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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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Trend Glass has acquired GALA Group from Equistone
Private Equity | Consumer & Retail

Trend Glass has acquired GALA Group from Equistone

The acquisition of GALA Group GmbH, a portfolio company of the German private equity firm Equistone Partners Europe, has been successfully completed by Trend Glass Sp. z o.o. As a long-term, financially strong strategic investor, Trend Glass will leverage its industry expertise to build on GALA Group’s established position in scented candles and home fragrances, while enhancing its global partnerships with leading consumer goods brands.

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Paralela 45 has been acquired by Rainbow Tours
Consumer & Retail

Paralela 45 has been acquired by Rainbow Tours

Rainbow Tours has acquired Paralela 45, recognized for its strong market position as one of Romania’s most trusted and recognized travel brands. Known for leadership in premium and upper-premium segments, Paralela 45 brings decades of expertise, a loyal customer base and a diverse portfolio of tailor-made travel solutions. These attributes make it an ideal partner for Rainbow’s vision of delivering high-quality, innovative travel experiences and accelerating growth in an agile market.

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Cocolita has been acquired by BurdaInternational
Consumer & Retail

Cocolita has been acquired by BurdaInternational

Hubert Gorecki, the founder and owner of SHOKO Sp. z o.o., has sold a 60% stake to BurdaInternational.

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“The Oaklins team presented my company in a way that was 110% in line with my vision. They captured every detail of what is important in our strategy while approaching investors, structuring the transaction and taking all the hard work and thinking related with the transaction off my hands, allowing me to focus on what is most important – our day-to-day business.”

Hubert Górecki

Founder and Owner, SHOKO Sp. z o.o.

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Realigning, raising, reinventing: mid-market M&A in motion

QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q2 2025, we facilitated 47 transactions, driving mid-market transactions in TMT, energy and more. Explore trends in cross-border and hear from our clients.

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