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M&A International Inc. has unrivalled M&A experience in advising private equity funds and institutional investors on their investee companies. In the past two years, we have advised over 100 financial investors on M&A transactions, so understand the objectives and timetable of such transactions.

Our M&A Mid-Market Forum, with tailor-made meeting schedules, specifically allows financial investors to progress M&A strategies for their investee companies.

Case study: Italy | Denmark
Electra Partners Europe investee company Azelis Group acquires Brøste

For five years the Azelis Group, owned by Electra Partners Europe, actively pursued a growth strategy across Europe and was seeking to establish a presence in Scandinavia. M&A International’s Italian member, who had previously advised Azelis on an acquisition in Germany, was appointed as lead advisor in conjunction with M&A International’s Danish and Swedish members to seek acquisition targets.

Brøste was identified as an ideal candidate. A leading distributor of additives, ingredients and raw materials in the North European market, the company has a turnover exceeding €120m and supplies raw materials and chemical specialties from blue chip producers. With headquarters in Denmark and over 130 employees, Brøste also has subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Poland, the Baltic States and the UK.

Hans Udo Wenzel, CEO of Azelis Group, commented: "This is a significant milestone in the realization of the group’s ambition to become one of Europe’s leading specialty distributors. Brøste complements the sector-focused activities of Azelis which include food, pharma and cosmetics, veterinary, plastics, composites, rubber coatings and chemical industries. Brøste will provide us with access to additional markets in this important geographical region."

Attilio Arietti, lead advisor on the transaction commented: "Working with our international team members, we were able to identify the right target and approach its owners on a discreet and timely basis, leading to a successful acquisition within a short period of time."

For more information on how M&A International can assist the investee companies of private equity firms with their M&A objectives, please contact Christopher Scales, Executive Director (T: +34 678 54 9330).