Conclusion has successfully acquired the company alongside NPM Capital

April 2016 — Gilde Equity Management Benelux has sold Conclusion to the management team and NPM Capital. Financial details have not been disclosed.

Conclusion is a top-10 managed IT services provider. Through developing, supporting and managing the mission-critical IT systems of its customers, Conclusion carries out the digital transformation of their customers’ primary processes. Conclusion has a focus on the Dutch market and specializes in the domains of public transport, healthcare, finance and industry. Growing organically and through acquisitions, the company has made a transition from a single product/service provider to an end-to-end digital transformation and managed services provider.

NPM Capital is a Dutch private equity investor focusing on buy-out transactions through the acquisition of both a controlling or a substantial minority interest in companies that operate in the Benelux. Companies NPM Capital invests in have an enterprise value up to US$500 million.

Gilde Equity Management Benelux is an independent private equity firm with a focus on the Benelux mid-market segment.

Our role in the transaction

Oaklins' debt advisory team in the Netherlands acted as financial advisor to the management team of Conclusion. Main activities included supporting management in negotiating the best possible management equity participation package.