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M&A has always been a big part of a consumer and retail company’s growth strategy. However, as competition gets tighter and demand for more purpose-driven brands increases, companies come to us not just for scale, but also to reshape their portfolios for a more customer-focused strategy. Whether you’re selling or buying a business, our deep expertise in M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services as well as our established relationships in everything from e-commerce to innovative logistics will guide you toward success in closing the best deals.

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Piletilevi Group has acquired an equity interest in GoOut
Consumer & Retail | TMT

Piletilevi Group has acquired an equity interest in GoOut

The founders of GoOut have sold 80% of the company to Piletilevi Group.

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WOOD SPAC One has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop
Consumer & Retail

WOOD SPAC One has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop

WOOD SPAC One (WSO) has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop, a leading online retailer of premium streetwear in the CEE region.The business combination enables Footshop to accelerate its growth strategy with a total capital contribution of US$20 million. US$8 million was used to partially buy out the current shareholders. The transaction met all the investment criteria.

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FAST Group has been acquired by a consortium
Consumer & Retail

FAST Group has been acquired by a consortium

The shareholders of FAST Group have sold the company to a consortium-backed by EC Investments, PPF and Rockaway Capital.

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“This is a great day for sneaker and fashion lovers in Central Europe. Footshop has raised capital to develop strategic activities, expand its brick-and-mortar stores, and strengthen the brand. I am very much looking forward to the next period, in which we as a company will capitalize on all the experience we have gained so far.”

Peter Hajduček

Founder, CEO and majority owner of Footshop

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New chapters, global ambitions: mid-market M&A in Q4

QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q4 2025, Oaklins' clients completed 93 transactions across sectors and regions, highlighting how business leaders are using M&A to drive growth, succession and strategic change.

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Ondřej Berka

Managing Director
Prague, Czech Republic
Oaklins WOOD & Co.

Lukáš Palaščák

Director
Bratislava, Slovakia
Oaklins WOOD & Co.