Clairfield focuses mainly on midmarket mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, designing and executing transactions largely between EUR 15 and 500 million enterprise value.
Mergers & acquisitions
As an independent advisory firm, we are able to provide wholly objective and pragmatic advice on strategic options for clients ranging from corporations to financial investors to family businesses. Every transaction team is composed of professionals with experience in the relevant industry, as well as professionals with honed project management and analytical skills. Unlike other firms, Clairfield involves senior partners at every step of the process for every assignment we take on.
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
WCC, a Dutch a developer of advanced data matching software solutions for governments and businesses, sold its Identity Solution HERMES to Vision Box, a subsidiary of Amadeus.
Tech, software & digital
Advisor to the seller
Harbourfront Wealth Holdings Inc., a Canadian leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, acquired K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc.
Financial Institutions
Acquisition
Advisor to the buyer
Cashbuild Limited, a South African building materials company, agreed to acquire Allbuildco, which will own the assets and liabilities of three hardware and building material stores currently trading under the Amper Alles brand.
Consumer & retail
Acquisition of a majority stake
Advisor to the buyer
Vivo Energy announces the sale of its interest in Engen Mauritius, a downstream oil and gas operator in Mauritius, to Bhunjun Group, a local investment firm.
Energy, cleantech & resources
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Medical Magnus, a prominent hospital in Lodz known for its excellence in orthopaedics and multidisciplinary care, was sold to LUX MED.
Healthcare
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Tarabula Dental Clinics was sold to United Clinics, a portfolio company of Innova Capital.
Healthcare
Sale
Advisor to the seller
PenSam Pension entered into an agreement to divest its subsidiary PenSam Bank to Arbejdernes Landbank, one of the six largest banks in Denmark and the most preferred amongst the Danes for the last 16 years.
Financial Institutions
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Weezevent, the leading European software for ticketing management and cashless payment solutions for event organisers, acquired the UK-based company Kaboodle.
Tech, software & digital
Advisor to the buyer
Labellov, Benelux’ leading platform specialising in the resale of authentic pre-owned luxury designer handbags and accessories, announces its acquisition by a private investor.
Consumer & retail
Sale
Advisor to the seller
