Selected GCG Transactions
Baldi Finance spa and GGI member firm Baldi & Partners advised Cerma srl in the sale of 100% shares to DexKo Global.
Cerma has been operating for over 55 years in the most varied mechanical sectors and they solve problems in precision CNC automatic turning and grinding for medium and large batches and specific complex component for hydraulic industry.
DexKo Global provides axles, chassis, and other components for trailer, towable equipment, and RV manufacturers worldwide through their two primary subsidiaries (Dexter, based in the United States, and AL-KO Vehicle Technology, based in Europe).
The transaction was led by Francesca Baldi (President at Baldi & Partners), Francesco Mainini (Dealmaker) and Guido Prati (President at Baldi Finance).
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Baldi Finance spaMilan, Italy
Francesca BaldiContact Francesca
Francesco MaininiContact Francesco
Guido PratiContact Guido
Cavour Corporate Finance S.r.l. advised Zanichelli Meccanica (known to the market as Zacmi) in the sale of the stakes to ProMach.
Founded in Parma in 1954, Zacmi is one of the food industry's most respected suppliers of high-quality filling, closing and sterilisation equipment.
ProMach is a worldwide leader in processing and packaging solutions.
The transaction was led by Mario Maestroni (Managing Partner) and Antonio Zecchino (Chairman).
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Cavour Corporate Finance S.r.l.Bologna, Italy
Mario MaestroniContact Mario
Antonio ZecchinoContact Antonio
Corporate Finance Hannover GmbH advised NCAB Group in the acquisition of ICOM Industrial Components AG and EPI Components Trade GmbH.
NCAB Group is a leading global PCB supplier founded in 1993. Today, they have a local presence in 19 countries in Europe, Asia and North America, and customers in approximately 45 countries worldwide. Revenue in 2023 amounted to USD 385m.
Based in Switzerland, ICOM delivers PCB and supply chain solutions to demanding customers around the world, mainly in the medical, telecom and industrial sectors.
EPI Components Trade GmbH is based in Austria and has more than 40 years of experience with producing electronic components, systems and tools.
The transaction was led by Sven Dierking. Read more about this here, and also here.
Corporate Finance Hannover GmbHHanover, Germany
Sven DierkingContact Sven
CREA Inversión advised Vallfirest on the acquisition and capital increase led by Suma Capital.
Vallfirest focuses on the design and development of innovative solutions for the prevention and extinction of forest fires.
Suma Capital in an independent investment management firm focused on responsible investments, emphasising sustainability and environmental impact.
The transaction was led by Marc Xirau, Partner.
CREA InversiónMadrid, Barcelona, Pamplona, Spain
Marc XirauContact Marc
Delphi Advisors advised Diploma PLC on the divestiture of Kubo Tech AG to Polygena AG, a Swiss-based industrial group backed by Helvetica Capital AG.
Diploma PLC (LON:DPLM) is a global value-added distribution group active in controls, seals, and life sciences with FY2024 GBP 1.4bn revenue and 3,500 employees.
Kubo Tech AG is a Swiss-based manufacturer and distributor of high-performance sealing solutions and moulded rubber parts for a diverse range of demanding OEM market segments such as medical, watchmaking, food processing, machinery, energy, chemical, and general industry.
The transaction was led by Torsten Freymark (Managing Partner) and Fabius Janßen (M&A Vice President).
Delphi AdvisorsFrankfurt am Main, Germany
Torsten FreymarkContact Torsten
Fabius JanßenContact Fabius
Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLC advised Harney Hardware in its sale to PrimeSource Brands, a portfolio company of Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in the Tampa Bay, FL area, Harney Hardware is a manufacturer and distributor of value-engineered door and bathroom hardware products.
PrimeSource Brands is a national provider of specialty branded residential building products. The Company's product offering spans more than 85,000 SKUs, including construction fasteners, cabinet knobs & pulls, and functional hardware, among others.
The transaction was led by Matthew Gladdish (Director) and Luke Horanski (Vice President).
Hyde Park Capital Advisors, LLCTampa, FL, USA
Matthew GladdishContact Matthew
Luke HoranskiContact Luke
J. Lee Lloyd, LLC served as strategic financial advisor to The Longleaf Network in the sale of its information technology managed services provider (MSP) business to Thrive.
Based in North Carolina and serving clients throughout the United States, The Longleaf Network specializes in providing outsourced IT services, support and strategy.
Thrive is a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services and is backed by private equity firms Court Square Capital Partners and M/C Partners.
The transaction was led by Lee Lloyd. GGI member firm Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP served as transaction legal counsel to The Longleaf Network.
J. Lee Lloyd, LLCGreensboro, NC, USA
Lee LloydContact Lee
Statesman Business Advisors, LLC advised Mama Lycha Foods in its recapitalisation by Rotunda Capital Partners.
Through its two distribution centers in Texas, manufacturing plants in El Salvador and Nicaragua, and network of over 150 regional distribution partners, Mama Lycha offers over 600 SKUs of its own proprietary brands and premier import products that are now available in over 750 grocery stores across 37 US states and 4 Canadian provinces.
Rotunda Capital Partners is an operationally oriented private equity firm focused on transforming family-founder owned companies into dynamic, data-driven platforms able to achieve and manage significant growth.
The transaction was led by Walter Tomlinson, Managing Member.
Statesman Business Advisors, LLCHouston, TX, USA
Walter TomlinsonContact Walter
Stillwater Capital served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Schaan Healthcare Products Inc. in its sale to The Stevens Company.
For over 43 years, Schaan Healthcare has served Saskatchewan as a leading distributor of medical and surgical supplies to healthcare facilities including hospitals, nursing homes, and physician offices.
The Stevens Company is a leading Canadian family-owned and operated provider of healthcare products and services to Hospitals, Physicians, and Long-Term Care Facilities nationwide for 150 years.
The transaction was led by Jennifer Alexander, Managing Director.
Stillwater CapitalToronto, ON, Canada
Jordan NixContact Jordan
Jennifer AlexanderContact Jennifer
Weibull M&A advised Håkantorps Däck AB in the sale to Consolid Equity through their portfolio company RMS Group.
Håkantorps Däck is a prominent player in the tire industry with workshops in five locations in southern Sweden.
Consolid has an accelerated buy-and-build investment strategy and brings professionals together in the formation of leading businesses. Road Mobility Services (RMS Group) was formed in 2024 through the merger of 28 tire and towing companies in partnership with investment company Consolid Equity.
The transaction was led by Tobias Lundin, Partner & CEO.
Weibull M&AMalmö, Sweden
Tobias LundinContact Tobias
XLCS Partners served as exclusive M&A advisor to J&R Dairy Service, Inc. and Joe & Ross, Inc. (Joe & Ross), on their sale to GlacierPoint Enterprises, Inc. (GlacierPoint), a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC.
Joe & Ross, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a premier direct store delivery (DSD) distributor of frozen and refrigerated food products in the Chicago-metro area. Founded in 1965, Joe & Ross has built a stellar reputation with a wide range of partner brands including Nestlé, Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s, Edy’s, Nesquik, and Breyers.
GlacierPoint, headquartered in The Bronx, New York, is one of the nation’s leading DSD distribution and logistics platforms. Serving as the exclusive DSD distributor of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and Unilever Ice Cream, GlacierPoint features brands such as Häagen-Dazs, Ben & Jerry’s, and Nestlé Ice Cream.
The transaction was led by Bob Contaldo, Chairman & Managing Partner.
XLCS Partners, Inc.Nashville, TN, USA
Bob ContaldoContact Bob
