steel production and industrial heritage. The Company supplies a diverse range of knives for the food production and packaging industries, and it known for its quality products and exceptional customer service, serving customers globally.
Foresight’s investment will drive further growth across the business, including diversifying the customer base by targeting new sectors and geographies as well as investing in further in-house manufacturing capabilities to expand the product range.
Translink provided financial and tax due diligence services to Foresight.
“Thanks for your work on this investment. You delivered a high-quality report and hit every deadline, which was very important given the tight timeframe for this investment.
You understood our key concerns, tailoring your approach around these and reporting on them clearly, whilst also adding additional insight and views along the way.
We wouldn’t hesitate in using you again.” Rob Jones, Foresight Group
Axel Johnson International (“Axinter”) is part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. It is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries and organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
Axinter increased its presence in the British rental market through the acquisition of Lifting Gear UK, a complete lifting solutions provider with a focus on equipment hire, product sales and services such as heavy lifting projects and bespoke design and fabrication. Lifting Gear UK has 12 strategically located depots across England and Scotland. Prior to the acquisition Lifting Gear UK was the largest privately-owned lifting equipment provider in the UK.
Translink provided financial and taxation due diligence, SPA Advisory and completion accounts support to Axinter’s Swedish Headquartered Lifting Solutions division.
María has 8 years’ experience in professional experience as administrative and is a higher technician in Administration and Finance.
Previously, she developed her career at Siemens and Premir Oposiciones.
Spain / UK
Business Services
Safestore is the UK’s largest and Europe’s second largest provider of self-storage.
OMB Self Storage, trading as OhMyBox, operates four leasehold properties in Barcelona.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to OMB Shareholders on its 100% sale to Safestore.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Professional Services
Grupo CTC was established in 1995 with offices in Barcelona and Madrid. They are a Stock Uno Group company dedicated to outsourcing labour-intensive business processes that are not part of the company’s main activity. They offer efficient solutions and work to achieve the objectives of their clients, allowing them to advance in their business and focus on higher value-added activities.
CLA have provided solutions for the automotive field since 1992.They give wide support to manufacturing and quality to every tire involved in the final product assembly of quality control, assistance and technical support, engineer and residents, pre-assembly and kitting and layout.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to CLA shareholders on the 100% stake sale to Grupo CTC.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Business Services
Certio Medio Ambiente SL. was founded in 1986. The company’s line of business includes the wholesale distribution of durable goods.
Litoral Consult is a provider of specialised technical assistance services to different aspects of the use and comprehensive management of coastal resources located in Barcelona, Spain.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Litoral Consult on the 100% stake sale to Certio media Ambiente.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Business Services
TAF was founded in Catalonia in 1959 and is one of the leading Spanish helicopter operators. It performs a wide range of missions, including medical services, mountain rescues, firefighting, and aerial work.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to TAF Helicopters in the valuation of the company.
Advisor
Spain
Food
PCS imports, elaborates and distributes frozen food products in the Horeca and retail channels
Turolinnova elaborates and distributes pre-cooked meals to restaurants and retail
To increase manufacturing capacity
Productos Congelados Selectos 3000 acquires Turolinnova
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Food
Investment fund of the fifth largest bank in Spain, Banc Sabadell.
Atrian Bakers Group (Lasem Group) is comprised by a conglomerate of companies dedicated to manufacturing and distribution of frozen dough, both for bread products, pastries and cakes.
Increase the company’s production capacity and its’ revenues.
The investment fund has acquired 22,41% of the company in order to increase the company’s production capacity and its’ revenues.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Food
Dispuig produces and distributes frozen and fresh food in the Gerona area.
Exclusives Cerdanya is a distributor for the retail and the HORECA sectors of fresh food in the North Catalonia area.
Dispuig aims to increase and diversify its’ geographic presence.
Dispuig has acquired 100% stake of Exclusives Cerdanya.
Advisor to the seller.
India, Spain
Automotive
Minda Industries Ltd. is an automobile components manufacturer
Rinder Group operates in Premium segment of lighting business.
The transaction will establish Minda Industries as technology leader in lighting solutions.
Minda Industries Limited has acquired the automotive OEM
Advisor to the buyer.
João has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of Private Equity and Corporate Finance, advising Portuguese and international clients in capital raising deals, financial restructurings, privatisations, and cross-border M&A transactions.
Before joining Translink in 2009, he was Head of Corporate Finance for Portugal at BNP Paribas and worked for other Portuguese and international financial institutions.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) and has participated in various deals within the retail, IT, industrial services, and metal mechanic sectors.
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 graduated in Economics from Universitat de Barcelona and 2022 CFA Level III and holds a Certificate course from the London School of Economics in Business Administration.
Narciso has over 35 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, advising and participating in M&A transactions. Throughout his career he has gained experience in services, industry and real estate areas. Among his clients there are reputed family owned corporations. He is a founding partner of WindCorp.
He began his professional career in the finance and insurance sector in Bankpime and Barclays Bank. He has a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
José M. has over 30 years of professional experience in corporate finance, advising and being involved in M&A and investment management transactions. He has advised numerous transactions in sectors such as food, business services, healthcare, environmental services and specialized distribution. José M. is a WindCorp partner. He was a founding partner at Clairfield Partners, international Corporate Finance firm, and Danube Property Advisors, which manages real estate investment funds.
He graduated in Business Administration from the University of Buckingham (UK) and holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Deusto. He is a member of our logistics and food industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Oscar has over 28 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers and acquisitions and business strategy, both nationally and internationally. He has extensive experience in the industrial and services sector. He is a WindCorp partner since 2013.
He previously held various positions at Barclays Bank, AB Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Alta Partners. Oscar has a Degree in Economics and Business Administration (UAB) and an MBA from IESE. He is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Italy
Environment
The buyer is a family office, founded by the Morina family. Antonello Morina was the founder of a large software company called ESASOFTWARE. ESASOFTWARE was sold in 2009 to IL Sole 24 Ore for an equity value of Euro 60 million.
Sito Energy is a group of 4 operative vehicles, each one of these vehicles owns a 1 megawatt plant for the production of bio-gas.
Financial investment to allow the Group to fund additional investments in the bio-methane sector.
The Morina family acquired 33% of the shares of Sito Energy.
Advisor to the seller.
South Africa
Environment
Mergence Investment Managers is a specialist fund manager founded in 2004.
Renergen is a JSE listed alternative energy producer primarily utilizing natural gas.
Tamryn Investment Holdings is an investment holding vehicle for the Ryan family that held a 52% stake in Renergen.
Mergence acquired a significant share of Renergen
Advisor to the seller.
United Kingdom
Environment
Virgin Money is a UK high street bank focusing on growing SMEs.
UK’s largest solar developer.
Custom Solar has a growing order book of new projects which will generate substantial growth. This funding enables the company to accelerate its growth plans.
£4.8m funding boost for Derbyshire solar energy business.
Advisor to the company
Spain
Environment
Vela Energy manages a portfolio of solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, with a total asset investment of more than EUR 1bn.
Photovoltaic plant.
To increase their portfolio.
Vela Energy acquired Photovoltaic Plant B.
Advisor to the buyer.
Italy
Tourism
Falkensteiner is a successful hotel group with over 1700 employees in 28 hotels and 4 residences.
SIR is a diversified real estate company involved in the holding of property and the management of tourist assets (hotels and resorts), in the development of residential projects and industrial real estate assets leased to large multinational industrial conglomerates.
Following the financial difficulties of former lessee – Valtur (the largest Italian company involved in the management of Hotels and Resorts) and its recent bankruptcy, Ronda/SIR needed a new strong international operator to manage its tourist properties.
Ronda Group entered into a long-term lease of its subsidiary Sarda Gestioni Turistiche to Falkensteiner.
Advisor to the leaser.
Spain
Sport
Private investors
Open Camp is a sports amusement park located in Montjuïc (Barcelona), that offers activities and experiences to its customers
n/a
Capital Injection
Advisor to the company
Australia, United Kingdom
Tourism
Imagine Cruising is Emirates Group’s cruise business
Travel company. Holiday Planet brands include Cruise Planet, Flight Planet and Seniors Planet
Expansion in Australia
Emirates Group’s cruise business Imagine Cruising acquired Holiday Planet, with the company owned 51% by EK’s Dnata division continuing its expansion in Australia
Advisor to the seller.
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, United Kingdom
Industrials
Safestore Holdings is a listed company that owns and operates self storage facilities in UK (122 stores) and Paris (28 stores).
OMB Self Storage operates self storage facilities in Barcelona city centre (4 stores)
The acquisition is a great opportunity for Safestore to enter the Spanish market and use OMB as a platform for the growth in the country.
Advisor to OMB shareholders on its 100% sale to Safestore €17.25m
Advisor to the seller.
United States, Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Wynnchurch Capital is a leading private equity firm based in Rosemont, IL that invests in middle-market companies in the United States and Canada.
Mattress Warehouse, headquartered in Frederick, MD, is an online retailer of mattresses and sleep accessories.
Growth
Wynnchurch Capital makes growth investment in Mattress Warehouse.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain, United States
Health
A leading international independent optical membership group.
IL based optical buying group.
n/a
The Alliance Buying Group was acquired by CECOP Exponential Growth LLC.
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
Spain
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.
Spain/France
Industrials
CMAI Group is a leading French designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom-made closet doors and interior design furniture.
Sanrafael and Castalla are leading Spanish interior door manufacturers. They develop, produce and market decorative interior doors of medium and high-end finishes.
This merger creates a new European Group, with 1,100 employees and a consolidated turnover of around € 140m (2019). It will enable CMAI to acquire the know-how and resources necessary to pursue its growth strategy in the field of interior doors in France.
CMAI acquired 100% of Puertas Sanrafael and Puertas Castalla. Countries involved: Spain, France, Belgium.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Industrials
The stock-listed family business Fielmann AG operates its own studios, production facilities and about 900 stores across 15 European countries. Its main products are eyewear, contact lenses and hearing aids.
Founded in 1992, Óptica Universitaria is one of the leading optical businesses in Spain and soon became one of the largest 3 chains in the country. In 2019, Óptica Universitaria generated sales of 100 million EUR.
International expansion of Fielmann AG as part of the long-term growth strategy.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Durero is a packaging company present in winery, perfume & cosmetics, tobacco, health & personal care, food and pharmacy.
Litoplex manufactures packaging products for the pharmacy industry.
Buy a competitor.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Spanish Soler & Palau is one of the industry leaders with sales of MEuro 350.
Major Norwegian manufacturer of large ventilation units to the building-, oil&gas- and marin industry. Turnver; MEuro 25.
Access to the Nordic market. Attractive new products to channel through own distribution channels. High technological competence.
Soler & Palau acquired 100% of shares.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Cirsa is a leading gaming and leisure multinational firm with strong focus on applied technology and internationalization.
Sharp is a Japanese multinational company that designs and manufactures electronic products.
Enter into a sector of strategic importance.
Suma Capital bought 22,5% of the shares of Party Fiesta.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Suma Capital is an independent alternative asset management based in Barcelona.
Party Fiesta is a European leader in sale of costumes, balloons and party items.
Open 100 new shops in the next 4 years.
Suma Capital bought 22,5% of the shares of Party Fiesta.
Advisor to the buyer.
Francesc has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Francesc has participated in transactions both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Francesc developed his professional career at Deloitte and Crea Inversión.
He holds a degree in International Business Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange program at Boston College, and a MSc in Finance from ESADE Business School.
Sergi has over 5 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Sergi has participated in cross-border transactions in different sectors such as IT (SaaS, BPO, e-commerce, ERP), Healthcare, and Industrials. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Sergi developed his professional career at BBVA and Crea Inversión. He is also Associate Professor of Finance in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a BBA from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), a MSc in Corporate Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and a Summer School stage in the London School of Economics (LSE), where he undertook courses of business analysis and valuation. Sergi passed the second level of the CFA Institute program.
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.
Tran-Minh has over 17 years of professional experience and specialises in financial-strategic advisory, especially focused on transactions and restructuring cases in international contexts. Throughout his career, he has advised a large number of operations in various sectors such as industry, technology, FMCG and logistics.
He joined WindCorp as a partner in 2021. Previously, he was the director responsible of the Barcelona-based office at the financial and strategic consulting firm Accuracy. He previously spent his career in Corporate Finance at EY and BDO. Tran-Minh holds a Master in Management from Toulouse Business School (France) and an MBA from Walton College (USA).
Josep Pere has over 25 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers, acquisitions and strategic and financial consultancy. He joined WindCorp as a Partner in 2019. Previously, he was Partner at AddVANTE M&A for 19 years.
Josep Pere holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Postgraduate PhD courses in Strategic Maps (UB). He is a member of our IT and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Spain, United Kingdom
Industrials
Headquartered in Spain, Printeos is a leading European manufacturer of envelopes, labels and other stationery products.
The Label Makers is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality, premium labels.
Acquisition provides a platform for entering the UK label market
Printeos has acquired 100% of TLM
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Industrials
Grup Comellas i Cabeza is a Spanish holding company belonging to the Comellas family.
Circutor is a Spanish company dedicated to the design, manufacturing, and commercialisation of electrical equipment.
N/A
Circutor was acquired by Grup Comellas i Cabeza
Advisor to the seller.
Spain/France
Industrials
Soprema is a French multinational group based in Strasbourg specialised in waterproofing, roofing and insulation systems.
Gecol is a Spanish construction mortars manufacturer with a strong positioning in the Spanish market.
The acquisition will allow Soprema to complement its existing product offering by integrating a company specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of mortars for facades and building interiors.
Soprema acquired 100% shares of Gecol
Advisor to the seller.
France/Spain
Industrials
Since 1974, Baobag has designed, imported, and distributed flexible packaging solutions for industry, agriculture, environment, specialized distribution and construction sectors.
Founded in 1993 by taking over the activities of Iberica Slings, Satucesa is a Spanish specialist in the design, import and distribution of flexible packaging solutions mainly for the chemical and food industries.
Baobag acquired Satucesa to strengthen its presence in the Iberian market.
Baobag acquired 100% of the shares of Satucesa.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Health
HM Hospitales is a Spanish privately owned hospital group. It includes 20 hospitals and 21 polyclinics, covering most regions in Spain.
Hospital de Nens de Barcelona, a Children’s Hospital with more than 100 years of history and located in Barcelona, is one of the pioneer centres in assistance, training and research. It offers most medical and surgical specialties, including ambulatory and surgical services and emergency care.
With the acquisition of Hospital de Nens de Barcelona, HM Hospitales further develops its inorganic growth in Spain (10 acquisitions in the last 5 years) and increases its presence in Catalonia, where they now own and operate 3 Hospitals.
HM Hospitales, has acquired Hospital de Nens de Barcelona.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Health
Nazca is a Spanish Private Equity which invests in non-quoted Spanish medium sized companies (sales between €30 and €200 million), through acquisition of shares and capital increases.
Diater is a biopharmaceutical company specialized in allergic diseases and focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing allergen extracts for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
With the incorporation of Nazca in the shareholding, it seeks to boost the company’s growth.
Nazca Capital S.G.E.I.C., S.A, has acquired an 85% stake of Diater Laboratorio de Diagnóstico y Aplicaciones Terapéuticas, S.A.
Advisor to the buyer.
China, Spain
Health
Allmed Medical Products is the largest Chinese OEM manufacturer and exporter of wound care products, providing a worldwide range of traditional wound care products, including gauze swabs, nonwoven swabs, lap sponges, sponge bandages, abdominal pads.
Texpol (Textil Planas Oliveras), is a Spanish manufacturer of single-use surgical dressings and offers a wide range of medical devices for the hospital, clinical and care sectors, as well as to end consumers through pharmacies.
The acquisition of Texpol will enable Allmed to acquire a distribution platform and a client base necessary to introduce Allmed’s product portfolio in the Spanish market.
Translink advised Texpol’s shareholders on its 100% sale to Allmed Medical Products
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
IT
Grupo Primavera, an Oakley Capital portfolio company, is the largest independent software platform serving SMEs in Iberia, with over 55,000 customers, c.€60 million of revenues and double-digit annual growth.
Professional Software is engaged in the development of Business Management solutions (ERP + budgeting and works management + stakeholder’s apps) specializing in product-centric verticals such as construction and engineering.
The acquisition of Professional Software will enable Grupo Primavera to acquire the know-how and user base necessary to cover the construction vertical in the Spanish and international market.
Professional Software was sold to Grupo Primavera.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
IT
Grupo Primavera, an Oakley Capital portfolio company, is the largest independent software platform serving SMEs in Iberia, with over 55,000 customers, c.€60 million of revenues and double-digit annual growth.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Barcelona, Contasimple is the largest Business Management SaaS (e-invoicing and accounting) player within the freelancers and micro and small enterprises segment in Spain.
The acquisition of Contasimple will enable Grupo Primavera to acquire the know-how and user base necessary to cover the self-employed, micro, and small SME market segment in Spain.
Contasimple was sold to Grupo Primavera.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain, Sweden
IT
Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services.
ADW Europe SL is a Spanish web hosting provider.
Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services.
Miss Group acquired 100% of the shares of ADW Europe SL
Advisor to the buyer
Over the past five years Marc has carried out more than twenty corporate finance transactions on behalf of corporates and investment funds in the TMT and services sector.
He is TMT Services Industry Group Leader at Translink CF.
By the time he was 30 Marc, along with Jacques-Henri Rième and Mathieu Lemesle, had created Financière Monceau CF. This would later become Translink CF France.
Professional background:
Board Member at Translink International
Financiere Monceau CF, Founder
MK Finance, Director
Marc holds an MBA in Corporate Finance and Strategy from Georgia State University, Atlanta (USA) and a Masters in Corporate Finance from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse (France).
France
Food
Aquasourça is an equity investor. Aquasourça’s mission is to add value to companies over the long term, without time constraints, and to support their growth.
Jean Martin is an artisanal Provencal brand of cooked vegetables, born in the Vallée des Baux in the middle of olive groves.
N/A
N/A
Advisor to the seller
France
Health
Destia specializes in home care for vulnerable individuals, childcare and housekeeping. It is a leader in the field of personal services.
Adom72 offers home care services in southern Sarthe.
To allow Destia to reinforce their presence in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire.
Translink CF France advised Destia on the acquisition of Adom72
Advisor to the buyer
France – Spain
Industry
Stratagem is a specialist in the production of work plans and kitchen doors in HPL and HPL Compact.
Alvic Group is a Spanish specialist in the manufacture and distribution of components for the furniture and decoration industry.
To increase the company’s internationalization and improve its knowledge, experience, as well as its customer service all while explanding the range of available products.
Translink CF Spain and France advised the Alvic Group in its first acquisition in France.
Advisor to the buyer
France
IT
A2COM is a Cloud IT integrator and a Health Data Host (HDH).
Foliateam is a leading cloud services operator for companies, healthcare institutions and public organizations. The company offers these solutions in private, public or hybrid cloud mode in order to support its customers in the success of their digital transformation project.
To allow Foliateam to strengthen its cybersecurity activities and its presence in western France.
Translink CF France advised A2Com in its 100% sale to Foliateam.
Advisor to the seller
Jules a rejoint l’équipe de Translink CF France en juillet 2022.
Jules ROZIER a commencé sa carrière professionnelle en 2017 en tant qu’Analyste M&A chez SANTANDER CIB puis en tant qu’Associate chez ATOUT CAPITAL en charge d’opérations pour des sociétés privées et cotées. Il intègre ensuite les équipes de SEVENSTONES en charge de transactions M&A dédiées aux entrepreneurs et groupes familiaux.
Jules est diplômé du Master Ingénierie Financière de l’EM Lyon ainsi que d’un BBA à l’INSEEC
France
Media
Siblu is a Bordeaux-based group, the European leader in outdoor accommodation and the French leader in the sale of mobile homes to owner-occupiers.
Based in Seignosse, Holding New Aire (“HNA”) operates 7 campsites in France with a total of approximately 3,500 pitches on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
Allows an increase of 3,500 pitches in Siblu’s total capacity, an increase of 25%.
The transaction was financed by a capital increase subscribed by all shareholders, led by Naxicap Partners, as well as the use of a Unitranche financing set up by Arcmont in December 2019.
Advisor to the buyer
Au cours des cinq dernières années, Marc a réalisé plus d’une vingtaine d’opérations de haut de bilan pour le compte d’industriels et de fonds d’investissement dans le secteur des TMT et des services.
Il est responsable de l’expertise ICT de Translink CF au niveau mondial.
Avant ses 30 ans, Marc crée, avec Jacques-Henri Rième et Mathieu Lemesle, Financière Monceau CF, devenue par la suite Translink CF France.
Son parcours professionnel :
Membre du board des directeurs de Translink International
Financière Monceau CF, Fondateur
MK Finance, Directeur
Marc est titulaire d’un MBA en Finance d’entreprise et stratégie de Georgia Sate University, Atlanta (États-Unis) et d’un Master en Finance d’entreprise de l’École Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse (France).
Boris a rejoint l’équipe de Translink CF France en janvier 2021.
Avant de rejoindre l’équipe, il a travaillé au cabinet Raphaël Financial Advisory et Capitalmind en qualité d’Analyste M&A.
Boris est titulaire d’un Master en Corporate Finance de l’Audencia Business School
Antoine a rejoint Translink CF France en mai 2022.
Co-fondateur d’une start-up et bénéficiant d’une expérience de près de 15 ans en conseil fusions-acquisitions et levées de fonds, Antoine TANGUY a réalisé plus de 30 opérations pour le compte de dirigeants-actionnaires, fonds de private equity et de corporates
Antoine TANGUY a commencé sa vie professionnelle en 2002 chez EY puis DC ADVISORY. En 2010, il co-fonde ZEGREENWEB, portail internet de contenus et de services dédié à l’écologie et au développement durable qui devient leader sur le marché français. Il intègre ensuite l’équipe fusions-acquisitions Technology Media Telecom au sein de PWC CORPORATE FINANCE à Paris en qualité de Directeur entre 2015 et 2020, puis l’équipe ADVISO PARTNERS en tant que Directeur Associé.
Antoine TANGUY est diplômé du Master Finance de la Toulouse School of Management
Mal is an experienced CEO having led businesses such as Maytag, Strongform and Camfil. Previously Mal held senior roles with 3M, Southcorp Appliances and Southcorp Wines.
Mal’s business experience includes both corporate and private equity spanning a broad range of industries including industrial products, consumer appliances, wine, retail and import distribution.
Mal was the founding CEO of Strongform and partnered with ANZ Private Equity to complete several acquisitions.
Mal has a strong track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition having completed numerous acquisitions throughout his career. Mal has a Dip. Accounting, a Dip. Marketing and an MBA.
Tanguy a réalisé une cinquantaine d’opérations de haut de bilan pour le compte d’industriels, d’entrepreneurs et de fonds d’investissements.
Il dispose d’une expérience de plus de 22 ans en fusions et acquisitions et levées de fonds, avec un coverage TMT et Transition Énergétique et Environnementale.
Son parcours professionnel :
EY Corporate Finance, Associé
Ricol Lasteyrie CF, Associé M&A
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan
Tanguy est diplômé d’HEC avec une spécialisation en « Strategic Management ».