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With a double Master’s degree in Corporate Finance and Strategy from Toulouse Business School and a MBA in Corporate Finance from Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA, Marc began his career in M&A straight from school. The call of entrepreneurship leads him to found Financière Monceau CF with Mathieu and Jacques-Henri. With his international ambitions unfulfilled, he spearheaded the move to Translink CF in 2017 and the subsequent name change in 2022. Always up to date with the latest technology, Marc steers Translink CF’s TMT expertise in France and worldwide. He puts his experience gained from over 40 operations in the sector in the past 5 years at the service of our customers.
Marc has a passion for beautiful machines, whether they be time pieces or 2- or 4-wheel models, and a taste for construction. When he’s not working on building the company, he also likes to build Lego, preferably cars. It is rumored that he owns the largest collection of Lego in the 8th arrondissement. You can’t beat that…
Alejandro joined Translink in 2023. He has previous work experience as an Analyst in the Real Estate industry.
Alejandro is a recent graduate of the MSc in Finance from ESADE, holds a degree in Business Administration from the same institution, with an exchange programme at Stockholm School of Economics, and a degree in Philosophy from Universidad de Barcelona, with an exchange programme at Sorbonne Université. Alejandro is a current CFA Candidate
Ignacio has previous experience in Corporate Finance, advising on M&A transactions and valuations. He joined Translink in 2023 as an intern. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from ESADE and completed an academic exchange at Singapore Management University.
María has 8 years’ experience in professional experience as administrative and is a higher technician in Administration and Finance.
Previously, she developed her career at Siemens and Premir Oposiciones.
Blanca has 2 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance Advisory on sell-side & buy-side in M&A transactions. She joined Translink as an Analyst in 2022. Previously she was analyst at Baker Tilly.
Blanca graduated in Business from Universidad de Barcelona and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
IIan has 8 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, providing advisory services on sell-side & buy-side M&A transactions.
He joined Translink as Senior Associate in 2022. Previously he worded as Manager at Baker Tilly.
Ian graduated in Economics from Universitat de Barcelona and 2022 CFA Level III and holds a Certificate course from the London School of Economics in Business Administration.
João has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of Private Equity and Corporate Finance, advising Portuguese and international clients in capital raising deals, financial restructurings, privatisations, and cross-border M&A transactions.
Before joining Translink in 2009, he was Head of Corporate Finance for Portugal at BNP Paribas and worked for other Portuguese and international financial institutions.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal) and has participated in various deals within the retail, IT, industrial services, and metal mechanic sectors.
Tran-Minh has over 17 years of professional experience and specialises in financial-strategic advisory, especially focused on transactions and restructuring cases in international contexts. Throughout his career, he has advised a large number of operations in various sectors such as industry, technology, FMCG and logistics. He joined WindCorp as a partner in 2021. Previously, he was the director responsible of the Barcelona-based office at the financial and strategic consulting firm Accuracy. He previously spent his career in Corporate Finance at EY and BDO. Tran-Minh holds a Master in Management from Toulouse Business School (France) and an MBA from Walton College (USA).
Narciso has over 35 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, advising and participating in M&A transactions. Throughout his career he has gained experience in services, industry and real estate areas. Among his clients there are reputed family owned corporations. He is a founding partner of WindCorp.
He began his professional career in the finance and insurance sector in Bankpime and Barclays Bank. He has a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
Josep Pere has over 25 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers, acquisitions and strategic and financial consultancy. He joined WindCorp as a Partner in 2019. Previously, he was Partner at AddVANTE M&A for 19 years. Josep Pere holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Postgraduate PhD courses in Strategic Maps (UB). He is a member of our TMT and Healthcare industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
José M. has over 30 years of professional experience in corporate finance, advising and being involved in M&A and investment management transactions. He has advised numerous transactions in sectors such as food, business services, healthcare, environmental services and specialized distribution. José M. is a WindCorp partner. He was a founding partner at Clairfield Partners, international Corporate Finance firm, and Danube Property Advisors, which manages real estate investment funds.
He graduated in Business Administration from the University of Buckingham (UK) and holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Deusto. He is a member of our logistics and food industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Oscar has over 28 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers and acquisitions and business strategy, both nationally and internationally. He has extensive experience in the industrial and services sector. He is a WindCorp partner since 2013.
He previously held various positions at Barclays Bank, AB Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Alta Partners. Oscar has a Degree in Economics and Business Administration (UAB) and an MBA from IESE. He is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
Spain
Industrials
The stock-listed family business Fielmann AG operates its own studios, production facilities and about 900 stores across 15 European countries. Its main products are eyewear, contact lenses and hearing aids.
Founded in 1992, Óptica Universitaria is one of the leading optical businesses in Spain and soon became one of the largest 3 chains in the country. In 2019, Óptica Universitaria generated sales of 100 million EUR.
International expansion of Fielmann AG as part of the long-term growth strategy.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Construction
Shevat Investments is specialized in the design, construction and promotion of industrial buildings, civil works and residential complexes.
Atevi S.A. main business are the property maintenance services.
Shevat Investments enters the property maintenance business through the acquisition of Atevi.
Shevat Investments acquired 100% of the shares of Atevi S.A.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Industrials
Spanish private equity that manages two funds of €250m in total. GPF Capital has carried out 10 investments (€100m) with an aggregate turnover of around €500m, employing more than 3.000 people.
Malasa Group designs, manufactures and installs furniture for shops, hotels and restaurants. The group is based in La Coruña and has over 50.000m2 of production and logistic facilities. The group had revenues of €87m in 2017.
GPF Capital has acquired a minority stake in Malasa Group.
Translink advised Elektrotermex (ETX) in the acquisition of majority stake by Viessmann.
Advisor to the seller
Poland/ Germany
Industrials
Viessmann is a global supplier of heating, industrial and climate solutions with 22 production plants located in 12 countries. Together with sales offices, the Viessmann Group operates globally in 74 markets, generating an annual turnover of nearly EUR 3 billion and employing over 12 000 employees. Despite its more than 100-year history, the company is still a family-owned business, currently managed by the fourth generation of the Viessmann family.
Elektrotermex (ETX) is a supplier of comprehensive heating solutions, specialized in the production and installation of heating sub-stations. The portfolio of heating services is complemented by the provision of advanced industrial installations, thermal insulation of pipelines, construction of boiler rooms and heating networks. The company operates in Poland, mainly within the Warsaw agglomeration – the largest domestic heating system market. In 2021, the company reported PLN 42 million of revenue.
The aim of the transaction is to further strengthen ETX’s market position in Poland and become a leading supplier of heat transfer stations for single- and multi-family houses as well as commercial applications in district heating networks.
Translink advised Elektrotermex (ETX) in the acquisition of majority stake by Viessmann.
Advisor to the seller
Spain/ France
Industrials
Alvic is a Spanish company with a global presence and a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality panels and furniture components for the furniture and decoration industry. They are present in over one hundred countries across five continents.
Since 1987, Stratagem has offered a wide range of “decorative laminate” products. From classic colours to the latest design trends, Stratagem endeavors to present you with as complete a panel as possible, both in terms of decorations and finishes.
Stratagem will enable the Alvic Group to strengthen its offer of high-quality bespoke worktops in France and Spain in the first instance, before expanding the service to other markets.
Translink Corporate Finance advised Alvic, a portfolio company of KKR and Artá Capital, on the acquisition of Stratagem.
Advisor to the buyer
Spain / UK
Business Services
Safestore is the UK’s largest and Europe’s second largest provider of self-storage.
OMB Self Storage, trading as OhMyBox, operates four leasehold properties in Barcelona.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to OMB Shareholders on its 100% sale to Safestore.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Professional Services
Grupo CTC was established in 1995 with offices in Barcelona and Madrid. They are a Stock Uno Group company dedicated to outsourcing labour-intensive business processes that are not part of the company’s main activity. They offer efficient solutions and work to achieve the objectives of their clients, allowing them to advance in their business and focus on higher value-added activities.
CLA have provided solutions for the automotive field since 1992.They give wide support to manufacturing and quality to every tire involved in the final product assembly of quality control, assistance and technical support, engineer and residents, pre-assembly and kitting and layout.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to CLA shareholders on the 100% stake sale to Grupo CTC.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Business Services
Certio Medio Ambiente SL. was founded in 1986. The company’s line of business includes the wholesale distribution of durable goods.
Litoral Consult is a provider of specialised technical assistance services to different aspects of the use and comprehensive management of coastal resources located in Barcelona, Spain.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to Litoral Consult on the 100% stake sale to Certio media Ambiente.
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Business Services
TAF was founded in Catalonia in 1959 and is one of the leading Spanish helicopter operators. It performs a wide range of missions, including medical services, mountain rescues, firefighting, and aerial work.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to TAF Helicopters in the valuation of the company.
Advisor
Spain
Food
PCS imports, elaborates and distributes frozen food products in the Horeca and retail channels
Turolinnova elaborates and distributes pre-cooked meals to restaurants and retail
To increase manufacturing capacity
Productos Congelados Selectos 3000 acquires Turolinnova
Advisor to the seller
Spain
Food
Investment fund of the fifth largest bank in Spain, Banc Sabadell.
Atrian Bakers Group (Lasem Group) is comprised by a conglomerate of companies dedicated to manufacturing and distribution of frozen dough, both for bread products, pastries and cakes.
Increase the company’s production capacity and its’ revenues.
The investment fund has acquired 22,41% of the company in order to increase the company’s production capacity and its’ revenues.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Food
Dispuig produces and distributes frozen and fresh food in the Gerona area.
Exclusives Cerdanya is a distributor for the retail and the HORECA sectors of fresh food in the North Catalonia area.
Dispuig aims to increase and diversify its’ geographic presence.
Dispuig has acquired 100% stake of Exclusives Cerdanya.
Advisor to the seller.
India, Spain
Automotive
Minda Industries Ltd. is an automobile components manufacturer
Rinder Group operates in Premium segment of lighting business.
The transaction will establish Minda Industries as technology leader in lighting solutions.
Minda Industries Limited has acquired the automotive OEM
Advisor to the buyer.
Italy
Environment
The buyer is a family office, founded by the Morina family. Antonello Morina was the founder of a large software company called ESASOFTWARE. ESASOFTWARE was sold in 2009 to IL Sole 24 Ore for an equity value of Euro 60 million.
Sito Energy is a group of 4 operative vehicles, each one of these vehicles owns a 1 megawatt plant for the production of bio-gas.
Financial investment to allow the Group to fund additional investments in the bio-methane sector.
The Morina family acquired 33% of the shares of Sito Energy.
Advisor to the seller.
South Africa
Environment
Mergence Investment Managers is a specialist fund manager founded in 2004.
Renergen is a JSE listed alternative energy producer primarily utilizing natural gas.
Tamryn Investment Holdings is an investment holding vehicle for the Ryan family that held a 52% stake in Renergen.
Mergence acquired a significant share of Renergen
Advisor to the seller.
United Kingdom
Environment
Virgin Money is a UK high street bank focusing on growing SMEs.
UK’s largest solar developer.
Custom Solar has a growing order book of new projects which will generate substantial growth. This funding enables the company to accelerate its growth plans.
£4.8m funding boost for Derbyshire solar energy business.
Advisor to the company
Spain
Environment
Vela Energy manages a portfolio of solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, with a total asset investment of more than EUR 1bn.
Photovoltaic plant.
To increase their portfolio.
Vela Energy acquired Photovoltaic Plant B.
Advisor to the buyer.
Italy
Tourism
Falkensteiner is a successful hotel group with over 1700 employees in 28 hotels and 4 residences.
SIR is a diversified real estate company involved in the holding of property and the management of tourist assets (hotels and resorts), in the development of residential projects and industrial real estate assets leased to large multinational industrial conglomerates.
Following the financial difficulties of former lessee – Valtur (the largest Italian company involved in the management of Hotels and Resorts) and its recent bankruptcy, Ronda/SIR needed a new strong international operator to manage its tourist properties.
Ronda Group entered into a long-term lease of its subsidiary Sarda Gestioni Turistiche to Falkensteiner.
Advisor to the leaser.
Spain
Sport
Private investors
Open Camp is a sports amusement park located in Montjuïc (Barcelona), that offers activities and experiences to its customers
n/a
Capital Injection
Advisor to the company
Australia, United Kingdom
Tourism
Imagine Cruising is Emirates Group’s cruise business
Travel company. Holiday Planet brands include Cruise Planet, Flight Planet and Seniors Planet
Expansion in Australia
Emirates Group’s cruise business Imagine Cruising acquired Holiday Planet, with the company owned 51% by EK’s Dnata division continuing its expansion in Australia
Advisor to the seller.
France
Tourism
Siblu owns and operates 23 large family holiday parks in France and the Netherlands. Siblu’s holiday parks are located across Normandy, the Brittany coastline, the west of France, the Loire Valley, the Mediterranean coast, Zeeland and the Wadden Sea.
Campings Grand Sud is a selection of high-quality campsites and holiday parks in the south of France. In Les Landes, Gironde and Hérault, all our campsites are located at the water’s edge, either by the sea or by a lake.
The acquisition allows the European leader in open-air accommodation and the French leader in the sale of mobile homes to owner-occupiers to increase its total capacity by 3,500 pitches, i.e., an increase of 25%.
Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Siblu in acquiring 100% of Holding New Aire – Campings Grand Sud.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain, United Kingdom
Industrials
Safestore Holdings is a listed company that owns and operates self storage facilities in UK (122 stores) and Paris (28 stores).
OMB Self Storage operates self storage facilities in Barcelona city centre (4 stores)
The acquisition is a great opportunity for Safestore to enter the Spanish market and use OMB as a platform for the growth in the country.
Advisor to OMB shareholders on its 100% sale to Safestore €17.25m
Advisor to the seller.
United States, Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Wynnchurch Capital is a leading private equity firm based in Rosemont, IL that invests in middle-market companies in the United States and Canada.
Mattress Warehouse, headquartered in Frederick, MD, is an online retailer of mattresses and sleep accessories.
Growth
Wynnchurch Capital makes growth investment in Mattress Warehouse.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain, United States
Health
A leading international independent optical membership group.
IL based optical buying group.
n/a
The Alliance Buying Group was acquired by CECOP Exponential Growth LLC.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain / Germany
Professional Services
CECOP Group is the first global community leader in the sector. It is an expert in providing strategic solutions in operational management, development, training and transformation of opticians. It currently has more than 7,500 members distributed around the 11 countries where it is present: Europe (Spain, Germany, Portugal, Italy, England, Ireland and France), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia and Mexico) and the USA.
Optic Society works with over 40 renowned national and international optics suppliers. This ensures you clear purchasing advantages at first-class conditions and the choice to only offer your customers the best.
Market entry in Germany as part of global growth strategy.
Translink advised CECOP Group on the acquisition of Optic Society Vertriebs GmbH.
Advisor to the buyer
Spain
Industrials
Alvic is a Spanish company with a global presence and a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality panels and furniture components for the furniture and decoration industry. They are present in over one hundred countries across five continents.
Since 1987, Stratagem has offered a wide range of “decorative laminate” products. From classic colours to the latest design trends, Stratagem endeavors to present you with as complete a panel as possible, both in terms of decorations and finishes.
Stratagem will enable the Alvic Group to strengthen its offer of high-quality bespoke worktops in France and Spain in the first instance, before expanding the service to other markets.
Translink Corporate Finance advised Alvic, a portfolio company of KKR and Artá Capital, on the acquisition of Stratagem.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain/France
Industrials
CMAI Group is a leading French designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom-made closet doors and interior design furniture.
Sanrafael and Castalla are leading Spanish interior door manufacturers. They develop, produce and market decorative interior doors of medium and high-end finishes.
This merger creates a new European Group, with 1,100 employees and a consolidated turnover of around € 140m (2019). It will enable CMAI to acquire the know-how and resources necessary to pursue its growth strategy in the field of interior doors in France.
CMAI acquired 100% of Puertas Sanrafael and Puertas Castalla. Countries involved: Spain, France, Belgium.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Durero is a packaging company present in winery, perfume & cosmetics, tobacco, health & personal care, food and pharmacy.
Litoplex manufactures packaging products for the pharmacy industry.
Buy a competitor.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Spanish Soler & Palau is one of the industry leaders with sales of MEuro 350.
Major Norwegian manufacturer of large ventilation units to the building-, oil&gas- and marin industry. Turnver; MEuro 25.
Access to the Nordic market. Attractive new products to channel through own distribution channels. High technological competence.
Soler & Palau acquired 100% of shares.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Cirsa is a leading gaming and leisure multinational firm with strong focus on applied technology and internationalization.
Sharp is a Japanese multinational company that designs and manufactures electronic products.
Enter into a sector of strategic importance.
Suma Capital bought 22,5% of the shares of Party Fiesta.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Consumer Discretionary
Suma Capital is an independent alternative asset management based in Barcelona.
Party Fiesta is a European leader in sale of costumes, balloons and party items.
Open 100 new shops in the next 4 years.
Suma Capital bought 22,5% of the shares of Party Fiesta.
Advisor to the buyer.
Francesc has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Francesc has participated in transactions both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Francesc developed his professional career at Deloitte and Crea Inversión.
He holds a degree in International Business Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange program at Boston College, and a MSc in Finance from ESADE Business School.
Sergi has over 5 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Sergi has participated in cross-border transactions in different sectors such as IT (SaaS, BPO, e-commerce, ERP), Healthcare, and Industrials. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Sergi developed his professional career at BBVA and Crea Inversión. He is also Associate Professor of Finance in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a BBA from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), a MSc in Corporate Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and a Summer School stage in the London School of Economics (LSE), where he undertook courses of business analysis and valuation. Sergi passed the second level of the CFA Institute program.
Spain, United Kingdom
Industrials
Headquartered in Spain, Printeos is a leading European manufacturer of envelopes, labels and other stationery products.
The Label Makers is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high quality, premium labels.
Acquisition provides a platform for entering the UK label market
Printeos has acquired 100% of TLM
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Industrials
Grup Comellas i Cabeza is a Spanish holding company belonging to the Comellas family.
Circutor is a Spanish company dedicated to the design, manufacturing, and commercialisation of electrical equipment.
N/A
Circutor was acquired by Grup Comellas i Cabeza
Advisor to the seller.
Spain/France
Industrials
Soprema is a French multinational group based in Strasbourg specialised in waterproofing, roofing and insulation systems.
Gecol is a Spanish construction mortars manufacturer with a strong positioning in the Spanish market.
The acquisition will allow Soprema to complement its existing product offering by integrating a company specialized in the manufacturing and distribution of mortars for facades and building interiors.
Soprema acquired 100% shares of Gecol
Advisor to the seller.
France/Spain
Industrials
Since 1974, Baobag has designed, imported, and distributed flexible packaging solutions for industry, agriculture, environment, specialized distribution and construction sectors.
Founded in 1993 by taking over the activities of Iberica Slings, Satucesa is a Spanish specialist in the design, import and distribution of flexible packaging solutions mainly for the chemical and food industries.
Baobag acquired Satucesa to strengthen its presence in the Iberian market.
Baobag acquired 100% of the shares of Satucesa.
Advisor to the buyer.
Spain
Health
HM Hospitales is a Spanish privately owned hospital group. It includes 20 hospitals and 21 polyclinics, covering most regions in Spain.
Hospital de Nens de Barcelona, a Children’s Hospital with more than 100 years of history and located in Barcelona, is one of the pioneer centres in assistance, training and research. It offers most medical and surgical specialties, including ambulatory and surgical services and emergency care.
With the acquisition of Hospital de Nens de Barcelona, HM Hospitales further develops its inorganic growth in Spain (10 acquisitions in the last 5 years) and increases its presence in Catalonia, where they now own and operate 3 Hospitals.
HM Hospitales, has acquired Hospital de Nens de Barcelona.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
Health
Nazca is a Spanish Private Equity which invests in non-quoted Spanish medium sized companies (sales between €30 and €200 million), through acquisition of shares and capital increases.
Diater is a biopharmaceutical company specialized in allergic diseases and focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing allergen extracts for the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
With the incorporation of Nazca in the shareholding, it seeks to boost the company’s growth.
Nazca Capital S.G.E.I.C., S.A, has acquired an 85% stake of Diater Laboratorio de Diagnóstico y Aplicaciones Terapéuticas, S.A.
Advisor to the buyer.
China, Spain
Health
Allmed Medical Products is the largest Chinese OEM manufacturer and exporter of wound care products, providing a worldwide range of traditional wound care products, including gauze swabs, nonwoven swabs, lap sponges, sponge bandages, abdominal pads.
Texpol (Textil Planas Oliveras), is a Spanish manufacturer of single-use surgical dressings and offers a wide range of medical devices for the hospital, clinical and care sectors, as well as to end consumers through pharmacies.
The acquisition of Texpol will enable Allmed to acquire a distribution platform and a client base necessary to introduce Allmed’s product portfolio in the Spanish market.
Translink advised Texpol’s shareholders on its 100% sale to Allmed Medical Products
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
IT
Grupo Primavera, an Oakley Capital portfolio company, is the largest independent software platform serving SMEs in Iberia, with over 55,000 customers, c.€60 million of revenues and double-digit annual growth.
Professional Software is engaged in the development of Business Management solutions (ERP + budgeting and works management + stakeholder’s apps) specializing in product-centric verticals such as construction and engineering.
The acquisition of Professional Software will enable Grupo Primavera to acquire the know-how and user base necessary to cover the construction vertical in the Spanish and international market.
Professional Software was sold to Grupo Primavera.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain
IT
Grupo Primavera, an Oakley Capital portfolio company, is the largest independent software platform serving SMEs in Iberia, with over 55,000 customers, c.€60 million of revenues and double-digit annual growth.
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Barcelona, Contasimple is the largest Business Management SaaS (e-invoicing and accounting) player within the freelancers and micro and small enterprises segment in Spain.
The acquisition of Contasimple will enable Grupo Primavera to acquire the know-how and user base necessary to cover the self-employed, micro, and small SME market segment in Spain.
Contasimple was sold to Grupo Primavera.
Advisor to the seller.
Spain, Sweden
IT
Miss Group is an international web hosting group that offers a range of hosting related services.
ADW Europe SL is a Spanish web hosting provider.
Further strengthen Miss Group’s service offering as the best-in-class provider of hosting, domain and other web services.
Miss Group acquired 100% of the shares of ADW Europe SL
Advisor to the buyer
France
Food
Aquasourça is an equity investor. Aquasourça’s mission is to add value to companies over the long term, without time constraints, and to support their growth.
Jean Martin is an artisanal Provencal brand of cooked vegetables, born in the Vallée des Baux in the middle of olive groves.
N/A
N/A
Advisor to the seller
France
Health
Destia specializes in home care for vulnerable individuals, childcare and housekeeping. It is a leader in the field of personal services.
Adom72 offers home care services in southern Sarthe.
To allow Destia to reinforce their presence in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire.
Translink CF France advised Destia on the acquisition of Adom72
Advisor to the buyer
France – Spain
Industry
Stratagem is a specialist in the production of work plans and kitchen doors in HPL and HPL Compact.
Alvic Group is a Spanish specialist in the manufacture and distribution of components for the furniture and decoration industry.
To increase the company’s internationalization and improve its knowledge, experience, as well as its customer service all while explanding the range of available products.
Translink CF Spain and France advised the Alvic Group in its first acquisition in France.
Advisor to the buyer
France
IT
A2COM is a Cloud IT integrator and a Health Data Host (HDH).
Foliateam is a leading cloud services operator for companies, healthcare institutions and public organizations. The company offers these solutions in private, public or hybrid cloud mode in order to support its customers in the success of their digital transformation project.
To allow Foliateam to strengthen its cybersecurity activities and its presence in western France.
Translink CF France advised A2Com in its 100% sale to Foliateam.
Advisor to the seller
Jules a rejoint l’équipe de Translink CF France en juillet 2022.
Jules ROZIER a commencé sa carrière professionnelle en 2017 en tant qu’Analyste M&A chez SANTANDER CIB puis en tant qu’Associate chez ATOUT CAPITAL en charge d’opérations pour des sociétés privées et cotées. Il intègre ensuite les équipes de SEVENSTONES en charge de transactions M&A dédiées aux entrepreneurs et groupes familiaux.
Jules est diplômé du Master Ingénierie Financière de l’EM Lyon ainsi que d’un BBA à l’INSEEC
France
Media
Siblu is a Bordeaux-based group, the European leader in outdoor accommodation and the French leader in the sale of mobile homes to owner-occupiers.
Based in Seignosse, Holding New Aire (“HNA”) operates 7 campsites in France with a total of approximately 3,500 pitches on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
Allows an increase of 3,500 pitches in Siblu’s total capacity, an increase of 25%.
The transaction was financed by a capital increase subscribed by all shareholders, led by Naxicap Partners, as well as the use of a Unitranche financing set up by Arcmont in December 2019.
Advisor to the buyer
Au cours des cinq dernières années, Marc a réalisé plus d’une vingtaine d’opérations de haut de bilan pour le compte d’industriels et de fonds d’investissement dans le secteur des TMT et des services.
Il est responsable de l’expertise ICT de Translink CF au niveau mondial.
Avant ses 30 ans, Marc crée, avec Jacques-Henri Rième et Mathieu Lemesle, Financière Monceau CF, devenue par la suite Translink CF France.
Son parcours professionnel :
Membre du board des directeurs de Translink International
Financière Monceau CF, Fondateur
MK Finance, Directeur
Marc est titulaire d’un MBA en Finance d’entreprise et stratégie de Georgia Sate University, Atlanta (États-Unis) et d’un Master en Finance d’entreprise de l’École Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse (France).
Boris a rejoint l’équipe de Translink CF France en janvier 2021.
Avant de rejoindre l’équipe, il a travaillé au cabinet Raphaël Financial Advisory et Capitalmind en qualité d’Analyste M&A.
Boris est titulaire d’un Master en Corporate Finance de l’Audencia Business School
Antoine a rejoint Translink CF France en mai 2022.
Co-fondateur d’une start-up et bénéficiant d’une expérience de près de 15 ans en conseil fusions-acquisitions et levées de fonds, Antoine TANGUY a réalisé plus de 30 opérations pour le compte de dirigeants-actionnaires, fonds de private equity et de corporates
Antoine TANGUY a commencé sa vie professionnelle en 2002 chez EY puis DC ADVISORY. En 2010, il co-fonde ZEGREENWEB, portail internet de contenus et de services dédié à l’écologie et au développement durable qui devient leader sur le marché français. Il intègre ensuite l’équipe fusions-acquisitions Technology Media Telecom au sein de PWC CORPORATE FINANCE à Paris en qualité de Directeur entre 2015 et 2020, puis l’équipe ADVISO PARTNERS en tant que Directeur Associé.
Antoine TANGUY est diplômé du Master Finance de la Toulouse School of Management
Mal is an experienced CEO having led businesses such as Maytag, Strongform and Camfil. Previously Mal held senior roles with 3M, Southcorp Appliances and Southcorp Wines.
Mal’s business experience includes both corporate and private equity spanning a broad range of industries including industrial products, consumer appliances, wine, retail and import distribution.
Mal was the founding CEO of Strongform and partnered with ANZ Private Equity to complete several acquisitions.
Mal has a strong track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition having completed numerous acquisitions throughout his career. Mal has a Dip. Accounting, a Dip. Marketing and an MBA.
Tanguy a réalisé une cinquantaine d’opérations de haut de bilan pour le compte d’industriels, d’entrepreneurs et de fonds d’investissements.
Il dispose d’une expérience de plus de 22 ans en fusions et acquisitions et levées de fonds, avec un coverage TMT et Transition Énergétique et Environnementale.
Son parcours professionnel :
EY Corporate Finance, Associé
Ricol Lasteyrie CF, Associé M&A
BNP Paribas
JP Morgan
Tanguy est diplômé d’HEC avec une spécialisation en « Strategic Management ».