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💡 Last week’s European Central Bank meeting marked another step towards a policy shift, with the central bank lowering interest rates to support economic growth and address inflation concerns. Our September’s edition of the Macro Update analyses the long-term expectations, including gradual core inflation decline, moderate central bank rate cuts, and global growth aligned with potential.   We delve into the further rate cuts anticipated by the Fed and the ECB, the expected soft-landing scenario in the U.S., the Eurozone’s signs of growth potential, as well as the favorable economic activity seen in emerging Asia.   Additionally, we provide insights into the performance of equities, government bonds, corporate bonds, and currencies in this evolving economic landscape. ➡️ You can check out the full update, launched in collaboration with Álvaro Sanmartín Antelo, Partner and Chief Economist at AMCHOR INVESTMENT STRATEGIES SGIIC, here: https://lnkd.in/dQRZfMVV  #AlantraMacroUpdate #InterestRates #Growth  

Gonzalo de Rivera, CEO of Alantra Private Equity, shared his insights on the Private Equity landscape in Spain in a conversation with Financecommunity.es at IPEM. He highlighted a positive outlook for the sector, pointing to key factors such as economic growth, greater clarity on interest rates and inflation, and the easing of supply chain disruptions. These dynamics are fostering a more conducive environment for deal-making, with stronger alignment between sellers and buyers, leading to an increase in M&A activity. A clear example of this are the two recent investments completed by Alantra Private Equity's fourth fund, including the acquisition of 13 dental laboratories, as well as two successful exits in the first half of 2024: Frías Nutrición S.A.U., a leading Spanish producer of plant-based beverages, and MONBAKE, the second-largest player in Spain’s frozen bakery market. Thanks Financecommunity.es and Julia Gil de la Torre for having us!

Alantra Private Equity is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority stake in 13 dental laboratories through Alantra PEF IV, forming the second-largest dental platform in Spain, with combined sales of €20mn. This is the fund’s second investment, following the acquisition of a stake in Hiperbaric High Pressure Technologies a few months ago. Ángel Manotas, Managing Director of Alantra Private Equity, said: “We have created a unique platform within the robust and growing oral healthcare market. Our goal is to further consolidate the sector, expand the platform to at least 25 laboratories, and enter other European markets.” Despite the difficult fundraising environment, Alantra PEF IV has capital commitments of up to €340mn and expects to close additional investments in the coming months. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBfsG4E6 #PrivateEquity #AssetManagement #Healthcare

Alantra is pleased to announce that it has advised Erste Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of Impact Asset Management GmbH, an ESG-focused asset manager with operations in Austria, Germany, and Armenia. The acquisition of I-AM gives additional breadth to Erste’s asset management solutions, adding a range of #ESG and impact investment funds, as institutional and retail investors look towards more sustainable and ethical ways of investing. Following the acquisition, the management team will remain in place, and I-AM will continue to operate as a subsidiary of Erste AM, ensuring business continuity. This transaction further enhances Alantra’s FIG track record across Europe and strengthens our relationship with Erste Group, which Alantra continues to support on a number of value-add engagements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dr3yTfnZ #FIG #InvestmentBanking #ESG

In Alantra’s latest H1 2024 Software Valuations and Insights Report, we highlight key trends and expectations for the rest of the year.   Public market valuations are on the rise, driven by growing investor confidence. M&A activity is showing early signs of recovery, with rising deal volumes and values. Premium, high-growth assets remain in demand, and investors are prioritizing revenue growth over profit. 🔎 Explore the full insights here: https://lnkd.in/eUgwmzRE   #SoftwareValuations #TechTrends #2024Outlook

🎉 We are excited to share that we have reached 100,000 followers on LinkedIn! In just three years, we’ve doubled our community—an achievement that mirrors Alantra's rapid international growth, the strength of our #OneAlantra team, the transformative deals we've advised, and the continued success in creating value for our clients. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. We’re looking forward to achieving even more together! 🏆 #Milestone #GlobalImpact #GrowthJourney #Success

🎤 We’re excited to announce that Jaime Cano, Partner at Alantra, will participate in a panel on Direct Lending deals in the Real Estate industry, organized by #IESERealEstateClub at IESE Business School‘s Madrid campus. The discussion will also feature Javier Quintela, Partner at Cheyne Capital and Ildefonso Arenas, Partner at Pérez-Llorca, and will be moderated by Gonzalo Avila Lafuente, Associate at Pérez-Llorca. Exploring current trends in the real estate market, the panel will put particular emphasis on the evolving landscape of real estate project financing. The speakers will share their expertise on how these financial structures are impacting deal-making, risk management, and the overall investment outlook for the sector. 🤝 Don’t hesitate to reach out to Jaime if you would like to connect and further discuss this topic! #RealEstate #DirectLending #ProjectFinancing 

Alantra is pleased to announce it has advised Vaaka Partners on the sale of Cloudpermit, a Finland-based building permitting and land management SaaS company, on its sale to the global private equity firm The Riverside Company. Vaaka has been the majority owner of Cloudpermit over the last five years, during which time the company has expanded its customer base from Finland to the U.S. and Canada, and quadrupled its revenue. The transition of ownership will enable Cloudpermit to expand its product offerings and establish the foundation for new product initiatives, including adding enhanced building information modeling, artificial intelligence solutions and public works functionality for governments across the U.S., Canada and Finland. Jonas Bauréus, Managing Partner at Alantra, said: “It has been a pleasure to once again support Vaaka Partners in a successful divestment. We have been fortunate to follow Cloudpermit’s progress for some time and we have been extremely impressed by the work done by Jan and his team in entering the North American market. We wish them all the best in their next phase of growth with Riverside.” This transaction further underscores Alantra’s growing momentum in the technology sector, following recent advisory roles in key transactions such as BGF’s investment in Twenty7tec, and Dancerace’s significant investment from Norland Capital, and Holland Capital’s sale of Magnus Black to Hardis Group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQcFYxKA #PrivateEquity #SaaS #ArtificialIntelligence #Growth #GlobalExpansion

Alantra is delighted to announce it has been appointment as Corporate Broker to B&C Speakers SpA. one of the largest and most prestigious professional loudspeaker transducer manufacturers in the world. B&C Speakers, listed on Euronext Star Milan, aims to strengthen its presence in the rental segment for live events, benefiting from the growing demand for high-quality sound experiences, and expand its market share in other sectors, such as portable sound systems and professional musical instruments, by leveraging the acquisition of Eminence. Feel free to reach out to Patrizia Rossi, Head of Corporate Broking, if you'd like to discuss further. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJPt96D6 #BrokerAppointment #Euronext #EuronextStarMilan #corporatebroking #professionalaudio

Joe Nau, Vice President at Alantra, will be a speaker at the M&A Panel: Telecom & MSP Perspectives as part of Rev.io's annual Client Summit on September 10th, 2024.   The panel will feature discussions on the current M&A environment and how companies can prepare for a transaction. #ClientSummit2024 #Insights #Telecom