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The global and regional automotive and aerospacemarkets are undergoing historical changes, but M&AInternational Inc. professionals provide unique globalaccess to both localized automotive and aerospacesector contacts, timely opportunities and anunderstanding of the markets.
The M&A International Inc. Automotive & AerospaceGroup delivers:
Unparalleled sector expertise in the leadingautomotive and aerospace manufacturing centers.An integrated professional team working in andconstantly communicating about the latest M&Atransactions and developments within theautomotive and aerospace industries.Global and local access to corporate acquirors orstrategic sellers, focused knowledge of acquisitionopportunities and creative sources of financing.
The group's resources include significant expertise inengagements for:
After-Market DistributionDivestitures or Acquisitions of ComponentSuppliers/Manufacturers
DomesticGlobal
Global Consolidation Strategies Of SuppliersRetail/Rental/Leasing
Create substantial leveraged resources and enhancedopportunities with the M&A International team.
S. Jack CampbellHead of M&A International Inc.'sAutomotive & Aerospace Group
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Introduction
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Established in 1985, M&A International Inc.www.mergers.net offers the unparalleled, global resourcesof over 600 M&A professionals operating in every majorfinancial center of the world. Our members adviseprimarily middle-market companies on acquisitions,divestitures, fundraising and fairness opinions. With M&AInternational Inc., you will receive advice from seniorprofessionals with the relationships, reach and resourcesneeded to ensure your goals are met.
Key facts:
1,300 closed transactions in the past five yearsworth more than US$75 billionAn international, proprietary deal database withover 3,500 active and closed transactions
Our dedicated M&A professionals bring to the tablesuperior expertise and knowledge in leading industrialsectors. They form engagement specific industry groupsthat understand the industry and the unique challengesyou face, providing in-depth market knowledge. M&AInternational Inc. has the following industry groups:
Automotive & AerospaceBusiness Support ServicesConstruction & Engineering ServicesEnergyFood & BeverageHealthcareMediaReal EstateRetailTechnology
In addition, M&A International Inc. offers the expertise ofits Equity Capital Markets Group.
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M&A International Inc. – the world’s leading M&A alliance
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Members in the leading financial centers of the world
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Aerospace Damar AeroSystems Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofDamar AeroSystems,United States
Manufactures partsand assemblies for thecommercial aerospaceindustry
Senior plc, UnitedKingdom
Manufacturescomponents andsystems for theaerospace market
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Damar AeroSystems on the sale of 100% of the issued share capital of Damar and two small related legal entitiesoperating from the same facilities for US$24.5 million.
Air Freight andLogistics
Knafaim GlobalLeasing Ltd.
Fundraising - otherfinance
Shareholders ofKnafaim GlobalLeasing Ltd., Israel
Offers leasing andmaintenance servicesto the aviation sector
Public and privateinvestors, Israel
Investment
Description of transaction: Acted as a member of the distributors´ consortium in a bond issue worth US$54 million.
Airlines Knafaim HoldingsLimited
Fundraising - otherfinance
Shareholders ofKnafaim HoldingsLimited, Israel
Offers tourism and airaviation servicesthrough its subsidiaries
Public investors, Israel Investment
Description of transaction: Acted as a member of the underwriters´ consortium for Knafaim Holdings Limited in a bond issue worth US$21 million.
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AutomotiveComponents
Alumetal S.A. Advisor to seller Private shareholder ofAlumetal S.A., Poland
Produces secondaryaluminum mostly forthe automotive industry
Abris Capital Partners,Poland
Private equity
Description of transaction: Advised the owner of Alumetal on the sale of a majority stake (56%) in the company to a Warsaw-based private equity firm managed by AbrisCapital Partners.
AutomotiveComponents
Colauto Adesivos eMassas Ltda
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofColauto Adesivos eMassas Ltda, Brazil
Manufacturesadhesives and sealantsfor the automotive andtransportation industry
Sika AG, Switzerland Specialty chemicals
Description of transaction: Acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Colauto and its shareholders in the sale of the business to Sika AG for US$40 million. The automotiveindustry is increasingly focusing on Brazil as a development base for global platforms designed for the emerging markets. With its production site in São Paulo, Colauto willbecome the new development center for Sika Automotive in Latin America.
AutomotiveComponents
Gaenslen & VölterGmbH + Co KG
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofGaenslen & VölterGmbH + Co KG,Germany
Supplies fabric tomanufacturers ofautomotive interiorpanels and seating
Hanse Industriekapital -Beteiligungs GmbH,Germany
Financial services
Description of transaction: Assisted the shareholders of Gaenslen & Völter in the identification of potential buyers on a global scale, prepared the investment case andmoderated negotiations with several potential buyers brought to the table by the M&A International Inc. alliance. The sale was successfully closed only 2½ months afterapproaching the investor.
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AutomotiveComponents
Leipold Group Fundraising - privateequity
Private shareholders ofLeipold Group,Germany
Manufacturescustomer-specificmetal precision parts
M Cap Finance,Germany
Specialized investor formezzanine andminority stakes
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Leipold Group on securing a recapitalization of the company. Provided support on restructuring the liabilities of thegroup and arranged additional funding to finance further growth.
AutomotiveComponents
NederlandseRadiateuren FabriekB.V.
Advisor to seller Proliance International,Inc., United States
Provides heatexchange products forthe automotive andtruck aftermarkets
Banco Products IndiaLtd., India
Manufactures andexports engine coolingcomponents andengine sealing gaskets
Description of transaction: Retained by Proliance to sell its European subsidiary Nederlandse Radiateuren Fabriek B.V. (NRF). Banco Products India Ltd. acquired NRF tothe value of US$24 million following a bankruptcy auction.
AutomotiveComponents
TKW TechnischeKunststoffteile undWerkzeugbau GmbH &Co.
Advisor to seller Private shareholder ofTKW TechnischeKunststoffteile,Germany
Manufactures plasticinjection molding partsfor car interiors
DZ Equity PartnerGmbH, addfinityindustries GmbH & Co.KG, Germany
Private equity
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholder of TKW on the sale of the company to investors addfinity industries GmbH & Co. KG and DZ Equity Partner GmbH(DZEP) together with Managing Director Ms. Petra Reich.
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AutomotiveComponents
US & South Africanoperations of GPXInternational Tire Corp.
Advisor to seller GPX International TireCorp., United States
Provides specialtyoff-the-road (OTR)tires
Alliance TireCorporation, Israel
Develops andmanufactures a widerange of tires forvarious activities
Description of transaction: Retained by GPX´s shareholders to pursue Section 363 bankruptcy sales of its business units in three transactions. Assisted GPX in reaching anagreement to sell its OTR tire business unit to Alliance Tire for US$56.7 million.
AutomotiveComponents
UniTek Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofUniTek, United States
Molder of rubber andplastic componentproducts
Jägar Automobil-TechnikGmbH & Co. KG,Germany
Supplies high qualityrubber, plastic andmetal components andsub-systems
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of UniTek on the sale of the company to Jäger Automobil-Technik for an undisclosed consideration.
Automotives andAftermarket
A minority stake inCarsite Ltd
Fundraising - otherfinance
Private shareholders ofCarsite Ltd, UnitedKingdom
Online used carretailer
Tesco plc, UnitedKingdom
International retailer ofconsumer goods andservices
Description of transaction: Advised Carsite´s shareholders on securing expansion capital. The transaction involved Tesco plc investing an undisclosed amount to take aminority stake, with the ability to increase their shareholding in subsequent years.
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Automotives andAftermarket
Dynamic TireCorporation
Advisor to seller GPX International TireCorp., Canada
Provides specialtyoff-the-road (OTR) tires
Management Buy-outTeam, United States
Investment
Description of transaction: Retained by GPX´s shareholders to pursue Section 363 bankruptcy sales of its business units in three transactions. Assisted GPX in reaching anagreement to sell its Canadian pneumatic tire business unit and contract business to a management buy-out team led by Robert Sherkin and Peter Koszo for US$28 million.
Automotives andAftermarket
Prevent Glass Advisor to seller Prevent DEV GmbH,Germany
Supplies seat covers,interiors and othermaterials for the autoindustry
ICI InternationalCorporate Investments,Germany
Investment
Description of transaction: Advised Prevent on the divestment of its glass manufacturing subsidiary, Prevent Glass, to an investment company for US$34 million.
Automotives andAftermarket
Radical Sportscars Ltd Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofRadical Sportscars Ltd,United Kingdom
Produces purpose-builtracing cars and offersrelated motorsportservices
Private investors,Germany
Investment
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Radical Sportscars Ltd on the sale of a minority stake to a consortium of high net worth individuals. The transactionvalues Radical at US$47 million.
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Automotives andAftermarket
Red Spot Paint &Varnish Company, Inc.
Advisor to buyer Shareholders of RedSpot Paint & VarnishCompany, Inc., UnitedStates
Manufactures coatingproducts for plasticautomotivecomponents
Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd.,Japan
Produces coatingsused in the automotiveindustry
Description of transaction: Led the shareholders of Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd. through a successful analysis, structuring, negotiation and funding of this US$63.2 millionacquisition of all Red Spot´s stock.
Automotives andAftermarket
Solid Tire &Manufacturing Facilities
Advisor to seller GPX International TireCorp., United States
Provides specialtyoff-the-road (OTR) tires
MITL AcquisitionCompany, United States
Investment
Description of transaction: Retained by GPX´s shareholders to pursue Section 363 bankruptcy sales of its business units in three transactions. Assisted GPX in reaching anagreement to sell its Solid Tire business together with manufacturing facilities in China, Maine and Pennsylvania for US$20.5 million.
Automotives andAftermarket
Terberg Autoschade Advisor to seller Stam Groep,Netherlands
Auto dealership alsoproviding maintenance,leasing and insuranceservices
Care Schadeservice,Netherlands
Car bodywork repairservices
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Stam Groep on the divestment of its subsidiary Terberg Autoschade to Care Schadeservice. Terberg Autoschadeoffers car repair services.
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Automotives andAftermarket
Versachem Chile S.A. Advisor to seller Shareholders ofVersachem Chile S.A.,Chile
Manufactures a varietyof products for theautomotive aftermarket
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.,United States
Develops engineeredproducts and specialtysystems
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Versachem Chile S.A. on the sale of the company to Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW) for an undisclosed consideration.
Biotechnology C5 Yeast CompanyB.V.
Advisor to seller Koninklijke CoöperatieCosun U.A. (RoyalCosun), Netherlands
Processes agriculturalraw materials
Royal DSM N.V.,Netherlands
Life science andmaterials science
Description of transaction: Advised Royal Cosun on the sale of its subsidiary, C5 Yeast Company B.V., to Royal DSM N.V. (Euronext: DSM). C5 Yeast Company developsyeast technology for the conversion of biomass. The acquisition will allow DSM to combine C5 Yeast Company’s business with its own advanced yeast and enzymetechnologies for second generation biofuels, further increasing its leadership position in this field.
Chemicals Dystar Group Advisor to buyer The insolvencyadministrators ofDystar’s estate,Germany
Insolvencyadministration
Kiri Dyes and ChemicalsLimited, India
Manufactures reactivedyes
Description of transaction: Advised Kiri Dyes and Chemicals through its SPV, Kiri Holding Singapore Private Limited, on its acquisition via an asset purchase agreement ofDyStar Group from the insolvency administrators of DyStar’s estate. DyStar is a global market leader for specialty dyes and pigments in various sectors such as apparel,hosiery, automotive, carpets and industrial fabrics.
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Commercial andProfessional Services
Provel S.r.l. Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofProvel S.r.l., Italy
Rapid prototyping,tooling andmanufacturingservices
3D SystemsCorporation, UnitedStates
3D printing, rapidprototyping andmanufacturingsystems
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Provel S.r.l. on the sale of all Provel’s outstanding shares in a predominantly cash transaction with a portion paid inshares. The company’s clients include some of the major Italian automotive and design companies.
Construction /Agricultural Machinery
RAUCHLandmaschinenfabrikGmbH
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofRAUCHLandmaschinenfabrikGmbH, Germany
Wholesaler andmanufacturer ofagricultural machinery
Kuhn Group, France Manufacturesspecialized agriculturalmachinery
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of RAUCH Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH on the sale of a 24% minority interest in the company to Kuhn Group, adivision of Bucher Industries AG.
Construction Materials Vanex, Inc. Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofVanex, Inc., UnitedStates
Manufactureswaterborne paints andcoatings
PPG Industries, UnitedStates
Manufactures paints,coatings, glass andother industrial andcommercial products
Description of transaction: Retained by the shareholders of Vanex, Inc. to advise on the US$9 million sale of the company to PPG Industries.
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Construction andEngineering Services
Kardan Israel Ltd. Fundraising - otherfinance
Kardan Israel N.V.,Israel
A holding andinvestment companyactive in varioussectors
Institutions, Israel Investment
Description of transaction: Acted as a member of the underwriters´ consortium for Kardan Israel in a bond issue worth US$31 million.
Consumable FuelsRefinement andTransport
Delek Group Ltd. Fundraising - otherfinance
Public shareholders ofDelek Group Ltd.,Israel
Holding andmanagement companyin a variety of sectors
Public and privateinvestors, Israel
Investment
Description of transaction: Acted as a member of the distributors´ consortium in a bonds issue worth US$138 million. The company´s investments both in Israel andoverseas include energy, infrastructure and water desalination, real estate, finance and insurance, automobiles, biochemicals and telecommunications.
Consumer Finance,InvestmentManagement, PrivateEquity
Coveright SurfacesMalaysia Sdn Bhd
Advisor to seller Deutsche BeteilgungsAG, Germany
Private equity ANALABSRESOURCES BERHAD,Malaysia
Laboratory testing andindustrial chemicals
Description of transaction: Advised on Coveright Surfaces´ divestment of its Malaysian subsidiary to concentrate its business on the European market. Coveright SurfacesHolding GmbH is a leading producer of surfacing materials. It develops, produces and sells innovative decorative surfaces for the furniture, flooring, building, woodworkingand automotive industries. It is a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteilgungs AG.
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Consumer Finance,InvestmentManagement, PrivateEquity
Gerresheimer WildenAG
Advisor to buyer Gerresheimer AG,Germany
Provides plasticsystems for thepharmaceutical and lifescience industries
FBH FrankfurterBeteiligungsberatungGmbH, Germany
A privately ownedinvestment vehiclefocused on injectionmolding companies
Description of transaction: Advised the FBH Group, which owns Thermoplast Technik Beteiligungs-AG, a medium-sized manufacturer of injection molded parts includingcomponents for the automobile industry. The US$17 million acquisition of the technical plastics division of Gerresheimer expands FBH´s plant network and existing productrange.
Consumer Services LUBExpress OperatingCo., Inc.
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofLUBExpress OperatingCo., Inc., United States
Automotivepreventativemaintenance services
Valvoline Instant OilChange, United States
Owns and operatesover 40 automotivefluid maintenanceservice centers
Description of transaction: Retained by the shareholders of LUBExpress to conduct a competitive sale process to provide shareholder liquidity. Negotiated the sale ofLUBExpress for an undisclosed sum to an affiliate of Galena Associates, LLC, the largest franchisor of Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations.
Diversified CommercialServices
Sinotrust BusinessInformation &Consulting Limited
Advisor to buyer Shareholders ofSinotrust BusinessInformation &Consulting, China
Business informationand market researchservices
Experian Group Limited,United Kingdom
Provides analytical andmarketing services
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Experian on completing a 2-stage acquisition of an equity stake in Sinotrust.
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Diversified FinancialServices
24.5% stake in ForumServicios FinancierosS.A.
Advisor to seller Shareholders ofInversiones Juan YarurS.A., Chile
Holding company of agroup with interests infinancial services, retailand wine
BBVA Chile S.A., Spain Global financialservices
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Inversiones Juan Yarur S.A. on the sale of its 24.5% stake in Forum Servicios Financieros S.A. to BBVA for anundisclosed consideration. Forum is the leader in automotive financing in Chile, providing leasing and credit to individual and corporate clients. The company operatesthrough a network of 360 dealers and 665 outlets across the country and delivers a wide range of financial products.
DiversifiedManufacturing
Delaware Machineryand Tool Company,Inc.
Advisor to buyer Private shareholders ofDelaware Machineryand Tool Company,Inc., United States
Develops complextools used tomanufacture die castcomponents
Dan T. Moore Company,Inc., United States
R&D and acquisitionentity as well asbusiness incubator
Description of transaction: Served as financial advisor to the private shareholders of Dan T. Moore Company, Inc. in its acquisition of Delaware Machinery and ToolCompany Inc.
DiversifiedManufacturing
Rubber ResourcesB.V.
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofRubber ResourcesB.V., Netherlands
Develops and recyclesrubber materials mainlyfor the tyre industry
Elgi Rubber InternationalLimited, India
Rubber recycling
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Rubber Resources on the sale of the company to Elgi. Rubber Resources’ strength in rubber recycling and itsunique position among its customers, combined with Elgi Rubber’s expertise, network and resources will accelerate further growth of the combined group.
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Electrical Equipmentand Components
Philips High TechPlastics Optics
Advisor to seller Royal PhilipsElectronics,Netherlands
Designs andmanufactures precisionmolded parts andlenses
Triumph Pan-PacificCapital Ltd., China
Builds opto-mechanicalsolutions for a variety ofindustries
Description of transaction: Advised Royal Philips Electronics on the sale of its High Tech Plastics Group. The sale of the Suzhou, PRC-based subsidiary was the third andfinal transaction of the company’s divestiture strategy.
IT Services Nexus Consulting Advisor to seller Technology Nexus AB,Sweden
IT consultancyfocusing on securitysolutions
Cybercom Group,Sweden
High-tech consultancyoffering global sourcingfor end-to-end solutions
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Nexus Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed company Technology Nexus, on the sale of the companyto Cybercom Group for US$6 million.
Industrial Machinery Bronx International,Inc.
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofBronx International,Inc., United States
Provides finishingequipment andmechanical processingfor pipes and tubes
Fives Group, France Industrial engineering
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Bronx International, Inc. on the sale of the company to the Fives Group for an undisclosed consideration.
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Industrial Machinery Engineering Design &ManufacturingServices, Inc. (EDMS)
Advisor to buyer Private shareholders ofEDMS, United States
Produces inductionequipment for the windenergy industry
Saet Group, Italy Supplies inductionheating equipment
Description of transaction: Advised Saet´s managers on the acquisition of a majority stake in Engineering Design & Manufacturing Services, Inc. (EDMS). EDMS had beentargeted because of its specific know-how and patent rights related to the production of induction equipment for the wind energy industry. After the expiration of a lock-in-period, a call option may be exercised by Saet for the remaining shares.
Industrial Machinery Serra Soldadura, S.A. Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofSerra Soldadura, S.A.,Spain
Providescomprehensiveautomation services forindustrial processes
Aernnova, Spain Designs andmanufactures equippedaerostructures
Description of transaction: Mandated by Soldaduras Serra’s family owners to assist in divesting the company to Aernnova for an undisclosed consideration.
Industrials and CapitalGoods
Greenkote Plc Advisor to seller Greenkote Plc, UnitedStates
Coating technology fora variety of industries
Impreglon AG, Germany Service provideroffering a wide range ofcoatings
Description of transaction: Retained by Greenkote Plc to sell its German manufacturing plant in an asset deal. The company primarily offers surface coating services forEuropean automotive suppliers.
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Materials Productos Convil, S.A.de C.V.
Restructuring Private shareholders ofProductos Convil, S.A.de C.V., Mexico
Manufactures anddistributes pressuresensitive adhesivetapes
Banco Nacional deMexico (Banamex),Mexico
Financial services
Description of transaction: Involved in the strategic planning that led to additional credit support in the form of a 5-year term loan. The company was looking to strengthenits balance sheet in preparation for expansion.
Precision Instruments Rosti (Nederland) B.V. Advisor to seller Rosti A/S, Sweden Global supplier ofprecision injectionmolded products
Helvoet Holding B.V.,Netherlands
Manufactures plasticand rubbercomponents
Description of transaction: Advised Rosti Group on the sale of its medical packaging and beverage systems division in the Netherlands, Rosti (Nederland) B.V., to HelvoetHolding B.V. for an undisclosed consideration. Rosti Nederland is a plastic injection molding and contract manufacturing company active primarily in the life science sector aswell as the food and beverage sector. Clients include Roche, Heineken and Delphi Bioscience.
Private Investors Advanced LabelTechnologies B.V.
Advisor to seller Shareholders ofAdvanced LabelTechnologies B.V.,Netherlands
Manufactures specialtyself-adhesive anddie-cut products
Standard Investment,Netherlands
Private equity focusedon small andmedium-sizedenterprises
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of ALT Technologies on the sale of the company to Standard Investment and the company’s management. ALTprovides innovative labeling and self-adhesive applications to customers in the automotive, electronics, durable goods and security sectors, as well as developing tailor-madesolutions in partnership with them. ALT Technologies will benefit from Standard Investment’s experience in the automotive supply chain and its familiarity with doing businessin Romania and China.
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Rental and LeasingServices
Albar Fundraising - otherfinance
Private shareholders ofAlbar, Israel
Leasing services andfinancing for newvehicles
Institutions, Israel Investment
Description of transaction: Acted as a member of the underwriters´ consortium for Albar in a bond issue worth US$79 million.
Software Diagnos.co.uk Limited Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofDiagnos.co.uk Limited,United Kingdom
Develops and sellsautomotive diagnosticsoftware
Diagnos HoldingsLimited, United Kingdom
An MBO-MBIsupported by ForesightGroup and OctopusInvestments
Description of transaction: Advised Diagnos.co.uk Limited on its acquisition by a buy-in-buy-out team led by Ian Jones and two experienced executives with motor industryknowledge, joining as non-Executive Chairman and Managing Director. The deal was supported by equity from VCT specialist Foresight Group and loan finance provided byOctopus Intermediate Capital.
Transportation Gowrings MobilityLimited
Advisor to seller Private shareholders ofGowrings MobilityLimited, UnitedKingdom
Supplies wheelchairaccessible vehicles
Newship EstatesLimited, United Kingdom
Privately owned groupof manufacturingcompanies operating ina variety of industries
Description of transaction: Advised the shareholders of Gowrings Mobility on the sale of the business and its assets, including Gowrings’ name, for an undisclosed sum.
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Published: April 2013
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