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October 2018
Into the wet fun
maconda advises Argos Wityu on investment in global market leader for inflatable waterparks
maconda has prepared a comprehensive commercial due diligence on Wibit Sports GmbH. Wibit is the world's leading provider of inflatable waterparks for coastal waters, lakes and indoor pools. The client was Argos Wityu, a pan-European investment company with a German team based in Frankfurt am Main. Wibit was able to win the investor as a strategic partner in October.
September 2018
Snacking permitted
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Weibler, manufacturer of special chocolate gifts
Just a few months after a commercial due diligence on Argenta, a manufacturer of innovative chocolate specialties, the consultants of Cologne-based CDD-specialist maconda again assisted United Chocolate GmbH in the planned development of a medium-sized chocolate group. This time, the focus was on Weibler Confiserie, a manufacturer of fancy, smart chocolate presents and semi-finished chocolate products. In addition, maconda analyzed the possible operational and strategic synergies between Weibler and Argenta.
August 2018
Neat performance
maconda conducts a commercial due diligence on SICCUM, a regionally leading damage restoration company
maconda conducts a comprehensive commercial due diligence for the investment of the Munich-based family office Rigeto Unternehmerkapital in SICCUM, a leading regional remediation company for water, fire and mold damage.
August 2018
Keep your eyes and ears open!
maconda supports Argos Wityu in its investment in aktivoptik, one of the leading optician chains offering hearing aids
maconda is advising the pan-European investment company Argos Wityu on its majority stake in aktivoptik, one of the leading optician and acoustician chains in Germany, as part of a management succession plan. maconda prepared the transaction with a comprehensive commercial due diligence, to which the Cologne-based consultants applied their many years of expertise in the retail, optometry and audiology sectors.
June 2018
Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker’s man
maconda supports Hannover Finanz in its investment in Moos, the leading bakery chain in central Hessen
Hannover Finanz, a growth investor specializing in medium-sized companies, has acquired a stake in Moos, the leading regional bakery chain based in Asslar near Giessen. maconda supported the transaction preparations with an analysis of the market for bread, baked goods and snacks. In addition, maconda's consultants, who have experience in the baking industry, sounded out the regional competitive environment of the bakery chain.
April 2018
Sweet temptation
maconda advises United Chocolate on the acquisition of Argenta, a manufacturer of specialized chocolate products with a traditional regional brand and an innovative product range
With the start of 2018, maconda consultants supported United Chocolate GmbH with a commercial due diligence in the acquisition of Argenta, a successful chocolate manufacturer from Saxony-Anhalt. The experienced Cologne-based consultants thus contributed to the establishment of a medium-sized chocolate group. maconda brought its comprehensive expertise in food including confectionery, in retail as well as in private label and promotional business.
June 2015
All wrapped up
maconda supports Lindsay Goldberg Vogel with a Vendor Fact Book in the sale of WEENER Plastic Packaging Group to the investor 3i
Due to the many years of experience of the maconda team in accompanying M&A transactions as well as various strategy projects in the packaging industry, maconda was once again entrusted with a comprehensive analysis of the multi-layered global market for plastic packaging. Special attention was paid to the growth regions of Southeast Asia and South America.
June 2015
Beauty and care
maconda supports CVC Capital Partners in the acquisition of Douglas with focus on store operations
Due to many years of experience of the maconda team in accompanying and supporting M&A transactions in the retail sector, maconda was entrusted with a comprehensive analysis of the store portfolio of the leading German perfumery chain
February 2015
Safety first!
The security sector: multi-layered, difficult and strong: service providers and manufacturers need a clear orientation
Accidents, disasters and fires affect people and the environment everywhere and at all times. In developed countries around the world, fire departments, civil defense units and police forces are ready to intervene as efficiently as possible. At the same time, there are areas that are unserved or still underserved. In addition, there are burglaries, assaults, and the increasing fear of terrorist attacks. Private security services and specialists in security technology of every stripe are also active here.
January 2015
IT and software solutions
maconda analyzes business model and market environment of a software solution provider for the large-scale retail sector
In 2014, the maconda team was again in frequent demand - for strategy reviews, investment checks and commercial due diligences. At the end of the year, we supported an investor in his investment in a specialist for software solutions that are primarily designed for large-scale retail in terms of functionality and scalability.
October 2014
Just what the doctor ordered
maconda supports Odewald KMU in the acquisition of a majority stake in the 7days Group, a mail order company of workwear for medical practices
2014 was characterized by a wide variety of mandates in the retail sector, including strategy reviews, sophisticated quantitative store analyses and commercial due diligences. These include several projects relating to mail order, e-commerce and catalog business. Most recently, a mandate linking two of maconda's core sectors: textiles and apparel on the one hand and wholesale and retail on the other. Both belong to our "oldest" sectors, which we have been serving time and again since the early 1990s.
August 2014
maconda sheds light on the darkness
Due diligence for an entry into the lighting wholesale business
Luminaire, lamp, lighting - who is not confused by this. The maconda team has already been active in the lighting sector in several cases in a short period of time, among others with projects to increase operating profits as well as with the initiation of investments. Most recently, we brought light into the darkness of the complex matter of the trade with object lighting with our "Commercial Transaction Services" - services around the sale of companies.