Translink Corporate Finance Switzerland advised Institut für histologische und zytologische Diagnostik AG Aarau on the sale to Affidea Group (Affidea). This acquisition adds two high-quality pathology laboratories – one in Zollikon next to Zürich, close to Affidea’s Centre of Excellence in Breast Cancer, Brust-Zentrum Zurich, and another one in Aarau, Argovia.
Translink Corporate Finance in the United Kingdom and Switzerland, advised Cromar Building Products (Cromar), a well-established supplier of roofing products, on the sale to the listed Swiss company Sika AG (Sika).
Translink’s member firm in Switzerland, Gut Corporate Finance AG, acted as the exclusive advisor to an NEC Company, Avaloq Group, on the sale of its subsidiary, Avaloq Outline to Swiss Post Solutions.
NEC Company is a leading Japanese multinational information technology and electronics corporation. Avaloq Group is a leading software /SaaS developer for the banking and wealth management industry.
Translink acted as financial and strategic advisor to Miss Group in their first acquisition of 2022, one of Switzerland’s largest web hosting providers, Hoststar.
Fast growing international web hosting company, Miss Group, has completed the acquisition of one of Switzerland’s leading web hosting providers, Webland.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland, Webland is a pioneer in the Swiss hosting market. The company manages 75,000 domains at high performance data centres located in Basel and Münchenstein.
Translink supported swisspeers AG as financial advisor in this transaction.
BLKB invested as a strategic investor in swisspeers AG, which operates a digital peer-to-peer lending platform for financing SMEs in Switzerland. With this investment, BLKB, as a forward-looking bank, underlines its commitment to supporting SMEs and strengthening Switzerland as a business location. Through this participation, the bank is solidifying its commitment to small and medium-sized enterprises, which together account for more than two-thirds of jobs in Switzerland.
Translink Corporate Finance advises the Jacobs University Bremen on the sale of its majority stake to Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT), an international, education and research-oriented institution in Switzerland.
BWB Acquires Alucol: A Strategic Move in the Aluminum Anodizing Industry Translink Corporate Finance is proud to have advised BWB Group on its successful acquisition of Alucol, a leading European aluminum anodizing company. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for BWB Group as it expands its presence and capabilities within the aluminum surface treatment industry, reinforcing its position as a major player in the market. The transaction, advised by Translink, enables the BWB Group to broaden its expertise, product range and gain complementary customers. The combined company will employ 700 employees and has eleven offices in four different countries. About BWB Group BWB Group is a prominent provider of surface technology solutions and has established itself as a leader in the field of aluminum anodizing, surface coating, and precision finishing. With facilities across Europe, BWB serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, offering innovative solutions that enhance the durability and aesthetic appeal of aluminum products. This acquisition aligns with BWB’s strategic goals to strengthen its service portfolio and meet increasing demand for high-quality aluminum treatments. About Alucol Alucol Group, founded in 1971 and active in anodising and colouring of aluminum profiles and sheet metal, is acquired by the BWB Group, specialized in electrolytic, chemical and galvanic surface treatments. Alucol, based in the Netherlands, is renowned for its advanced anodizing services, specializing in the treatment of large aluminum profiles. With a focus on sustainable anodizing processes, Alucol has been a key player in supplying anodized aluminum for architectural projects, industrial applications, and consumer goods. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability complements BWB’s vision for growth in the surface treatment market. Strategic Benefits of the Acquisition The acquisition of Alucol provides BWB with enhanced capabilities in anodizing aluminum profiles, especially for large-scale projects. It also enables BWB to broaden its geographic reach into the Benelux region, providing expanded market access to its existing and new clients. This deal is expected to increase BWB’s capacity for high-quality aluminum treatments and open doors to new opportunities in construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. By integrating Alucol’s expertise in large aluminum profile anodizing, BWB Group will be able to offer an even wider range of services to its clients, solidifying its position as a leader in the European surface treatment market. Translink’s Role in the Transaction Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to BWB Group throughout this acquisition. Our team’s deep understanding of the aluminum industry and extensive experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions enabled us to provide valuable insights and guidance during this complex transaction. The successful completion of this deal underscores our commitment to delivering tailored M&A advisory services that drive growth and innovation for our clients.
Based in Amsterdam and Brussels, we act as exclusive partners of Translink in the Benelux. We are one of the leading M&A boutiques in the Benelux mid-market segment due to the extensive international reach of Translink. We offer companies, private owners and PE funds a wide range of corporate finance services, including advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, equity and debt raisings, and valuations.
Translink Corporate Finance announces the successful founding of a 50:50 joint venture between the Swiss “Mibelle Group”, a subsidiary of MIGROS, a full-service customer brand manufacturer, and the Indian “Future Consumer Enterprise Ltd.”, part of the biggest retail group in India. The purpose of the joint venture is the development, production and marketing of new personal care brands and product concepts for the Indian market. Translink acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mibelle Group.
Translink Corporate Finance announces the acquisition of the Plastics Technology Automotive and Industrial (A & I) division of WEIDMANN International (WICOR group).
