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Translink Acted As The Exclusive Advisor To Astro Sweden AB On The Majority Stake Sale To SwissCommerce
Translink Corporate Finance in Sweden (Anecta) and Gut Corporate Finance, a member firm of Translink in Switzerland, acted as the exclusive advisors to Astro Sweden AB on the majority stake sale to SwissCommerce. Astro Sweden is the industry leader in B2B and B2C sales of products related to hunting, fishing, astronomy, and other outdoor activities. E-commerce channels generate the majority of the sales and the company has a physical store in Skara with a large network of retailers throughout Sweden. Astro Sweden was established in 2007. The company has since then established itself as one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in the Nordics within its niche. In 2020, Astro Sweden acquired PN Jakt, an e-commerce company niched towards hunting, with a physical store in Hammarstrand.
Translink Advised Peopleshare, A Portfolio Company Of Trivest, On The Acquisition Of DecisionpathHR
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan & Company, acted as the advisor to PeopleShare, a portfolio company of Trivest, on the acquisition of DecisionPathHR®. PeopleShare, one of the largest staffing firms in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, announced the acquisition of DecisionPathHR®, a leading temporary staffing company with four locations in the Charlotte area. The acquisition expands PeopleShare’s footprint to 40 branch offices across eight states.
Preparing For An Ever-Changing TMT Sector: Tomorrow: 2050
The role of technology in the economy is an ever-expanding one, with digital acceleration bringing with it a plethora of opportunities. With the enormous benefits for consumers and businesses globally, Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) has shown radical growth since the sector first emerged at the beginning of the 1900s.
Translink Advised Magna5, A Portfolio Company Of Newspring Capital, On The Acquisition Of Interphase Systems
Translink Corporate Finance in the US, Dinan & Company, acted as the advisor to Magna5, a portfolio company of NewSpring Capital, on the acquisition of Interphase Systems. Magna5, a national provider of managed IT services and a NewSpring Holdings platform company, announced its acquisition of Interphase Systems, a Philadelphia-based managed IT services provider servicing businesses in the Philadelphia metropolitan region with a particular expertise in servicing the life sciences and financial services sectors. This is the fifth managed services acquisition for Magna5 and further strengthens the firm’s position as a formidable player in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions offering a wide range of managed IT services including network management, cybersecurity, data recovery and cloud services.
Global M&A Trends & Opportunities Amidst The Turmoil
Record Eurozone inflation of 9.1%, European Central Bank’s first interest rate hike in 11 years, European gas prices hitting an all-time high and seven months of Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine. 2022 has certainly seen an onslaught of gloomy economic headwinds. Only a few months ago, it was believed that the acceleration in M&A markets was unlikely to slow down, despite these global events and challenges.
Translink Advised Encore Personnel On The Sale To GI Group
Translink Corporate Finance in the UK, IMA Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisors to Encore Personnel on the sale to Gi Group. For Gi Group, the acquisition of Encore allows the company to consolidate its position in the UK’s driving, industrial and manufacturing sectors. Active for more than 20 years, Encore operates through 11 branches plus 22 managed service sites, offering temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, to clients across the UK.
Translink Advised Lesjöfors, A Portfolio Company Of Beijer Alma, On The Acquisition Of Telform
Translink Corporate Finance in Turkey (Anafina Capital Partners) and Sweden (Anecta), advised Lesjöfors, a portfolio company of Beijer Alma, who has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Telform, a Turkish spring manufacturer. With the transaction, Lesjöfors expands its production footprint, in line with its ambition to build the leading spring, wire and flat strip component group. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Translink Advised Think:Water-Profine On The 100% Sale To Culligan International
Translink in Italy and the US acted as the exclusive advisors to Think:Water-PROFINE on the 100% sale to Culligan International. Culligan International, based in Illinois - USA, through its subsidiary Culligan International EMEA Srl, based in Milan, acquired 100% of the group Think: Water-PROFINE (Think:Water). Located in Cittadella (PD), Think: Water specialises in the design and manufacturing of filters and devices dedicated to food-grade water improvement.
The Secret Behind The Phenomenal Growth Of Miss Group
In just 5 years, Miss Group has successfully completed 20 acquisitions, making it one of the world’s fastest growing web hosting groups. Translink Sweden has been there from the start, stewarding Miss Group through this unrivalled growth surge. Now, Miss Group is on track to reach €100 million turnover and a 45% EBITDA margin within the next 12 months. What’s the secret to scaling so quickly? Fredrik Ullberg, Partner at Anecta AB in Sweden, a member of the Translink Corporate Finance group, says it all comes down to strategy.Translink International AG
