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January 15, 2025

UK-based Gamma Communications acquires IP telephony provider Starface from Maxburg Capital

Press Release

September 4, 2024

Munich-based private equity firm Maxburg has engaged Q Advisors to handle the exit of Starface, a provider of IP telephony and communication solutions, marketed off 2024 adjusted EBITDA EUR 17m, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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January 15, 2025

French investment company Infranity acquires a majority stake in the Swedish locomotives lessor Nordic Re-Finance

Press Release

July 7, 2024

Privately-held rolling stock leasing company Nordic Re-Finance has mandated Carnegie to explore ownership options as the company experiences significant recent growth acc. to sources - Revenues of SEK 295m and an EBIT of SEK 97m in 2024E (NKP Proprietary)

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January 15, 2025

CEO Ronny Saul acquires majority stake in Jespers Torvekøkken, a Danish catering company

Press Release

June 14, 2024

Update: The Deloitte-advised process for Jespers Torvekøkken has reached an advanced stage, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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March 18, 2024

Update: The owners of Jespers Torvekøkken, a Danish catering company, resume ownership explorations advised by Deloitte Corporate Finance, according to sources - Revenues of DKK +500m in FY25E (NKP Proprietary)

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January 14, 2025

Maj Invest acquires Krebs, a project developer specializing in energy-efficient heat pumps and gas enngine systems

Press Release

November 5, 2024

The Deloitte-advised sale process for Krebs, a project developer specializing in energy-efficient heat pumps and gas engine systems is “live”, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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January 14, 2025

The owners of Miss Group plan to initiate a sale process with potential valuation of SEK 8bn, acc. to news media Breakit

Breakit

June 25, 2024

Company to watch: Miss Group, a fast-growing international web hosting services group backed by Perwyn since 2020, is working on a refinancing which could pave the way for a near/mid-term exit, according to sources - revenue of SEK +1,000m with a +40% EBITDA margin in FY23 (NKP Proprietary)

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January 14, 2025

Capital D acquires minority stake in Denmark-based online wishlist platform GoWish (Ønskeskyen)

Press Release

June 3, 2024

Advised by G.P. Bullhound, Danish online wishlist platform and affiliate marketing provider GoWish (Ønskeskyen) explores ownership options with the main track being a cap raise/minority stake sale to facilitate its US expansion, acc. to NKP’s sources - EBITDA of DKK 21m in FY23 (NKP Proprietary)

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January 14, 2025

H.I.G.-backed Interpath acquires Kerkhoff Consulting to enhance supply-chain expertise

Press Release

May 8, 2024

Teasers are circulation in the Metzler-led sale process of Kerkhoff Consulting, a Düsseldorf-based supply chain management consulting firm, marketed off 2024 adjusted EBITDA of EUR 4m (NKP Proprietary)

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January 13, 2025

bioMérieux acquires medical device company SpinChip Diagnostics at an EV of NOK 1.6bn

Press Release

November 12, 2024

SpinChip Diagnostics, a Norwegian medical device company, is contemplating a Series C financing round or selling to a strategic player, acc. to several sources (NKP Proprietary)

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January 13, 2025

Aptean expands DACH presence with acquisition of TRASER Software, a provider of ERP software

Press Release

May 7, 2024

Traser Software, a provider of digital solutions to the agricultural and construction machinery sectors and a Microsoft Gold Partner, is working on a sale together with Frankfurt-based boutique ConsusPartner - according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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January 13, 2025

Cellnex eyes EUR 1.5 billion sale of Swiss telecom assets to bolster financial position

Inside IT

January 15, 2024

Spanish wireless telecommunication infrastructure company Cellnex has appointed Deutsche Bank and Mediobanca to prepare a majority sale of its Austrian tower business, likely to be marketed off run-rate pro-forma EBITDA of around EUR 55-65m and could be valued at more than EUR 1,100m - according to various industry experts (NKP Proprietary)

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January 10, 2025

RM Equity Partners acquires Magix Software a video and music editing software company backed by Capiton since 2018, which filed for insolvency in 2023

Distresswire

September 30, 2024

Update: The TCG Corporate Finance-advised sales process of Magix Software, a video and music editing software company backed by Capiton since 2018, is “relaunching” after its first attempt earlier this year, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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March 26, 2024

Capiton-backed Magix Software, a video and music editing software provider, explores a possible sale amid ongoing restructuring acc. to sources - TCG Corporate Finance advising (NKP proprietary)

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January 10, 2025

Danish pension fund ATP acquires a 30% stake in XCI, a Danish AI-based defense technology firm

Press Release

September 6, 2024

Danish defense technology firm XCI explores options to bring in a new minority shareholder to accelerate growth - US investment bank Needham advising, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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January 9, 2025

US-based investor Level Equity acquires majority stake in Germany's Collaboration Factory, the company behind project management tool “cplace”

Press Release

September 19, 2024

Update: The Bryan Garnier advised potential sale of The Collaboration Factory (“cplace”) - an agile project management tool for larger enterprises - is in an advanced stage of a targeted process expecting bids later this month, marketed off 2024 ARR of EUR 16m and EBITDA profitability by Q4-2024, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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January 9, 2025

ADVIK acquires Powersports MTG, a manufacturer of mechanical and hydraulic brake and clutch systems for motorcycles, from Magenwirth Technologies Group

Press Release

June 14, 2024

IMAP is in the market with Project Ride - the sale of the motorcycle brakes and clutch fittings business of Gustav Magenwirth GmbH (Magura brand) - according to several sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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January 8, 2025

French business management solution firm Cegid acquires German accounting software firm sevdesk

Press Release

December 16, 2024

Update: The PwC Corp. Finance advised sales process of SevDesk, an accounting software provider for the SME segment, is in the final stage with a small handful of bidders pursuing, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 16, 2024

PwC Corp. Finance is advising the owners of SevDesk, an accounting software provider for the SME segment, on ownership options - marketed off 2024E ARR of EUR 30m, according to sources, (NKP Proprietary)

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January 3, 2025

Dutch distributor Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) to acquire BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients business including production site in Illertissen

Press Release

January 16, 2024

BASF is moving ahead with a sale of part of its Nutrition & Health division's production footprint in a process advised by Rothschild - marketed off pro-forma EBITDA of EUR 15m in 2023 (NKP Proprietary)

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January 2, 2025

Global private investment firm Permira to acquire a majority stake in Westbridge Advisory, an ESG-focused advisory firm, from investor GENUI

Press Release

December 8, 2023

GENUI and founders are preparing a Lazard-guided sale of Argentus Westbridge (“Westbridge”) - the ESG-focused consultancy for the real estate industry - with scheduled auction kick off in the beginning of the new year and projected 2024 revenue and adj. EBITDA of EUR 120-125m and EUR 21m, respectively - according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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December 30, 2024

Rivean Capital to acquire Valcon, a pan-European transformation consultancy, from Waterland

Press Release

May 22, 2024

Waterland has engaged Raymond James to oversee its exit considerations from Valcon, a pan-European consultancy specialized in technology and data, for which early-stage pre-marketing efforts are commencing (NKP Proprietary)

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December 27, 2024

Private Equity firm Paragon to acquire majority stake in Equistone-owned Dymatrix, a data-driven and AI-based marketing automation platform formerly a part of PIA Group (now PIA Media)

Finanz Nachrichten

September 24, 2024

Update: TCG Corporate Finance has relaunched the paused sales process of Dymatrix, a data-driven and AI-based marketing automation platform backed by Equistone since 2014, according to sources, an updated IM is out since August 2024, marketed off 2024 adj. EBITDA of EUR 10m (NKP Proprietary)

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February 27, 2024

Equistone is reportedly preparing an exit of Dymatrix, a data-driven and AI-based marketing automation platform formerly a part of PIA Group (now PIA Media), advised by TCG Corporate Finance and to be marketed off adj 2023 EBITDA of ~ 10m, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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September 19, 2024

Amboss, a knowledge and learning platform for medical professionals in Germany, has acquired Novaheal, a fellow EdTech startup aimed at nurses

Press Release

August 13, 2024

Founder-owned, Partech-backed, high-growth medical knowledge platform Amboss is working with Goldman Sachs on a potential minority sale expected to kick off later this year, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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September 10, 2024

CVC Capital improves purchase offer for DB Schenker with a final decision exp. this week - CVC and DSV are the sole remaining bidders

Watchmedier Opkøb

February 29, 2024

Update: NBOs are due on March 27 in auction process for DB Schenker following buyer beauty parade to be held at the March 15 meeting of the Railway Supervisory Board, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary

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September 28, 2023

Update: DB Schenker to be sold as one unit and not split up it has been decided by Deutsche Bahn's supervisory board amid the ongoing strategy review and planned high-profile sale advised by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank (Press release/NKP Proprietary)

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September 2, 2024

Canadian private equity firm Onex acquires a majority stake in Fischbach a provider of cartridge packaging solutions for sealants and adhesives (Press Release)

Press Release

July 12, 2024

Update: International investment bank Kroll Securities is advising family-owned packaging firm Fischbach on its potential sale, which has reached an advanced stage according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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June 24, 2024

Family-owned Fischbach, a packaging technology provider and the inventor of the plastic caulking tube used for latex and silicone applications, is weighing various ownership options including a majority sale, one bidder could be advanced - according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 30, 2024

Partners Group pulls IPO and sells German building metering technology firm Techem to TPG Rise Climate at an EV of EUR 6.7 billion or 13.4 times 2024E EBITDA, acc. to sources

Press release / NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary

November 15, 2023

Update: with management presentations completed in October, IMs being out, and an NBO deadline of second half of December, metering firm Techem's dual-track process mainly draws interest from infrastructure and pension funds, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 27, 2024

Kirk Kapital reduces its ownership stake in DOT to 40%, inviting the Nissen family and Casper Kirk Johansen as co-investors

Press Release

May 24, 2024

Update: The Clearwater-led sale process for DOT, a Denmark-based surface treatment provider, has reached an advanced stage following NBO submissions in March, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 22, 2023

Corporate finance advisor mandated for ownership explorations of DOT, a pan-Scandinavian surface treatment provider, following strong full-year figures, acc. to sources - EBITDA of DKK 162m in FY22 (NKP Proprietary)

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August 15, 2024

German peer TÜV SÜD acquires Carspect, a Swedish car inspection services group, from IK Partners

Press Release

January 17, 2024

Advised by Nordea Corporate Finance, IK Partners is preparing a possible sale of Carspect, a well-performing vehicle inspection services group in Sweden and the Baltics, with premarketing efforts to commence in Q1-2024 - EBITDA of SEK 146m in FY22 (NKP Proprietary)

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January 27, 2023

Company to watch: Carspect, a vehicle inspection services firm operating in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland, is being prepared for a sale by its majority owner since 2018 IK Investment Partners according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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Extracts from our daily coverage

Munich-based private equity firm Maxburg has engaged Q Advisors to handle the exit of Starface, a provider of IP telephony and communication solutions, marketed off 2024 adjusted EBITDA EUR 17m, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Privately-held rolling stock leasing company Nordic Re-Finance has mandated Carnegie to explore ownership options as the company experiences significant recent growth acc. to sources - Revenues of SEK 295m and an EBIT of SEK 97m in 2024E (NKP Proprietary)

Update: The Deloitte-advised process for Jespers Torvekøkken has reached an advanced stage, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: The owners of Jespers Torvekøkken, a Danish catering company, resume ownership explorations advised by Deloitte Corporate Finance, according to sources - Revenues of DKK +500m in FY25E (NKP Proprietary)

The Deloitte-advised sale process for Krebs, a project developer specializing in energy-efficient heat pumps and gas engine systems is “live”, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

Company to watch: Miss Group, a fast-growing international web hosting services group backed by Perwyn since 2020, is working on a refinancing which could pave the way for a near/mid-term exit, according to sources - revenue of SEK +1,000m with a +40% EBITDA margin in FY23 (NKP Proprietary)

Advised by G.P. Bullhound, Danish online wishlist platform and affiliate marketing provider GoWish (Ønskeskyen) explores ownership options with the main track being a cap raise/minority stake sale to facilitate its US expansion, acc. to NKP’s sources - EBITDA of DKK 21m in FY23 (NKP Proprietary)

Teasers are circulation in the Metzler-led sale process of Kerkhoff Consulting, a Düsseldorf-based supply chain management consulting firm, marketed off 2024 adjusted EBITDA of EUR 4m (NKP Proprietary)

SpinChip Diagnostics, a Norwegian medical device company, is contemplating a Series C financing round or selling to a strategic player, acc. to several sources (NKP Proprietary)

Traser Software, a provider of digital solutions to the agricultural and construction machinery sectors and a Microsoft Gold Partner, is working on a sale together with Frankfurt-based boutique ConsusPartner - according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: The TCG Corporate Finance-advised sales process of Magix Software, a video and music editing software company backed by Capiton since 2018, is “relaunching” after its first attempt earlier this year, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Capiton-backed Magix Software, a video and music editing software provider, explores a possible sale amid ongoing restructuring acc. to sources - TCG Corporate Finance advising (NKP proprietary)

Danish defense technology firm XCI explores options to bring in a new minority shareholder to accelerate growth - US investment bank Needham advising, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

IMAP is in the market with Project Ride - the sale of the motorcycle brakes and clutch fittings business of Gustav Magenwirth GmbH (Magura brand) - according to several sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

Update: The PwC Corp. Finance advised sales process of SevDesk, an accounting software provider for the SME segment, is in the final stage with a small handful of bidders pursuing, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

PwC Corp. Finance is advising the owners of SevDesk, an accounting software provider for the SME segment, on ownership options - marketed off 2024E ARR of EUR 30m, according to sources, (NKP Proprietary)

BASF is moving ahead with a sale of part of its Nutrition & Health division's production footprint in a process advised by Rothschild - marketed off pro-forma EBITDA of EUR 15m in 2023 (NKP Proprietary)

Waterland has engaged Raymond James to oversee its exit considerations from Valcon, a pan-European consultancy specialized in technology and data, for which early-stage pre-marketing efforts are commencing (NKP Proprietary)

Update: TCG Corporate Finance has relaunched the paused sales process of Dymatrix, a data-driven and AI-based marketing automation platform backed by Equistone since 2014, according to sources, an updated IM is out since August 2024, marketed off 2024 adj. EBITDA of EUR 10m (NKP Proprietary)

Equistone is reportedly preparing an exit of Dymatrix, a data-driven and AI-based marketing automation platform formerly a part of PIA Group (now PIA Media), advised by TCG Corporate Finance and to be marketed off adj 2023 EBITDA of ~ 10m, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Founder-owned, Partech-backed, high-growth medical knowledge platform Amboss is working with Goldman Sachs on a potential minority sale expected to kick off later this year, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: NBOs are due on March 27 in auction process for DB Schenker following buyer beauty parade to be held at the March 15 meeting of the Railway Supervisory Board, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: DB Schenker to be sold as one unit and not split up it has been decided by Deutsche Bahn's supervisory board amid the ongoing strategy review and planned high-profile sale advised by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank (Press release/NKP Proprietary)

Update: International investment bank Kroll Securities is advising family-owned packaging firm Fischbach on its potential sale, which has reached an advanced stage according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

Family-owned Fischbach, a packaging technology provider and the inventor of the plastic caulking tube used for latex and silicone applications, is weighing various ownership options including a majority sale, one bidder could be advanced - according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: with management presentations completed in October, IMs being out, and an NBO deadline of second half of December, metering firm Techem's dual-track process mainly draws interest from infrastructure and pension funds, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Update: The Clearwater-led sale process for DOT, a Denmark-based surface treatment provider, has reached an advanced stage following NBO submissions in March, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

Corporate finance advisor mandated for ownership explorations of DOT, a pan-Scandinavian surface treatment provider, following strong full-year figures, acc. to sources - EBITDA of DKK 162m in FY22 (NKP Proprietary)

Advised by Nordea Corporate Finance, IK Partners is preparing a possible sale of Carspect, a well-performing vehicle inspection services group in Sweden and the Baltics, with premarketing efforts to commence in Q1-2024 - EBITDA of SEK 146m in FY22 (NKP Proprietary)

Company to watch: Carspect, a vehicle inspection services firm operating in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland, is being prepared for a sale by its majority owner since 2018 IK Investment Partners according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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