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Mergers Alliance feature heavily in latest Thomson Reuters league tables
25th Jan 2012
Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading financial information resources, has released its annual Mid-Market league tables for 2011, ranking corporate finance firms by number and value of deals.
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Catalyst publish Industrial Electronics and Paper & Packaging reports
11th Jan 2012
The past quarter has seen Mergers Alliance's UK partner Catalyst release a number of sector reports.
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Singhi close out 2011 on a high
6th Jan 2012
It has been a successful past couple of months for Mergers Alliance's Indian partner Singhi as they won the prestigious ‘India M&A Deal of the Year Award’ in the Small Mid-Market category and featured amongst the top ten Financial Advisers to Indian M&A in a report compiled by Merger Market.
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Headwaters MB named as Investment Bank of the Year Finalist by The M&A Advisor
6th Dec 2011
M&A Advisor recently announced that Mergers Alliance's US partner Headwaters MB has been named an Investment Bank of the Year Finalist for 2011.
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Singhi Advisors win Deal of the Year award in the Small-Mid Market category
25th Nov 2011
Mergers Alliance Singhi Advisors has been honoured with the prestigious ‘India M&A Deal of the Year Award’ in the Small Mid-Market category.
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Broadspan client Grupo Nutresa on the acquisition trail again
24th Nov 2011
Grupo Nutresa, a Colombian based diversified food group, are to increase scale of their acquisitions according to Merger Market.
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Mergers Alliance's Dutch partner Bluemind publish e-commerce pamphlet
9th Nov 2011
Bluemind's latest pamphlet highlights some interesting statistics and lays out the current trends in e-commerce.
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Mergers Alliance to hold cleantech seminar at its annual conference in Cape Town
31st Oct 2011
On 17th November, Mergers Alliance will be holding its annual conference in Cape Town hosted by its South African partner Bridge Capital.
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Bluemind expands its office footprint and holds lecture on M&A
17th Oct 2011
October has seen Mergers Alliance's Dutch partner BlueMind open a new office close to Amsterdam and host a lecture on M&A practices at the Masters Corporate Governance and Restructuring Lectures.
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Mergers Alliance release Cleantech Report 2012
10th Oct 2011
Mergers Alliance latest report highlights international nature of Cleantech M&A
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Mergers Alliance's Polish partner IPOPEMA acquires Credit Suisse Asset Management (Polska)
5th Oct 2011
The transaction consisting in acquisition of all shares in Credit Suisse Asset Management (Polska) by Mergers Alliance's Polish partner IPOPEMA Securities was closed on September 30th 2011. Following the transaction, the IPOPEMA Group came to include a new subsidiary, which will operate under the name of IPOPEMA Asset Management. The new company manages assets of PLN 2.7bn.
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The working unemployed: The big fallacy of Spanish unemployment
4th Oct 2011
In an article by Real Deal Europe, Maarten de Jongh, Managing Partner at Mergers Alliance's Spanish partner firm Norgestion, reassesses Spanish unemployment figures to discover the skewed metric used to determine unemployment numbers.
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Northstar strengthens natural resources and energy wing
22nd Sep 2011
Mergers Alliance’s Russian partner firm Northstar continues to strengthen across the board with the appointment of Kirill Dragun as a partner.
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Headwaters MB Announces Merger with Source Companies
15th Sep 2011
Denver, CO – September 15, 2011 – Mergers Alliance's US partner firm Headwaters announced today that it has merged with Source Companies, LLC
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Reuters: Daruma may advise 5 acquisition deals by end of year
8th Sep 2011
Speaking to Reuters, a top Daruma executive says a European pharmaceuticals firm is interested in entering the Turkish market.
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Award for rising Catalyst star
18th Aug 2011
Emmet Keating, Principal at Catalyst, has won the accolade of Finance Professional of the Year in leading Midlands awards ceremony, Birmingham Young Professional of the Year.
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Capital Partner wins the "Leading Growing Small & Mid Cap M&A Advisor" award
27th Jul 2011
On Thursday 12th May 2011, French partner of Merger's Alliance Capital Partner won the "Leading Growing Small & Mid Cap M&A Advisor"
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Brocair release Indian healthcare review
14th Jul 2011
It is the start of Monsoon season in Mumbai, and torrential rains recently snarled traffic in the city. But that hasn't slowed down the frenetic pace of life here. I recently spent a week visiting healthcare companies in Mumbai and Delhi with our Indian affiliate, Singhi Advisors.
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Daruma to sponsor the 17th International Energy and Environment Conference
11th Jul 2011
Daruma, the Turkish Partner firm of Mergers Alliance, is the badge sponsor of the 17th International Energy and Enviroment Fair and Conference, ICCI 2011. It will be held in Istanbul Fuar Merkezi between 15th-17th June, 2011.
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BlueMind releases 2nd edition of 'Fabulous 40'
30th Jun 2011
Is it still true that the economic crisis has not affected the food market?
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BroadSpan Capital expands across Brazil
28th Jun 2011
Having gone from strength to strength, through a tough global economy, BroadSpan Capital, have been through a period of significant expansion across Brazil
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Catalyst strengthens across the board
8th Jun 2011
Catalyst continues to expand with the appointment of dealmaker James Guglia and research analysts Alex Macvie and Guy Sutherland.
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Dr. Dan Fagan Joins Brocair Partners as Senior Advisory Director
8th Jun 2011
Brocair Partners LLC, an investment bank serving the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that Dr. Dan Fagan has joined as Senior Advisory Director.
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Japanese partner firm rebrands corporate image
23rd May 2011
IBS Securities is moving with the times, rebranding its corporate image and changing its name to IBS Yamaichi Securities, Co., Ltd.
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Ethica Corporate Finance strengthens resources on cross border deals
13th May 2011
Ethica Corporate Finance has strengthened their resources dedicated to cross border activity with its new Partner, Nuccia Cavalieri, who will manage their international activity.
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Going Public Magazine interviews Stefan Constantin of C.H Reynolds on Biotech
10th May 2011
When thinking about M&A transactions in white biotechnology,
there are some particularities that need to be
observed as they don’t occur in other industries including
red biotech.
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Mergers Alliance announces the expansion of their central team
27th Apr 2011
Mergers Alliance, the award winning international corporate finance partnership, has recently welcomed Andre Johnston to its London office
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IPOPEMA acquires Credit Suisse Asset Management in Poland
16th Mar 2011
IPOPEMA Securities S.A. entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of CREDIT SUISSE Asset Management (Polska) S.A. The acquisition is in line with the IPOPEMA Group’s strategy of expansion in the area of asset management for institutional and corporate clients.
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Ethica Corporate Finance opens a new office in Torino
7th Mar 2011
Italian Mergers Alliance partner, Ethica CF, announces the opening of a new office in Torino
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Brocair publishes report on the aesthetic medical devices market
7th Feb 2011
Brocair Partners LLC, the Mergers Alliance investment bank serving the healthcare industry, has published a new research report on the aesthetic medical devices market.
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New Mergers Alliance partner in France
21st Jan 2011
Mergers Alliance, a leading international partnership of corporate finance advisory firms, today announced the addition of a new partner in France, Capital Partner.
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Dr. Seth Orlow joins Brocair Partners as Senior Advisory Director
14th Jan 2011
Brocair Partners LLC, the US Healthcare partner in Mergers Alliance, is pleased to announce that Dr. Seth Orlow has joined as Senior Advisory Director.
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Acquisition Monthly awards for European members
17th Dec 2010
A leading corporate finance industry publication, Acquisitions Monthly, announced this week that two Mergers Alliance partner firms have won prestigious awards, recognising their exceptional performances in still challenging market conditions.
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Engineering key to global recovery
15th Nov 2010
Sharing success stories at our recent conference, hosted by international corporate finance firm Catalyst Corporate Finance (UK member of the international corporate finance partnership Mergers Alliance), major figures from the engineering and industrials sector demonstrated how the sector is key to global recovery.
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MA healthcare specialist approached for his thoughts on PE acquisition of Smile
8th Nov 2010
After foregoing plans for an initial public offering, Smile Brands Group Inc., a dental services company backed by Freeman Spogli & Co., will get a new private equity owner in Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
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Launch of the Mergers Alliance Global Engineering sector review 2011
22nd Oct 2010
Launch of the new global engineering report at the Mergers Alliance International engineering conference in October.
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Two awards for UK partner firm
28th Sep 2010
Fresh from winning the prestigious Birmingham Post award for 'Finance & Investment' team of the year, Catalyst's Birmingham team rounded off a successful week by clinching two awards at the Insider Midlands awards ceremony held in Birmingham on September 23rd.
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Major speakers unveiled for Mergers Alliance engineering conference
16th Sep 2010
On Friday 15th October, Mergers Alliance will be holding an Engineering conference at the Savoy Place in London, hosted by Catalyst CF.
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Two new members join Mergers Alliance in key locations
19th Aug 2010
Continuing its strategy of expansion, Mergers Alliance, a leading international network of corporate finance advisory firms, today announced the addition of two new partner firms in the USA and Japan.
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New research highlights opportunities from NHS shake up
10th Aug 2010
New research written by Catalyst, UK member of Mergers Alliance, highlights major growth opportunities for private sector companies working within the healthcare sector, especially within primary care.
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Brocair Publishes Research Report on the Contract Research Industry
6th Aug 2010
Brocair Partners LLC, the Mergers Alliance Healthcare specialists, has published a new research report on the contract research services market.
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Record first half to year for UK partner
29th Jul 2010
Catalyst, the UK member of Mergers Alliance, reports a significant upturn in its deal activity in the first six months of 2010, with performance beating all previous records in the firm's history.
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Synthetech Announces Engagement of Financial Advisor
1st Jul 2010
Synthetech, Inc. today announced that it has engaged Brocair Partners, LLC to conduct a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
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Marketing Services Business Continues Expansion
7th Jun 2010
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award winning international corporate finance advisory firm, has continued its successful start to 2010 by acting as lead adviser on the development capital fund raising for Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) to acquire Total Marketing Services LLP (TMS).
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Another International Success Story for Catalyst
7th Jun 2010
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award winning international corporate finance advisory firm, has completed its eighth deal of 2010, advising Tribal Group plc on the sale of its architecture subsidiary, Nightingale Associates, to the Canadian architecture and urban planning group IBI Group for £13.1million.
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Mergers Alliance Annual Conference (May 2010) - Barcelona, Spain
26th May 2010
The past 18 months have proved to be a torrid time for businesses around the globe. A lack of funding and a nervousness in the market is subduing an already depressed market. However, it is during these tough times that we see the innovative thinking and drive of those corporate finance professionals that have the knowledge and experience to turn these tough times into an opportunity to enhance their clients' ability to get the best deal.
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Another Major Award for Catalyst Corporate Finance
13th May 2010
Hot on the heels of a number of deal completions in quarter one of 2010, Catalyst has won another major honour, picking up the 'Advisory Team of the Year' award at the East Midlands Dealmaker of the Year event held in Nottingham on 6th May 2010.
On the night, it fell to Catalyst partner Keith Pickering to pick up the award, which marked the culmination of a busy few months for the team, including the MBO of Synseal backed by H.I.G Capital (a deal which picked up the 'Deal of the Year' award in a separate category).
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Brocair Partners Publishes New Research Report
10th May 2010
Brocair Partners LLC, an investment banking firm serving the healthcare industry, is delighted to announce the publication of its latest research report. The focus of the report is the behavioral and mental health services industry. The full report is available on Brocair Partners' website.
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Simon Peacock chosen to judge major Food & Drink trade awards
20th Apr 2010
Leading industry title The Grocer magazine has asked Catalyst's head of Food & Drink, Simon Peacock, to join the judging panel for one of the most celebrated awards ceremonies in the grocery industry, the Grocer Gold Awards 2010. Simon is also the head of the Food & Drink sector team at Mergers Alliance, a group of independent corporate finance specialists who provide quality advice to those organisations who require an international reach for their M&A strategy.
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Peter Wellenhofer appointed new industry advisor to C.H. Reynolds CF
20th Apr 2010
Peter Wellenhofer, formerly Chief Executive Officer at Bruckner Technology Holding GmbH has been appointed as industrial advisor for the industrial technology, plastics machines and industrial plant technology sectors on the advisory council at C.H.Reynolds Corporate Finance AG, German member of Mergers Alliance.
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Ethica Corporate Finance Inherits Italian Membership to Mergers Alliance
20th Apr 2010
Piero Manaresi, former managing partner of Aurea Corporate Finance, together with Gabriele Coccini (former Director at Dresdner Kleinwort), Fausto Rinallo and Cosimo Vitola (respectively former Director and former Managing Director at Arner Corporate Finance) have founded Ethica Corporate Finance ("Ethica"), a new independent financial advisory firm specialized in Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Advisory and IPOs.
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Singhi Advisors acted on behalf of Ravin Cables in the disposal to Prysmian
5th Mar 2010
Prysmian will take a 51% stake in Ravin with the other 49% stake in the new joint venture remaining in the hands of the current promoters, with Mr. Vijay Karia being the Chairman and Managing Director of the JV. The new JV will look at expanding its position in Indian & Middle East market and development in the areas of high-tech cables for utilities as well as industrial cables.
Singhi have been the sole advisors to this Transaction. Please see "Deals" for further information on this transaction.
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C.H.Reynolds successfully advises HTE on the disposal of Gautschi
5th Mar 2010
C.H.Reynolds Corporate Finance AG announced today that it advised Hochtemperatur Engineering GmbH (HTE) on the sale of Gautschi Engineering GmbH to EBNER Group in an all-share transaction. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
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BroadSpan Capital completes deal with Accenture
25th Feb 2010
Giant international firm Accenture has completed the acquisition of privately held risk consulting firm RiskControl in a deal managed by Mergers Alliance's partner firm in Latin America & the Caribbean, Broadspan Capital.
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Latin American partner completes major financial services deal
28th Jan 2010
Mergers Alliances' partner BroadSpan, which specialises in Latin Amercia and the Caribbean, has completed the acquisition of Florida based Mellon United National Bank on behalf of its client Banco Sabadell. The new venture will become one of Florida's largest banking operators, and will operate under the name of Sabadell United Bank.
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BlueMind Closes Six in September
2nd Oct 2009
BlueMind Corporate Finance, the Benelux member of Mergers Alliance, has announced the closing of 12 deals so far in 2009, with a tremendous 6 deals being closed in September alone. This is the most successful month in BlueMind's history and is even more impressive given the current state of the world ecomony.
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Mergers Alliance US Healthcare Specialist Publishes Research Report on the Generic Pharmaceuticals Sector
21st May 2009
Brocair Partners LLC, a member of Mergers Alliance in the USA that exclusively serves the healthcare industry, is delighted to announce the publication of its latest research report. The focus of the report is the generic pharmaceuticals market, and is available on Brocair Partners’ website (www.brocair.com).
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Mergers Alliance boosted by New Russian Member
27th Nov 2008
Fast growing international M&A network Mergers Alliance today announced the addition of Northstar Corporate Finance as its exclusive partner in Russia.
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Mergers Alliance Welcomes New Canadian Member
2nd Sep 2008
Continuing its strategy of expansion, Mergers Alliance, a leading international network of corporate finance advisory firms, today announced the addition of a new partner in Canada. After a lengthy and detailed interview process, Mergers Alliance is very pleased to be welcoming on board Solaris Capital Advisors (www.solariscapital.ca).
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Mergers Alliance Leisure Conference - June 2008
22nd Jul 2008
Mergers Alliance is a leading international network of corporate finance advisory firms, with 38 member offices around the world.
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Aurea CF closes laser cutting deal
30th Jun 2008
Aurea CF has acted as financial advisor to Esse A’s Shareholders in the sale of 100% of the shares to Hypertherm Inc., World leader in manufacturing plasma cutting machines and equipment
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Mergers Alliance Leisure seminar
20th May 2008
Hosted by Norgestion Catalunya (E) in cooperation with BlueMind Corporate Finance (NL), this seminar will discuss the theme: Communication between origins and destinations. “How tourists and accommodations reach each otherâ€
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Catalyst Wins BVCA Financial Advice of the Year Award 2008
6th May 2008
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the mid market corporate finance advisory business and UK member of Mergers Alliance, has won the BVCA/Real Deals 2008 Financial Advice of the Year award.
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TV Mount Company Set For Growth with £7m Funding Package
15th Apr 2008
AVF Holdings Limited, one of the world’s leading home entertainment support systems companies which supplies major global retailers, has undergone a £7 million refinancing backed by the Birmingham office of Yorkshire Bank.
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Catalyst Pumps Out Waste Water Deal
15th Apr 2008
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award wining mid market corporate finance advisory business, has advised the shareholders on the sale of Pims Group, a UK market leading waste water support services business.
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Stone Group in Management Buyout
7th Apr 2008
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award wining mid market corporate finance advisory business, has led the £28 million secondary management buy out of Stone Group.
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New Mergers Alliance Office in Australia
29th Feb 2008
Singhi Advisors, a leading independent corporate finance advisor and Indian member of Mergers Alliance, has recently expanded their network of offices to include a representative office in Melbourne, Australia.
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Brocair Partners Advises Nutritionals Firm on International License Agreementhas
27th Feb 2008
Brocair Partners LLC, an investment bank serving the healthcare industry, advised NutriJoy, Inc. on its international licensing arrangement with Ruchi Soya Industries Limited.
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BlueMind Wins Major Award
11th Jan 2008
BlueMind Corporate Finance, a leading independent corporate finance advisor and Benelux member of Mergers Alliance, has won the 2008 “Acquisitions Monthly†magazine award for Benelux M&A Advisor of the Year.
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Catalyst Wins Major Award
29th Nov 2007
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the leading independent corporate finance advisor, has won the 2007 “unquote†magazine award for Corporate Financier of the Year.
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Catalyst closing - UMECO
20th Nov 2007
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award winning mid market corporate finance advisory business and UK member of Mergers Alliance, has advised Leamington Spa based, Umeco plc, on the sale of its Repair and Overhaul Division (R&O) to Ametek Inc. for £36 million.
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Catalyst closing - Aqualux Bathes in Success
20th Oct 2007
Catalyst Corporate Finance, the award wining mid market corporate finance advisory business and UK member of Mergers Alliance, has advised the Management of Aqualux and LDC on the sale of the business to Swiss based Arbonia-Forster-Holdings (AFG).
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