Welcoming Finland to Clearwater! We are excited to announce that Nordhaven Corporate Finance’s Finnish branch is now officially part of Clearwater. Read more about this exciting development here: https://lnkd.in/esqMiPht This strategic move further strengthens our position in the Nordic market, complementing our offices in Sweden and Denmark, and enhancing our M&A and debt advisory services to unlock more client opportunities. The team of 17 professionals will bring our Nordic team to over 100 strong and will join our 400+ team across our 21 offices in Europe. #CorporateFinance #Nordics #Finland
About us
Clearwater is an independent corporate finance house focused on unlocking the latent potential in every business. With a team of over 425 talented employees across 21 international offices, the business has completed over 2,700 transactions, worth more than €153bn. All our projects are delivered by specialist industry teams, covering 10 sectors: automotive, business services, consumer, energy and utilities, financial services, food and beverage, healthcare, industrials and chemicals, real estate, and tech services. Working alongside directors, shareholders and investors we advise on all aspects of corporate finance from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and company sales to management buy-outs (MBOs) and fundraising transactions.
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- Financial Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Company Sales, Corporate Acquisitions, Debt Advisory, Development Capital, Exit Strategy, MBOs and MBIs, Public Company Advisory, Recapitalisation, and Strategic Growth
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Updates
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Q3 2024 saw a steady rise in automotive M&A activity, with the global deal count climbing from 76 in Q2 to 88 transactions 🚗📈 Despite challenges like declining consumer demand and the EU's tariff changes on Chinese imports, the industry is finding ways to adapt. M&A trends are being shaped by autonomous driving tech, distressed suppliers, and financial sponsor-backed deals. Lower interest rates could also help drive investments, strategic alliances, and further M&A opportunities as companies navigate rising costs and powertrain transitions. Explore our latest report for a full analysis of market activity, including regional valuation trends and key deals👇 https://lnkd.in/eYCuebtJ #CorporateFinance #BusinessGrowth #StrategicAlliances
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“Selling your business can be both overwhelming and hectic, especially when you have never done it before, but the Clearwater team are experts in this field. They guided us safely through all the stages of the sales process, asking the right questions and deeply understanding the core of our business, which allowed us to focus on running it at the same time.” – Torben Christensen, CEO, Unilite Very happy to announce that we have advised Unilite A/S, a leading Danish manufacturer of skylights, fire safety, and ventilation solutions, on its sale to Addtech AB, a Swedish-listed technical solutions group. With Addtech’s resources and expertise, Unilite will continue to operate as an independent entity in Denmark while benefiting from new opportunities for geographic expansion. The company will maintain its unique culture, dedicated management, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. This partnership reflects the growing interest in innovative companies responding to evolving safety regulations, and we’re proud to support Unilite in this next chapter. Learn more about the deal here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAZcnXmp #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessGrowth #CorporateFinance #IndustrialsAndChemicals
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"Clearwater truly understood our vision for the future of DAS Fire. Their tailored approach helped us navigate this complex process and secure a partner that aligns perfectly with our ambitions." - Stuart Parker and Paul Darke, Managing Directors at DAS Fire. We are pleased to have advised DAS Fire Limited - Fire Detection and Suppression on its sale to Alpine Fire Engineers Ltd, backed by WestBridge 👏 With a strategic fit and aligned values, this partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies. DAS Fire will benefit from Alpine’s resources while expanding into key target markets for growth. You can read more about the transaction here: https://lnkd.in/e6YgbWcb #CorporateFinance #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessServices
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“The CCS Media leadership team is immensely excited to unite forces with Advania and extend an even greater depth of expertise and services to our loyal customers across the UK.” - Terry Betts, CEO, CCS Media. We have advised CCS Media Limited, a UK-based IT solution specialist, on its sale to Advania Group, one of the largest providers of IT services in Northern Europe. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEsX8C3u CCS Media’s CEO, added: “We are extremely grateful to Clearwater for the invaluable support, hard work and guidance throughout the process to achieve this outcome. It was a pleasure working with the team and taking their honest and thoughtful advice on board.” Congratulations to our deal team: Sarah Taylor, Dom Moir, Niamh Murphy, Martine McAuliffe, and Rene Howe on this successful transaction! #CorporateFinance #BusinessServices #Tech #MergersAndAcquisitions
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“Imker shares AVM’s vision for the future and will further enhance their ability to provide innovative solutions.” — Dierk Rottmann and Axel Oltmann, Managing Partners, Clearwater We recently advised Imker Capital Partners on their acquisition of a majority stake in AVM GmbH, a European leader in broadband connectivity and digital home solutions, renowned for its FRITZ! brand. This transaction secures the future of AVM’s brand and employees, and with the support of Imker, AVM is well-positioned to continue its growth and innovation. Huge thanks to our deal team: Dierk Rottmann, Axel Oltmann, Moritz Stupka, Lukas A., Robin Seidel, Philipp Welker, Tristan Brockmeyer, and Simon Charisis for their expertise on both the M&A and debt advisory sides of this successful transaction. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eDBdhrgV #CorporateFinance #BusinessNews #MergersAndAcquisitions
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We advised Bridgepoint-backed Monica Vinader Ltd, a leading demi-fine jewellery brand, on raising finance to support the continued international growth of the business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_eZ6zfC Monica Vinader is an award-winning, affordable luxury jewellery brand with sustainability and social responsibility at the forefront of its decision-making. Our debt advisory team worked with the team to structure a finance package which supports the business’ organic growth strategy and aligns with its ambitions. #CorporateFinance #MonicaVinader #ConsumerDebtAdvisory
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We recently advised Soho Square Capital on its investment in Newmarket Holidays, a leading UK tour operator specialising in escorted group holidays for the affluent over-50s market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey7ryND4 Newmarket Holidays offers a wide range of group escorted tours, events and cruises. Most of the group’s revenues are now generated via long-haul tours, which has been the fastest-growing segment since 2019. On working with Clearwater, David Steel, Director, Soho Square, commented: “We’d also like to thank the Clearwater team, Christopher, Charlotte, and Luke, for their sound advice throughout this process. The team’s expertise and deep experience in the travel sector were instrumental in creating a successful transaction. We have worked with Clearwater for many years and look forward to securing more great outcomes together in the future.” #CorporateFinance #SohoSquare #TravelMandA
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We have advised the shareholders of CEPASCO, formerly majority-owned by Evoco, a private equity firm based in Zurich, on its sale to Haudecoeur, the French leader in the procurement, production, and distribution of ethnic food, and backed by Apheon and the founding Haudecoeur family. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ez7ruFJr Through this strategic combination, Haudecoeur and Cepasco are strengthening their leading position in the herbs and spices market. The combined group will generate a turnover of €280m, with a particularly strong presence in France and Belgium, which is a new key market for Haudecoeur. #FoodAndBeverage #CorporateFinance
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We have advised CPH (Charleville Plant Hire) (CPH), one of Ireland’s leading specialist-powered access companies, on its sale to Vp plc (Vp), a specialist equipment rental business based in the UK. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em7JpTqY CPH offers over 1,000 specialist hire machines across Ireland, with the majority being zero emissions, providing a key sustainability differentiator. This acquisition supports Vp’s updated strategy and expands its capabilities and footprint in the Irish market. #BusinessServices #CorporateFinance