No images? Click here We are proud to share with you this edition of the Clairfield newsletter with insights on the local and global M&A market, our latest transactions, and a lot more interesting news. As exclusive partner of Clairfield International in Belgium we can rely on a strong network and expertise across all sectors. Further on in this newsletter we will elaborate more on how we can support companies in their M&A journey. We wish you good reading! CLAIRFIELD ANNUAL OUTLOOK 2021Thriving in uncertainty - a theme for all businesses these days. We invite you to download our annual publication, which looks at the many changes in business and in M&A brought upon by the events of last year and, most importantly, what is on the horizon for the year ahead. In addition to observations from Clairfield partners on M&A during periods of uncertainty, we feature perspectives from industry leaders on thriving in challenging times, offering viewpoints from sectors as diverse as hospitality, packaging, and outsourcing, among others. We also look at the impact of Brexit on M&A and share the outlook for Italy, Brazil, India, and Japan, all areas where Clairfield welcomed new partners in 2020. DEAL SPOTLIGHT: VIVINO CLOSES USD 155 MILLION SERIES D FUNDING ROUNDVivino, the world’s largest mobile wine app, closed a USD 155 million Series D funding round. Dial Partners, Clairfield’s partner firm in London, advised Vivino’s largest shareholder, SCP Neptune International. Joining SCP Neptune International to support the next phase of Vivino’s development is Swedish investment firm Kinnevik AB. DID YOU KNOW... CAPITAL SOLUTIONSClairfield Belgium leads the Capital Solutions group for Clairfield International. DEAL SPOTLIGHT: INCLUSIOAs an example, Clairfield Belgium, together with Walkiers & Wauthier, successfully supported real estate company Inclusio as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider in its IPO preparation process in November 2020. Inclusio’s IPO was the first IPO of a Belgian ESG-focused REIT since 2015. In this role, we reviewed and optimized the appointment of the joint global coordinator Belfius and advised the company on among others the equity story, positioning of Inclusio and the capital structure (institutional vs retail investors). Both companies also provided input on the valuation and IPO pricing process, including the price range and the final issue price, based on the chosen structure and equity story. RECENT TRANSACTIONSCONTACT USDo you want to gain insights into how M&A can help grow your company? Are you at the start of an M&A journey and do you still have some questions? Or are you looking for a buyer for your company? Don’t hesitate to contact us! We are happy to (e-)meet 👍 Clairfield Belgium is a leading independent advisory firm offering a wide range of financial services related to M&A, valuations and financing (Capital Solutions) in Belgium. With offices in Antwerp and Brussels, we advise mid-market companies in their trajectory to find growth capital, when they are looking for acquisitions (buy-side) or are considering to selling their company to a strategic or financial investor (sell-side). As exclusive partner of Clairfield International in Belgium, we can rely on a strong international partnership and expertise across all sectors. Clairfield Belgium leads Capital Solutions activities for Clairfield International. |