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Clairfield offers M&A services including:

 

  • Execution of sell side mandates including searching for domestic and international strategic buyers and financial sponsors
  • Execution of LBOs and MBOs and advisory of management teams
  • Definition of acquisition strategy
  • Advisory on mergers and joint ventures
  • Design, initiation, and execution of international and domestic acquisition opportunities
  • Valuations and fairness opinions
  • Due diligence and negotiations

Sell-side advisory

Clairfield has been helping businesses create successful outcomes since its establishment in 2004, boasting a proven track record in managing sell-side transactions, be they domestic or crossborder. Clairfield advises on divestitures of non-core corporate activities and sales of businesses for corporate clients, private equity firms, and family businesses. Since every sale process is unique, we tailor our transaction strategies specifically to meet our client’s needs, from discreet private processes to public auctions. A strong network is essential for any strategic transaction. Clairfield works with financial sponsors and strategic buyers across the globe to make sure our clients are able to find the right match for their needs. We provide committed transaction support from senior partners who leverage their connections and expertise to achieve the optimal price for every client.

Buy-side advisory

Clairfield provides advice on acquisition strategy and execution. On the buy side, we coordinate organic and sustainable growth strategies to be implemented via acquisitions for corporate clients or portfolio companies of private equity clients, to enable companies to continue to thrive long after negotiations have ended. We begin the process by defining a clear acquisition strategy, calling on our international resources to create a tailored target list. With locations in every major economy, we have the capacity and connections to approach local targets and ascertain interest. Our specialized research analysts and the combined industry expertise of our partners bring unparalleled insight, market intelligence, and access to even the most complicated cases. Our services range from advising on strategy, transaction management, and sources of financing to negotiating acquisition terms.

Latest transactions

Touhula, the pioneering chain-format private operator in education and childcare in Finland, was sold to AcadeMedia, northern Europe’s largest education company and a publicly quoted company (STO:ACAD).

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Healthcare

Drapeau Finland Drapeau Sweden

Sale

Advsior to the seller

Pepkor Holdings Limited, a South African-based investment and holding company that focuses on the discount and value segment of the retail market, signed agreements to sell all of the share capital in its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Building Company Limited (“TBCo”), to Capitalworks Private Equity and select members of TBCo management.

Consumer & retail

Drapeau South Africa

Sale

Advisor to the seller

DDH Graham, an Australian financial services provider, entered a long-tern services agreement with SS&C Technologies (NASDAQ: SSNC).

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Business services

Drapeau Australia Drapeau US

Long-term services agreement with

Advisor to DDH Graham

Infobest Group, specialised in the development of customised software solutions, was sold to AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS), the largest technology company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

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Business services

Drapeau Germany Drapeau Romania

Sale

Advisor to the seller

Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof and The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) sold Hood Media GmbH, a virtual selling platform, to The Platform Group.

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Consumer & retail

Drapeau Germany

Sale

Louis Dreyfus Company sold a corn milling, oil extraction, and pet food production plant located in Brazil to BAXI, a Brazilian company focused on animal nutrition.

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Consumer & retail

Drapeau Brazil Drapeau France Drapeau Netherlands

Sale of industrial assets

Advisor to the seller

Louis Dreyfus Company has sold a corn milling production plant located in Rio Verde (Goiás – Brazil) to Milhão Ingredients.

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Consumer & retail

Drapeau Brazil Drapeau France Drapeau Netherlands

Sale of industrial assets

Advisor to the seller

EyeQ Operations Pty Ltd, owner of 25 optometry practices was sold to EssilorLuxottica, the global eyewear giant.

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Healthcare

Drapeau Australia Drapeau France Drapeau Italy

Sale

Advisor to the seller

The owner of Pumr & Ryba, Transport – Spedition, the leading bulk material transportation company in the Czech Republic, sold a 100% stake in the company to C.S.Cargo a.s.

Business services

Drapeau Czech Republic

Sale

Advisor to the seller

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