FIDEA nominated to the Prestigious Award of “Financial Advisor of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe” for 2007
The organisers of The Financial Times and Mergermarket M&A Awards selected FIDEA as a candidate to the prestigious “Financial Advisor of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe” award for 2007. FIDEA was shortlisted amongst 5 best advisors – in principle, among reputable global investment banks only.
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“Polish Mittal” – Forbes 12/2007
In its 12/2007 issue in the article “Polish Mittal” Forbes magazine presents the history of Złomrex company and the profile of its founder and only shareholder, Przemysław Sztuczkowski. Adam Jabłoński, partner at FIDEA, who advised the company on a few M&A transactions was among individuals asked for comment:
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Hoop S.A. signed the merger plan with the Kofola Group
On the 27th of November 2007 a merger plan between Hoop S.A. and Kofola SPV Sp. z o.o., the owner of 100% shares at Kofola Holding A.S. was signed. According to the plan, in exchange for the transfer of all assets of Kofola SPV to Hoop, KSM Investment S.A., as the sole owner of Kofola SPV, will be issued new shares representing a total of 49.99% in Hoop’s equity after the merger.
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Cersanit takes over 5 companies producing and distributing ceramic tiles in Russia
On 9th October 2007 Cersanit S.A. acquired the leading Russian ceramic tiles producer and distributor Lira Group, embracing five operating entities: Avtis, Zolotoy Iris, Tiles Trading, Lira Trade and Frianovo Ceramic Factory (“Lira Group”).
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Złomrex closed the acquisition of steel trading arm of Stalexport S.A. for a total consideration of PLN 122.5m
On 1st October 2007 Złomrex S.A. successfully closed the acquisition of Stalexport’s division involved in production and distribution of steel products.
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Wakacje.pl changes the owner
On September 21, 2007 a group of investment funds completed the acquisition of the travel portal Wakacje.pl, from its founders – Mariusza Panek and Michał Kaczorowski. The parties decided not to disclose the value of the transaction. FIDEA acted as financial advisor to the buyers.
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Magellan Pro Equity Fund I completed the deal with Mondi Packaging Group to divest a corrugated board and packaging producer – Ultra Pack S.A.
On 31st August 2007 Magellan Pro Equity Fund I S.A., a fund managing investment portfolio of Michal Solowow, completed the sale transaction of Ultra Pack S.A. to Mondi Packaging Poland B.V.
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Bank DnB NORD successfully closed the takeover of Bank BISE
On April 26, 2007 Bank DnB NORD successfully closed the purchase of 76% of shares in Bank BISE from Credit Cooperatif and Industrial Development Agency.
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Zlomrex – Finalisation of the voestalpine Stahlhandel GmbH Group acquisition
On the 28th of March 2007 Zlomrex completed the acquisition of a 74.9% share in voestalpine Stahlhandel, the steel distribution business of the Austrian voestalpine Group.
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