Selected M&A transactions by ONEtoONE
Mergers Advisory
LOGIFOODS is a Colombian company with more than 15 years of experience in the business of empowering food brands through different sales channels (food-service, retail, e-commerce, food industry and hard discount). KL&CO is a Colombian company that has presence in the food industry through two business lines: Planeta V, an innovative business line dedicated to the development and manufacturing of meat substitute foods; and LOKAL, a retail business dedicated to the commercialisation of food mostly produced by local brands. This merger will boost the production and domestic distribution of plant-based protein foods by leveraging LOGIFOODS more than 8,000 domestic customers.
Sell side mandate
ONEtoONE has acted as the exclusive financial advisor to our client, van Hoorebeke Timber, in the sale of their company to van Steenberge. Van Hoorebeke Timber is one of the most important Belgian players in the sector of import and distribution of wood. Etienne Van de Kerckhove, former chairman of van Hoorebeke Timber: "We are confident that both companies will create even more value for the respective customers and business partners, as well as many growth opportunities for both teams. Timber products are an important sustainable building material for the future and the European timber market needs global players with strong expertise and purchasing channels." Van Steenberge is a leading specialist in timely delivery of softwood, panel material and numerous finished wood products for the contracting industry and general industry. They combine their decade-long experience and knowhow with an innovative mindset, allowing them to anticipate the ever-evolving needs of their customers with a solution-oriented approach. They do this together with their team of wood specialists who follow the newest trends and techniques regarding soft wood and panels closely. With the combined skills of both companies, comes the creation new synergies in the international timber market, and by combining the know-how of both companies, there will be an expansion in their respective markets.
Buy side mandate
ONEtoONE is pleased to announce that our client, PJC BidCo, has acquired Casa de l'Oli. PJC BidCo is an acquisition vehicle for a consortium of British investors with various investments in Spain. Casa de l'Oli is a family owned company that produces and distributes premium quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegars, mainly from the south of Catalonia. They are personally involved in every stage of the process, from selecting the highest quality olives, to preserving their flavour and nutrients, using the traditional methods employed by local Catalan farmers.
Sell side mandate
ONEtoONE Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that our client Galtier Franco Iberica S.A., has been acquired by EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación. Galtier is a company that provides valuation services for all types of assets, mainly Industrial, being pioneers in developing this type of work in Spain. EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación, founded in 1990, is a leading valuation company in Spain. Its qualified and experienced team uses a standardized methodology to provide accurate and timely valuations and reports, with a firm commitment to offer a fast and reliable service. In recent years, EUROVAL - Sociedad de Tasación has been developing an intense process of technological and process renewal, supported by Data and artificial intelligence in order to continue growing organically to improve its quality and consolidate its market.
Sell side mandate
We are happy to announce that our client, Dock Four, has been acquired by QbiQ Wall Systems, part of Indutrade AB. Dock Four produces a modular system that turns a wall into an integral part of the interior and gives designers a tool that enables them to stay in control of their interior designs. Qbiq Wall Systems is a developer and manufacturer of movable fireproof, sound-reducing and normal partition walls. Indutrade AB is a Swedish industrial group that sells and distributes high-tech components and systems through a wide range of subsidiaries. Dock Four will be a new product for Qbiq, which sees a lot of potential growth with Dock Four in the group.
Buy side mandate
ONEtoONE is happy to announce that our client Saint-Gobain has acquired the company Premezclados Uruguay along with its brand URUMIX. Saint-Gobain is one of the 100 largest industrial groups in the world. Premezclados Uruguay S.A, through its URUMIX brand, is one of the leading brands in the industrial mortars and chemicals market in Uruguay. Thanks to this acquisition, Saint-Gobain is able to consolidate its regional leadership in this sector, thus increasing its geographical presence and serving as a platform for marketing multiple construction solutions within the group.
Buy side mandate
ONEtoONE is happy to announce that our client, Orsero Group, has acquired Blampin Fruit Imports S.A.S. The Orsero Group is a leading distributor of premium fresh fruit and vegetables in Mediterranean Europe, offering over 750,000 tonnes of products from a carefully selected network of suppliers. They manage every aspect of the supply chain, from sourcing to marketing. The Blampin family, founded in 1902, is a group of 10 companies specialised in the distribution of fruit and vegetables. With over a century of experience in the industry, they have established themselves as a trusted name throughout France.
Buy side mandate
ONEtoONE is pleased to announce that our client HCC Engenharia Elétrica has been invested in by GEF Capital Partners and SMZTO in effort to enhance its involvement in Brazil's main markets and regions, as well as to contribute to the growth of its own power generation plants using photovoltaic panels. HCC Energia Solar is one of the pioneers in working with photovoltaic solar energy technology in Brazil. GEF Capital Partners is a leading equity investment fund specializing in climate investment and sustainability and SMZTO Participações em Negócios is an equity fund and one of the most important franchise managers in Brazil.
Private Placement
We are happy to announce that ONEtoONE Corporate Finance successfully raised an undisclosed amount of equity in the millions of Euros for H2WIN SA from smart business angels. H2WIN is a Belgian private biotechnology R&D company, recognised in the industry and by academia as being the only company in the world working to produce hydrogen from the direct conversion of sunlight and water with (photo)enzymatic catalysts, the H2GREEN system. The purpose of this equity raise is to develop the industrialisation of the enzyme production and the fixing of the enzymes in the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM).
Sell side mandate
We are proud to announce that ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Benelux advised Auctelia shareholders in the sale of their company. Founded in Belgium in 2009, Auctelia is an online auction platform for used professional equipment and vehicles. Auctelia provides its clients with a base of qualified buyers in 40 countries, as well as an exhaustive range of services related to the management of digital transactions. ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Benelux identified Agorastore as being the best possible buyer for Auctelia. Agorastore is a player in the circular economy since 2005. Agorastore enables companies and public authorities to give a second life to their capital goods and real estate assets through an online auction platform and additional services. With Auctelia, the Group will reach a business volume of nearly €150 million.
