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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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EMP Merchandising GmbH has been acquired by Sycamore Partners
The private and financial shareholders of EMP Merchandising GmbH (EMP) have sold the company to Sycamore Partners and to the management team for an undisclosed consideration.
Learn moreIENS has been acquired by TripAdvisor
The shareholders of IENS, the largest Dutch online restaurant review and booking platform, have sold the company to TripAdvisor.
Learn moreBloomingville A/S has been acquired by Creative Co-Op Inc.
The owners of Bloomingville A/S, a leading European designer and distributor of home lifestyle products based in Denmark, have sold the company to Creative Co-Op Inc., a portfolio company of Eureka Growth Capital. The transaction gives Bloomingville access to strong sales channels in the US and China as well as its own sourcing facilities in Asia. Financial details have not been disclosed.
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Simon Stampe
CEO, Bloomingville A/S
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Upturn in cross-border M&A activity despite ongoing economic turmoil
SUMMER DEAL ACTIVITY: The ongoing economic turmoil is impacting M&A markets but the appetite for M&A persists with 37 transactions closed in July and August, capitalizing in particular on overseas interest with cross-border transactions making up 67% of the total.
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