News
For the latest news and developments from across the Mergers Alliance network please select a link below.
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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). More...
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). More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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). More...
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). More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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). More...
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). More...
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. More...
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. More...
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). More...
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). More...
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. More...
22nd Jul 2008
Mergers Alliance is a leading international network of corporate finance advisory firms, with 38 member offices around the world. More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 other†More...
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 other†More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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. More...
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). More...
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). More...
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