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GCA Altium advises Billogram on its USD 45m investment from Partech
GCA Altium acted as exclusive advisor to digital invoicing and payment software provider Billogram, who have received an investment of USD 45m from Partech, the global tech investment firm known for investing in international, European-born software leaders Ecovadis, M-Files and Sendinblue, as well as unicorns such as Jellysmack, Rohlik, Sorare, Toss or Swedish digital native fashion brand NA-KD.
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GCA Altium wins CF Team of the Year and Phil Adams named Rainmaker of the Year
We are pleased to announce an evening of success for our Manchester team at the North West Rainmaker Awards, which celebrates the best industry professionals in the region, with the winners chosen by their peers in the deal making community.
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GCA Altium advises AnaCap Financial Partners on its majority investment in WebID
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to AnaCap Financial Partners, a leading private equity investor in tech-enabled financial services, on its majority investment in WebID, a leading German digital identity Verification-as-a-Service Provider.
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GCA Altium advises capiton on an acquisition financing for Stürtz Group
GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to capiton on the acquisition of a majority stake in Stürtz Group, a market-leading designer, producer, and marketer of automated solutions for the window production industry across the globe.
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GCA Altium advises Berlin Brands Group and Ardian on the sale of a minority stake in Berlin Brands Group to Bain Capital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ardian and the management of Berlin Brands Group (BBG), a disruptive e-commerce market leader in the consumer goods sector, on the sale of a minority stake in the business to Bain Capital. As a result of the transaction BBG will be valued at more than a billion dollars, making it the latest European unicorn.
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GCA advises Propertybase on its sale to Lone Wolf
GCA acted as advisor to Propertybase, a leading global real estate and mortgage software company, who have been acquired by Lone Wolf Technologies, the North American leader in residential real estate software.
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GCA Altium advises DBAG Fund VIII on its acquisition of Dantherm Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive buy-side M&A and debt advisor to DBAG Fund VIII on its acquisition of Dantherm Group, a leading European provider of portable and installed climate control solutions.
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GCA Altium advises Third Space on its sale to KSL Capital Partners
GCA Altium has advised luxury health club operator Third Space on the sale of a majority interest by Encore Capital to KSL Capital Partners.
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GCA advises Conversocial on its sale to Verint
GCA acted as advisor to Conversocial, the social customer care SaaS platform, who have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Verint® (NASDAQ: VRNT), the Customer Engagement Company™. With this expansion, Verint’s market-leading conversational AI provides brands the ability to orchestrate customer journeys with a connected experience across their channels of choice.
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GCA Altium advises Foxway on its acquisition of Greentech
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Foxway, one of the largest specialists in IT lifecycle management in Northern Europe, on their acquisition of Greentech, the Norwegian market leader in reused IT equipment.
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GCA advises DriveWealth on its USD 450m Series D Financing, valuing the company at USD 2.85 billion
GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to DriveWealth, an industry leader in FinTech and pioneer in embedded finance, who has raised USD 450m of capital, valuing the company at USD 2.85 billion.
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GCA advises CloudPay on its USD 58m Series D Growth Financing
GCA acted as sole placement agent to global pay provider CloudPay who have raised a new USD 58 million round of capital led by The Olayan Group, along with existing investors Pinnacle Investment Partners and Rho Capital Partners, among others. The funds will support CloudPay’s continued growth as the leading global provider of pay and payment solutions designed to align with a consumer-grade experience.
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GCA Altium has advised HQ Equita on an acquisition financing for indevis
GCA Altium acted as advisor to HQ Equita, the mid-cap buyout firm of HQ Capital, who have acquired a majority stake in indevis, a leading managed security service provider in Germany.
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GCA Altium advises Canica on the sale of Kremmerhuset to Dalema
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Canica on the sale of Kremmerhuset, a leading Norwegian omnichannel retailer of home décor and gifts, to Dalema.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q2 2021
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q2 2021 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine, Nordic and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises Pumpenfabrik Wangen on a recapitalisation
GCA Altium acted as exclusive debt advisor to Pumpenfabrik Wangen, a specialist pump manufacturer, on a recapitalisation with more flexibility and attractive financing terms.
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GCA Altium advises &ever on the sale to Kalera
GCA Altium acted as advisor to &ever, a global leader in baby leaf indoor farming, on the sale to Kalera, one of the fastest growing and largest vertical farming companies in the world. This transformational acquisition is creating the world leader in the vertical farming space.
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GCA Altium advises Engel & Völkers Group on an investment by global investment firm Permira
GCA Altium has advised Engel & Völkers, one of the world’s most highly regarded addresses for the brokerage of premium property, on an investment from global investment firm Permira, who will become the new majority shareholder.
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GCA advises SocialChorus on its merger with Dynamic Signal
GCA acted as advisor to SocialChorus, who has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Dynamic Signal, bringing together two high-growth SaaS leaders in the digital employee experience (DEX) space. Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP) will make a significant new growth investment in SocialChorus and subsequently fund the combination with Dynamic Signal. In addition, senior management and existing investors of both companies will invest a meaningful stake into the transaction.
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GCA Altium advises Hero Gaming on the sale of its Swedish brands to Paf
GCA Altium acted as M&A advisor to Hero Gaming, the Swedish gaming company best known for its brands such as Speedyspel and SpeedyCasino, who have sold their Swedish Speedy brands and revenues through a structured sale to the operator Paf.
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GCA Altium advises YT Industries on its partnership with Ardian
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to YT Industries, a global high-performance mountain bike brand, on signing a partnership agreement with Ardian, a world-leading private investment house.
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GCA enters into tender offer to be acquired by Houlihan Lokey
We are pleased to announce that today, GCA and Houlihan Lokey, the global investment bank, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Houlihan Lokey will commence a tender offer to acquire GCA.
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GCA advises Allocadia on its acquisition by Brandmaker, a portfolio company of Rubicon Technology Partners
GCA acted as advisor to Allocadia, a leader in marketing planning, budgeting and performance management, who has signed an agreement to be acquired by BrandMaker, a leading innovator in marketing operations and Marketing Resource Management (MRM) software solutions.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Protection One on the sale of the company to Securitas
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Protection One, the leading German remote security-as-a-service provider, on the company's sale to Securitas, the world’s leading intelligent protective services partner.
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GCA Altium advises IGP and other shareholders on the sale of Jacada to Uniphore
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Israel Growth Partners (IGP) and other shareholders on the sale of Jacada, a customer experience pioneer with the industry’s leading low code/no code platform for contact centre automation, to Uniphore, a leader in Conversational Service Automation (CSA) headquartered in Palo Alto, USA.
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GCA Altium advises TNP on its sale to Node4
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to The Nav People (“TNP”), a leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner, on its sale to Node4.
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GCA Altium advises EOS Partners on an acquisition financing for Oertel & Prümm
GCA Altium acted as advisor to EOS Partners on their investment in Oertel & Prümm GmbH & Co. KG, a leading electrical engineering company specialising in power supply, security, communication and building technology.
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GCA Altium advises Francisco Partners on the sale of LiveU to Carlyle
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Francisco Partners and IGP Capital on the sale of LiveU, the leader in live video streaming and remote production solutions, to global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG).
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GCA Altium advises Aspria on an investment from Fortress Investment Group
GCA Altium has advised Aspria, a founder-led operator of award-winning, large-scale health focussed clubs and hotels across Europe, on a EUR 53m investment from Fortress Investment Group, a leading, highly diversified global investment manager with approximately USD 53 billion of assets under management.
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GCA Altium completes over 100 deals in Europe marking a record first half
GCA Altium is proud to announce that its teams across Europe have completed over 100 deals with an aggregate value of around EUR 17.8 billion in the first half of 2021, marking the most active period in its history. Globally the firm has advised on around 160 deals to date, including some of its largest on record.
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GCA advises Captify on its majority investment from SFW Capital Partners
GCA acted as advisor to Captify, a ‘privacy-first’ search technology leader, who has received a majority investment from SFW Capital Partners, a specialised private equity firm that invests in leading information, software, industrial and healthcare technology companies.
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GCA Altium advised Hohnhaus & Jansenberger and Cathay Capital on an acquisition financing for medifa healthcare group
GCA Altium advised a consortium buyout, led by Hohnhaus & Jansenberger (“H&J”) and Cathay Capital, on an acquisition financing for medifa healthcare group, a leading international owner-run one-stop-shop provider of medical technology for operating rooms. The transaction includes a full recapitalisation of the company’s balance sheet.
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GCA advises Vistar Media on its Series B preferred fundraise from Lamar Advertising Company
GCA acted as advisor to Vistar Media, the leading global provider of programmatic technology for digital out-of-home, who has received a Series B funding round of USD 30m from Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR).
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GCA joins UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment
GCA has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. The PRI works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions.
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GCA Altium advises the founding family and VR Equitypartner on the majority sale of MEGABAD to FSN Capital Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founding family and VR Equitypartner on the majority sale of MEGABAD, a leading e-commerce retailer of sanitary products and accessories in German-speaking Europe, to FSN Capital Partners.
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GCA Altium advises CMO Group on its AIM IPO
GCA Altium acted as independent financial advisor on the GBP 95m IPO of CMO Group plc, the UK’s largest online-only retailer of building materials.
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GCA Altium advises Tresorit on the sale of a majority stake to Swiss Post
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the management and shareholders of Tresorit, a leading end-to-end encrypted file sharing and storage platform, on the sale of a majority stake in the business to Swiss Post.
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GCA Altium advises Drama Republic on its sale to MEDIAWAN & LEONINE Studios
GCA Altium has advised Drama Republic, a leading and award-winning UK production company, on the sale of a 51% stake to MEDIAWAN & LEONINE Studios, a European studio nurturing international talents and creating innovative premium IPs for a global marketplace.
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GCA Altium advises BID Equity on the sale of myneva to Summa Equity
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to BID Equity on the sale of myneva, the leading European software provider for the social care sector, to Summa Equity, a private equity firm that invests in companies that are solving global challenges and creating positive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) outcomes for society.
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GCA Altium advises EMK Capital on raising debt financing for their acquisition of Cardo Systems
GCA Altium acted as exclusive debt advisor to EMK Capital on raising debt financing for their acquisition of Cardo Systems from Fortissimo Capital and Dr. Abraham Glezerman, its founder and chairman. Based in Tel Aviv, Cardo Systems is an industry pioneer and global market leader in wireless communication systems for groups and individuals in motion.
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GCA Altium advises Kanalservice Group on its refinancing
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Kanalservice Group on a flexible long-term refinancing to continue its successful buy-and-build strategy.
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GCA advises EIS on its growth financing
GCA acted as advisor to EIS, an insurance software company that enables leading insurers to innovate and operate like a tech company, who have received a growth investment of more than USD 100 million from TPG.
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GCA Altium advises KKR’s Emerald Media on the sale of their majority stake in Cosmos-Maya to NewQuest
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to KKR on the sale of Emerald Media’s majority stake in Cosmos-Maya, Asia’s leading animation studio, to Newquest Capital Partners.
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GCA Altium provides Riverside with strategic advice on the IPO of BIKE24
GCA Altium acted as strategic advisor to the shareholders of BIKE24, a leading European online platform focused on the premium bike segment, on the private placement of 21.5m shares with institutional investors ahead of the firm’s listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The offering has been priced at EUR 15 per share, resulting in a total placement volume of EUR 322m.
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GCA Altium advises EMERAM Capital Partners on the sale of MEONA to Trill Impact
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to EMERAM Capital Partners and the management of MEONA on the sale of the healthcare IT powerhouse to Trill Impact, a Sweden-based private equity investor focusing on impact investing.
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GCA advises Real Green Systems on its sale to WorkWave
GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Real Green Systems, a prominent provider of field service solutions in the green service industries, and its owner Serent Capital on the sale of the company to WorkWave, a leading provider of industry-changing software solutions that enable field service companies to reach their full potential.
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GCA Altium advises AGILOX on an investment from The Carlyle Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Raiffeisen Invest Private Equity and the founders of AGILOX, a leading provider of intelligent autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for the automation of intralogistics and material handling processes, on an investment from The Carlyle Group.
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GCA Altium advises Accent Equity on its sale of Cervera to Kibord
GCA Altium acted as financial adviser to the shareholders of Cervera, a leading Swedish omnichannel retailer of kitchenware, on its sale to Norway-based Kibord, the owner of Kitch’n, Tilbords and Home Brands.
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GCA Altium advises Victorian Plumbing on its record-breaking AIM IPO
GCA Altium acted as sole independent financial advisor and NOMAD for the GBP 850m IPO of Victorian Plumbing Group plc, the leading UK-based online retailer of bathroom products and accessories. This is the largest IPO ever recorded on London’s AIM and marks a key chapter in Victorian Plumbing’s growth strategy.
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GCA Altium advises UKFast and Inflexion Private Equity on their acquisition of ANS Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to UKFast and Inflexion Private Equity on their acquisition of ANS Group, creating a UK digital technology services powerhouse.
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GCA Altium advises Cross and PINOVA Capital on the sale of Rademacher to Delta Dore
GCA Altium has advised Cross and PINOVA Capital on the sale of their majority stake in Rademacher Geräte-Elektronik GmbH, a leading manufacturer of smart home solutions, to Delta Dore SA, a French provider of home automation systems.
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GCA Altium advises Chequers Capital on an acquisition financing for Corning Services
GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to Chequers Capital on an acquisition financing for Corning Services, the Germany-based telecommunications service provider.
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GCA advises LiveAuctioneers on its proposed sale to ATG
GCA acted as financial advisor to LiveAuctioneers, one of North America’s favourite destinations for fine and decorative arts, antiques and luxury goods, who have entered into an agreement to be acquired by Auction Technology Group plc (“ATG” or the “Group”), the operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, for an enterprise value of up to USD 525 million. The acquisition transforms the reach, capabilities, and efficiencies of ATG’s platform, adding momentum to ATG’s growth trajectory and generating significant value for the auction industry.
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GCA Altium advises Priveq on the sale of ILT to Trill Impact
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to Sweden-based Priveq, who have sold leading Ed-Tech player ILT Inläsningstjänst (ILT) to Trill Impact, a PE firm targeting mid-sized companies in Northern Europe.
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GCA Altium advises DBAG Fund VI on the sale of its stake in Telio to Charterhouse Capital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to DBAG Fund VI on the sale of its investment in telecommunications and software company Telio to Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP, a UK-based financial investor.
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GCA Altium advises FourNet on its sale to Palatine Private Equity
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of FourNet, a provider of digital transformation and customer experience solutions, on its sale to Palatine Private Equity.
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GCA Altium advises WOJNAR’S on its strategic partnership with VIVATIS
GCA Altium has advised a family-owned holding company on the sale of a majority stake and strategic partnership between WOJNAR Group, a leading Austrian fresh and chilled convenience specialist, and VIVATIS, one of the largest Austrian companies in the food and luxury food sector.
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GCA advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice and KKR on their USD 5.3 billion purchase of Cloudera
GCA has advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and KKR on a definitive agreement to acquire Cloudera (NYSE: CLDR), the enterprise data cloud company, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD 5.3 billion. The transaction will result in Cloudera becoming a private company and is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
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GCA Altium advises Castik Capital on the acquisition of Element Logic
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Castik Capital S.à r.l. on the acquisition of a majority stake in Element Logic, a leading specialised integrator for automated warehouse solutions centred around the AutoStore system. Castik will jointly own the company alongside Element Logic’s founders, management team and employees.
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GCA Altium advises Deep Sea Electronics on its sale to Generac Holdings
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of Caledonia Quint Topco Limited, which trades as Deep Sea Electronics Limited (DSE) and is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of controllers for backup electricity generators and intelligent battery chargers, on its sale to Generac Holdings Inc, a New York listed (NYSE: GNRC) leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products.
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GCA Altium advises EOS Partners GmbH on the acquisition financing of mod IT Services GmbH
GCA Altium has advised EOS Partners GmbH on its investment in mod IT Services GmbH, one of the leading IT services providers for SMEs and multinational corporations in Germany. The owner of mod, Anja Osterloh, transferred her shares to the owner-managed investment company EOS.
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GCA Altium advises SOFACOMPANY on its sale to Lars Larsen Group
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to Procuritas and SOFACOMPANY, a leading Danish D2C furniture brand with a digital-first business model and sales across Europe, on its sale to family-owned Lars Larsen Group.
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GCA Altium advises Altanova on their sale to ESCO Technologies
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of I.S.A. Altanova Group S.r.l., including PE firm ITAGO Partners and the Group’s founder, on the sale of Altanova to ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE).
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GCA Altium advises HANNOVER Finanz on the sale of CP Corporate Planning to proALPHA
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to HANNOVER Finanz and the management of CP Corporate Planning (“CP”) on the sale of the CPM software powerhouse to proALPHA, a leading provider of ERP software for SMEs and portfolio company of Intermediate Capital Group.
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GCA advises Affectiva on its announced acquisition Smart Eye
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Affectiva, Inc. (“Affectiva”), a pioneer in Emotion AI and Human Perception AI, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Smart Eye AB (“Smart Eye”) (OM:SEYE), a leading developer of artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of eye tracking technology that understands, supports and predicts a person’s intentions and actions. The total transaction consideration of USD 73.5 million consists of USD 67 million in newly issued shares in Smart Eye, and the balance in cash.
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GCA Altium advises Stromer on its sale to Naxicap Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Stromer, a leading manufacturer of premium speed pedelecs, on the sale of the company to Naxicap Partners, a France-based private equity firm.
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GCA Altium advises TTC Group on delivering a successful exit for Palatine Private Equity
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of TTC Group, the leading driver risk management and road safety training provider in the UK, on the sale of their shareholding to the TTC management team supported by Pricoa Private Capital.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q1 2021
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q1 2021 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine, Nordic and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises Atos on the sale of Perucchini to Fonderie di Montorso, a portfolio company of Fondo Italiano d’Investimento
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Atos S.p.A. on the sale of a majority stake in Perucchini, a leader in the production of complex cast iron and steel components through shell moulding technology, to Fonderie di Montorso.
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GCA Altium advises tado° on a strategic partnership and growth investment of EUR 38m
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to tado°, the leading intelligent home climate management platform in Europe, on a growth investment of EUR 38m from noventic group and existing shareholders.
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GCA advises The Yokohama Rubber Co. on the sale of Hamatite to Sika
GCA has advised The Yokohama Rubber Co. on the sale of Hamatite, its adhesives business, to Sika. Hamatite is a market leader in Japan, offering adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.
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GCA Altium advises Afinum on the sale of Perfect Drive Sports Group to Bregal Unternehmerkapital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Afinum on the sale of Perfect Drive Sports Group, the leading European e-commerce company for golf equipment, to Bregal Unternehmerkapital.
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GCA Altium advises Maxburg on the refinancing of Safety & Technical Supplies Group including financing for three add-ons, SMH, AB Equipements and Agirent
GCA Altium has acted as advisor to Maxburg on the refinancing of Safety & Technical Supplies Group including financing for three French targets, SMH, AB Equipements and Agirent.
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GCA Altium advises Scandio on its sale to HiQ
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of Scandio, a leading digital transformation consultancy in the DACH region, on their majority sale to HiQ, a leading Swedish tech consultancy and portfolio company of Triton Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Equistone on an acquisition financing for TIMETOACT GROUP
GCA Altium has advised Equistone Partners Europe on an acquisition financing for TIMETOACT GROUP, a leading IT consultancy and services provider for medium-sized businesses, large corporations and public sector institutions.
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GCA Altium advises RideMovi on its Series A financing round from Generali
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of RideMovi, a leading player in the industry of European shared micro-mobility, on their Series A growth financing round from Generali, one of the largest global players in the insurance and asset management markets.
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GCA Altium advises Sennheiser on finding a partner for its consumer business
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to Sennheiser, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of headphones, loudspeakers, microphones and wireless transmission systems, aiding the company in finding a strong partner for its consumer business in Sonova Holding AG. Under the agreement, Sonova, the global provider of innovative hearing care solutions, will fully acquire Sennheiser’s consumer business.
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GCA Altium advises Foxway on its acquisition of Flip4
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Foxway, one of the largest specialists in IT-lifecycle management in Northern Europe, on its acquisition of Flip4, the German recommerce specialist.
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GCA Altium advises Motel a Miio on its partnership with Maxburg
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders and shareholders of Motel a Miio, a leading D2C brand for unique, high quality, handmade pottery products, on a partnership with Maxburg.
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GCA Altium advises CVC Capital Partners on its investment in Acronis
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to CVC Capital Partners on its more than USD 250m investment in Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection, at a USD 2.5bn valuation.
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GCA Altium advises Hg on the sale of Eidosmedia to Capza
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Hg on their sale of Eidosmedia, a leading international player in the Content Management Software (CMS) space.
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GCA Altium enjoys record start to year for dealmaking
GCA Altium has reported its most active Q1 in history, with over 80 deals completed globally across the firm since the start of the year.
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GCA Altium advises Lauritz .com and its bondholders on the sale of Stockholm Auktionsverk to Auctionet
GCA Altium has acted as financial advisor to Lauritz .com, the biggest auction group in the Nordics, and its bondholders on the sale of Stockholm Auktionsverk, along with all Swedish, Finnish, and German operations, to Auctionet.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Engelmann Sensor on their sale to DPE
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to capiton, NORD Holding, family Brendecke and the management team of Engelmann Sensor, a leading European manufacturer in the smart heat metering industry, on their sale to DPE, a leading mid-market buy-out investor.
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GCA Altium advises the founders and other shareholders of Salesfive on the sale of a majority stake to Armira
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders and shareholders of Salesfive GmbH, a leading digital transformation consultancy and top five full-service Salesforce partner in German-speaking Europe, on their sale of a majority stake to Armira.
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GCA Altium advises Telemos Capital on the acquisition of Mammut
GCA Altium has advised Telemos Capital on the acquisition of leading Swiss outdoor brand Mammut from Swiss holding company Conzzeta.
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GCA Altium advises Autofutura on its merger with GForces
GCA Altium has advised on the combination of two of the automotive industry’s leading retail software suppliers – Autofutura, the global, data-driven business intelligence provider, and GForces, a market leading automotive e-commerce and omnichannel supplier.
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GCA Altium advises Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing for GOD
GCA Altium has advised Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing for GOD (Gesellschaft für Organisation und Datenverarbeitung mbH), a leading provider of customised enterprise IT and software solutions.
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GCA Altium significantly strengthens its Industrial Technology capabilities by hiring Frank Merkel
GCA Altium has continued to expand its European business, hiring Frank Merkel, who is joining the Frankfurt office as a member of the management board in Germany and Head of GCA Altium’s Industrial Technology sector group in Europe.
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GCA Altium advises Brockhaus Private Equity on the sale of AUVESY to Hg
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Brockhaus Private Equity on the sale of its portfolio company AUVESY, a leading global provider of version control and change management software solutions for automated industrial environments.
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GCA advises TeamSnap on its acquisition by Waud Capital Partners
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, TeamSnap, Inc., an industry-leading sports technology platform providing team, club and league management software for the amateur sports industry, has been acquired by Waud Capital Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Becker Marine Systems on its majority sale to Nakashima Propeller
GCA Altium has advised Becker Marine Systems, a pioneer in marine technology, on its majority sale to Nakashima Propeller, a Japanese manufacturer of marine propellers and other propulsion equipment.
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GCA Altium advises Panasonic Europe on the sale of ADComms
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Panasonic Europe on its disposal of ADComms, a specialist in solutions and services to operators of mission-critical infrastructure within the UK rail sector.
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GCA Altium advises Vitruvian Partners on leading the GBP 50m Series D fundraise for MPB
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Vitruvian Partners on their investment in MPB, the world’s leading online marketplace for used photo and video equipment
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GCA Altium advises NENT Group on the sale of Splay One to Caybon
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) on the sale of its subsidiary Splay One, the leading Nordic agency for branded entertainment, to Caybon, a leading branded content agency with a large global footprint.
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GCA Altium advises Growth Capital Partners on their investment in Hippo Digital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Growth Capital Partners (“GCP”) on their investment in Hippo Digital, a design-led digital transformation consultancy providing evidence-based strategy and user-centred design.
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GCA Altium advises Attensi on its investment from Lugard Road Capital, DX Ventures and Viking Venture
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to Attensi, the leading Norwegian software provider of gamified corporate learning, who have raised USD 37m from New York-based Lugard Road Capital (an affiliate of Luxor Capital), DX Ventures and existing shareholder Viking Venture.
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GCA Altium advises Flatfox on its sale to Mobiliar
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Flatfox, a leading Swiss property platform, on its sale to Mobiliar, Switzerland’s leading insurance company.
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GCA Altium advises EMK Capital on their acquisition of Cardo Systems
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to EMK Capital on their acquisition of Cardo Systems, the industry pioneer and global market leader in wireless communication systems for groups and individuals in motion, from Fortissimo Capital and Dr. Abraham Glezerman, its Founder and Chairman.
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GCA Altium advises Warburg Pincus portfolio company Infoniqa on the acquisition of Sage Switzerland
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Warburg Pincus and its portfolio company Infoniqa, a fast-growing provider of HR software and payroll services, on the acquisition of Sage Schweiz AG (“Sage Switzerland”), one of the leading HCM & ERP software vendors in the Swiss market.
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GCA Altium advises Investcorp on their acquisition of Investis Digital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Investcorp on their acquisition of Investis Digital, a leading global digital corporate communications and marketing company, from ECI Partners.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Retrogenix on its sale to Charles River Laboratories
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of Retrogenix, a UK-based early-stage contract research organisation (CRO) providing specialised bioanalytical services, on its sale to US-headquartered Charles River Laboratories.
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GCA Altium advises Bridewell Consulting on its investment from Growth Capital Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Bridewell Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent providers of end-to-end cyber security services, on securing investment from Growth Capital Partners (GCP), an independent private equity company specialising in partnership investments with UK growth companies.
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GCA Altium advises sofatutor on its investment from a consortium led by EMERAM and Gimv
GCA Altium has advised sofatutor, a leading K-12 online education platform in Germany, on a majority investment from EMERAM Capital Partners, one of the leading investors for medium-sized companies in the German-speaking region, and an investor consortium including Gimv.
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GCA advises UniversalCIS on its majority investment from Lovell Minnick Partners
GCA is pleased to announce that we advised UniversalCIS, a market-leading, technology-enabled provider of credit data and related origination solutions for the mortgage industry, on its majority investment from Lovell Minnick Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Otto Wilde Grillers on its sale to Miele
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders on the sale of Otto Wilde Grillers, a leading D2C brand that designs, manufactures and markets high-end gas and electric grills, to Miele, the world's leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances.
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GCA Altium advises Howden on the acquisition of Peter Brotherhood
GCA Altium has advised Howden, a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products, on the acquisition of Peter Brotherhood, a designer and manufacturer and servicer of steam turbines and turbine generator sets, from Avingtrans Plc.
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GCA Altium advises Phoenix Equity Partners on an investment in Universally Speaking
GCA Altium has advised Phoenix Equity Partners on an investment in Universally Speaking, a leading end-to-end service provider for the global video gaming industry.
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GCA advises TurnKey on its sale to Vacasa
GCA is pleased to announce that we advised TurnKey, a vacation rental management company for premium homes in more than 80 destinations across the USA, on its sale to Vacasa.
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GCA Altium advises Kapten & Son on a partnership with Ardian Growth
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders of Kapten & Son - a leading European fashion accessories DTC brand - on the sale of a minority stake to Ardian Growth. The transaction includes a growth capital injection to further fuel Kapten & Son’s growth ambitions on a European scale.
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GCA Altium advises Equistone on the financing for the acquisition of Franke Water Systems
GCA Altium has advised Equistone Partners Europe on the financing for the acquisition of Franke Water Systems, a division of Franke Holding AG and a leading producer and supplier of kitchen and bathroom fittings for the residential, public and commercial sectors
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GCA Altium advises Arcline on its acquisition of ChargePoint
GCA Altium has advised Arcline Investment Management, a US-based growth-oriented private equity firm with USD 4.3bn of cumulative capital commitments, on its acquisition of ChargePoint Technology Holdings Limited, a leading manufacturer of containment and aseptic powder transfer technologies.
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GCA Altium advises PINOVA Capital on the sale of Human Solutions and Avalution to Humanetics
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to PINOVA Capital on the sale of Human Solutions and Avalution to Humanetics, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive crash test dummies and portfolio company of Bridgepoint.
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GCA Altium advises WCCTV on a minority investment from LDC
GCA Altium has advised Wireless CCTV (WCCTV), the market-leading supplier of redeployable surveillance solutions, on a GBP 30m minority investment from LDC, a leading mid-market private equity firm.
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GCA advises Piano Software on its acquisition of AT Internet
GCA is pleased to announce our client, Piano, the global subscription commerce and customer experience platform, announced it has joined forces with AT Internet, a France-based leader in digital analytics and contextual data.
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GCA advises Asia Partners on the closing of its inaugural USD 384m Fund
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Asia Partners Ltd (“Asia Partners”), has held the final closing on USD 384M for its inaugural growth fund, Asia Partners I LP (the “Fund”). The Fund was successfully raised during the COVID-19 pandemic and received commitments from a diverse group of high-quality LPs.
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GCA Altium advises SchoolCloud on the sale to Tes Global
GCA Altium has advised SchoolCloud, the company behind the most popular online parents’ evening software in the UK, on its sale to Tes Global, an international provider of software services for schools and teachers.
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GCA Altium advises PerfectHair.ch on the sale to Storskogen
GCA Altium has advised PerfectHair.ch, the largest Swiss e-commerce platform for professional haircare and beauty products, on its sale to Storskogen, a Swedish investment company.
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GCA Altium advises Novum Capital on the sale of C.C. Umwelt to Waterland-backed Blue Phoenix Group
GCA Altium has advised Novum Capital on the sale of C.C. Umwelt, a leading German specialist for the disposal, reprocessing and recycling of waste incineration slags as well as the disposal of filter dust from waste incineration plants and mineral waste, to Waterland-backed Blue Phoenix Group, a Dutch incinerated bottom ash processor.
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GCA advises ShowingTime on its USD 500m sale to Zillow Group
GCA has advised ShowingTime, the industry leader in home touring technology, on its sale to Zillow Group.
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GCA Altium advises Autofutura on the acquisition of Chrysalis Loyalty
GCA Altium has advised Autofutura, a leading global data-driven automotive business intelligence provider backed by Inflexion Private Equity, on the acquisition of a Chrysalis Loyalty, a leading supplier of loyalty solutions for manufacturers, finance companies and retailers.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q4 2020
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q4 2020 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine, Nordic and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises COMPEON on a Series C financing round
GCA Altium has advised COMPEON, Germany’s largest platform for SME financing solutions, on raising EUR 15m in a Series C funding.
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GCA Altium advises the Benteler Group’s lenders on a comprehensive refinancing and restructuring
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to the Steering Committee of the Benteler Group’s lenders on a full refinancing, which is part of a fundamental restructuring of Benteler Group.
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GCA Altium advises milch & zucker on the sale of a minority stake to ARCUS
GCA Altium acted as exclusive advisor to milch & zucker and a selection of its shareholders on the sale of a minority stake to ARCUS Capital.
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GCA Altium advises FLEX Capital on the acquisition financing for Nitrado
GCA Altium has advised FLEX Capital on the acquisition financing for Nitrado (marbis GmbH), a leading global provider of game server hosting and server software.
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GCA Altium advises Setanta Sports Eurasia on its sale to Adjarasport
GCA Altium acted as advisor to Setanta Sports Eurasia, a sports television network operating in the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, on its sale to Adjarasport, a Georgian sports platform, resulting in one of the largest sports media entities in the Eurasian market.
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GCA advises Redflex on its announced acquisition by Verra Mobility
GCA has advised Redflex Holdings Limited, a provider of intelligent traffic management products and services, on a binding scheme implementation agreement to be acquired by Verra Mobility Corporation.
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GCA Altium advises EMH Partners and the Founding Shareholders on the majority sale of Native Instruments to Francisco Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to EMH Partners and the Founding Shareholders on their sale of a majority stake in Native Instruments, the Berlin-based global leader in digital music creation software and hardware, to Francisco Partners.
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GCA Altium advises CIPHR on its majority investment from ECI Partners
GCA Altium acted as advisor to the shareholders of CIPHR, a leading UK provider of HCM software solutions and a portfolio company of LDC, on a majority investment from ECI Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Andera Partners on its investment in Pusterla 1880
GCA Altium acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Andera Partners on its investment in Pusterla 1880, a European leader in premium secondary packaging for luxury goods.
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GCA Altium advises JPI Media Holdings on its sale to National World and DMGT
GCA Altium has advised JPI Media, the third largest publisher of regional newspapers and websites in the UK, on the sale of its publishing operations to National World plc (LSE:NWOR), a UK-based media takeover vehicle led by industry veteran David Montgomery, and the sale of its print operations to Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT), a British multinational media company.
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GCA Altium advises Egeria on the acquisition of KLAFS
GCA Altium acted as exclusive buy-side M&A and debt advisor to Egeria, an independent pan-European investment company, on its acquisition of KLAFS, the world’s largest manufacturer of premium integrated and high-end saunas and spa solutions.
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GCA Altium advises Refunder on its sale to Top Online Partners Group
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of Refunder, the Nordic market leader in cashback sites, on its sale to Top Online Partners Group, Europe’s leading cashback platform which owns brands including TopCashback.
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GCA Altium advises Gilde Buy Out Partners on the acquisition of TonerPartner Group
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to funds advised by Gilde Buy Out Partners on their acquisition of TonerPartner Group, a leading pan-European specialist online retailer for printer ink, toner and cartridges, from equity investment company INVISION. GCA Altium supported ...
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GCA Altium closes successful 2020 with TMT M&A Award win
GCA Altium, the European business of global investment bank GCA, has been named winner of the prestigious TMT M&A Awards accolade for TMT M&A Advisor in EMEA by Deal Quantity.
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GCA Altium advises EMERAM Capital Partners on financing the acquisition of Tenié and Gores
GCA Altium has advised EMERAM Capital Partners on its investment in Tenié and Gores (TuG), a leading independent metering, submetering and billing service provider for water and heat in the housing industry. Funds advised by EMERAM are taking over the company within the framework of a succession plan – the firm will transition to new management, with the current management team ensuring a smooth transition.
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GCA Altium advises Allgeier and Nagarro on their long-term refinancing
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Allgeier SE and Nagarro SE, two leading technology companies for digital transformation, in securing attractive financing structures for both entities.
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GCA Altium advises Fiege on the sale of its International Freight Forwarding business
GCA Altium acted as co-advisor to Fiege, one of Europe’s leading logistics providers, on the sale of its International Freight Forwarding (IFF) business unit in Europe and the Far East to AIT Worldwide Logistics.
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GCA Altium advises Axpo on the sale of Avectris to GIA Informatik
GCA Altium has advised Axpo Holding AG on the sale of Avectris AG, an experienced IT service provider for medium-sized Swiss companies, to GIA Informatik AG, a specialist in the areas of ERP, CAD/PLM solutions and general IT services in the Swiss SME market.
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GCA advises IDIQ on its majority sale to Corsair Capital
GCA is pleased to announce we advised IDIQ®, a leader in credit data, financial security and identity theft monitoring, on its majority sale to Corsair Capital LLC (“Corsair”), one of the longest-standing private equity firms focused on business and financial services.
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GCA Altium advises Eque2 on the sale of a 75% stake to WestBridge
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Eque2, a portfolio company of LDC, on the sale of a 75% stake to private equity firm WestBridge.
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GCA Altium advises Webnode on its sale to team.blue
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Webnode, the online website builder system, which has been sold to digital services provider team.blue.
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GCA Altium advises Amscan International on Endless-backed buy-out from Party City
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the management of Amscan International in the Endless-backed buy-out from Party City Holdco Inc.
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GCA Altium advises on the acquisition of 7days
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to Chequers Capital on the acquisition of 7days, a leading European supplier of fashionable and innovative workwear for medical professionals.
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GCA Advises Pike Street Capital on the Closing of Its Inaugural $237M Fund
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Pike Street Capital LLC, has held the final closing on $237M for its inaugural buyout fund, Pike Street Capital, LP (the “Fund”). The Fund exceeded its original target of $200M with commitments from a diverse group of high-quality LPs.
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GCA Altium advises SwissDrones on major capital raise
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to SwissDrones, a Swiss manufacturer of unmanned helicopters with industry-leading payload capacity, on a major capital raise for the company.
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GCA advises TELEO Capital on the closing of its inaugural $250m fund
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, TELEO Capital Management, LLC (“TELEO”), has held the final closing on $250M for its inaugural buyout fund, TELEO Capital, LP (the “Fund”). The Fund was oversubscribed to its original target and hard cap with commitments from a diverse group of high-quality LPs.
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GCA Advises Open Systems on its sale to Aptean
GCA is pleased to announce our client, Open Systems, a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution provider, announced it has been acquired by Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q3 2020
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q3 2020 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine, Nordic and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises the founders of COYO on an investment from Marlin Equity Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders and shareholders of COYO GmbH, a leading SaaS provider of a social intranet and internal communication platform, on an investment from Marlin Equity Partners.
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GCA Altium advises LEA Partners on the sale of IDL to insightsoftware
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to LEA Partners on the sale of IDL, a leading provider of financial performance management software, to insightsoftware, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for the Office of the CFO and a portfolio company of TA Associates and Genstar Capital.
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GCA Altium advises Hg on the sale of Eucon to VHV Group
GCA Altium has advised Hg, Europe’s leading software investor, on the sale of Eucon Group to VHV Group, a leading German insurance group.
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GCA Altium ESG industry book: ITAM & ITAD
As part of our ongoing ESG-related activities we will be releasing ESG Industry Books on a regular basis. The first of these is in relation to IT Asset Management and IT Asset Disposal.
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GCA Altium hires Dr Jules Wurlod as ESG Director
GCA Altium has appointed Dr Jules Wurlod as ESG Director in a newly created role.
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GCA Altium advises Rhino Products on a significant investment from LDC
GCA Altium has advised Rhino Products, Europe’s leading manufacturer of light commercial vehicle accessories, on a significant investment from LDC.
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GCA Altium advises Displate on the sale of a majority stake to Mid Europa Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders and shareholders of GWD Concept Sp z o.o. (“Displate”), one of the leading Polish online D2C businesses with global reach and exponential growth, on their sale of a majority stake to Mid Europa Partners.
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GCA Altium advises QLOCKTWO on the sale of a minority stake to BWK
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders of innovative luxury brand QLOCKTWO on their sale of a minority stake to German-based private equity fund BWK.
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GCA advises Lone Wolf Technologies on its strategic investment from Stone Point Capital
GCA advised Lone Wolf Technologies, the North American leader in residential real estate software, on a strategic investment from funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC.
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GCA Altium advises Graphite Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ten10
GCA Altium has advised Graphite Capital, a leading UK mid-market private equity specialist, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Ten10, a leading quality engineering and software testing consultancy in the UK, from Livingbridge.
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GCA advises RVshare on a $100+ million growth capital raise led by KKR
GCA is pleased to announce our client, RVshare, the world’s first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, announced a $100+ million fundraising round led by global investment firm KKR, with participation by existing investor Tritium Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Mitrefinch on its sale to Advanced
GCA Altium has advised Mitrefinch, a global provider of workforce management software, on the sale to Advanced, one of the largest British software and services companies. This is the second time GCA Altium has worked with Mitrefinch, having advised the firm on a major investment from private equity house LDC in 2016.
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GCA Altium advises Paragon Partners on financing for Castolin Eutectic
GCA Altium has advised Paragon Partners on refinancing for the acquisition of Castolin Eutectic, the globally leading provider of wear-protection and repair solutions for industrial equipment, from the Messer Group.
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GCA Altium advises Gantner on its sale by Ardian to SALTO Systems
GCA Altium has advised Gantner Electronic Austria Holding GmbH, a specialist in electronic access, ticketing and billing systems as well as smart locks for lockers, on its sale by Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, to SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of access control and electronic locking solutions. This is GCA Altium’s second transaction with Gantner, following its sale of a majority stake to Ardian in 2016.
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Adrian Reed promoted to Head of GCA Altium’s Manchester office
GCA Altium is pleased to announce that Adrian Reed is to become the Head of its Manchester office.
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GCA Altium advises Sparta Global on the sale of a majority stake to Inflexion Private Equity
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Sparta Global, an innovative technology and training services provider utilising an Attract-Train-Deploy model, on the sale of a majority stake to Inflexion Private Equity.
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GCA Altium advises LANDWEHR on its merger with BackOffice
GCA Altium has advised LANDWEHR Group, a leading provider of industry software for temporary staffing companies in Germany and Austria, on its merger with BackOffice AG.
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HideOut Youth Zone is officially open!
We are pleased to share that on Saturday 26th HideOut, the Youth Zone that our Manchester team supports as Founding Patron, was finally opened.
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GCA Altium advises Bregal Unternehmerkapital on the acquisition of a minority stake in woom
GCA Altium has advised Bregal Unternehmerkapital on the acquisition of a minority stake in woom, the leading premium manufacturer and distributor of children’s bikes in the DACH region and the US.
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GCA Altium advises Acentic on its sale to Hoist Group
GCA Altium has advised Acentic, the provider of entertainment and communication-related services to the hospitality industry, on its sale to Hoist Group.
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GCA Altium advises bergfex on its sale to Russmedia Equity Partners
GCA Altium has advised bergfex, Europe's largest tourism platform for outdoor activities in the Alpine region, on the sale of a majority stake to Russmedia Equity Partners.
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GCA Advises EnPro on Its Announced Acquisition of Alluxa
GCA has advised EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO), a leading technology company which uses materials science to push the boundaries of the semiconductor, life sciences and other technology industries, on the agreed acquisition of Alluxa, Inc., a privately held, California-based company.
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GCA Altium advises DBAG on the acquisition financing of Multimon
GCA Altium has advised DBAG Fund VIII on the financing in support of its acquisition of Multimon AG, a leading provider of fire protection systems. Within the scope of a management buyout, DBAG Fund VIII, together with Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, acquired the majority of shares from Multimon’s founder and other shareholders.
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GCA Altium advises GartenHaus on its sale to 3i Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders on the sale of GartenHaus, a leading online platform for garden houses, sheds, saunas and related products in the DACH region, to 3i Group, a leading pan-European investment company. As part of the transaction, GartenHaus’ management team and board will also invest to become shareholders in the business.
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GCA Altium has advised Afinum on the financing of the acquisition of LISTAN group
GCA Altium has advised Afinum Achte Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of a controlling stake in LISTAN group, a fast-growing and leading provider of high-performance computer components. Afinum will support the founding team in driving further growth through increased penetration in the company’s core markets, continued internationalisation, and further expansion of its product portfolio.
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GCA Altium advises Amorana on its sale to Lovehoney
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders on the sale of Amorana, the leading Swiss online retailer of sexual happiness products, to Lovehoney, the largest European manufacturer and online retailer of pleasure products.
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GCA Altium advises Mobysoft on its investment from ECI
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Mobysoft, the provider of predictive analytics software to the UK social housing market, on its investment from ECI, a growth-focused private equity firm.
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GCA advises NinthDecimal on its sale to InMarket
GCA has advised NinthDecimal, a leading location-based marketing platform, on its sale to InMarket, the leader in 360° consumer intelligence and real-time activation. The deal creates a leading real-time, data-driven marketing company, with $100 million in revenue and over 200 employees, offering a suite of solutions including a media SaaS platform, insights as a service (IaaS) and data as a service (DaaS).
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GCA advises Interactive Services on its sale to LRN Corporation
GCA has advised Interactive Services, the Dublin-based global compliance and online learning firm, on its sale to ethics and compliance education and technology company LRN Corporation. The combined organisation will help more companies build and implement effective compliance programs and foster values-based and ethical cultures and workforces at a time when those imperatives are more urgent than ever.
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GCA Altium advises fos4X on its sale to PolyTech
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders of fos4X, a Munich-based innovator in fiber optic sensor technology and data analytics, on the sale to PolyTech, a Danish developer and manufacturer of products and systems for OEMs and owners in the wind industry. The acquisition of fos4X strengthens PolyTech’s position as a blade technology specialist.
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GCA Altium has advised DPE on the acquisition financing of B plus L
GCA Altium has advised DPE on the financing of the acquisition of B plus L group (consisting of B plus L Infra Log GmbH and Defoxx GmbH), a leading provider of construction site services, including a container rental business, in Germany.
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GCA Altium advises Threema on its partnership with Afinum
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders on the partnership of Threema GmbH, an established Swiss developer of highly secure instant messaging and communications solutions, with the German Private Equity fund Afinum.
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GCA Altium advises Bonnier Ventures on the sale of Real Agency Group to management
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bonnier Ventures, the venture arm of media group Bonnier, on the sale of Real Agency Group, a Nordic agency network connecting leading digital communications specialists across the region, to management.
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GCA Altium advises Elvaston on the sale of a majority stake in GUS Group to Bregal Unternehmerkapital
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Elvaston on the sale of a majority stake in GUS Group, the leading independent software vendor for SMEs in the process industry in the DACH region, to Bregal Unternehmerkapital.
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GCA Altium advises Masterplan on the investment by NRW Bank, RAG Stiftung and Gründerfonds Ruhr through a convertible loan
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founders and existing shareholders of Masterplan, the leading operating system for corporate e-learning in German-speaking Europe, in raising a convertible loan from NRW Bank, RAG Stiftung and Gründerfonds Ruhr.
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GCA advises Luminar on its announced $3.4 billion merger with Gores Metropoulos, a special purpose acquisition company, and its immediate $170 million Preferred Financing
GCA is serving as financial advisor to Luminar on the announced merger with Gores Metropoulos and sole private placement agent to Luminar on the preferred financing.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q2 2020
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q2 2020 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine, Nordic and Benelux regions.
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GCA advises MaxLinear on its acquisition of Intel's Home Gateway Platform Division
GCA has acted as exclusive financial advisor to MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE:MXL), a leading provider of radio frequency, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications, together with one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, on a definitive agreement with Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to acquire Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division (“HGPD”) in an all-cash, asset transaction valued at USD 150m.
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GCA advises Advantest on the divestiture of its Advanced Probe Card assets to FormFactor
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Advantest Corporation (“Advantest” or the “Company”) (TSE: 6857), a leading manufacturer of automated test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry, has completed the divestiture of its Advanced Probe Card Assets to FormFactor, Inc. (“FormFactor”) (NASDAQ: FORM), a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductor test and measurement technologies.
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GCA advises Advantest on its partnership with PDF Solutions
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) (TSE: 6857), a leading manufacturer of automated test equipment (“ATE”) for the semiconductor industry, has entered into a partnership with PDF Solutions, Inc. (“PDF”) (NASDAQ: PDFS), a leading provider of software-based data analytics solutions to the semiconductor industry.
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GCA Advises Ustraa on Its Series C Investment from IIFL
GCA is pleased to announce we acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ustraa, one of India’s leading male grooming startups, on its Series C investment from IIFL.
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GCA Altium advises LANDWEHR on its merger with prosoft Group
GCA Altium has advised LANDWEHR Group, a LEA Partners portfolio company, on its merger with prosoft Group to form the clear market leader in HCM software for temporary staffing companies in Germany.
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GCA advises SocialChorus on its majority recapitalisation by Sumeru Equity Partners
GCA is pleased to announce our client, SocialChorus, the leader in workforce communications SaaS, announced that Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP), a growth-focused technology investment firm, along with existing investors, has led a USD 100m investment in the company to accelerate growth and product innovation.
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GCA advises 4C on its sale to Mediaocean
GCA is pleased to announce our client, 4C Insights Inc. (4C), a global data science and marketing technology company, and Mediaocean, the global system of record for the advertising world, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Mediaocean will acquire 4C.
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GCA Altium advises Hg on its investment in F24
GCA Altium has advised Hg, Europe’s leading software investor, on an investment in F24, a pan-European sector leader for emergency notification, crisis & incident management and critical communications. Hg will invest in a stake currently owned by Armira and co-founder Ralf Meister and will become the majority shareholder in the business.
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GCA Altium advises WEKA on its sale to Paragon Partners
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial adviser to the shareholder on the sale of the WEKA Group, a leading provider of specialist information, software, further education and services for the German-speaking region and France, to Paragon Partners, one of the leading independent private equity firms in the German-speaking region.
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GCA Altium advises AWPG on Satisfaction Group’s partnership with Sony Pictures Television, acquiring Sony’s French non-scripted business in an exclusive joint venture
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to AWPG on Satisfaction Group’s acquisition of 100% of Sony Pictures Television’s French activities, which includes Sony Pictures Television France and Starling, creating an exclusive 80:20 joint venture.
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GCA advises Great Hill Partners on its acquisition of Storyblocks
GCA has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Great Hill Partners on its acquisition of Storyblocks, the first and largest subscription-based stock media company.
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GCA Altium advises SCP Group on the sale of Real's digital business to Schwarz Gruppe
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to SCP Group on the sale of the digital business of Real to Schwarz Gruppe, a private German retail group that owns and operates the Lidl and Kaufland brands.
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GCA Altium advised Waterland on the refinancing of Tineo Group and the add-on financing of netrics
GCA Altium supported Waterland Private Equity in establishing an attractive financing package, which allowed to refinance existing loans at Tineo Group as well as to finance the add-on acquisition of netrics, in order to create a leading Swiss ICT service provider.
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GCA advises Flightdocs on its sale to ATP
GCA has acted as exclusive financial advisor to Flightdocs on its sale to Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP), forming one of the largest providers of software solutions and information services within the aviation industry.
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GCA Altium advises LEA Partners on the sale of BELLIN to Coupa
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to LEA Partners and the founder Martin Bellin on the sale of BELLIN to Coupa Software (NASDAQ: COUP), a leader in Business Spend Management (BSM).
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GCA Altium increases debt offering in Manchester with new Director appointment
We are pleased to announce that we have strengthened our European Debt and Restructuring team with the appointment of Gareth Owen as Director based in our Manchester office.
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GCA Altium advised Livingbridge on its investment in TitanHQ
GCA Altium acted as exclusive M&A and debt advisor to Livingbridge on its investment in TitanHQ, a fast-growing, global cyber security software provider.
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GCA Altium advises on 3 Swiss transactions in the last few weeks
The Swiss M&A market has, like most others, been significantly affected by the Covid 19 pandemic.
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GCA Altium advises zahnarztzentrum.ch on the sale of a majority stake to Migros subsidiary Medbase
GCA Altium has advised the founders of zahnarztzentrum .ch, the largest provider of dental services in Switzerland, on the sale of a majority stake to Migros subsidiary Medbase, a leading Swiss healthcare services provider. With this acquisition, Medbase is expanding its portfolio of basic medical care to include dentistry.
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David Riemenschneider joins GCA Altium France as Senior Advisor for Auto Tech & Mobility
GCA Altium is pleased to announce the appointment of David Riemenschneider as Senior Advisor for Automotive Technology & Mobility.
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GCA Altium advises Swissbit on its sale to Ardian
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders on the sale of Swissbit Holding AG, the manufacturer of secure, high-quality storage and embedded Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, to Ardian, one of the world's leading independent investment companies.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q1 2020
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q1 2020 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises Fortissimo Capital on its funding for GigaSpaces
GCA Altium has advised Fortissimo Capital, Israel’s leading private equity firm, on a round of funding of USD 12m for GigaSpaces, provider the fastest in-memory real-time analytics and data processing platform. Fortissimo Capital led the round, joined by existing investors Claridge Israel and BRM Group.
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GCA Altium advises Loungers on a capital raise to enable it to re-commence its rollout following lockdown
GCA Altium has assisted Loungers, a leading UK operator of cafés, bars and restaurants, on raising capital through an extension of its banking facilities and a placing of new ordinary shares, to enable it to emerge strongly from lockdown and re-commence its growth strategy when the situation allows.
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GCA Altium advises Dapresy on its merger with Confirmit
GCA Altium has advised leading SaaS data visualisation and integration platform Dapresy on its merger with Confirmit – a Voice of Customer, Voice of the Employee and Market Research platform.
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Ritsuko Nomomiya and Madeleine Jahr appointed to Boards of Shiseido and Viessmann Family Holding
We are delighted to share that Ritsuko Nonomiya, Managing Director of GCA in Japan and Member of GCA’s Executive Board, and Madeleine Jahr, Managing Director of GCA Altium, have recently been appointed to the Boards of Directors of Shiseido and Viessmann Family Holding respectively.
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GCA advises EIS Group on its strategic growth investment
GCA has advised EIS Group, an insurance software company that enables leading insurers to innovate and operate like a tech company, on a growth investment from a strategic partner.
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GCA Altium advises Gaming Innovation Group on the divestment of its B2C assets to Betsson
GCA Altium has advised Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), a technology company providing solutions, products and services throughout the entire value chain in the iGaming industry, on the divestment of its B2C assets to Betsson AB, one of the leading European companies in online gambling.
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GCA Altium has completed the acquisition of Stella EOC
We are pleased to announce that we have completed the acquisition of Stella EOC, a leading technology and media investment banking boutique with coverage in the Nordics, the UK and continental Europe.
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GCA Altium advises Screening Eagle Technologies on a CHF 55m capital increase
GCA Altium has advised Screening Eagle Technologies, a cloud-based technology platform connecting sensors, software, and data for intelligent inspection of assets and infrastructure, in its first institutional round of equity funding, raising CHF 55m. The funding round was led by a prominent Swiss family office with participation from EDBI, a global Asia-based investor, and other high-net-worth individuals.
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GCA Altium advises SISTER on its investment in The SpringHill Company
GCA Altium has acted as exclusive financial advisor to SISTER on its investment in The SpringHill Company, a new company created from the combination of three media firms owned by LeBron James and Maverick Carter.
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GCA Altium has advised AF Eagle GmbH on the financing of the acquisition of Clubhouse Golf
all4golf, portfolio company of AFINUM Achte Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, advised by AFINUM Management GmbH, joins forces with Clubhouse Golf, based in Manchester, under its parent company AF Eagle GmbH.
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GCA advises Hitachi Power Solutions on the sale of its analysis contract service business to Endeavour
GCA has advised Hitachi Power Solutions Co., Ltd, the energy sector solutions arm and wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., on the sale of its analysis contract service business to Endeavour United Co., Ltd, an established Japanese private equity firm.
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GCA Altium promotes Daniel Fritz to Managing Director
GCA Altium has announced that Daniel Fritz has been promoted to Managing Director. Daniel began his career with GCA Altium as an Analyst in 2007 and has progressed through the organisation, with over 45 successfully closed deals to his name ...
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TRANSACTION: GCA Altium advises General Atlantic on the sale of ControlExpert to Allianz
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to General Atlantic on the sale of ControlExpert, the multi-national market leader in Artificial Intelligence-supported automotive claims handling, to Allianz via Allianz X.
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TRANSACTION: GCA Altium advises the shareholders on the sale of a significant stake in WOW Tech to CDH Investments
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to WOW Tech Group and Rigeto Unternehmerkapital on the sale of a significant stake in WOW Tech, a global holding of premium brands in the intimate health and sensual wellness industry, to the Singapore-based cross-border investments unit of CDH Investments, one of the most established private equity firms in Asia.
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GCA Altium advises Miss Group on its sale to Perwyn
GCA Altium advised Miss Group, a fast-growth international web hosting business and portfolio company of BGF, on its sale to Perwyn.
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GCA expands its sector and geographic footprint via the acquisition of Stella EOC
GCA has today announced that it will acquire Stella EOC, a leading technology and media investment banking boutique with coverage in the Nordics, the UK and continental Europe.
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GCA Altium advises Auction Technology Group on its sale to TA Associates
GCA Altium advised Auction Technology Group, a leading global marketplace for online auctions and portfolio company of ECI Partners, on its sale to TA Associates.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q4 2019
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q4 2019 issue of the European MidCapMonitor. The GCA Altium MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German, UK and French markets as well as in the Alpine and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium advises Panasonic Corporation on the sale of Vossloh-Schwabe
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Panasonic Corporation on its sale of Panasonic Lighting Europe GmbH, one of the leading providers of LED and conventional lighting solutions across Europe.
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GCA Advises Advantest on Its Acquisition of Essai
GCA is pleased to announce that our client, Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857), a leading manufacturer of automatic test equipment for the semiconductor industry, has completed the acquisition of Essai, Inc. (“Essai”), a leading supplier of semiconductor test sockets and thermal control units.
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GCA Altium advises Mandalorian Technologies on its sale to Paf
GCA Altium has advised Mandalorian Technologies, a Swedish-licenced gaming company running online gaming sites, on its sale to Nordic gaming company Paf.
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GCA Altium advises Diebold Nixdorf on the sale of Diebold Nixdorf Portavis to Datagroup
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to publicly listed Diebold Nixdorf on the sale of a majority stake in Diebold Nixdorf Portavis, a provider of IT services for financial institutions, to publicly listed Datagroup.
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GCA Altium advises Energie 360° on the sale of BHKW & Energie Group to INNIO
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Swiss energy provider Energie 360° AG on the sale of BHKW & Energie Group, a specialist in combined heat and power generation and environmentally friendly energy solutions, to INNIO, a leading global producer of gas engines for power generation and gas compression and a portfolio company of Advent International. With this acquisition, INNIO is significantly strengthening its service capacity in Germany.
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GCA Altium advises Bregal Unternehmerkapital on the acquisition of Iptor Supply Chain Systems
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Bregal Unternehmerkapital on its acquisition of Iptor, a leader in distribution and supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services.
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GCA Altium advises CMAP on its investment from NorthEdge Capital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive sell-side financial adviser to CMAP, a high-growth provider of SaaS-based project management software, on its investment from NorthEdge Capital.
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GCA Altium appoints Jeremy Harrison and Jamie Hope to lead new Midlands office
GCA Altium is opening an office in Birmingham under the leadership of Jeremy Harrison and Jamie Hope, who were previously partners at Alantra in the Midlands.
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GCA Altium advises Allgeier SE on a refinancing
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Allgeier SE, one of the leading technology companies for digital transformation, on a long-term financing improving conditions and providing flexibility for further growth.
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GCA Altium advises Ludovico Martelli on a minority sale to Nuo Capital
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor to the shareholders of Ludovico Martelli Srl, a leading Tuscan company in the Italian shaving market with growing international presence, on a minority sale to Nuo Capital, an investment holding with Asian roots based in Milan that is dedicated to long-term investments in Italian family businesses.
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GCA Altium Manchester raises over £50,000 for OnSide in 2019
Throughout 2019, GCA Altium’s Manchester team has been busy raising money for OnSide, the charity which provides young people in deprived areas with a quality, safe and affordable place to socialise and learn new skills.
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GCA Altium advises Implico, a portfolio company of BPE, on the acquisition of Brainum
GCA Altium acted as exclusive buy-side financial advisor to BPE and Implico on the acquisition of Brainum, a fast-growing provider of cloud-based terminal management systems.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Midoco on their sale to LEA Partners
GCA Altium has advised the shareholders and management team on the sale of a majority stake in Midoco, a market leading provider of midoffice software for all segments of the travel industry, to LEA Partners.
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GCA Altium advises Hitachi Ltd on the sale of the HIEE Energy Division to Seingim
GCA has acted as financial advisor to Hitachi Ltd on the sale of the Energy Division of Hitachi Industrial Engineering EMEA S.r.l. (HIEE) to Seingim S.r.l., a leading Italian company in the engineering sector.
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GCA Altium advises DSwiss on a partnership with Verium
GCA Altium has advised DSwiss AG, a leading provider of highly secure digital services, on the acquisition of a minority stake by a group of investors represented by the multi-family office Verium.
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GCA Altium advises Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing for netgo
GCA Altium has advised Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing to support the creation of a buy-and-build platform in the German IT systems market. Waterland is developing the company in partnership with Benedikt Kisner and Patrick Kruse, founders and shareholders of netgo, one of the fastest growing IT solution providers in the German market. Both founders will retain a significant stake in the company and remain on board as managing directors.
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GCA Altium co-advises CVC on its partnership with ironSource
GCA Altium has co-advised CVC on a partnership with ironSource, a leading Israeli mobile marketing company. CVC Funds have agreed to acquire a minority stake for over USD 400m in the company. The partnership reflects a shared long-term vision to further strengthen ironSource's position as a global market leader in the high-growth mobile advertising and mobile gaming technology markets and will serve to accelerate strategic growth.
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GCA Altium advises Ardentis on partnership with Columna Capital
GCA Altium has acted as financial advisor to Ardentis, the leading group of dental clinics in Western Switzerland, on entering into a partnership with Columna Capital in order to support its future growth and development.
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GCA Altium supported Vectis Private Equity and the management team on the sale of Amadys to Equistone
Vectis Private Equity and the management team have sold Amadys to Equistone. Vectis was advised by Nielen Schuman, with GCA Altium supporting on the sell side with global reach and access to potential buyers.
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Q3 2019 edition of Digital, Media & Internet Monitor published
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q3 2019 edition of our Digital, Media & Internet Monitor, which offers a quarterly update on global market data, sector valuations and M&A activity.
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GCA Altium advises Travelopia on the divestiture of its North American Experience Education brands
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Travelopia, one of the world's leading specialist travel groups, on the sale of its North American Experience Education brands (NAEE) to WorldStrides. GCA Altium previously advised the management team of Travelopia on its 2017 acquisition by KKR from TUI Plc.
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GCA Altium hosts charity football tournament in support of HideOut Youth Zone
GCA Altium's Manchester team hosted a 5-a-side football tournament on October 17th to raise funds for HideOut Youth Zone, a brand-new Manchester based charity the team supports as a Founding Patron.
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GCA Altium Midcap Monitor released for Q3 2019
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt Financings in the German, UK and French market as well as the Alpine and Benelux regions.
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GCA Altium crowned Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year
GCA Altium took home another award for Corporate Finance Advisory Team of the Year at the 25th annual North West Business Insider Dealmakers Awards.
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GCA Altium co-advises CH Media on its acquisition of 3 Plus
GCA Altium, alongside UBS, has co-advised CH Media, a leading Swiss media group, on the acquisition of 3 Plus broadcasting group, a Swiss private television station.
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GCA Altium advises NorthEdge on the acquisition of Catalis
GCA Altium acted as M&A and debt advisor to NorthEdge Capital on the acquisition of Catalis Group, one of the UK’s leading independent video games companies, in a deal that values the business at £90 million.
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GCA Altium advised the shareholders of Saal Digital on the sale of a majority stake to ARDIAN
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the group of investors around Nordwind Capital and the Saal family on their sale of a majority stake in Saal Digital to ARDIAN.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Virosac on the sale to Orienta Partners and Indigo Capital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholders of Virosac on the sale of the Company to a club deal organized by Orienta Partners and Indigo Capital.
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GCA Altium’s UK team wins Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the Unquote British Private Equity Awards
We are delighted to announce that the GCA Altium UK team have won Corporate Finance Team of the Year at the prestigious Unquote Private Equity Awards, ahead of fellow nominees including Rothschild and Alantra.
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GCA advises Sumitomo Heavy Industries on the acquisition of Invertek Drives
GCA has advised Japanese-listed manufacturer Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI) on the £100m acquisition of Invertek Drives.
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GCA Altium advises In Mind Cloud on its growth financing
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to In Mind Cloud, a fast-growing provider of a cloud-based manufacturing sales platform, on its EUR 16m growth investment led by Digital+ Partners, a leading technology growth investor.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Bike24 on the sale to Riverside
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Bike24, a German cycling e-commerce specialist, on the sale of a majority stake to global private equity firm The Riverside Company.
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TRANSACTION: White Goods Supplier Debt Advisory and Restrukturierung
GCA Altium invests in Manchester’s young people
GCA Altium has become the latest Founder Patron supporter of Manchester’s HideOut Youth Zone, a brand-new charity which will provide thousands of young Mancunians with somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
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GCA Altium advises Riverside on the acquisition financing for TOOLPORT
GCA Altium has advised Riverside Europe Partners on the acquisition financing to support the international expansion of TOOLPORT, the leading European e-commerce provider for professional tents. Riverside is developing the platform in partnership with the founders, underlining its focus on and expertise in the specialty manufacturing and distribution industry.
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GCA Altium advises Boxine on growth partnership
GCA Altium has advised Boxine GmbH, the inventor of the Toniebox and Tonies, on the search for a new partner to support its next phase of growth.
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GCA Altium advises Cross Equity on the divestiture of Swiss Tools to RBC Bearings subsidiary
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Swiss private equity firm Cross and the management of Swiss Tools on the sale of a majority stake in the Swiss Tools Group to Schaublin SA, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed RBC Bearings Inc.
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GCA Altium advises The Great Annual Savings Company on growth investment from Tosca Debt Capital
GCA Altium has advised The Great Annual Savings Company (GAS) on raising a growth investment from Tosca Debt Capital.
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q2 2019
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt Financings in the German, UK and French market as well as the Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features ...
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GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial adviser on the sale of Privatklinik Jägerwinkel to Trilantic-backed Oberberggruppe.
GCA Altium advised the shareholder of Privatklinik Jägerwinkel, a private medical clinic in Southern Germany, on the sale to Trilantic-backed Oberberggruppe, the leading operator of psychiatric clinics in Germany.
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Q2 2019 edition of Digital, Media & Internet Monitor published
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q2 2019 edition of our Digital, Media & Internet Monitor, which offers a quarterly update on global market data, sector valuations and M&A activity.
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GCA Altium advises Canon Italia on the sale of Integra Document Management to ASC Investment
GCA Altium acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Canon Italia on the sale of Integra Document Management (IDM) to ASC Investment.
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GCA advises Acumatica on its sale to EQT Partners
GCA is pleased to announce that EQT Partners, a leading global investment firm with $45B of assets under management, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire our client, cloud-native enterprise software provider Acumatica. The acquisition is being made through an investment vehicle owned by the same holding company that holds IFS AB (Industrial and Financial Systems). To further reinforce this coalition, following the closing of the transaction Jonas Persson will serve as chairman for both companies.
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GCA Altium advises Unily on its USD 68m growth investment
GCA Altium advised Unily, the leading SaaS provider of digital workplaces and digital experience platforms, on a USD 68m growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners and Farview Equity Partners. Post investment, Silversmith and Farview will hold a significant minority stake in the business with board representation.
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Q1 2019 edition of Digital, Media & Internet Monitor published
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q1 2019 edition of our Digital, Media & Internet Monitor, which offers a quarterly update on global market data, sector valuations and M&A activity.
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GCA Altium advises EQT on the sale of WhiteWall to CEWE Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to EQT and the founders of AVENSO on the sale of WhiteWall, the leading brand for premium quality photo wall décor, to CEWE Group [CWC:ETR].
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q1 2019
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt Financings in the German, UK and French market as well as the Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features ...
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GCA Altium advises Loungers on its £185 million IPO
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor and NOMAD on the AIM IPO of Loungers plc, the growing, all-day café-bar operator. The transaction valued the company at an enterprise value of £212.5 million and raised £83.3 million for the company and ...
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GCA Altium's Manchester team has moved to a new office
We are delighted to announce that our Manchester office has today moved into new premises at No.1 Spinningfields.
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GCA Altium wins UK Corporate Finance House of the Year at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards
We are delighted to announce that our UK team has won the award for UK Corporate Finance House of the Year at the prestigious Real Deals Private Equity Awards, held in London yesterday.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Finanzen Group on the sale to Allianz via Allianz X
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Finanzen Group, the leading European online marketplace for high-value customer leads in the insurance and financial services sectors, on the sale to Allianz via Allianz X. This transaction is amongst the largest FinTech and InsurTech transactions to date in Germany and underpins GCA Altium's strong expertise and significant transaction experience in the space.
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Ronald Sauser joins GCA Altium Switzerland as Senior Advisor
GCA Altium is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald Sauser as Senior Advisor within the Swiss Advisory Board, effective April 2nd.
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GCA Altium advised Mediatonic on an investment from Synova Capital
GCA Altium has advised the UK’s leading independent mobile live games developer, Mediatonic, on an investment from Synova Capital.
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GCA Altium advised Bowmark Capital on the public to private takeover of Tax Systems plc
GCA Altium advised Bowmark Capital, the mid-market private equity firm, on their acquisition of Tax Systems Plc, the leading provider of corporation tax software and services in the UK and Ireland. The transaction valued Tax Systems at £114 million. ...
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GCA Altium advises Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing for Rehacon
GCA Altium has advised Waterland Private Equity on an acquisition financing to support the creation of a buy-and-build platform in the German physiotherapeutic services market.
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GCA Altium advises Apiary Capital on their investment in G3 Comms
GCA Altium advised Apiary Capital on their majority investment in G3 Comms, a unified comms, cloud communications and networking solutions partner.
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GCA Altium leads Carousel Logistics' acquisition of BDA Logistics Innovation
GCA Altium advised high-performance service logistics provider and Livingbridge portfolio company, Carousel Logistics Limited, on its refinancing and acquisition of time-critical logistics company BDA Logistics Innovation (BDA).
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q4 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt (incl. 2nd Lien) Financings in the German and UK markets and Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features European ...
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GCA Altium advises UKFast on a landmark investment
GCA Altium has advised UKFast on a landmark investment from Inflexion Private Equity. The transaction sees Inflexion’s Partnership Capital fund complete a minority investment in UKFast, the UK’s leading cloud hosting provider.
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GCA Altium opens a new office in Paris led by Hugues Archambault
GCA Altium is pleased to announce that it is opening a subsidiary in Paris under the leadership of Hugues Archambault.
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Phil Adams wins Dealmaker of the Year Award
We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Phil Adams, has won the title of Dealmaker of the Year at UK-based Insider’s Dealmakers Awards 2018 in Manchester, which celebrates the best industry professionals in the region. Phil was recognised for ...
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q3 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt (incl. 2nd Lien) Financings in the German and UK markets and Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features European Unitranche and Subordinated Debt Financings.
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GCA Altium publishes its Q3 2018 Digital, Media & Internet Monitor
GCA Altium is pleased to provide you with the Q3 2018 edition of our Digital, Media & Internet Monitor, which offers a quarterly update on global market data, sector valuations and M&A activity.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of Deep Sea Electronics on the sale to Caledonia Investments
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Deep Sea Electronics, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of controllers for diesel-powered electricity generators and intelligent battery chargers, on its sale to Caledonia Investments.
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GCA Altium advises BELViNi on its sale to Oetker Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the founder and sole shareholder of BELViNi, a leading German wine eTailer, on the sale of a majority stake to Oetker, a global food and beverage group with more than EUR 6bn annual revenues.
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GCA Altium advises ALPLA on the acquisition of Argo
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to ALPLA, a leading provider of plastic packaging worldwide, on the acquisition of Argo S.A., a specialist in packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and personal care markets.
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GCA Altium advises Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller on the sale of Nordsee to Kharis Capital
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s. and its subsidiary HK Food GmbH on the sale of Nordsee Holding GmbH to Kharis Capital.
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GCA Altium advises Silver Investment Partners on the acquisition of ALVARA Cash Management Group
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silver Investment Partners ("SIP") on the majority acquisition of ALVARA Cash Management Group, a leading secure cash cycle software vendor. This transaction once more underpins GCA Altium's strong expertise in the FinTech Software space.
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GCA Altium advises Mesgo Group on its sale to HEXPOL
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Mesgo Group, an Italian compounder of high-performance elastomers, on its sale of a majority stake to HEXPOL (CPH:HPOL-B), a listed Swedish industrial group focused on advanced polymer compounds. This ...
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GCA Altium appoints new Managing Director Ido Zakai to lead its Tel Aviv office
GCA Altium is pleased to announce the appointment of Ido Zakai as Managing Director of its office in Tel Aviv, effective immediately. Ido, who will be providing clients in Israel with M&A and corporate finance advice, is assuming the role from Gabriel Perel, who is taking over as Chairman of GCA Altium in Israel.
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GCA Altium advises Cheplapharm on its TLB refinancing
GCA Altium acted as exclusive debt advisor to Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH on its successful debut on the syndicated and rated TLB market. Cheplapharm is a family-owned pharmaceutical company offering branded off-patent specialty products. The Group has a unique international footprint ...
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q2 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt (incl. 2nd Lien) Financings in the German and UK markets and Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features European Unitranche and Subordinated Debt Financings.
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GCA Altium advises Boards & More on the recapitalization of its existing capital structure
GCA Altium has advised Boards & More Holding GmbH on its recapitalization. The new financing comprises a Unitranche loan in combination with a Super Senior Facility. The financing structure has been tailored to provide the flexibility required for new strategic initiatives aimed to further strengthen Boards & More’s world-leading position in its markets.
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GCA Altium advises Team17 on its IPO
GCA Altium acted as financial advisor and ongoing NOMAD on the IPO of Team17 Group Plc, a leading UK-based video games label for independent developers. The company was backed by a minority investment from LDC in 2016.
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GCA advises Silverton Partners
We are pleased to announce that our client Silverton Partners, a leading Austin, Texas-based venture capital firm, successfully closed its oversubscribed Fund V at USD 108 million.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of MediFox on the sale to Hg
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to funds managed by ECM Equity Capital Management and the management shareholders of MediFox, a leading provider of software solutions to outpatient and inpatient care providers and therapy practices in Germany, on the sale to Hg, a sector expert investor, committed to helping build ambitious businesses across the technology, services and industrial technology space. This transaction underpins GCA Altium's strong expertise in the software and healthcare sectors.
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GCA Altium advises parfumdreams on its sale of a majority stake to Douglas
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Parfümerie Akzente GmbH (parfumdreams), a leading German cosmetics and personal care multi-channel retailer, on the sale of a majority stake to Douglas, Europe’s market leader in multi-channel cosmetics and personal care retail and portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners.
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GCA Altium advises TMC on its sale of a majority stake to IMA
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of TMC, a leading international manufacturer of packaging machines for tissue and personal care products, on the sale of 82.50% of TMC to IMA Group, a global leader in the production of systems and machines for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food packaging, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange.
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q1 2018
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides an overview of Senior Debt (incl. 2nd Lien) Financings in the German and UK markets and Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it features European Unitranche and Subordinated Debt Financings.
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GCA Altium advises high growth SaaS platform ResDiary on its sale to AccorHotels
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to ResDiary, a provider of online restaurant reservation software, on its sale to French-listed global hospitality group AccorHotels.
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GCA Altium advises HQ Equita on the sale of MEN Holding GmbH to Deutsche Beteiligungs AG for a merger with its portfolio company duagon Holding AG
HQ Equita has agreed to sell MEN Gruppe, a leading provider of mission critical computers and electronic components for demanding operational environments, to DBAG Fund VII which is advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, for a merger with its portfolio company duagon Holding AG. GCA Altium acted as sole financial advisor to HQ Equita.
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GCA advises FieldEdge on its sale to Advent International
GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to FieldEdge, a leading provider of field services management software, on its sale to Advent International, a global private equity firm. The transaction, which closed in March, extends our deep software sector expertise.
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GCA Altium advises Croda on its takeover of Plant Impact plc
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to FTSE 100 chemicals firm Croda on the acquisition by its subsidiary Croda Europe of research and development company Plant Impact plc by way of a recommended cash offer. The transaction was announced initially in February, and has now become effective by means of a scheme of arrangement between Plant Impact and the shareholders.
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GCA advises TEPCO Fuel & Power on its integration with Chubu Electric Power to form a US$20 billion energy company
GCA advised TEPCO Fuel & Power, Inc, the thermal power generation unit of Japan's largest electric power company group TEPCO (ultimate parent Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Co., Ltd., TYO:9501), on its agreement with Chubu Electric Power Co., Ltd. (TYO:9502) to integrate the thermal power generation and gas distribution businesses under JERA Co., Inc., the joint venture of the two companies.
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GCA Altium advises Equistone on financing the acquisition of BOAL Group
GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to Equistone on the acquisition of greenhouse manufacturer BOAL Group. Equistone will acquire a majority stake with the founding family remaining invested in the company. The involved parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms. The transaction is subject to competition approval.
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GCA Altium advises Nordic Capital on the acquisition of Ober Scharrer Group from Palamon Capital Partners
Nordic Capital Fund IX ("Nordic Capital") announced the signing of the acquisition of Ober Scharrer Group ("OSG"), a leading ophthalmology outpatient chain in Germany, from Palamon Capital Partners. GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to Nordic Capital.
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GCA Altium advises NorthEdge on its investment in Cloud Technology Solutions
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to NorthEdge Capital on its investment in cloud transformation and infrastructure specialist Cloud Technology Solutions ("CTS"). The deal represents GCA's 44th transaction in the Technology sector since the start of 2017, firmly positioning the business as one of the leading tech-focused investment banks.
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GCA Altium advises Waterland on its acquisition of Swyx Solutions
GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to Waterland on the acquisition of Swyx Solutions, a leading provider and developer of unified communications software solutions.
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GCA advises Mitsubishi Chemical on the acquisition of Dutch Filaments
GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mitsubishi Chemical on its acquisition of Dutch Filaments, a leading manufacturer of 3D printing filaments in Europe. The deal reflects GCA's strong cross-border capabilities and deep expertise in the printing industry.
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Moritz von Bodman joins GCA Altium as Managing Director
GCA Altium is pleased to announce that it has appointed Moritz von Bodman as Managing Director. He will be based in the firm’s Munich office as of March 1st. Moritz has over 15 years’ M&A experience with a specific focus on Industrial Technology and the Retail & Consumer sectors.
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GCA Altium advises NorthEdge on its investment in Platinum Stairlifts
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to private equity firm NorthEdge Capital on its investment in Platinum Stairlifts, a manufacturer of stairlift products.
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GCA Altium advises Cathay Capital on financing the acquisition of E. Winkemann
GCA Altium acted as debt advisor to Cathay Capital on the acquisition of automotive supplier E. Winkemann. Cathay Capital will acquire a majority stake, with Equistone and E. Winkemann’s management remaining invested in the company. The involved parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms, and the transaction is subject to competition approval.
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GCA Altium advises the shareholders of FinTech business Finanzen Group on the sale to Eli Global
GCA Altium acted as exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Finanzen Group, the leading European online marketplace for high value customer leads in the finance and insurance sector (e.g. health and life insurance), on the sale to Eli Global. This transaction underpins GCA Altium's strong expertise and significant transaction experience in the FinTech and InsurTech sectors.
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GCA advises Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance on its sale to Rakuten
GCA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Japanese insurance company Asahi Fire & Marine Insurance on its agreement to be acquired by global e-commerce company Rakuten for approximately $415 million.
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GCA Altium MidCapMonitor released for Q4 2017
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest GCA Altium MidCapMonitor. The MidCapMonitor provides a market overview of Senior Debt LBO-financings in the German and UK markets as well as in the Alpine and Benelux regions. Moreover it displays Unitranche and Subordinated Debt transactions in the European Mid-Cap LBO market.
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GCA Altium Debt Advisory — another record year in 2017 with 32 debt financings
GCA Altium’s Debt Advisory group has had another record year in 2017, having advised both corporates and private equity clients on 32 debt financings. This makes GCA Altium one of the most active pan-European debt advisors. To see the full ...
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