Selected M&A transactions by ONEtoONE
Mergers Advisory
LOGIFOODS is a Colombian company with more than 15 years of experience in the business of empowering food brands through different sales channels (food-service, retail, e-commerce, food industry and hard discount). KL&CO is a Colombian company that has presence in the food industry through two business lines: Planeta V, an innovative business line dedicated to the development and manufacturing of meat substitute foods; and LOKAL, a retail business dedicated to the commercialisation of food mostly produced by local brands. This merger will boost the production and domestic distribution of plant-based protein foods by leveraging LOGIFOODS more than 8,000 domestic customers.
Advice on sale
GLM COMMERCE has incorporated into its shareholding the investor Fábricas Folch. GLM COMMERCE is one of the leading retailers of equipment and accessories for the practice of off-road motorbike sports, based in Spain. 95% of its sales are through the online channel using its website GreenlandMX.com and more than 50% of these operations are destined for the surrounding European countries and the rest of the world.
Advice on sale
ONEtoONE Corporate Finance advised Ikê Assistência Brasil in its acquisition by Maxpar Serviços Automotivos. Ikê Assistência Brasil, a leading personal assistance and BPO company in Latin America, has expanded its operation to Brazil in 2006, offering services like Residential, Automobile, Funeral, and Help Desk, with over 9,000 service partners nationwide. Maxpar Servicos Automotivos, part of the Autoglass - Brasil group, is one of the main service providers for insurance companies in the coverage and assistance of glass and automotive parts, in addition to auto body repair. The acquisition will strengthen Maxpar’s operations by adding new solutions and enhancing services for Brazilian and international clients.
Advice on sale
ONEtoONE acted as the exclusive financial advisor to van Hoorebeke Timber, in its sale to van Steenberge. Van Hoorebeke Timber is a major Belgian player in wood import and distribution. Etienne Van de Kerckhove, former chairman, expressed confidence that the merger will create more value and growth opportunities for both companies, highlighting the importance of timber as a sustainable building material. Van Steenberge, a leader in the timely delivery of softwood, panel materials, and finished wood products, combines decade-long experience with innovation to meet evolving customer needs. The merger will create synergies, expanding both companies' presence in the international timber market.
Advice on buying
Cegid Iberia - Primavera Group has acquired Informàtica3 a portfolio of 4,000 customers and more than 35,000 users, including entrepreneurs, consultants, managers, retailers, hoteliers and restaurateurs, thus accelerating the consolidation of the business software sector in Spain. With offices in 22 countries, Cegid sells in 130 markets worldwide. Since the Silver Lake fund entered its capital, its ambition has been to boost its inorganic growth outside France, its core market. With more than 40 years of experience and headquartered in Girona, Informática3 is a leader in creating software solutions for business management aimed at small and medium-sized companies seeking to optimise their information processes. Its integration into Cegid's portfolio of solutions will boost the growth of the company, which currently employs around 20 people and expects to achieve 3 million euros in sales this year.
Advice on sale
ONEtoONE has advised KCMen on their sale to the Italian group COLMEC SPA . KCMen is a Spanish company, based in Barcelona, dedicated to the design and manufacture of machinery for the rubber industry. The company was founded in 1989 by Francesc Vilella. The company has a strong international presence, where more than 50% of its activity is destined for export. COLMEC SPA is an Italian company founded in 1973, being a world leader in the design and construction of high technology extrusion and mixing lines for rubber and silicone. Today the company is focused on the manufacture of rubber processing plants, from blending to packaging and processing of silicone. In 2008 it set up a Technology Centre dedicated to research and development activities and customer trials. With this incorporation COLMEC SPA wants to position itself in the Spanish market and complement its product line.
Advice on sale
ONEtoONE Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that our client Galtier Franco Iberica S.A., has been acquired by EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación. Galtier is a company that provides valuation services for all types of assets, mainly Industrial, being pioneers in developing this type of work in Spain. EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación, founded in 1990, is a leading valuation company in Spain. Its qualified and experienced team uses a standardized methodology to provide accurate and timely valuations and reports, with a firm commitment to offer a fast and reliable service. In recent years, EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación has been developing an intense process of technological and process renewal, supported by Data and artificial intelligence in order to continue growing organically to improve its quality and consolidate its market.
Advice on sale
ONEtoONE is pleased to announce that AURICA has acquired a minority stake in our client, VIATEK Group. Grupo VIATEK is a group of companies specialising in the design, implementation and management of fibre optic networks, as well as the maintenance of workstations and smart devices, connectivity and security and renewable energy infrastructures. The company’s headquarters is based in Spain and has offices in Germany, Peru, Chile and Colombia. Its main customers are large corporations in Telecommunications and Operators, Security, Public Administrations and Retail sectors. With this capital inflow, the company will continue to grow in Latin America and Europe and develop new products and solutions. AURICA is a private equity firm that specialises in taking minority but significant stakes in companies with a clear vision of growth and expansion in strategic and highly innovative sectors.
Advice on buying
ONEtoONE are happy to announce that Ufenau VII has acquired a majority stake in Grupo Marktest, a leading tech-enabled market research and analytics specialist with over 40 years of experience and 300+ professionals. Marktest is the top independent market research firm in Portugal, supporting media, agencies, and advertisers. Ufenau Capital Partners is a privately-owned Swiss Investor Group, which advises private and institutional investors with their investments in private equity. It focuses on private equity investments in service companies across German-speaking Europe, Iberia, and the Benelux region. With Ufenau’s support, Marktest aims to expand its market research and analytics expertise across Europe. The Founders of Marktest will continue leading the business and co-invest alongside Ufenau VII, driving future growth.
Advice on buying
ONEtoONE is pleased to announce that our client, PJC BidCo, has acquired Casa de l'Oli. PJC BidCo is an acquisition vehicle for a consortium of British investors with various investments in Spain. Casa de l'Oli is a family owned company that produces and distributes premium quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegars, mainly from the south of Catalonia. They are personally involved in every stage of the process, from selecting the highest quality olives, to preserving their flavour and nutrients, using the traditional methods employed by local Catalan farmers.