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Translink UK – IMA is a very agile, dynamic and active UK corporate finance firm focussed on generating the best possible outcomes and experience for our clients. Operating across the UK from our base in the Midlands, just 1 hour north of London, the typical size of our transactions range from £5m to £100m and involve privately or family owned entrepreneurial businesses.
As a strong player in one of the most active transactional markets in the world, our clients benefit from the incredible breadth and depth of our experience and contacts across both corporate and private equity firms. Our team has over a century of experience combined and has completed more than 400 transactions worth over £6 billion. Many of these have involved private equity and cross border components.
Our open and progressive approach to deal-making means that while we are sector agnostic, we have nonetheless built up significant experience in IT / technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, industrial products, consumer markets and business services.
17th fl, 110 Bishopsgate
London
EC2N 4AY
+44 (0)203 011 5303
The Old Rectory
Main St, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8DG
+44 (0)116 344 0443
Exchange Place 2
5 Semple Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8BL
+44(0)131 3769 768
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Finland
Construction
Intera Partners is a Finnish private equity company.
Fin-Seula is the leading mid-sized infrastructure construction company in Finland.
Accelerate Fin-Seula’s growth
Intera Partners acquired a majority of the shares
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Sweden
Financial Services
Skåningegård is a real estate in which the care company Skåningegård Omsorg is a tenant.
Anders Dahlkvist Fastigheter AB is a real estate in which a care company is tenant.
Skåningegård is expanding its property stock with tenants in similar industries.
Skåningegård acquires 100% of the shares.
Denmark
IT
FSR is Denmark’s trade organization of auditing, accounting, tax and corporate finance.
Revisor Informatik was purely a software provider for auditors and auditing systems.
Gaining access to a newer and updated software system for auditing and thus consolidating this part of its market.
FSR acquires 100% of shares.
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The Netherlands
Industrials
Mr. M.A.J. van Roij
Manufacturing of fasteners
Strategic investment
Van Roij. acquired 100% of shares.
Advisor to the buyer
Denmark
Financial Services
Baltic Investment Group is an investment company focusing on property and real estate investments in Europe.
Blue Vision A/S is a NASDAQ OMX listed property investment company .
Acquiring a listed company to be used as investment vehicle in establishing a portfolio of property investments .
Minority stake and claims acquired.
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Switzerland, United States
Consumer Discretionary
Techniplas is a privately held group of plastic manufacturers who primarily serve the automotive, industrial, medium and heavy truck industries.
WEIDMANN Plastics Technology A & I division is a leading producer of highly engineered and technically complex plastic components primarily for the automotive industry.
To expand global presence/technical depth.
Techniplas acquired the Plastics Technology Automotive and Industrial (A & I) division of WEIDMANN International Corporation.
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India
Automotive
Shiroki Corporation is a Class-leading manufacturer of high-quality automotive components
Haryana based leading Indian auto component player engaged into manufacturing of window regulators, seat sliders, hinges and other auto components
Growth Strategy
Shiroki Corporation has acquired majority stake in the window regulators & seat sliders business of Technico Industries.
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India
Consumer Staples
ITC is one of India’s foremost private sector companies
Manufacturing and sale of juices under the ‘B Natural’ brand.
Growth Strategy
Slump sale of juice division of B Natural to ITC
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Eric’s professional experience was gained in several executive positions, including CEO and CFO for listed companies. He has executed several share issues to raise capital, as well as one listing process. Eric has many years of experience in corporate transactions, with Anecta since 2009 and for seven years prior within SFF. He holds a degree in economics.
João has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of Private Equity and Corporate Finance, advising Portuguese and international clients in capital raising deals, financial restructurings, privatisations, and cross-border M&A transactions. Before founding Translink Finance Setting, he was Head of Corporate Finance for Portugal at BNP Paribas and worked for other Portuguese and international financial institutions. He holds an Industrial Engineering MSc. from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) and speaks Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. João is a member of our IT and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Tanguy is a seasoned M&A professional with over 20 years of experience. He is a graduate from HEC, ranked #1 Business school in Europe. He started his career in prestigious investment banks such as JPMorgan or BNP Paribas, in Paris, London or New York City. He then joined and developed the M&A boutique Ricol Lasteyrie Corporate Finance, which was acquired by EY, in France, in 2015. Tanguy joined Financière Monceau CF in Paris in June 2021. He leads the Fundraising practice, and contributes to M&A operations, both in the TMT and Impact / Cleantech sectors.
Jacques-Henri is an M&A professional with extensive experience in both buy-side and sell-side transactions. He began his career with MK Finance (Deloitte) back in the mid-2000s. Over the past years, he has advised many transactions in the building and construction sectors and the aeronautic industry among others. Jacques-Henri co-founded Financiere Monceau in 2011. He is a member of our automotive, industrials and logistics industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Mathieu, Managing Director at Financiere Monceau, has gained experience in M&A since the early 2000s. He started his career as an auditor at RSM International France. Subsequently, he joined MK Finance (Deloitte) as an M&A analyst and quickly moved to a partner level. He then co-founded Financiere Monceau in 2011. Over the past few years, Mathieu has gained an extensive experience in M&A, both sell-side and buy-side, mostly in the healthcare industry, and the building and construction sectors. He also fancies working on distressed M&A deals. He is a partner of Translink since early 2017. Mathieu is a member of our healthcare industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Rick has considerable cross-border M&A experience with Japanese companies and has covered various industries in Asia. He has also played an advisory role in acquisition and capital alliance from sourcing to execution, withdrawal, and business transfer on restructuring. Before joining AGS Consulting Singapore, he worked for a global accounting firm in Singapore, working primarily in auditing and accounting. He is a member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and speaks English, Japanese and Chinese. Rick is a member of our automotive industry group.
Noriyuki started his career at AGS in 1995, handling tax advisory, IPO support and turnaround before taking up the position of branch manager in Nagoya for 3 years. He has been acting as division director of the Corporate Advisory Division since 2014. Noriyuki has more than 20 years of experience in M&A, accounting and tax advisory. He has been involved in various M&A, IPO, and turnaround.
The Netherlands
Education
Business school
Business school
Strategic investment
Coníche acquires 100% of shares .
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Germany
Media and Communication
The GS Group holding includes the General Satellite brand producing consumer electronics and digital set-top receivers; manufacturing in the field of microelectronics and nanotechnology as well as Technopolis GS operating within the field of science.
Novabase Digital TV, GmbH is a Germany based manufacturer of semiconductor solutions.
N/A
Novabase SGPS SA sells Novabase Digital TV to the GS Group.
Advisor to the seller
The Netherlands
Healthcare
Uwthuiszorgwinkel.nl is a supplier of home care products
Expanding market share to become a top 5 player.
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The Netherlands
Healthcare
Korein BV provides child daycare and education services. The Company conducts operations in Eindhoven in the Netherlands.
Skar Childcare with more than 70 locations for childcare and a range of activities in Arnhem and surrounding areas,
Strategic investment
Koreingroep acquires 100% of shares
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The Netherlands
Healthcare
Hennenman van Hees is a Orthodontist practice
Orthodontistenpraktijk Oosterhout B.V. is a Orthodontist practice
Strategic investment
Henneman van Hees acquires 100% of shares.
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Germany
Tourism
Germany’s second largest tourism company
Prijsvrij.nl is a strongly expanding online travel agency on the Dutch market
Expansion of foreign sales
Expansion of foreign sales
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South Africa
Industrials
The Bapo ba Mogale Tribal Community is based in the Northwest province of South Africa and located in the same region as Lonmin’s South African operations.
Lonmin Plc is the world’s third largest primary producer of platinum and duel listed on the JSE and LSE.
Consolidation of the tribal community’s shareholding in Lonmin Plc and strengthening of Lonmin’s BEE credentials.
The Bapo ba Mogale Tribal Community acquires approximately 2.38% of Lonmin’s shareholding and secured an annual royalty of USD1.9m
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The Netherlands
Media and Communication
Cross media marketing
Call center
Strategic investment
Strategic investment
The Netherlands
Consumer Discretionary
Financial holding
Estepe (Special Truck Products) is active in optimization of trucks, by modifying cabins, chassis and other truck parts.
Strategic investment
Financial holding Co acquires 100% of shares.
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United States
IT
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in cloud solutions and software-based activation serving communication service providers accross the globe.
Digi-Data, based in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading provider of cloud-based data synchronization, data back-up and data sharing solutions to individual and small business end users.
Growth Strategy
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Acquired Digi-Data Corporation
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United States
Food
Akoya Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment firm that sponsors transactions with lower and middle market businesses.
Food Evolution based in Chicago, IL, is a leading producer of upscale convenience foodservice products and fresh outsourced commissary solutions.
Accelerate growth in business.
Food Evolution has been sold to Akoya Capital Partners , LLC and current management.
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United States
Automotive
The Oak Group is a leading master general agency and third-party administrator of vehicle service contracts (VSCs) and related ancillary products.
TWS -Total Warranty Services manages and services over 100 franchised dealerships and markets and sells F&I products.
N/A
The Oak Group has entered into a strategic alliance partnership with TWS, Inc.
Spain
Industrials
Vela Energy, Spanish company focused in the management of solar plants and investment vehicle of Qualitas Private Equity for Renewable Energy
Strategic investment
Growth and strengthening of market position with intention of creating an international major player in the marine industry.
Vela Energy, Spanish company focused in the management of solar plants and investment vehicle of Qualitas Private Equity for Renewable Energy, has acquired a 2MW Solar plant in Spain.
Advisor to the buyer
Stuart è il responsabile del team cross-border di Translink Corporate Finance – IMA nel Regno Unito e possiede una profonda esperienza nella gestione di mandati globali buy-side e sell-side. Oltre alla professione di dottore commercialista, Stuart ricopre l’incarico di Academic Fellow presso l’Institute of Chartered Accountants in Inghilterra e Galles. In passato ha ricoperto C-level roles presso la società di revisione Ernst & Young, dove ha iniziato la sua carriera nel Corporate Finance circa 18 anni fa. Nel 2004, Stuart ha fondato uno studio indipendente di Corporate Finance che oggi lavora sia con clienti britannici che internazionali in relazione ad operazioni di vendita, acquisizioni, buy-out e carve-out, aiutando a realizzare le strategie di imprese familiari, imprese sostenute da private equity e società quotate. È a capo dell’Automotive Industry Group di Translink avendo chiuso diverse operazioni in questo settore.
David has over 25 years’ corporate finance experience, and has worked with more than 400 business owners to complete over 200 deals worth more than £2bln across the globe. As well as a Big 4 and mid-tier background, David has also worked as a commercial director and shareholder within a global private equity backed business and acted as a principal in both acquiring and disposing of that business. He has a strong track record of establishing and growing leading and award-winning corporate finance teams. David is a founding partner at Provantage Corporate Finance. He is a member of our IT industry group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Sally started off as a Chartered Accountant and has been active in Corporate Finance since 2002. She has a track record of a wide variety of transactions, many cross-border – largely with the US. Being a founding partner of Provantage Corporate Finance, an owner-managed business, Sally completely understands that a clients’ decision to sell their business wholly or even partially is never taken lightly and works tirelessly to achieve a successful result. She is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Andrew has extensive experience of M&A, accountancy and financial analysis including significant exposure to both UK and international cross border buy and sell-side deals, having spent several years as a Corporate Financier with Translink IMA CF and the ‘Big 4’ firms KPMG and EY. In addition, he has years of invaluable industry experience in the Energy, Technology and Engineering markets. He has also attained Master of Arts degrees in both Accountancy and Finance and in Economics from the University of Aberdeen. Andrew is dedicated to supporting Translink’s global client base on all aspects of their M&A, fundraising and growth strategies, helping to achieve and maximise value for the owners, businesses and investors that we work for. Andrew is also a member of the IT industry group and is actively involved in transactions in this sector.