FIDEA advises American Heart of Poland on attracting Advent International as an investor in the largest healthcare transaction in Poland this year

In October 2011r. signing of an investment agreement between American Heart of Poland S.A. (AHP), a leading operator of cardiovascular treatment units in Poland and Advent International, the global private equity firm, has been announced.

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“Pricey food” – Forbes 10/2011

In the 10/2011 issue in the article “Pricey food” journalists at Forbes magazine depict the current situation of the Polish food and beverages market. The article outlines, inter alia, ongoing consolidation of frozen food, beverages, ready meals, dried fruits and organic food sectors. The article also mentions high price expectations of the owners. Marek Dojnow was asked to comment on the situation in the industry:

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“Natural drugstores” – Forbes 10/2011

In the 10/2011 issue in the article “Natural drugstores” journalists at Forbes magazine present the current situation of the Polish drugstores market, which is entering a phase of accelerated consolidation. Marek Dojnow commentson thissituation:

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McCormick finalises the acquisition of Kamis

After more than two months from signing the transaction documentation related to the acquisition of shares in Kamis S.A., unquestionable leader in the Polish spices and seasonings market by McCormick & Company, Incorporated, global leader in spices and flavor products, the parties managed to successfully close the transaction.

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FIDEA advises Kamis S.A. shareholders on attracting a strategic investor

After a detailed analysis of strategic growth opportunities, shareholders of Kamis S.A. decided to partner a strategic investor, McCormick & Company, Incorporated – a global leader in spices and flavor products.

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ArcelorMittal takes over the Polish part of the distribution business of Cognor S.A.

In May 2011 Cognor S.A. finalized the sale of its Polish distribution assets to ArcelorMittal Group companies.

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“Leap before you look, not vice versa” – Forbes 04/2011

In the 04/2011 issue in the article ” Leap before you look, not vice versa” journalists at Forbes magazine cover the topic of foreign expansion of Polish companies. Attempts to create international corporations made by such firms as Bioton and Comarch were inter alia presented. Marek Dojnow was asked to comment on the current approach of Polish companies to foreign development:

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FIDEA advises Cognor S.A. on sale of the international part of distribution business

In February 2011 after less than two months after signing of the conditional sale agreement of 100% shares in Cognor Stahlhandel GmbH between Cognor S.A. and Złomrex S.A. on one side, and Eff eins Beteiligungsverwaltung GmbH and Eff zwei Beteiligungsverwaltung GmbH on the other side the parties managed to successfully close the transaction.

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FIDEA advises Bakalland S.A. on the acquisition of Pifo Eko-Strefa

On January 31st 2011 Bakalland S.A., leader of the Polish delicacies market, purchased 99,95% shares in “PIFO” EKO-STREFA from two individuals, Mr. Sławomir Ryczkowski and Mr. Sebastian Ryczkowski for PLN 57m.

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