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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

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 

Despite hefty government targets, the demand for electric vehicles is declining in all geographies except for China. Consumers are increasingly holding back due to concerns largely premised in perception, not reality. For those working to meet targets myth busting the EV, and offering a range of prices will be key – combined with governments suitably growing the charging network. 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 #AutomotiveIndustry #B2B

Though the wider subscription economy is booming, the auto industry has yet to find their winning model. Consumers, seeking to spread the cost of car ownership, are increasingly attracted to a subscription model of ownership – but it is the convenience of monthly payments, not the flexibility of changing cars, that is most attractive. 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 #AutomotiveIndustry #B2B

Last week Deidre Sorensen, Partner and Global Leader, ESG hosted some fantastic talks at the 2024 Private Equity Insights in Stockholm. Thank you to all of those who attended in our network. PE Insights is the world's leading private equity community, where attendees can access informed insights, credible news and access influential networks. Deidre was first joined by Johan Pernvi, Ali Al Alaf, Erik Bäckström, and Jens Browaldh, discussing the best sectors for private equity deals in 2024 and opportunities within the sector in 2025. Later in the day, Deidre hosted Audrey LAMBRY, Gilles Lafleuriel, Sarah Hempel and Urs Bitterling, PhD in a panel debate discussing ESG and impactful investment. If you would like to discuss any of the learnings from this conference about our PE work in the Nordics, contact Deidre Sorensen. If you would like to discover our extensive experience in the PE space globally, visit: https://lnkd.in/eywPFagX #PrivateEquity #Nordics #UncommonSense

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

I am pleased to present the 2024 OC&C Retail Proposition Index results during the Handelskongress in Berlin November 13th. See you there! OC&C Strategy Consultants #uncommonsense #Handelskongress #Retail

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

There’s still time to join us for our LGBTQ+ networking and case study workshop this month! This event is for applicants wanting to benefit from case study prep, networking and an opportunity to hear what life is like at OC&C first hand. If you’re interested, find out more and register to join here: https://lnkd.in/etGETdHH. #LGBTQ #StrategyConsulting #OCClife #Career #UncommonSense