Selected transactions

We have a strong track record that covers most sectors, including, inter alia, telecommunications, renewable energy, life sciences, transportation, property, food, media, construction and technology.

   

Business:Biopharmaceuticals company
Project:All share public takeover of CeNeS plc by       PAION AG
Role:Financial adviser to PAION
Value:approx. €40m (combined entity)
Country:UK/ Germany
Date:June 2008
   

Business:Provider of data security software
Project:PIPE – 24.99% stake in utimaco acquired by ITP
Role:Financial adviser/ broker to ITP
Value:c.€40m
Country:Germany
Date:January 2008
   

Business:Food processing
Project:Acquisition of Stork Food Systems by Marel Food Systems
Role:Adviser to buyer
Value:€0.5bn
Country:Netherlands
Date:January 2008
   

Business:Diversified industrial group
Project:Recommended offer by a Candover led consortium
Role:Adviser to buyer
Value:€1.6bn
Country:Netherlands
Date:January 2008
   

Business:Subscription services/ e-commerce company
Project:Acquisition of Swets by Gilde Buy Out Partners
Role:Joint adviser to buyer
Value:Terms not disclosed
Country:Netherlands
Date:October 2007
   

Business:Financial services
Project:29% stake in SHB AG acquired by Heliad
Role:Adviser to Heliad Equity Partners
Value:€14m
Country:Germany
Date:August 2007
   

Business:Producer of solar cells for space applications
Project:Acquisition by an int’l financial group
Role:Adviser to buyer/ fairness opinion
Value:Terms not disclosed
Country:Germany
Date:August 2007