Here we keep you informed about selected transactions and publications, mentions in the press and other interesting news about maconda.
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April 2020
Helpful food
maconda supports FLOTTE investments in the acquisition of sanotact, a provider of nutritional supplements and functional foods
Food supplements are "in" and it is against this background that FLOTTE investment, the investment arm of the Piëch-Nordhoff family, has now acquired a majority stake in sanotact, the Münster-based specialist for functional foods. Prior to the acquisition, the Cologne-based consultants of maconda, who have many years of experience in the food industry, evaluated the business model and future prospects of sanotact, which is active worldwide in various product categories, in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
March 2020
Smart shopping!
maconda supports Adiuva Capital in its investment in Jawoll, a leading chain of special item stores
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised Adiuva Capital on its investment in the large non-food discounter Jawoll, which specialises in non-standard items. For this purpose, the consultants, who have many years of experience in retail and especially in niche markets, evaluated the market prospects and the competitive situation in the German non-food discount sector in a differentiated "market review". Jawoll, based in Soltau, Lower Saxony, operates about 90 large discount stores in Germany, mostly in easily accessible commercial areas, with a turnover of about €200 million.
December 2019
Keep it easy!
maconda supports Invision in its investment in Reisenthel, the leading manufacturer of smart and fashionable shopping bags
The Swiss investment company Invision has acquired a majority stake in Reisenthel as part of a succession solution. Reisenthel is the leading manufacturer of intelligent and fashionable shopping baskets, bags and trolleys in the shopping, travel, cosmetics and children's segments. Prior to this, maconda's consultants from Cologne, who have many years of experience in the consumer goods industry and in retail, evaluated Reisenthel's business model and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
October 2019
With vision
maconda accompanies the eye clinic at Neumarkt on the way to a successful partnership
The eye clinic at Neumarkt, the leading clinic for eye and laser surgery in the greater Cologne area, has a new strategic partner in Artemis since the end of 2019. Artemis is a supra-regionally positioned group of eye clinics that continuously expands its network through partnerships with regionally strong practices and clinics. maconda's consultants, who have many years of experience in the healthcare industry and in corporate transactions, supported the shareholders and management of the eye clinic on Neumarkt with strategic advice and prepared the sale operationally.
August 2019
Clothes make the woman
maconda supports Credit Solutions Partner in financing the carve-out of Hallhuber from the Gerry Weber Group
The British investor Robus Capital Management, which specialised in so-called special situations, acquired a majority stake in the Hallhuber fashion chain in July. Luxembourg-based CSP Investment supported Hallhuber and Robus in the spin-off from the Gerry Weber Group with a customised financing solution. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the clothing trade, evaluated the market and the positioning of Hallhuber.
July 2019
Finer than frog hair
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in financing HGA Cosmetics, a distributor of exclusive niche brands for hairdressers
HGA Cosmetics sells products for hair styling and care and colouring to professionals only. The Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner has now provided HGA with mezzanine capital to accelerate further growth. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty and lifestyle business, evaluated the market and HGA's business model in a commercial due diligence.
September 2016
Right beneath the woodwork
maconda supports NORD Holding in the takeover of a manufacturer of high-quality floor coverings
In summer 2016, maconda supported the corporate investor NORD Holding in the acquisition of Parador GmbH & Co. KG from Coesfeld near Münster, a well-known manufacturer of floor coverings made of a wide range of materials. Our extensive experience with consumer goods, retail and our many years of experience as commercial due diligence advisors convinced NORD Holding to mandate maconda for this challenging project.
August 2016
Industry & engineering, services, technical products
We have recently supported numerous clients with accurate analyses and concrete recommendations for action, including in the sectors of industry & mechanical engineering, services and technical products. Sincere thanks for these opportunities!
Get an impression of the topics maconda has recently been tackling intensively in the current maconda newsletter. Some of them can also be of benefit to you. Be it in strategic reorientation (also for companies in distress), investment considerations or decisions on the addition of outside capital. Do you also need a dedicated consultant for one of your projects, who has your interests firmly in mind and acts at eye level? The interdisciplinary team at maconda will be happy to advise you.
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June 2016
Consumer Goods & Commerce
An overview of current activities
In recent months, numerous clients have placed their trust in maconda's clear assessments and personal dedication, especially when it came to consumer goods & retail. For this, we would like to express our sincere gratitude! Below you will find a comprehensive overview of interesting projects as well as current activities that could be of use to you.
April 2016
Field report
maconda at the German Packaging Institute DVI
maconda always wants to stay up to date with the "state of the art". We attach great importance to a sound background of our consultants in the industries we focus on. This also applies to the multi-layered and dynamic packaging industry! Just recently, maconda again participated in a training seminar, this time at the renowned German Packaging Institute DVI. Against this background, we would like to report on current developments in the flexible packaging market in 2016 and beyond.
March 2016
Lighting: “digital – customized – networked”.
maconda visits the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building technology "Light + Building" 2016
In recent years, maconda has been successfully involved in the lighting industry on several occasions. This included several CDDs as well as various consulting and implementation projects in retail, manufacturing, residential and object lighting. Our team has been involved in every stage of the value chain and therefore have an extensive network of industry insiders.
March 2016
Turn data into intelligent forecasts
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