Financial advisory to OSHEE Polska Sp. z o.o. on the sale of Sonko Sp. z o.o. to Euricom S.p.A.

FIDEA acted as an exclusive financial advisor to OSHEE Polska Sp. z o.o. on the sale of Sonko Sp. z o.o. to strategic investor, Euricom S.p.A.

Sonko, established in 1989, is a leading branded producer of healthy snacks such as rice cakes, crispbread, and chocolate-coated products. Its product portfolio includes also a wide range of rice and groats. Sonko has a workforce of approximately 300 employees in its two manufacturing facilities.

(more…)

FIDEA acted as an exclusive financial advisor to the Filipiak family, the founding and leading shareholders of the Comarch S.A. Group, on soliciting CVC Capital Partners as an investor

Comarch Group is a Polish champion in the IT market, which since 1993 has built a strong position in global international markets, with operations in more than 100 countries. Comarch is a leader in the Polish market of ERP software for SMEs and has been successfully conquering new markets. In 2023, the Group generated total sales of more than PLN 1.8 billion with 6,400+ employees in 59 branches worldwide. Nearly 95% of Comarch’s revenues were sales of its own products and services.

(more…)

Financial advisory for Bridgepoint, the leading shareholder of Smyk S.A. in a management buyout by a consortium of investors

FIDEA acted as financial advisor to Bridgepoint in a management buyout of Smyk S.A. – a leader in the Polish children’s and young family products market and a leading player in Romania and Ukraine.

Smyk operates in an omnichannel model, managing an extensive network of approximately 280 specialty stationary stores, as well as a rapidly growing e-commerce platform, available through both a website and a mobile application.

(more…)

Financial advisory for Takoni in the acquisition of 100% of Metkom Group and securing acquisition financing

FIDEA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Takoni, a leading Polish manufacturer of rubber, rubber-metal, and polyurethane products.

Takoni is taking over 100% of the shares in Metkom Król and SW Armatura (“Metkom Group”), specializing in pipeline, gas, and energy installation solutions.

(more…)

Bielenda Group adds Miya Cosmetics, expands its product portfolio

Cosmetics firm Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne, backed by investor Innova Capital, will acquire a full stake in Kanani Europe, a producer of Polish cosmetics under the Miya Cosmetics brand. As part of the transaction, TDJ – the current owner of the company – will join the Bielenda Group’s shareholding structure.

(more…)

FIDEA the leader in M&A Advisory in Poland according to the prestigious Mergermarket ranking

We are very pleased to announce that FIDEA has been ranked 1st in Mergermarket’s 2023 M&A Advisors Ranking in terms of deal value for transactions on the private market in Poland.

(more…)

Paweł Marchewka Polish Business Leader 2023, Forbes 01/2024

We are extremely pleased to announce that the CEO and founder of Techland S.A., Pawel Marchewka, took the 1st place in the prestigious Forbes magazine ranking –  „Business Leaders 2023”. He has outclassed all the other nominees thanks to the internationally-acclaimed sale of a majority stake in Techland to global gaming giant Tencent.

(more…)

Financial advisory to the shareholders of Torf Corporation Sp. z o.o. on partnering with a strategic investor – Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne

FIDEA acted as an exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Torf Corporation Sp. z o.o., one of the leading cosmetics producers in Poland, on partnering with a strategic investor – Bielenda Kosmetyki Naturalne.

Torf Corporation is a well-established cosmetics producer with over 20 years of market presence. Its products are widely available in Poland and other CEE countries. The majority stake in Torf Corporation was acquired by Resource Partners, an independent private equity fund, back in 2017.

(more…)

Financial advisory to one of the founders and shareholder of American Heart of Poland Group on the sale of the Group to strategic investor, Gruppo San Donato

FIDEA provided financial advisory services to one of the founders and shareholder of American Heart of Poland Group (“AHP”) on the sale of the Group to strategic investor, Gruppo San Donato.

The American Heart of Poland Group was established more than 21 years ago on the initiative of physicians from Poland and the United States. Currently includes multi-profile hospitals, cardiology and cardiac surgery and vascular surgery departments, outpatient clinics, diagnostic laboratories and diagnostic imaging labs, the Ustroń Health Resort and the Research and Development Center. The Group cooperates with emergency medical service teams and a network of provincial and district hospitals, thus completing the emergency medical service network.

(more…)