OC&C Strategy Consultants France

Un nouveau chapitre passionnant s’ouvre après 37 ans d’existence, avec l’annonce de l’arrivée de 7 nouveaux Partners récemment élus au sein de notre second bureau situé à Düsseldorf, en Allemagne. Ce nouveau bureau est la suite logique de notre bureau établi à Munich depuis 2018. Les 7 nouveaux Partners, Dr. Andreas Enders, Andreas Teller, Chehab Wahby, Hendrik Walter, Dr. Jörg Schäfer, Ludwig Voll et Rolf Pensky apportent leur expertise de pointe aux clients d’OC&C, notamment dans les secteurs du retail et des biens de consommation, qui sont au cœur de notre activité. Pour soutenir cette ambitieuse initiative, nous avons également renforcé nos équipes de consultants en Allemagne, de manière à continuer d’offrir à nos clients des conseils et solutions sur-mesure, dont la qualité fait notre réputation depuis la création du cabinet en 1987. A l’occasion de cette annonce, Will Hayllar, Global Managing Partner d’OC&C Strategy Consultant, déclare : « Nous sommes absolument ravis d’annoncer l’expansion de notre cabinet de conseil en stratégie avec l’ouverture de notre second bureau en Allemagne. Cette décision stratégique nous permet de répondre aux demandes d’un plus grand nombre de clients, en leur proposant des stratégies à haute valeur ajoutée, créatives, pragmatiques et actionnables. Notre volonté d’attirer et de cultiver les talents de premier ordre est inébranlable. Nous sommes ravis de voir des Partners expérimentés revenir au sein d’OC&C, dont ils partagent les valeurs et dont l’action sera cruciale dans l’expansion à venir de notre présence dans la région DACH, au sein de ce qui est désormais un réseau mondial de cabinets intégrés. Leur retour souligne notre conviction qu’OC&C est réellement le meilleur foyer pour les meilleurs talents en stratégie. Au fil des ans, nous avons réalisé des investissements significatifs pour construire un cabinet de conseil de renommée internationale axé sur ses talents ; cette expansion prouve la continuité de nos succès. » #StrategyConsulting #Germany #DACH #OCClife #UncommonSense

Congratulations to AURELIUS in their acquisition of What’s Cooking Savoury Belgium, the savoury arm of What’s Cooking?, the Belgium based food manufacturer.   What’s Cooking? is a European fresh savoury food group headquartered in Belgium, with offices and industrial sites across Europe. The cold meats arm of What’s Cooking? is one of the leading suppliers of deli meats, spreads, and savoury snacks in the Benelux.   Aurelius is a globally active investor focusing in Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate. To date, Aurelius has completed more than 300 transactions, delivering attractive returns to investors. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Aurelius and What's Cooking. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqgcQDwg. For more information contact Teun van der Zijden, Marc van der Goot, or email privateequity@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods

Congratulations to Rubicon Partners on their majority acquisition of Jacopa Limited. OC&C provided commercial due diligence to Rubicon to support this deal. Jacopa design, supply, install, maintain, hire and service a range of wastewater and water treatment equipment for customers. Jacopa is a key supplier to all the end-user Municipal water companies in the UK and Ireland.   Rubicon Partners is a specialist, hands on investment partnership focusing on the industrial sector. Founded in 1993, the Partnership has since acquired 83 manufacturing, distribution and service companies in a range of end-markets across Europe and North America.     We with Rubicon Partners and Jacopa Limited continued success.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9t-bP93. For more information contact Pontus Löfquist, Matt Flood, Nigel Stirk, or email privateequity@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #B2B 

The automotive industry is facing into a storm of forces with the potential to change the underlying consumer demand for cars. Our 4th annual Global Automotive Disruption Speedometer explores changing consumer attitudes towards car ownership, financing, and drive train. This demonstrates that while there is continued demand for the car, this is increasingly functional. >50% car buyers are making purchases that are purely ‘need’ based. >58% of car buyers now shop budget first and 53% are planning on delaying their purchases due to cost of living concerns. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or email auto@occstrategy.com. #Auto #Automotive #B2B

We're pleased to congratulate DOM on agreeing to acquire C Blade S.p.A. Forging & Manufacturing, a manufacturer and forger of steam and gas turbine blades. OC&C provided Commercial Due Diligence to DOM.   DOM, a portfolio company of Ethica Global Investments, is a leading producer of steam and gas turbine blades.   FINANZIARIA REGIONALE FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA - FRIULIA S.P.A., BNP Paribas BNL Equity Investments, and a group of major investors connected to Fineurop joined Ethica Global Investments and other partners in acquiring shares in DOM. The deal was also supported by a loan from Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.   C Blade, founded in 1963, has been owned by the US holding company SIFCO Industries, Inc since 2015. With two cutting edge industrial plants, C Blade serves the main players in the power generation market, as well as some operators in the aeronautical space.   Following the acquisition of C Blade, DOM can strengthen its position as a key supplier for major power generation companies. The combined group benefits from complementary processes, products, and technologies, and will have strong growth potential due to trends in the industry and opportunities in related sectors.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e39NyMmA. For more information contact Alberto Regazzo or Christian Christodulopulos or email privateequity@occstrategy.com #PrivateEquity #B2B

We’re pleased to congratulate the Żabka Polska Group on its recent IPO, which had a value of PLN 6.45 billion. On 17 October 2024, Zabka Group debuted on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. It is the largest public offering in Poland since 2020, one of the biggest in the history of the WSE, and the fourth-largest offering in Europe this year. OC&C Strategy Consultants prepared market and industry reports for the purpose of the Prospectus. We look forward to seeing the continued success in Zabka’s future. Read more about this deal here: https://lnkd.in/efQ3c8Tv For more information on our expertise in the retail and grocery space, contact Bartek Krawczyk, Tom Gladstone, Thomas Charlick or email retail@occstrategy.com

The automotive industry is being buffeted by more forces now than any time since cars were invented. Today we launch our 2024 Automotive Disruption Speedometer, which reflects on the thoughts of over 9,000 global consumers and points to an automotive market that is both moving slower than the hype, and is ripe for disruption. This report covers the evolving demand for cars, EVs, online journeys, the connected car and subscription – highlighting where there is potential to rev up investments, and where to reverse. Read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or auto@occstrategy.com. #Automotive #Auto #UncommonSense

A picture is worth a thousand words! ❤️ We couldn’t be more thrilled to have expanded our global team and opened a second German office in Düsseldorf. Since the announcement on 1st October, our new OC&C’ers have been busy integrating into the business, and here’s a wonderful photo of them all together. #TeamOCC #OCClife #Germany #StrategyConsulting

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we're shining a light on the importance of mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. We believe that prioritising mental health is key to fostering a supportive, productive, and thriving environment for everyone. Whether it’s through mindful practices, mental health resources, or simply checking in on each other, small actions can make a big difference. #MentalHealthMatters #OCCLife

Congratulations to Next Capital Private Equity on their recent sale of Noisette to George Weston Foods. OC&C supported Next Capital with vendor due diligence. Established in 2005, Next Capital is a leading independent Australian private equity firm, specialising in partnership investments in small to medium growth businesses operating across several sectors. Noisette Bakery, acquired by Next Capital in 2018, is Australia’s leading artisanal wholesale bakery. Noisette has grown from a Melbourne-centric business from Next’s entry to the national market leader enabled by investment in management, production facilities, labour, procurement and logistics. George Weston Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods acquired the business for >$100 million. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Next Capital, Noisette Bakery, and George Weston Foods. To find out more about our work in M&A and Consumer & Retail in Australia, please contact Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani or Julie Preston in our Sydney office. Read more on this deal here: https://lnkd.in/e9eBn4sT. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods