Consumer & Retail

Sale of a leading supplier of equestrian equipment to a financial investor

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Germany has advised the managing shareholder of HKM Group on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Frankfurt-based private equity investor Finatem. Equestrian equipment distribution is largely fragmented, with independent mom-and-pop stores dominating the market sphere across almost all geographies. However, consolidation is ongoing and has seen larger specialist retailers prosper. Read more about the transaction, market…

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Billion-dollar kibble

Our petcare specialist was in Nuremberg for the industry’s major trade fair. Interzoo 2018 drew record crowds this year, with nearly 2,000 companies exhibiting. Access to the Interzoo trade fair is limited to industry professionals. Thorben Wöltjen, Oaklins’ petcare specialist, was there tracking innovations in the sector. He joined business leaders and entrepreneurs from 117 countries from around the globe who are guiding growth in…

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Decorative lighting developer and home building products leader design a perfect fit

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Cleveland has advised L.D. Kichler Co., a designer of decorative lighting products, on its sale to Masco Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.

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Sale of a premium skin care brand to a private equity firm

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins Smith & Williamson has advised the shareholders of QMS Medicosmetics GmbH, a leading premium skin care brand, on the sale of the company to BlueGem Capital Partners LLP. This transaction reflects an increase in private equity and venture capital activity in the luxury end of the sector. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.

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500.com has acquired The Multi Group Ltd.

500.com, a leading online sports lottery service provider in China, has acquired a 93% stake in The Multi Group via a share purchase agreement for a total cash consideration of approximately US$56 million. 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) is a leading online sports lottery service provider in China. It offers a comprehensive and integrated suite of online lottery services, information, user tools and virtual community venues…

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Italian shoes market leader acquires German branded company

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in  Italy has advised Condor Trade on the acquisition of Rohde Shoes, an iconic German company engaged in the design and distribution of high-end slippers and sandals. To succeed in the German market, it is crucial to have a well-known local brand with a long heritage, characteristics that Rohde has. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A…

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Consolidation in the online travel market

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the owners of dé VakantieDiscounter in its sale to Otravo. The Dutch team set up a broad international process to find the right partner. In cooperation with their international colleagues, the team approached parties from several countries. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.

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Actev checks into boutique hotel group

DEAL FLASH: Smith & Williamson has advised the shareholders of Actev Limited on their investment in Another Place Ltd. The team advised the buyer throughout the process, from the origination and analysis of the opportunity through to negotiations with the management team and other shareholders. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.

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Online travel

DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Sweden acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the owners of Flygstolen Nordic AB in its sale to Otravo Topholding B.V. Oaklins’ Dutch team identified the buyer. This deal demonstrates the value and competitive advantage Oaklins provides in identifying a strategically sound buyer in cross-border acquisitions, in addition to its deep industry expertise. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal…

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Consolidation in the retail pharmaceutical industry in Peru

DEAL FLASH:  Oaklins’ team in Peru acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mifarma S.A.C. (Mifarma), a subsidiary of the Peruvian holding group Quicorp, who acquired Albis S.A. The team assisted Mifarma in the valuation of Boticas Arcangel and in the identification and quantification of potential industry and company specific synergies in a combined retail and pharmaceutical distribution operation. The team also played a key…

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Starbucks sells rights to Puerto Rico stores

CONSUMER & RETAIL DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ Atlanta team served as the sole financial advisor to Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) in its sale of the exclusive right to operate Starbucks stores in Puerto Rico to Baristas Del Caribe, LLC, an affiliate of Puerto Rico-based Empresas Fonalledas Inc. The team assisted Starbucks in attracting a partner that shares not only its passion for high quality coffee, but also…

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Mud Pie completes debt recapitalization

CONSUMER & RETAIL DEAL FLASH:  Oaklins’ specialist teams from Atlanta, Boston and New York served as the exclusive financial advisor to Mud Pie, LLC in its debt recapitalization and repurchase of shares owned by minority investor Lineage Capital LLC. The team arranged senior and mezzanine financing to effect a recapitalization for Mud Pie, LLC that returned 100% ownership of the company to its founding family.…

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