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Nestled in one of the most beautiful and entrepreneurial cities in the Mediterranean, Translink Corporate Finance Spain is the jewel of Iberian M&A firms. With more than 150 years of combined experience Translink’s five lead partners have successfully advised over 300 transactions in a variety of sectors including: packaging, IT, food, industry, logistics, agribusiness, pharmaceutical and retail among.
Working closely with our customers, we deliver a multitude of “tailormade” senior financial advisory services from counterparty identification to the closing of the transaction. Our deep knowledge of the financial and industrial community in Spain means that we are well equipped to find the right target for any buyer or seller. We follow the best practises applicable to advisory services in cross border transactions, managing all cultural nuances and aligning them with other global business and corporate practises.
Avda. Diagonal 453 bis, 1º
08036 Barcelona
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Mathéo a rejoint Translink CF France début 2023 après plusieurs expériences en M&A, notamment au sein des équipes Large Cap de BNP Paribas où il a pu travailler sur des opérations cross-border sur les secteurs de l’agroalimentaire, du retail et de la santé. Il retrouve les équipes de Translink CF France pour lesquelles il avait déjà travaillé en tant que stagiaire, preuve de son attachement à nos valeurs et à notre projet.
Il est également titulaire d’un Master Grande Ecole d’Audencia Business School et d’un double diplôme délivré par l’Ecole Centrale de Lyon.
Sur son temps libre, Mathéo aime passer du bon temps avec ses amis et sa famille, devant un match de rugby ou un Grand Prix de Formule 1. Pratiquant de longue date de nombreux sports de combat, il aime canaliser son énergie à l’aide d’un bon combat de boxe !
Après des études de gestion à la Sorbonne, Caroline a repris une société familiale spécialisée dans le commerce de gros de produits hydrauliques au milieu des années 90, avant de cesser son activité début 2023. Aujourd’hui elle apporte toute son énergie à poursuivre la structuration de Translink CF France autour des sujets liés à la gouvernance, aux RH et au marketing avec l’ambition d’apporter toute son expérience. Joueuse redoutable de scrabble, férue de ski et de natation, et grande voyageuse, Caroline parle couramment l’anglais.
Après des expériences en M&A en banques d’affaires chez Capitalmind Investec et Raphaël Financial Advisory, Boris a rejoint Translink CF en janvier 2021 comme analyste. Il a été depuis promu chargé d’affaires en janvier 2023 et a pu faire valoir son expertise sur une large variété d’opérations (LBO, cession industrielle et levée de fonds) et de secteurs. Il est diplômé du programme Grande Ecole d’Audencia Business School.
Aficionado de tout type de sport et curieux par nature, Boris aime découvrir sans cesse de nouvelles choses. Grâce à une maîtrise du verbe acérée, il est dans la quête perpétuelle du bon mot à la machine à café ou sur Teams.
Diplômé d’un master en finance de l’EM Lyon Business School, Jules a commencé sa carrière professionnelle en tant qu’Analyste M&A chez SANTANDER CIB puis en tant qu’Associate chez ATOUT CAPITAL et SEVENSTONES en charge de transactions M&A dédiées aux entrepreneurs et groupes familiaux. Son attrait pour les opérations de transmissions et de LBO l’ont naturellement conduit à rejoindre Translink CF en 2022 en tant que Senior Associate. Jules apporte sa bonne humeur et sa joie de vivre afin de conduire au mieux les opérations complexes de nos clients.
Passionné entre autres de vin, de montagnes et de course automobile, Jules est toujours en quête de nouvelles bouteilles à déguster ou d’occasion pour chausser ses skis.
David est membre du conseil d’administration et investisseur chez Medelse. Il est également membre du conseil d’administration d’INVIVOX. En tant que fondateur et PDG lui-même,
L’expertise de David dans le domaine de la santé et sa passion pour l’entrepreneuriat sont des atouts inestimables qui profiteront à l’équipe et aux clients.
Will has over 10 years’ experience in M&A, having advised on a broad range of transactions including owner-managed businesses, large corporates and private equity.
He has extensive experience in providing shareholders and management teams with strategic advice on corporate mergers & acquisitions, business disposals, exit strategies, management buy-outs/buy-ins and raising debt or equity capital.
Will’s sector experience spans a wide range of markets, and he is a member of our Energy & Environment specialist sector group.
Will enjoys spending his free time with his young family around the Yorkshire countryside and has a passion for a range of sporting hobbies including golf, skiing and general fitness.
Matt has over 15 years’ of mid-market corporate finance experience across numerous sectors including TMT, Logistics, Manufacturing and Business Services.
He advises owner-managers, corporate and private equity clients, with a particular focus on M&A strategy and execution.
Matt has been described as being a cornerstone in the successful completion of the transaction, always on top of the facts and totally on the ball in constantly changing situations.
He is a member of the ICAEW and holds a MA in Finance.
John has worked in the corporate finance industry for over 20 years including in M&A at a top six firm, as an investment professional at a private equity house and now at Translink Corporate Finance.
He enjoys advising a wide variety of business owners, management teams and financial institutions on a range of corporate transactions and strategies. Since joining Translink Corporate Finance John has been responsible for the successful delivery of several domestic and cross-border disposals and fund raisings including for a building products business which enabled transformational growth.
John spends his downtime either walking his dog Doris with his family, or road cycling in the peak district.
Tim is an experienced deal maker, having enjoyed working with privately owned businesses for over 15 years.
His experience cuts across a wide range of industry sectors, advising clients on disposals to strategic acquirers and financial investors, providing advice on raising funds for growth or acquisitions and advising management teams through private-equity-backed MBOs.
Tim enjoys an active social life, maintaining his passion for golf and playing off a +1 handicap and regularly competing in Sheffield and Yorkshire teams as well as some national events when time permits!
Declan has over eight years’ experience of providing corporate finance advice to owner managers and ambitious management teams. In recent years he has advised on a number of company sales, corporate acquisitions and MBOs for clients across a range of sectors including automotive, TMT, industrial and healthcare.
In 2019 he was named Emerging Dealmaker of the Year at the Insider Sheffield City Region Dealmakers Awards.
Jamie is a partner at Provantage CF and has over 25 years of experience in the corporate finance world, gained at some of the most successful global corporate finance practices including Catalyst Corporate Finance/Alantra and GCA Altium/Houlihan Lokey.
He has worked with a wide range of business types – from owner managers to private equity backed businesses through to large corporates – always focused on delivering an outstanding outcome for the client. He is part of the TMT team with a particular focus on software, IT Services and tech-enabled services – completing multiple transactions in this space over the last 10 years.
Poland/ France
IT
Inetum is a global IT solutions provider in the field of portal systems, sales systems, data warehouses, solutions and migration of systems housed on the Azure platform, AWS, and test automation.
JCommerce is one of the leading providers of digital transformation services for the corporate sector in Poland.
The transaction is part of Inetum’s broader strategy to increase its market share in the CEE region.
Inetum has acquired 100% of the JCommerce shares.
Advisor to the seller
France
IT
A2COM is a Cloud IT integrator and a Health Data Host (HDH).
Foliateam is a leading cloud services operator for companies, healthcare institutions and public organizations. The company offers these solutions in private, public or hybrid cloud mode in order to support its customers in the success of their digital transformation project.
To allow Foliateam to strengthen its cybersecurity activities and its presence in western France.
Translink CF France advised A2Com in its 100% sale to Foliateam.
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France
Food
Aquasourça is an equity investor. Aquasourça’s mission is to add value to companies over the long term, without time constraints, and to support their growth.
Jean Martin is an artisanal Provencal brand of cooked vegetables, born in the Vallée des Baux in the middle of olive groves.
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France
Health
Destia specializes in home care for vulnerable individuals, childcare and housekeeping. It is a leader in the field of personal services.
Adom72 offers home care services in southern Sarthe.
To allow Destia to reinforce their presence in Sarthe and Maine-et-Loire.
Translink CF France advised Destia on the acquisition of Adom72
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France – Spain
Industry
Stratagem is a specialist in the production of work plans and kitchen doors in HPL and HPL Compact.
Alvic Group is a Spanish specialist in the manufacture and distribution of components for the furniture and decoration industry.
To increase the company’s internationalization and improve its knowledge, experience, as well as its customer service all while explanding the range of available products.
Translink CF Spain and France advised the Alvic Group in its first acquisition in France.
Advisor to the buyer
France
Media
Siblu is a Bordeaux-based group, the European leader in outdoor accommodation and the French leader in the sale of mobile homes to owner-occupiers.
Based in Seignosse, Holding New Aire (« HNA ») operates 7 campsites in France with a total of approximately 3,500 pitches on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
Allows an increase of 3,500 pitches in Siblu’s total capacity, an increase of 25%.
The transaction was financed by a capital increase subscribed by all shareholders, led by Naxicap Partners, as well as the use of a Unitranche financing set up by Arcmont in December 2019.
Advisor to the buyer
Au cours des cinq dernières années, Marc a réalisé plus d’une vingtaine d’opérations de haut de bilan pour le compte d’industriels et de fonds d’investissement dans le secteur des TMT et des services.
Il est responsable de l’expertise ICT de Translink CF au niveau mondial.
Avant ses 30 ans, Marc crée, avec Jacques-Henri Rième et Mathieu Lemesle, Financière Monceau CF, devenue par la suite Translink CF France.
Son parcours professionnel :
Membre du board des directeurs de Translink International
Financière Monceau CF, Fondateur
MK Finance, Directeur
Marc est titulaire d’un MBA en Finance d’entreprise et stratégie de Georgia Sate University, Atlanta (États-Unis) et d’un Master en Finance d’entreprise de l’École Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse (France).
Mal is an experienced CEO having led businesses such as Maytag, Strongform and Camfil. Previously Mal held senior roles with 3M, Southcorp Appliances and Southcorp Wines.
Mal’s business experience includes both corporate and private equity spanning a broad range of industries including industrial products, consumer appliances, wine, retail and import distribution.
Mal was the founding CEO of Strongform and partnered with ANZ Private Equity to complete several acquisitions.
Mal has a strong track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition having completed numerous acquisitions throughout his career. Mal has a Dip. Accounting, a Dip. Marketing and an MBA.
Oscar has over 22 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers and acquisitions and business strategy, both nationally and internationally. He has extensive experience in the industrial and services sector. He is a WindCorp partner since 2013. He previously held various positions at Barclays Bank, AB Advisors, Morgan Stanley and Alta Partners. Oscar has a Degree in Economics and Business Administration (UAB) and an MBA from IESE. He is a member of our industrials group, having closed several transactions in this sector.
José M. has over 20 years of professional experience in corporate finance, advising and being involved in M&A and investment management transactions. He has advised numerous transactions in sectors such as food, business services, healthcare, environmental services and specialized distribution. José M. is a WindCorp partner. He was a founding partner at Clairfield Partners, international Corporate Finance firm, and Danube Property Advisors, which manages real estate investment funds. He graduated in Business Administration from the University of Buckingham (UK) and holds a Masters Degree in Finance from the University of Deusto. He is a member of our logistics and food industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Josep Pere has over 25 years of professional experience and is specialized in corporate mergers, acquisitions and strategic and financial consultancy. He joined WindCorp as a Partner in 2019. Previously, he was Partner at AddVANTE M&A for 19 years. Josep Pere holds a Degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Postgraduate PhD courses in Strategic Maps (UB). He is a member of our IT and health industry groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors.
Narciso has over 20 years of professional experience in Corporate Finance, advising and participating in M&A transactions. Throughout his career he has gained experience in services, industry and real estate areas. Among his clients there are reputed family owned corporations. He is a founding partner of WindCorp. He began his professional career in the finance and insurance sector in Bankpime and Barclays Bank. He has a Bachelor of Business Studies from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
Tran-Minh has over 17 years of professional experience and specialises in financial-strategic advisory, especially focused on transactions and restructuring cases in international contexts. Throughout his career, he has advised a large number of operations in various sectors such as industry, technology, FMCG and logistics. He joined WindCorp as a partner in 2021. Previously, he was the director responsible of the Barcelona-based office at the financial and strategic consulting firm Accuracy. He previously spent his career in Corporate Finance at EY and BDO. Tran-Minh holds a Master in Management from Toulouse Business School (France) and an MBA from Walton College (USA).
Oscar has over 10 years of work experience in audit, transaction services and investment banking and is specialised in debt advisory transactions. Throughout his career, Oscar has participated in transactions in different sectors such as industrials, business services, retail and packaging. Prior to joining WindCorp Translink, Oscar held various positions within KPMG, EY, Credit Suisse and Houlihan Lokey in Spain and UK. In addition to corporate finance services, Oscar will provide debt advisory services across the Translink group.
He holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Barcelona and an MBA from IESE Business School.
Sergi has over 5 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Sergi has participated in cross-border transactions in different sectors such as IT (SaaS, BPO, e-commerce, ERP), Healthcare, and Industrials. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Sergi developed his professional career at BBVA and Crea Inversión. He is also Associate Professor of Finance in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a BBA from Universitat de Barcelona (UB), a MSc in Corporate Finance from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and a Summer School stage in the London School of Economics (LSE), where he undertook courses of business analysis and valuation. Sergi passed the second level of the CFA Institute program.
Marcos has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. He also has been involved in strategic consulting projects for the NGO BAIF in India and has experience as a Research Assistant at CEMFI. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Marcos developed his professional career at Crea Inversión in the M&A team. He is also Associate Professor of Economics in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).
He holds a degree in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange programme at University of Warwick, and a MSc in Economics from University College London (UCL), where he obtained a fully funded scholarship by Fundación Ramón Areces.
Francesc has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. Throughout his career, Francesc has participated in transactions both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Francesc developed his professional career at Deloitte and Crea Inversión.
He holds a degree in International Business Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange program at Boston College, and a MSc in Finance from ESADE Business School.