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
Estetika 1 Sp. z o.o., the operator of the leading dental clinic in Rzeszów under the Estetika Dental Clinic brand, sold a majority stake to Dentity Group, backed by Tar Heel Capital.
Healthcare
Advisor to the seller
Aviation Carbon Event, a specialist platform dedicated to carbon reduction, sustainability, and decarbonisation across the aviation industry, was sold SAE Media Group.
Business services
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Intertraco SpA, a leading Italian manufacturer of hydraulic components, acquired a majority stake in FLEXiN Group Srl, a company specialised in fittings and assembled hoses for air conditioning and refrigeration applications.
Industrials
Acquisition
Advisor to the buyer
Saxdor Yachts, one of the world’s fastest-growing designer and manufacturer of premium leisure boats, was acquired by Malibu Boats.
Consumer & retail
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Wako Group acquired Aluzon to create one of the largest and most comprehensive manufacturers of doors and windows in both Belgium and Luxembourg.
Industrials
Advisor to the buyer
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg acquired 89.9% of the shares in Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, becoming the largest European university hospital group.
Healthcare
Acquisition
Advisor to the buyer
Whale Tankers Ltd., a well-established UK-based manufacturer with additional operations in India, was sold to Kaiser AG, the internationally leading manufacturer of vehicles and systems for sewer cleaning and industrial waste management.
Industrials
Sale
Advisor to the seller
Migros, Switzerland’s largest retail company, sold its French subsidiary Idhéa to GYMA.
Consumer & retail
Advisor to the seller
SSC Aduanas, a well-established provider of transport and customs brokerage services, was sold to Grupo Cotransa, one of the leading transport and customs groups in Spain.
Industrials
Sale
Advisor to the seller
