OC&C Strategy Consultants

We are delighted to congratulate Butcher's Pet Care on their recent acquisition by Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN). OC&C provided sell-side support to Butcher’s on this deal.   Butcher’s Pet Care, founded in 1983, is a leading manufacturer of wet pet food in the UK, trading under three brands: Butcher’s dog food, Classic dog food, and Blink! cat food. The company manufactures own-label pet food for a range of customers, including specialist pet shops.   IPN, based in the UK, is known for its high-quality natural pet foods under the ‘Harringtons’ and ‘Wagg’ brands. The company was acquired by CapVest in 2020, an international investment firm and buy-and-build specialist. Their acquisition of Butcher’s supports their growth ambitions in the growing European pet food market.   We look forward to seeing the continued success of Butcher’s and IPN. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCBiaHH3. To find out more about our work in the pet industry, contact Will Hayllar, Tom Gladstone, Deidre Sorensen, Emily Andrews, or email consumer@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods

Some great insights from John Franklin this week following Wizz Air's new All You Can Fly membership launch this month. Read further into our thinking, in collaboration with Stripe here: https://lnkd.in/ekik2ruH For further details about our strategic expertise, get in touch at contact@occstrategy.com

The UK apparel sector is currently navigating a challenging landscape, having experienced a volatile start to 2024, despite improving macroeconomic indicators. Yesterday our Retail experts Olivia May and Matt Coode had the pleasure of joining British Retail Consortium's Chief Executive, Helen Dickinson, to discuss the current state and future outlook of the fashion sector with over 30 CEO’s from the industry. Most crucially, we outlined what we believe to be the winning model moving forward. For those who couldn’t attend, here are some noteworthy takeaways: 📉 Volume Decline Meets Discounting Pressure: As inflation subsides shifting volume has been a challenge, exacerbating overstocking and high levels of discounting. 🛒 Online Shopping Plateaus: Digital players are facing pressure as online apparel sales stagnate. 💡 Strategic Shifts: New recommerce marketplaces and factory-to-consumer models are disrupting the market, forcing traditional retailers to rethink their strategies. 📊 Future Outlook: While we foresee discretionary spending stabilising, growth will be driven by price/value, not volume, with flat purchase volumes expected through 2028. It’s not all doom and gloom, however. The critical themes for a winning model are clear and apparel retailers need to pivot at pace to embed these into their operating models. Winning in this environment will require a laser focus on sustainability, technology, and value-driven strategies. The bar is set high— but brands can adapt and thrive. If you want to discuss these themes in detail and learn how our apparel experts can support you, contact retail@occstrategy.com today. To learn more about BRC or to join the go-to trade association, visit https://lnkd.in/eFJenpvn For existing BRC members, you can access yesterday’s session content via the CEO Community; https://lnkd.in/ex3rTASD #FashionIndustry #RetailTrends #Sustainability #Ecommerce #Strategy

We are delighted to congratulate Caledonia Private Capital on their recent acquisition of DTM. OC&C provided buy-side commercial due diligence to Caledonia to support this deal. DTM, founded in 2004, is the UK’s leading independent provider of outsourced tyre management services to fleet operators, with 1.3m tyres under management. The business has delivered consistent year-on-year growth since its founding, and in the past two years turnover has increased from £30m to £60m. We wish DTM and Caledonia continued success. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQaGSmww. To find out more about our work in the Automotive industry, contact Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, Haleh Taghinejadi or email b2b.products.services@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #Automotive #Digital

We are happy to congratulate SYSPRO on their recent investment from Advent International. OC&C provided vendor due diligence to SYSPRO to support this deal. Founded in 1978, SYSPRO is a global ERP provider. Operating across 60 countries, SYSRPO has built a strong presence in manufacturing and distribution. This investment marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, and will enable significant growth and support next-generation product and technology developments. Advent International is a global private equity firm, having invested over $80 billion in 420 private equity investments since its inception. Their investment in SYSPRO reflects ongoing consolidation in the ERP market. We wish SYSPRO and Advent International continued success. For more information on our Private Equity, Strategy and Value Creation experience in this space, please contact Justin Walters, James McGibney, James Bridges, Edward Plummer, David Skuse, or email TMT@occstrategy.com. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gipXDPjt. #PrivateEquity #TMT

We are delighted to announce the election of Fred Ward (He/Him) to the Partnership. Having joined in 2014 as an Associate Consultant, Fred has delivered exceptional results across a wide range of client work, specialising in Professional Services and the deployment of VCP within B2B. Will Hayllar, Global Managing Partner at OC&C, commented: “I am delighted to announce Fred’s election to our strong and ever-growing partnership. It is always a joy to see OC&C’ers join the business as associate consultant, move upwards through consulting positions and ultimately become partner. This election reaffirms our unwavering commitment to fostering and nurturing exceptional people, while simultaneously underscoring our belief that OC&C truly is the best home for the best strategy talent.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpzZ6JwH #Partnership #OCC  

We are pleased to congratulate PSG Equity on their investment in Corilus. OC&C provided PSG with buy-side commercial due diligence to support the deal.   Corilus is a leading medical software provider based in Belgium. The company provides the core digital patient record solution and a range of clinical & operational functionality across a range of care settings, and increasingly enables connections between various healthcare providers, patients and other stakeholders. This investment fits clearly with PSG Equity’s focus on growth investments in software and tech-enabled services, and collaborative approach to supporting growth across its investments. We wish PSG and Corilus continued success. This deal underlines OC&C's deep expertise in vertical software and healthcare software specifically, and its continuing track record of advising on software growth strategy and transactions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gJgGcUxS. For more information on our Private Equity, Strategy and Value Creation experience in this space, please contact Oleg Tschernizki, James Bridges, Justin Walters, Urszula Rakowska. #PrivateEquity #B2B

We are delighted to congratulate the Croci Group (MCP - Mindful Capital Partners Portfolio) on their acquisition of Camon Spa. We provided buy-side due diligence to Croci to support this deal. The Croci group specialise in the development and production of a wide range of pet products including kennels, leads, aquariums and food. Camon, founded in 1985, develops, produces and distributes high-quality pet products, including nutritional supplements and pet care products. We wish the Croci Group and Camon continued success. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4jMNVJf. To find out more about our work in the Consumer Goods sector, contact our expert Alberto Regazzo, Marco Occhetta, or email Consumer@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods

We’re pleased to congratulate Naturalia Tantum on their recent investment from H.I.G. Capital, which acquired a majority interest in the company. OC&C supported Naturalia Tantum with sell side due diligence. Based in Milan, Italy, Naturalia Tantum (promoted by Assietta Private Equity, Paolo Colonna and Istituto Atesino di Sviluppo) develops, manufactures and distributes a wide range of natural organic personal care products, as well as natural food supplements and ecological home and pet care products. Naturalia Tantum produces both proprietary branded products and ‘white label’ products, enabling the group to position itself as a one-stop shop for Italian and international retailers who are increasingly interested in the growing natural and organic markets. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Naturalia Tantum and H.I.G. Capital. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKsKMGN9. For more information, contact Alberto Regazzo, Caterina Sanson or retail@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #Retail

We are happy to congratulate Blackstone Tactical Opportunities and Goldman Sachs Alternatives on their investment to support the recent take-private deal of L’OCCITANE Group. OC&C provided commercial due diligence to Blackstone and Goldman Sachs to support this deal. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gb9TtJZA. L’Occitane, founded in 1976, is a manufacturer and retailer of premium products with a focus on wellness and beauty. The company now houses eight brands, including ELEMIS and Sol de Janeiro. L’Occitane trades across 3,000 locations in 90 countries. Blackstone is one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers, with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. Goldman Sachs Alternatives is a global leader in alternative investments, with $450 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. We wish Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, Goldman Sachs Alternatives and L’Occitane continued success. For more information contact Dan Zubaida, Coye Nokes, Chong Wang (Veronica), Anthony Gent, Nilpesh Patel, Claire Chen or retail@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #Retail