Translink Corporate Finance in Germany and Dinan & Company, the US partner of Translink Corporate Finance, advised the BUHLMANN Group, a premium trading company for steel pipes, pipe fittings and accessories around the world, in the acquisition of Trupply. This acquisition strengthens BUHLMANN’s position in North America and significantly expands its service portfolio.
Translink Corporate Finance in Germany advised Mition GmbH Mittelstandsbeteiligungen (Mition), a renowned investment company focused on majority investments in medium-sized companies, on the acquisition of Detlef Klinkhammer Steuerungen und Komponenten für Aufzüge GmbH (KLST).
Emerging markets have become key destinations for cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as companies from developed economies seek growth beyond saturated markets. These regions offer significant opportunities but also present unique challenges that require careful navigation.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United States, Dinan & Company, initiated the partnership of NW Boiler (NWB), a leading boiler services and equipment provider operating across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho, with Waypoint Acquisitions, a family office investment group.
SaaS deal activity surged 25.9% year-on-year, with 6,691 deals making 2024 the second-highest year in the past six years. Our latest Translink SaaS Valuation Index highlights stable valuations, shifting regional trends, and the growing impact of AI on the sector.
Translink Corporate Finance Finland acted as the advisor to Linkity, a fast-growing SaaS company specialising in workforce management and payroll solutions, on securing a growth investment from Hartwall Capital, a family-owned investment company.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United States, Dinan & Company, initiated the partnership of BILT Exteriors a national leader in storm restoration and exterior services, and Absolute Construction, a premier roofing services provider.
Translink Corporate Finance in France and Norway acted as the M&A advisor to Visma on its investment in Evoliz. Translink’s cross-border team was led by Marc Irisson (Partner), Arthur Libier (Director), and Boris Muller (Senior Associate) for Translink France, and by Leif Larsen (Managing Partner) and Nora Håberg (Partner) for Translink Norway.
Total SaaS deals in 2024 reached 6 691, a 25.9% increase from 5 312 deals in 2023 – making it the second-highest year for deal activity in the past six years. The Q4 2024 findings from Translink Corporate Finance confirm continued investor interest in SaaS, with 1 608 deals completed in the quarter, up 3.86% year-on-year.
Private equity (PE) firms are reshaping the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, evolving from financial sponsors to active partners in business transformation. By driving operational efficiencies, digital innovation, and strategic growth, PE firms unlock value that traditional buyers often cannot.
