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RICARDO FERNÁNDEZ
Partner
He began his career at Arthur Andersen, a former audit company now part of Deloitte, joining later Antena 3 Television where he held various management positions, such as Director of Internal Audit, Director of Subsidiaries, Purchasing Director, and Deputy CFO. After a period of independent advice and consulting activity in organization and business restructuring, he joined the Loewe Group (part of LVMH Corporation), running the position of Purchasing Director, adding later responsibilities in Quality and Procurement areas.
As an academic, he has been Professor of Finance in the Media MBA at the Carlos III University and at the ISEM, Spanish Institute for Fashion Companies.
Since becoming part of the ONEtoONE team, Ricardo has boasted closed deals across the education, services, finance, retail, healthcare, food and construction services. He has closed many deals particularly within the education sector and demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of learning, taking part in M&A deals that will improve the access to quality learning, inspire research endeavors and global collaboration. His dedication similarly extends across these other sectors, solidifying ONEtoONE as a powerful force in the world of M&A.
Education
Degree in Economic and Business Sciences, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Experience
Partner, INGENIA Green Equipment
Partner, VINCULO Abogados
Purchasing Manager, Loewe SA
Freelance Advisor
Deputy Financial Director, Antena 3
Senior Auditor, Deloitte
Track Record
International Experience
Sector Expertise
Media
Education
Keywords
Advised Deal
Advice on buying
ONEtoONE has advised Miranza, Spain 's leading ophthalmology group, on the strategic acquisition of Clínica El Brillante in Córdoba. Miranza, renowned for its extensive network of specialized eye care centers, has added Clínica El Brillante as its 24th clinic in Spain, bringing the total to 36 facilities across Spain and Andorra. With over 30 years of experience in eye care, Clínica El Brillante is a prestigious center that will further strengthen Miranza’s presence in Andalusia, marking its first entry into Córdoba. This acquisition is part of Miranza’s broader strategy to expand its national footprint, which has led to the group exceeding its revenue forecasts in 2023, achieving over €100 million in consolidated revenue. The integration of Clínica El Brillante into Miranza's innovative and cohesive network will enhance the center's capabilities, aligning with Miranza’s commitment to clinical-surgical excellence and cutting-edge patient care.
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ONEtoONE Corporate Finance has advised Plural Asesores on its integration into Azenea, a rapidly growing consultancy group focused on digitalisation and continuous improvement. Plural Asesores, a leading firm in accounting, tax, and legal advisory services, will join a group committed to innovation and technology, enhancing its ability to provide efficient, client-focused services.
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Miranza has acquired Clínica Oftalmológica CIMO, a leading clinic in Seville, as part of its strategy of territorial expansion and medical excellence, strengthening its presence in Andalusia. Founded in 1996, CIMO is a cutting-edge centre specialising in advanced eye surgery and high-precision diagnostics. With over 36 centres in Spain and Andorra, Miranza aims to integrate independent clinics to lead visual health in Europe, enhance its international reach, and provide comprehensive ophthalmological care.
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ONEtoONE has advised Aerotec on its integration into European Flyers, creating one of Europe's largest pilot training centres. Founded in 1993, Aerotec was the first Spanish school to obtain ATO certification and operates from Cuatro Vientos and Seville, with its own maintenance workshop and a fleet of 20 aircraft. Founded in 1991, European Flyers has bases in Madrid, Alicante, and Toledo, with over 30 aircraft, 14 simulators, and 200 professionals. The transaction strengthens their presence in the south, will generate synergies, and expand capacity to over 220 students per intake and 40,000 annual training hours.
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World Pack Express is a company that provides tailor-made logistics services for B2B clients. WPE is located in Catalonia and serves its customers at national, European, and international levels. WPE works as an expert partner for many customers, often seen as an extension of their logistics department in real-time. Logwin Solutions Spain is a German group with 30 years of experience in Spain. It specialises in distribution, last mile logistics, and deliveries on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Zalando, Vepee, or retailers like El Corte Inglés or Duty-Free (Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga airports). In addition, the company offers comprehensive reverse logistics services, improving replenishment and supply strategies for points of sale and customers.
Advice on buying
ONEtoONE has advised Miranza, Spain 's leading ophthalmology group, on the strategic acquisition of Clínica El Brillante in Córdoba. Miranza, renowned for its extensive network of specialized eye care centers, has added Clínica El Brillante as its 24th clinic in Spain, bringing the total to 36 facilities across Spain and Andorra. With over 30 years of experience in eye care, Clínica El Brillante is a prestigious center that will further strengthen Miranza’s presence in Andalusia, marking its first entry into Córdoba. This acquisition is part of Miranza’s broader strategy to expand its national footprint, which has led to the group exceeding its revenue forecasts in 2023, achieving over €100 million in consolidated revenue. The integration of Clínica El Brillante into Miranza's innovative and cohesive network will enhance the center's capabilities, aligning with Miranza’s commitment to clinical-surgical excellence and cutting-edge patient care.
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ONEtoONE has advised the owners of Jurispol in their sale process to the Corpfin Capital fund, becoming part of the project called Grupo Versus. Jurispol is a leading group of face-to-face and online academies, specialized in the preparation of oppositions to the National Police and through this operation it will join forces with Prefortia (focused on preparation for the Civil Guard) and Forvide (specialized in prison officers) under the umbrella of Grupo Versus. This project represents Corpfin Capital's entry into the market for preparing for oppositions for the public sector, strengthening its portfolio of investors in education and training. The companies comprising Grupo Versus will continue to operate under the leadership of their founders, while benefiting from Corpfin's experience in the development and growth of training projects. Jurispol will continue to strengthen its market leadership, benefiting from better resources and a broader platform to support its students.
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ONEtoONE advised Biotulin, an international skincare brand owned by Germany’s MyVitalSkin, on the sale of its assets (brand, stocks, molds) to Lorience Paris. Founded in 2014, Biotulin is known for its innovative, mostly vegan formulas with immediate effects. With a vision to reinvent cosmetics using herbal ingredients, Biotulin has become a globally recognized brand. Lorience Paris, founded by Robin Schlang in 2004, specializes in brand-building for perfumes and cosmetics, blending French high-perfumery and cosmetology expertise. This acquisition strengthens Lorience’s product range, digital sales, and geographic reach, enhancing its portfolio, which includes Mauboussin Perfumes and Osée.
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ONEtoONE has advised Centro Internacional de Estudios de Postgrado (CIEP), on its sale to Metrodora Education. Centro Internacional de Estudios de Postgrado (CIEP) is a prestigious international postgraudate training school in Spain and Latin America, specialized in Health Sciences and Aesthetic Medicine. It has offered more than 2,400 students masters degrees specialization diplomas, expert courses and micro-credentials. Metrodora Education is the first educatinal group created to lead health and sports training in Spanish-speaking countries. It offers professional training, higher education and further training for sector specialization. With this transaction, Metrodora advances its organic growth, expands its training offer and reinforces its positioning in Higher Education.
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ONEtoONE Corporate Finance has advised our client, Groupe EDH, on the acquisition of Creanavarra. Groupe EDH is a French higher education group and has been a leader in the fields of communication, artistic and cultural management, film, 3D film animation, journalism, graphic design, digital arts, advertising creation, architecture, fashion and web development for over 62 years. The Groupe EDH schools provide undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to 15.000 students within 40 campuses in 5 different countries. Creanavarra is a leading higher education institution specialized in graphic design, fashion design and interior design. It has a strong brand recognition, a high-value pedagogical offer and a high employment rate. The acquisition of Creanavarra is perfect match for Groupe EDH as they share the same focus on creativity and design. Groupe EDH´s acquisition will ensure a bright future for Creanavarra and will allow the company to reach its next phase of development.
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GLM COMMERCE has incorporated into its shareholding the investor Fábricas Folch. GLM COMMERCE is one of the leading retailers of equipment and accessories for the practice of off-road motorbike sports, based in Spain. 95% of its sales are through the online channel using its website GreenlandMX.com and more than 50% of these operations are destined for the surrounding European countries and the rest of the world.
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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.
Advice on buying
ONEtoONE is pleased to announce that our client OMNES Education has acquired CEI Escuela de Diseño y Marketing! OMNES Education is the French leader in higher education with 12 schools and more than 35,000 students. CEI is a Spanish school with more than 30 years of history, and more than 15,000 students trained, with a focus on design and digital marketing with campuses in Madrid, Seville, and Valencia. OMNES Education strengthens its position in Spain and continues to expand internationally with the incorporation of CEI, the 13th school to join the Group.
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We are pleased to announce that our client, AD Education, has acquired Animum. AD Education is an international network dedicated to the training of professionals in the fields of design, communication, audiovisual, etc. in several countries in Europe and around the world. Animum is a school dedicated to offering specialised master’s degrees in the area of Digital Drawing, Concept Art and 3D Animation, among others. The main objective of AD education is to create stronger links between its 19 schools and to prepare its more than 29,000 students, spread over 68 campuses, to become active & and “creative thinkers”; who can imagine, innovate and succeed in the world of tomorrow.
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ONEtoONE has advised the German company, AfCE - Academy for Corporate Entrepreneurship on its sale to Verhaert Masters in Innovation. AfCE helps corporate organisations to innovate and increase their entrepreneurial capacity. The company operates worldwide and consists of a team of more than 40 high-level innovation mentors. Its curriculum is based on more than 200 tutorials, courses, tools and online tests, boosting its clients' ability to innovate and driving their breakthrough ideas forward.
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The French group, AD Education, closes the year 2020 with the acquisition of the official center of higher education, Barreira Arte + Diseño, a pioneer school in the formation of artistic education. AD Education has acquired a majority of the Spanish center, and the Barreira family remains a minority shareholder. For this third acquisition in Spain, the French group has once again counted on the advice of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance. ADE is already one of the main European actors in the creative arts education. It reinforces its presence in Spain after the acquisition in 2019 of CEV (Centro de Estudios del Video SA) and in August 2020 of the Spanish high school, CES.
Advice on buying
The French group, AD Education, acquired the Spanish educational centre CES (Escuela Superior de imagen, sonido y tecnología) in an operation advised by ONEtoONE Corporate Finance. Thanks to this acquisition, AD Education becomes one of the major European players in the creative arts and strengthens its presence in Spain following the acquisition in 2019 of CEV (Centro de Estudios del Video SA).
Advice on sale
The Benelux team of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance has successfully advised on a sell-side operation the owner of Ciné Télé Revue, Michel Leempoel, on the sale of Ciné Télé Revue. The company is the french-speaking Belgium’s preferred TV magazine. The objective of this deal is to help the magazine adapt to changing media consumption habits. As a new part of Rossel, Ciné Télé Revue will become the corner stone of the latter’s, movie, people and lifestyle content offer.
Advice on buying
The French group, AD Education, has recently acquired the Spanish study centre CEV (Centro de Estudios del Video SA) in an operation advised by ONEtoONE Corporate Finance. Thanks to this acquisition, ADE has become one of the main European players in the education of creative arts. The integration of the Spanish school, CEV, is a further step for AD Education in its commitment to expansion throughout Europe, while developing academic synergies between the two groups of schools for the benefit of their students.
Advice on sale
Sell side mandate for 100% of the equity of an industrial designer and manufacturer of modular commercial coldware.
Advice on sale
Francisco Dias Espajo, co-founder of the Spanish meat productor MURGACA, well established in the market for more than 25 years, is now controlling 100% of the capital of the company after having bought the shares of the other co-founder Cristobal Martinez Carricondo.
