References - MCF Corporate Finance

References Noske-Kaeser / Fedders Lloyd Engineering Pending (Capital Goods ) MCF advised the administrator of insolvent HVAC manufacturer NoskeKaeser Group on the sale of the rail & vehicles business to Fedders Lloyd Engineering from India. The transaction comprises entities and assets from Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and the USA. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.

Walki / Mondi Pending (Materials ) MCF advised Walki Group, a portfolio company of CapMan, in the divestment of two extrusion coatings plants to Mondi Group. These two facilities constitute the major part of Walki’s Industrial Packaging business. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Mercantile connected car business / Aplicom 2015 (Capital Goods ) MCF advised Örum Oy Ab, part of the Mercantile Group, on the divestment of its connected car business to Aplicom. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Mercantile alloy wheel business / Alcar 2015 (Business Services ) MCF advised Örum Oy Ab, part of the Mercantile Group, on the divestment of its alloy wheel business to Alcar. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Recover Nordic / Anticimex dehumidification business 2015 (Business Services ) MCF advised Recover Nordic, one of the leading Nordic providers of damage control services, on the acquisition of the dehumidification business of Anticimex Group in Finland. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Mikko Mäkelä.

JBT Corporation / Stork Food & Dairy Systems 2015 (Capital Goods ) MCF advised JBT Corporation on the acquisition of Stork Food & Dairy Systems, a producer of integrated aseptic processing and filling systems to the beverage and food processing industries, from Nimbus. The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.

IK Investment Partners / svt Gruppe 2015 (Business Services, Private Equity ) MCF advised IK Investment Partners on the acquisition of svt Group, a leading provider of passive fire protection systems and products as well as restoration management solutions, from capiton, SüdBG and the company’s management. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

INTERSCHALT maritime systems / DPE Deutsche Private Equity 2015 (Business Services, Private Equity ) MCF advised INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, a German provider of software and services for the shipping industry, on the issue and sale of shares to DPE, a German private equity company. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.

Ponndorf / Verder Group 2015 (Capital Goods ) MCF advised Ponndorf Gerätetechnik GmbH, a family-owned producer of pumps and fluid control solutions, on the sale to Verder Group. The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.

Metsä Board / mutares 2015 (Materials ) MCF advised Metsä Board Corporation on the sale of Metsä Board Zanders GmbH, a German provider of specialty paper. The advisory team was led by Yvonne Melchers.

PSS / WPD Saar 2015 (Business Services ) MCF advised the iSL Automotive GmbH, a company in the iSL Group, Saarlouis, on the sale of PSS Personal Service Saarlouis GmbH, the temporary work agency of the iSL Group. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.

ATCO / Nordzucker 2015 (Business Services ) MCF advised August Töpfer & Co. („ATCO“) on the sale of a minority share in its sugar trading business to Nordzucker. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.

Evac Group / Deerberg-Systems 2015 (Private Equity ) MCF advised Evac Group, a portfolio company of IK Investment Partners, in the acquisition of Deerberg-Systems GmbH, a Germany-based provider of dry and wet waste treatment systems for ships. The advisory team was led by Konsta Ruutu and Ville Kivelä.

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HMO AG fundraising 2015 (Healthcare ) MCF advised Health Management Online AG on the raising of equity finance. HMO is Germany’s leading provider of medical second opinions, offering patients access to independent and interdisciplinary tumor boards. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

IK Investment Partners / Evac Group 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised the Pan-European private equity firm IK Investment Partners in the acquisition of Evac Group, a provider of waste and wastewater collection and treatment systems for the marine, offshore and building industries. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Satel / Alder 2014 (Capital Goods ) MCF advised the owners of Satel Oy, a leading supplier of narrow band radio frequency data communication technology, on its sale to Alder, a Swedish investor focused on investments in sustainable industries. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG / Egon Senger 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and one of its funds under management as well as the descendants of the founders on the sale of Dr. Vogler-Group, an authorised Mercedes Benz dealership, to Senger-Group. The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.

Intera Partners / Ins.tsto Seppo Rantala 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of Insinööritoimisto Seppo Rantala Oy. The company is one of the leading providers of demanding bridge construction services in Finland and represents the third acquisition made by Intera’s infrastructure construction portfolio company, Infrak Group. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.

Noske-Kaeser Container Service / MBO 2014 (Business Services ) MCF was mandated by the insolvency administrator of Noske-Kaeser Group who had run the business for 5 years, to sell the various business lines of the group. The Container Services business is active in the pre-trip inspection, maintenance and repair of reefer containers. The sale of this business unit was concluded successfully with a MBO by the current management. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

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Berendsohn/Lynka 2014 (Business Services ) MCF advised Berendsohn AG, a supplier of promotional and branded products, in the acquisition of Lynka Sp. Z o.o. from Hanseatic Finance Finland Oy and Arco Capital Corporation, Puerto Rico. Lynka is a leading Polish supplier and embroiderer of promotional apparel and branded clothing. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.

Intera Partners / Rototec 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of Rototec, the leading Nordic provider of geothermal drilling to ground source heat pump systems. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.

Ergon Capital / Sausalitos 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised Ergon Capital Partners III in the acquisition of Sausalitos Holding GmbH, a leading German leisure restaurant chain, from EQT and the Hirschberger familiy. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel and Yvonne Melchers.

Intera Partners / Kesälahden Maansiirto 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of the infrastructure construction company Kesälahden Maansiirto Oy. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.

Pfalzwerke / Projekt GmbH 2014 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Pfalzwerke Projektbeteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, a 100% subsidiary of PFALZWERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, in the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Projekt Projektierungsgesellschaft für regenerative Energiesysteme mbH (“Projekt GmbH”) from Oldenburg. Projekt GmbH has a 20 year track record in successfully planning, implementing and financing onshore wind projects, as well as taking responsibility for operation and maintenance. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

ARCUS / Lampe Privatinvest 2014 (Private Equity ) MCF advised ARCUS Capital AG on the sale of von Oertzen GmbH, a specialist for high pressure cleaners and cleaning systems, to Lampe Privatinvest. The advisory team was led by Yvonne Melchers.

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Outokumpu / VDM 2014 (Materials ) MCF advised Outokumpu in the divestment of VDM and in other measures to strengthen the balance sheet. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Krahn Chemie / Pietro Carini 2014 (Materials ) MCF advised KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH on the acquisition of a majority share in Pietro Carini S.p.A., a speciality chemical distributor headquartered in Milan. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

Business Eurocard business / SEB Kort 2014 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Nets Oy in the divestment of the Business Eurocard corporate payment card business to SEB Kort. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Reactive Technologies / RES Group 2014 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Reactive Technologies Ltd, a Demand-Side-Management technology company, on the raising of equity finance from the RES Group. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Intera Partners / Fin-Seula 2014 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of the infrastructure construction company Fin-Seula Oy from its founders. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.

Malkit / Private investors 2014 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Vaaka Partners, the Finnish mid-market buy-out fund, in the divestment of Malkit Oy to private investors. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Heating plant business / KPA Unicon Group and MBO 2014 ( Capital Goods ) MCF has advised Valmet Oyj in the divestment of the small-scale heating plant business and related services operations in Finland, Sweden and Russia. The Finnish and Russian operations were sold to KPA Unicon Group Oy and the Swedish business was sold through an MBO. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

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Nets prepaid business / Edenred 2014 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Nets Oy in the divestment of the prepaid “Lounas” and “Virike” vouchers and cards business to Edenred SA, the France based global leader in prepaid corporate services. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

treorbis / Private investors 2013 ( Business Services ) MCF advised treorbis on the search for an investor for future growth of the company. The expansion capital has been financed by a group of private investors. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

Konecranes / Linde HT Business 2013 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Konecranes Plc on the acquisition of selected container handling assets located in the UK, China and Germany from Linde Material Handling. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson and Jussi Vuorinen.

Fastems Machine Tool Import and Service / MBO 2013 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Fastems Oy Ab on the sale of its import and service business of machine tools, accessories and injection molding machines. The advisory team was led by Mika Galkin.

UPM Wind Power / Element Power 2013 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF performed a strategic review for UPM-Kymmene Corporation followed by a formal process to search for a wind development partner. This concluded in the formation of a JV with Element Power for the development of Finnish wind power projects on sites leased from UPM. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

ATG Deutschland / MBO 2013 ( Materials ) As part of the change of their strategy MCF was mandated by Al Tuwairqi steel group to sell off their German operations for trading, processing and refining of steel products for the construction industry. The sales process was concluded successfully with a MBO by the current management. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Partner Pharma / Penta Investments 2013 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG on the sale of its Polish pharmacy chain, Partner Pharma Sp.z.o.o, to Penta Investments Ltd from the Czech Republic. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

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Oras / Hansa 2013 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Oras Ltd on the acquisition of Hansa Metallwerke AG, one of Germany’s leading suppliers of sanitary fittings, from IK Investment Partners. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. / M&W Americas 2013 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised on the sale of Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation, the solar project developer, EPC contractor and service provider, to M+W Americas Inc, part of the M+W Group. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Stefan Wittek.

Krahn Chemie / ICH 2013 ( Materials ) MCF advised KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH on the acquisition of the chemical distributor, ICH Benelux B.V. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

goldgas / BluO 2012 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised the owners of goldgas GmbH and goldgas SL GmbH, the independent German gas supplier, on a structured sales process resulting in the sale to BLUO SICAV-SIF. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Stefan Wittek.

Beer & Beverage Packaging / Graphic Packaging 2012 ( Materials ) MCF advised A&R Carton Group, owned by Ahlström Capital, on the sale of its beer and beverage packaging business to Graphic Packaging Holding Company. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Yvonne Melchers.

Outokumpu / Inoxum 2012 ( Materials ) MCF advised Outokumpu Oyj on its acquisition of ThyssenKrupp AG's stainless steel division, Inoxum Group. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Malkit / Vaaka Partners 2012 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Malkit Oy, owned by Vaaka Partners Oy, on the sale of its laundry machines and home appliances business to Hakonen Solutions Oy. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

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Fans Bond Issue 2012 ( Others ) In combination with advising on its financial restructuring, MCF advised Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V. on the successful issue of its fan-bond. The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.

Modular Space Business / MB Funds 2012 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Cramo Plc on a structured sales process resulting in the sale of its modular space production and customised modular space rental business to MB Funds. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Fastems / Pneumotec 2012 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Fastems Oy Ab on the acquisition of Pneumotec GmbH & Co KG Automatisierungstechnik. The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker and Mika Galkin.

HSV Refinancing 2012 (Others ) MCF advised Hamburger Sport-Verein e.V. on the successful restructuring of its finances. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel

Deutgen / Amphenol 2012 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised on the sale of the family-owned precision injection moulded parts producer, Deutgen Kunststofftechnik GmbH, to Amphenol Corporation. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Valmet Automotive / CAE Automotive 2012 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Valmet Automotive Inc. on the acquisition of the automotive engineering services business, CAE Automotive GmbH. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas and Christoph Stoecker.

EPURON Biogas / RES Projects 2011 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised EPURON GmbH on the sale of its biogas project development unit, EPURON Bioenergie, to RES Projects GmbH, a Munich based peer. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

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Sunstroom / Foresight 2011 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised the owners of Sunstroom Energy Ltd on the sale of a 5 MW turnkey solar PV park in West England to Foresight Group. The advisory team was led by Richard Maynard.

Uponor / Zent-Frenger 2011 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Uponor Corporation on the acquisition of Zent-Frenger Gesellschaft für Gebäudetechnik mbH, which develops, manufactures and markets heating and cooling as well as geothermal technology solutions, primarily for the public and commercial sectors in Germany. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Stefan Edlich.

ZVS / DSGF 2011 ( Others ) MCF provided financial advise to HASPA Finanzholding on the sale of ZVS Zahlungsverkehrs- und Transaktionsgesellschaft mbH, a payments processing service provider in Northern Germany, to DSGF Deutsche Servicegesellschaft für Finanzdienstleister mbH. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Dover PSG / Quattroflow 2011 ( Capital Goods ) As part of its ongoing review of European acquisition opportunities, MCF advised the Pump Solutions Group of Dover Corporation on its acquisition of Quattroflow Fluid Systems GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of specialised biotech pumps for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.

E.R.N. / Aurubis 2011 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Vattenfall Europe AG on the sale of its 30% stake in E.R.N. Elektro-Recycling NORD GmbH, a Hamburg based electronic scrap recycling business, to Aurubis AG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

Cramo / Theisen Baumaschinen 2011 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Cramo Plc on the acquisition of Theisen Baumaschinen AG, a leading German rental services company owned by Arrex BeteiligungsGmbH. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Are Industrial Services / Bilfinger Berger 2011 ( Business Services ) After helping Are Oy in evaluating its strategic options for its industrial services business, Are Industrial Services, MCF advised Are Oy, on its sale to Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services GmbH. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

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PKC Group / SEGU Gruppe 2011 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised PKC Group Oyj on the acquisition of SEGU Systemelektrik GmbH and its affiliated companies in Poland and the Ukraine, which manufacture and develop wiring harnesses for the automotive and construction equipment sectors. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Jussi Vuorinen.

Pro Pharma / Penta 2011 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised PHOENIX Pharmahandel GmbH & Co KG on the sale of its Slovakian pharmacy chain, Pro Pharmacy a.s. to Penta Investments Ltd from the Czech Republic. The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.

Körber / Seidenader Maschinenfabrik 2010 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Körber AG on the acquisition of Seidenader Maschinenbau GmbH, one of the leading manufacturers of inspection machinery for the global pharmaceutical industry. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Valmet Automotive Fundraising 2010 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Metso Corporation on the successful fundraising for its subsidiary, Valmet Automotive Inc., a provider of engineering, manufacturing and business services to the automotive industry. The new investors were Pontos Oy and Finnish Investment Ltd. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Thermotex / RheinEnergie 2010 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Shell Deutschland GmbH on the sale of Thermotex Gesellschaft für Fernwärme mbH, a full range energy contracting services provider, including planning, financing, operation and maintenance of heat and power stations, to RheinEnergie AG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

Nab Labs / Group of Investors 2010 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Vaaka Partners Oy and Inveni Capital Oy on the sale of Nab Labs Holding Oy ("Nab Labs") to a group of private investors. Nab Labs is a provider of analytics and testing services to industrial customers and the power generation and public sectors. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Moventas Parkano / Takoma 2010 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised IK Investment Partners on the sale of a Moventas Parkano Oy, a manufacturer of large diameter, induction hardened mechanical power transmission components for the marine & offshore, mining & minerals, fibre & paper, and wind power generation industries. Moventas Parkano Oy was a division of Moventas Oy and was sold to Takoma Oyj, which is controlled by the listed investment company Panostaja Oyj. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

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Ahlstrom Altenkirchen / Interface Solutions 2010 ( Materials ) MCF advised Ahlstrom Corporation on the sale of Ahlstrom Altenkirchen GmbH, a producer of gasket and heat shield materials for the automotive industry and calender bowl materials for the paper industry, to its US-based competitor, Interface Solutions. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Stefan Wittek.

Ferratum / Debt Capital Fundraising 2010 ( Others ) MCF advised Ferratum Group on a successful debt capital fundraising. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Valmet Automotive / Karmann 2010 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Valmet Automotive Inc. on the acquisition of Karmann GmbH's convertible car roof business in Germany and Poland. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Kalle Uljas.

Financial Advisory 2009 ( Business Services ) After helping Are Oy in evaluating its strategic options for its industrial services business, Are Industrial Services, MCF advised Are Oy, on its sale to Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services GmbH. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Metso / M&J 2009 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Metso Corporation on the acquisition of M&J Industries A/S, a leading supplier of mobile and stationary shredders for the processing of solid waste and biomass. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel and Kalle Uljas.

Beautywater / Hassia Mineralquellen 2009 ( Others ) MCF advised beautywater AG, a producer of functional and flavoured mineral water, in its successful fundraising with expansion capital invested from Hassia Mineralquellen Bad Vilbel GmbH & Co. KG, which is part of Hassia Group. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Virtaco Personal Protection / Lindström 2009 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Profita Group and its holding Virtaco Oy on the sale of Virtaco's personal protection equipment business to Lindström Oy. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

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Emotion / MBO 2009 ( Others ) MCF advised on the successful MBO and acquisition of the business of G+J EMOTION Verlag GmbH, the publisher of the women's magazine EMOTION, by Inspiring Network GmbH & Co KG. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Evotec / Research Support International 2009 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on its acquisition of Research Support International Private Limited, a provider of drug discovery and development services. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Neusser Pressehaus / Rheinische Post 2009 ( Others ) MCF advised Gesellschaft für Buchdruckerei AG on the sale of its print media and printing business, Neusser Pressehaus GmbH, to Rheinische Post Verlagsgesellschaft mbH. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Körber / Weimer 2009 ( Capital Goods ) Having previously advised Körber AG in 2002 on the acquisitions of Klöckner Medipak GmbH and Klöckner Werke AG from Klöckner Werke AG, MCF advised Körber Medipak GmbH on its acquisition of the family owned Weimer Pharma GmbH, a contract manufacturer and packer for a range of pharmaceutical products. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Euroclinicum / PPF Healthcare 2009 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised UTA Pharma Beteiligung GmbH, one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical wholesalers, on the sale of EUROCLINICUM a.s., a hospital and polyclinic chain in the Czech Republic, to PPF Healthcare a.s., a member of the PPF Group. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Metso Foundries Karlstad / Primaca 2008 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Metso Corporation on the sale of Metso Foundries Karlstad AB, a Swedish foundry and manufacturer of large hand-moulded iron castings, to Primaca Group Oy. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Upsolut Sports / Lagadere Sports 2008 ( Others ) MCF advised the owners of Upsolut Sports AG, Germany’s frontrunner in the hosting and organisation of endurance sports events, to Lagardère Sports, part of Lagardère SCA, a leading sports rights and sports marketing business. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

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Dekra / Polartest 2008 ( Business Services ) MCF advised DEKRA AG on the acquisition of Polartest Oy, an independent inspection company and notified body, from its owners, Fortum, TVO, Pöyry and management. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Mercantile Fastener Business / Bufab 2008 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Mercantile Group Oy Ab on the sale of its industrial fasteners business to Bufab Group, a Swedish competitor owned by Nordic Capital. The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.

Capvis / De Sede 2007 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Capvis Equity Partners on the acquisition of De Sede AG, a leading manufacturer of premium quality upholstery and seating furniture. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

von Oertzen / Arcus 2007 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised the von Oertzen family on the sale of Arndt H. von Oertzen (GmbH & Co), a manufacturer of high pressure cleaners and high pressure fire extinguishing equipment, to Arcus GmbH. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Svensk Pantbelåning / Preato 2007 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Rutland Partners, Cash America and Barclays on the sale of Sweden's largest pawnbroker, Svensk Pantbelåning Holdings AB, to Preato Capital Ltd, the owner of Finland’s largest pawnbroker, Helsingin Pantti Oy. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Ruukki Betonstahl & Ruukki Welbond / Al-Tuwairqi 2007 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the sale of Ruukki Betonstahl GmbH, a German market leader in reinforcing steel for the construction industry, and Ruukki Welbond BV, a Dutch based processor of reinforcing steel for the Benelux countries, to the Saudi-Arabia based Al-Tuwairqi Group. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Evotec Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Development / Aptuit 2007 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on the sale of its chemical and pharmaceutical development business to Aptuit Inc. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

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Hydraulic Gearpumps / Dynamatic Technologies 2007 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Sauer-Danfoss Inc. on the sale of its UK based hydraulic gear pump business to Dynamatic Technologies Ltd. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Enercity / EKT 2007 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Stadtwerke Hannover AG, Hannover's local energy supplier, on its acquisition of EKT GmbH from RWE AG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

Sauer Danfoss (Berching) / Aurelius 2007 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised Sauer-Danfoss Inc. on the sale of Sauer-Danfoss (Berching) GmbH, the European market leader in the manufacturing of DC-based electronic drives solutions, to Aurelius AG. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Keycast / Riverside 2007 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised OKO Venture Capital (now Vaaka Partners) on the sale of Keycast Oy, which comprises of four leading steel-making companies in Finland and Sweden, making up the most comprehensive steel foundry consortium in Northern Europe, to private equity fund Riverside. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Kalle Uljas.

Urbana Energietechnik / NEK 2007 (Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Urbana Energietechnik AG & Co. KG on its acquisition of NEK B+ S KG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

Aura Group / FSN Capital Partners 2006 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Bridgepoint Capital on the sale of Aura Group AB, a developer, manufacturer and seller of long life fluorescent lamps for industrial and commercial use, to FSN Capital Partners AS. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Enercity / Danpower 2006 ( Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Stadtwerke Hannover AG, Hannover's local energy supplier, on its acquisition of 74.9% of Danpower GmbH from Globos Energy AG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

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Metsä Tissue / Tento 2006 ( Materials ) MCF advised Metsä Tissue Oyj, a leading European tissue paper products supplier, on its acquisition of Tento a.s., a leading tissue paper company in Slovakia. For further information please contact Jussi Vuorinen.

Evotec Technologies / Perkin Elmer 2006 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on the sale of Evotec Technologies GmbH, a worldwide leading provider of highend cell handling, detection and screening devices and systems used for automated cell biology, to PerkinElmer Inc. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Peine Gruppe / Steadfast 2006 ( Others ) MCF advised the family owner of Peine Group, a leading German producer of menswear in the mid-market segment, on its sale by way of a MBO backed by Steadfast Capital. The advisory team was led by Hans Christoph Stadel.

X-TEC / Sentica 2006 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised the owners of X-Tec Oy, a Finnish hollow-core slab machinery manufacturer, on its sale to Sentica Partners. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Rautaruukki Stahlservice / Knauf Interfer 2006 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the sale of Ruukki Stahlservice GmbH, one of Germany's largest steel service centers, to Knauf Interfer AG. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Ville Kivelä.

Froh House Tech / FON Telescopic Systems 2005 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the sale of the vacuum cleaner tube division of its subsidiary, Froh House Tech GmbH & Co. KG, to FON Telescopic Systems GmbH. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Ville Kivelä.

Rautaruukki / Metalplast Oborniki 2005 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the acquisition of Metalplast-Oborniki Holding Sp. z.o.o., a Polish manufacturer of metal-based construction panels used in wall and roof structures in Eastern Europe, from local private equity funds and the Polish state. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

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Konecranes / R.Stahl 2005 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised KCI Konecranes Plc., a world leading engineering group specialising in overhead lifting solutions and services, on the acquisition of R.Stahl AG’s material handling division, which produces custom made electric overhead travelling cranes, monorail and chain hoists as well as crane maintenance services. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Aurajoki / Primaca 2005 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Capman and Nordea on the sale of Aurajoki Oy, a company specialised in metal surface treatments, to Primaca Partners Oy. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

TSK Prüfsysteme / BPE 2005 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised the owners of TSK Prüfsysteme GmbH, which develops and produces testing equipment for the automotive supply industry, on its sale to BPE Private Equity. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Junttan / Primaca 2005 (Private Equity ) MCF advised Capman and on the sale of its stake in Junttan Oy, a European specialist in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hydraulic piling machines for the construction industry, to Primaca Partners Oy. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Rautaruukki / Syneco Industri 2005 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the acquisition of Syneco Industri AB, a Swedish manufacturer of frames and other large steel components for the lifting, handling and transport industries, from AB Pehrson & Lindgren. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

Evotec / ENS Holdings 2005 ( Healthcare ) MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on the acquisition of the remaining 78% of ENS Holdings, Inc., which discovers and develops therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other Central Nervous System disorders with high unmet medical needs. The acquisition was financed by way of a PIPE transaction. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Normet / Cantell Oy 2005 ( Private Equity ) MCF advised Capman and Eqvitec Partners on the sale of Normet Oy, which engineers, manufactures, markets and maintains mobile construction machines and equipment for the underground mining and tunnelling industries worldwide. The buyers were Cantell Oy and management. The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.

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Mummert & Partner / Groupe Steria 2004 ( Business Services ) MCF advised Mummert + Partner GmbH on the sale of Mummert Consulting AG, an IT consultancy company with a leading market position in Germany, to Groupe Steria SA. The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.

Konecranes / Morris Material Handling 2004 ( Capital Goods ) MCF advised KCI Konecranes Plc., a world leading engineering group specialising in overhead lifting solutions and services, on the acquisition of Morris Material Handling Ltd, a UK crane and hoist manufacturer. The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.

Amango / Burda Holding 2004 ( Others ) MCF advised Amango pure Entertainment GmbH & Co. KG, a Hamburg based online DVD rental business, on a placement of new shares with Burda Holding International GmbH. The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.

Rautaruukki / Velsa 2004 ( Materials ) MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the acquisition of Velsa Oy, a leading Nordic manufacturer of mobile cabs, from Kone Cargotec Oyj. The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.

Stadtwerke Kiel / MVV Energie 2004 (Energy & Renewables ) MCF advised Landeshauptstadt Kiel during the sale of 51% of Stadtwerke Kiel AG, which provides electricity, gas, water and heating to the residents of the German city Kiel and its surrounding counties. Landeshauptstadt Kiel had previously privatised Stadtwerke Kiel AG and sold the 51% stake to TXU Europe Group plc which subsequently went into insolvency and its stake was sold by the insolvency administrator to MVV Energie AG. The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.

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