Recent Transactions

Recent Transactions

• 09.02.12: RB Partners announces the M&A recent deals Read more...
• 09.02.12: Cobalt advises on sale of Tomorrow Communications Read more...
• 07.02.12: Globalscope Partners Limited ranking in Thomson Reuters M&A rankings
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• 30.07.11: Palladio Corporate Finance acted as sole financial advisor to Policentro Partecipazioni S.p.A. (“Policentro Partecipazioni”)

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• RB Partners

  announces the M&A deals completed in 2011

  RB partners is a Russian-British financial advisory boutique providing investment advisory services to Russian and international institutional investors (private equity funds, strategic investors, pension funds, investment companies, banks, etc.) and corporate management advisory services to financial institutions.

  RB Partners has successful experience in execution of more than 50 M&A transaction support and debt recovery projects valued for more than US$1.3 billion.

  I. RB Partners has recently provided services of a financial advisor to Russia Partners, a pioneer in private equity investing in Russia and the CIS with over US$1 billion of assets under management. Russia Partners is one of the oldest and largest private equity firms operating within Russia and the CIS. In April 2011, a consortium of international private equity investment funds leaded by Russia Partners acquired an additional issue of shares in KupiVIP, the leading Russian E-commerce company offering high fashion wear and clothing accessories. The transaction amounted approximately to 39 million Euros.

  II. RB Partners has also acted as a financial advisor to Renaissance Investment Management, one of the world's leading financial groups, for the sale of a package of shares in The Petersburg Social Commercial Bank for approximately 10 million Euros. In April 2011, a package of the bank’s shares was sold to private investors.

  III. RB Partners has been an exclusive advisor to the Regional Real Estate Group, a developer of the one of the largest trading and recreation centers in the Central Federal District of Russia being also highly popular for a wide range of offered social and municipal events. In July 2011, 100% of shares in the Regional Real Estate Group have been sold for about 70 million Euros to The Russian Real Estate Investment Fund specializing in the real estate development and retail trading.

  For further information please refer to our website, www.rbpartners.ru, or contact

  Konstantin Dzhimbinov, Partner

  Tel.: +7 495 726 59 17 E-mail: konstantin.dzhimbinov@rbpartners.ru

  26.07.11: RB Partners announces M&A deals completed in 2011.

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• June 2011

  Transfer Partners advised the shareholders of EUROPART in their search for an equity investor and within the scope of the sale of their corporation. Transfer Partnersí services included the search for a suitable investor, as well as step-by-step guidance during the corporate sale from preliminary preparations, through the bidding process, up to final negotiations.

  The Pederzani family-owned EUROPART negotiated a contract with Triton for the sale of the company. Based in Hagen, Germany, EUROPART is a leading distributor of replacement parts for commercial vehicles with a sales volume of more than 400,000 Euros in the year 2010 across 29 countries.

  Triton is a leading European private equity corporation in the German-speaking and Scandinavian parts of the world with offices in Frankfurt, Stockholm, London, Jersey and Luxembourg. The Triton corporation historically has closed multiple investment transactions with mid-sized companies and is counted among the most prestigious and experienced buyers in their sector. Triton is looking forward to working closely with the management at EUROPART to strengthen the companyís financial foundation by means of organic and acquisitive growth and development, as well as operational improvements. Tritonís equity investment in Papyrus (Schneidersˆhne), Europeís leading paper distributor, has already equipped the corporation with far-reaching expertise and a wealth of experience in the distribution sector.

  Hans-Peter Artmann, Chief Executive Officer, EUROPART: ìThe executive management team is pleased with the end result of the corporate sale. Triton is the ideal partner for the next level of our development und we are looking forward to advancing the European internationalization and professionalization of our business together with Triton.î

  Bernd Pederzani, Spokesman for the Pederzani family: ìMy siblings and I are very happy to have gained Triton as a professional and responsible equity investor and proprietor. We are convinced that Triton will lead EUROPART into a successful future.î

  For further information please contact Managing Director , Henning von Poser

  Email : vonposer@transfer-partners.de           Tel : +49 211 50668 90

  24.06.2011: Transfer Partners advised the shareholders of EUROPART in their search for an equity investor and within the scope of the sale of their corporation. Read more...
• Intellident Ltd has joined the Swiss Bibliotheca Group to create the largest specialised RFID company in Europe.

  Cobalt acted as advisors to the vendor, private equity fund Chamonix LLP, who acquired the Manchester-based business from the LINPAC Group earlier this year.

  Intellident is the UK's leading provider of RFID solutions to a range of markets, with a particular focus on asset tracking and management. The company also provides RFID solutions for document management, supply chain and asset tracking solutions to a range of blue-chip businesses in the private & public sector including the NHS and education. Intellident will continue to operate in Manchester, from new premises, and is financially backed by One Equity Partners, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  For further information please contact Chris Williams cwilliams@cobaltcf.com

  Cobalt Corporate Finance LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales at 28 Brook Street, London W1K 5DH with number OC333088. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

  T +44 (0) 20 7491 1271 F +44 (0) 20 7491 1272 W www.cobaltcf.com

  31.05.2011: Intellident Ltd has joined the Swiss Bibliotheca Group to create the largest specialised RFID company in Europe. Read more...
• May 2011

  Transfer Partners advised the executive management at HELBAKO within the scope of their strategic corporate development. Transfer Partnersí services included the comprehensive analysis of potential companies for business partnership, as well as step-by-step guidance through preliminary preparations up to final negotiations.

  HELBAKO is a leading developer and manufacturer of electronic control modules for the automotive industry. Based on extensive client feedback, the strategic solution of the Joint Venture HeWe will make additional dollar-based contracts available to HELBAKO, sustainingly strengthening their competitive position in the global market.

  Their business partner, W.E.T. Automotive Systems, finds their position as a retailer reinforced by the Joint Venture in Mexico and expects exponential growth in their key market of automotive climate control over the next few years.

  For further information please contact Managing Director , Henning von Poser

  Email : vonposer@transfer-partners.de           Tel : +49 211 50668 90

  31.05.2011: Transfer Partners advised the executive management at HELBAKO within the scope of their strategic corporate development. Read more...
• April 2011

  Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG (febi) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of spare parts for automobiles and commercial vehicles throughout Europe.

  Transfer Partners mandate included the preparation of the acquisition and the due diligence as well as optimizing the structure of the transaction.

  Together with Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG, Automotive Distributors Limited will advance the internationalization of its strong brand Blueprint more effectively in future. Headquartered in the UK, Automotive Distributors Limited is a leading provider of spare parts for Asian and American vehicle types.

  For further information please contact Managing Director , Henning von Poser

  Email : vonposer@transfer-partners.de           Tel : +49 211 50668 90

  29.04.2011:Transfer Partners advises Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH on the aquisition of all shares in Automotive Distributors Limited. Read more...

• 05.04.11: GEFCO announces the signature of an agreement to acquire 70% of Gruppo MERCURIO SpA. Read more...

• 03.03.2011: Cobalt has advised the Talis Group on the sale of its Talis Information Limited division, the leading UK provider of Library Management Software to The Capita Group plc, the leading outsourcing and software business. Read more...