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CFI is pleased to announce it acted as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to Xwift, in the acquisition of Jetcar Expressdienst from management and private investors. Xwift’s acquisition of Jetcar Expressdienst is a strategic step to expand its express delivery services across more regions, industries, and clients. By combining resources and expertise, both companies are set to enhance service capabilities and drive substantial growth, aligning with Xwift’s goal of exceeding 100 million euros in revenue. This partnership strengthens Jetcar Expressdienst’s operational reach, while providing Xwift with a robust foundation for further expansion in transport and distribution solutions. Pieter Denys, CEO at Xwift: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘢𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘍𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵; 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭, 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘴𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴." Head to our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/3UFs3Hl Thank you for the pleasant cooperation: Pieter Denys, Davy Kerre and David Brys Congratulations to the dealmaker! Mario Van Gasse #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #transportation #distribution #logistics #transport #warehousing 

CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Mark Bric Inc in its acquisition by Sareq.   Mark Bric was established in 1971 by Gert Johansson with the goal of producing high-quality size markers for retail customers. The company quickly grew into an international presence, entering the U.S. market by the late 1970s. Today, Mark Bric employs 27 people and operates its own production and warehouse facilities in Stenkullen, near Gothenburg, and in Richmond, Virginia, USA.   Founded in 2018, Sareq is a privately owned investment firm dedicated to building successful businesses through close partnerships with management teams. The company mainly targets investment opportunities in the Nordic region, focusing on profitable niche companies with revenues ranging from 50 to 300 MSEK.   Head to our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/40g28tb   Congratulations to the deal team Carl Egerlundh and Ebba Hällin   #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #manda #businessgrowth #strategicpartnerships

CFI wishes you a bright and prosperous Diwali!   As Diwali lights illuminate our homes and hearts, CFI extends the warmest holiday greetings to you. May this festival of lights bring joy, prosperity, and success in all your endeavors.   This Diwali holds extra significance for us as we prepare for the CFI Mumbai Conference on 13-15 November. During this special gathering, we’ll be sharing insights, expertise, and our plans for a dynamic year ahead. Raj Shroff and his team are also thrilled to host an evening celebrating 20 years of M&A advisory excellence in India! At the iconic Taj Mahal Palace And Tower Hotel Mumbai, we’ll come together with colleagues, clients, and friends to enjoy each other’s company and toast to 20 more years of impactful M&A guidance.   Wishing you a Diwali filled with brightness, new beginnings, and memorable moments!   To learn more about our conferences, check out our conference page here: https://bit.ly/3UuLAdj

CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Premier Forest Products Ltd on its acquisition of Stairway Joinery.   Premier Forest Group is one of the UK’s largest timber companies, specialising in the import, processing, merchanting, and wholesale distribution of timber across the country.   Stairway Joinery designs and manufactures bespoke staircases for residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 1988, Stairway Joinery is renowned for its skill and craftsmanship in creating individually tailored solutions for its clients.   “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘵𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘺𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳,”  comments Terry Edgell, Co-founder and CEO of Premier Forest Products.   Head to our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/4hdihFP   Congratulations to the deal team Geraint Rowe, Sam Forman and Harrie Thorrington   #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #manda #ukmanufacturing #constructionindustry

CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to Delfi MarknadsPartner AB in its acquisition by Matilda FoodTech.   Founded in 1987, Delfi MarknadsPartner is a leading provider of information services for the Swedish grocery sector. By offering valuable market insights, advanced tools, and specialized expertise, the company helps improve its clients' marketing and sales performance.   Matilda FoodTech is a comprehensive platform that manages every stage of the meal process, from food procurement and menu planning to serving and performance monitoring, with a strong focus on sustainability.   Head to our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/3A0Q5Wa   Congratulations to the deal team Anders Lorentzon and Albin Helgesson   #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #manda #businessintelligence #groceryindustry

Creating a fertile ground for future investments! The chemicals sector in 2024 is showing signs of recovery after the challenges of 2023.   Improved market conditions, the resolution of supply chain disruptions, and a steady return of demand are driving are all helping drive this positive outlook.   Growth drivers include global trade stabilization, a focus on sustainability, and innovation in green chemistry, and companies are now exploring M&A opportunities to strengthen their portfolios and tap into niche markets.   While some challenges persist, the overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic. The chemicals industry is well poised to benefit from ongoing industrial growth, technological advancements and the resulting shift toward sustainability, creating a fertile ground for future investments.   Read more about the future of the chemicals sector in the article below.   If you’d like to learn more about how M&A can be leveraged to take advantage of the current climate, please do not hesitate to contact Raj Shroff or Malte Jantz, CFA.   #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #manda #chemicalindustry #businessgrowth

CFI is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to RECAMBIOS SANTIAGUESES, S.L. in its acquisition by AD Grupo Regueira.   Recambios Santiagueses, founded in 1987 in Santiago de Compostela, is a multi-brand distributor focused on industrial and agricultural spare parts. Their product range includes oils, greases, small machinery, and tools, with a catalogue of over 40,000 items.   The acquirer AD Grupo Regueira specialises in distributing spare parts and workshop equipment, primarily for passenger cars. It also distributes industrial vehicle parts through its Calvo brand outlets and is a member of the AD Parts automotive distribution group.   This acquisition is part of AD Grupo Regueira's expansion strategy, both through organic growth and acquisitions, aimed at strengthening its presence in the industrial spare parts market and entering the agricultural and forestry spare parts sectors.   Head to our website to find out more: https://bit.ly/3TrNISG   Congratulations to the deal team led by Sergio Cerdan   #mergersandacquisitions #corporatefinance #manda #growthstrategy #spareparts #agriculturalmachinery

It's fantastic to see THE RECRUITER highlight key takeaways from our International HR Conference in Amsterdam, where industry experts gathered to share perspectives and explore trends shaping the HR sector. Among the standout moments were contributions from our colleague Matthew Jamison, who discussed the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential elections on the staffing market, alongside broader conversations on the future of HR. Many thanks to DeeDee Doke of The Recruiter for her excellent coverage. Be sure to read her article for a detailed look at some of the key highlights! If you would like to know more about our experience in the Business Services sector, please do not hesitate to contact Roel ter Steeg or Wim Folens. #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #HR #StaffingIndustry #PrivateEquity #PE

✨ 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! ✨ On 3 October, CFI organised the International HR Conference in Amsterdam, bringing together HR professionals and Private Equity experts for a day of engaging discussions, innovative ideas, and meaningful connections. We are very grateful for the participation of all attendees, and we extend a special thanks to our fantastic speakers, who provided us with thought-provoking presentations on key topics shaping the future of HR: • Rika Coppens, CEO of House of HR, shared the impressive growth journey of the company. • Steven Buyse, Managing Partner at CVC, discussed why private equity is attracted to the HR market. • Emmanuel Mottrie, CEO of TMC, spoke on the evolution of its business from a local hero to a European leader. • Mathijs Gast, Founder of Freeday, showcased disruptive innovations changing the HR landscape. • Marion Van Happen, CEO of HeadFirst Group, offered an enlightening perspective on managing the modern workforce. • Matthew Jamison, Partner at CFI USA, gave an in-depth overview of the HR market in the United States. Our heartfelt thanks also go to Edwin van den Elst, Chairman of VvDN, for his excellent and energising moderation throughout the day. The day was truly enriching, offering valuable insights, stimulating dialogues with an involved audience, and great networking opportunities, fostering a vibrant exchange of perspectives. 📽️ Check out the highlights of the day in the aftermovie and head to our website for the full video: https://bit.ly/4eB7Quc. Once again, a big thank you to everyone who made this event so memorable. We look forward to seeing you in the near future! #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateFinance #HR #StaffingIndustry #PrivateEquity #PE