In a deal highlighting the reach of Clairfield’s business services team, Ser.Nav Group, an Italian leader in customs brokerage, was acquired by the Dutch group Customs Support, a Castik Capital portfolio company.
Clairfield advises Ser.Nav Group on the sale to Customs Support, a Castik Capital portfolio company
Ser.Nav Group, an Italian leader in customs brokerage, was acquired by the Dutch group Customs Support, a Castik Capital portfolio company.
The transaction involved team members in Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany working in concert to bring the best buyer and terms. With the Clairfield business services group, serious potential buyers were located in seven countries. Castik, a Germany private equity group and recent new owners of Customs Support, moved quickly to exclusivity as Ser.Nav was a perfect fit for its buy-and-build strategy.
Ser.Nav Group provides services in customs operations, customs brokerage, and shipping agent operations to more than 300 clients. Ser.Nav has built its presence in 17 main strategic locations across Italy.
Customs Support provides customs brokerage services with 500 customs specialists and 100 Brexit experts. The company is currently active in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, United Kingdom, and Poland. With this transaction, Italy is added to the list.
Clairfield International acted as exclusive financial advisor to Ser.Nav Group.
— Mr. Biffignandi, Mr. Stanzione, and Mr. Pisano, shareholders in Ser.Nav
Business services

Sale

Advisor to the seller
Sectors :
Business services
Countries involved :
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
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