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Congrats to Ocean Technologies Group for being acquired by Lloyd's Register led by Nicholas Brown ! I've said here many times that rising tide lifts all boats. This is a great example of execution, acquisition and nice return (I think I read 2.7x) for the investors. One of my mentors once taught me that you always better have a smaller piece of a bigger market than a huge piece of a very small one. Digitilisation in the space is accelerated by the quality of products companies can offer customers and by the positive experience of customers using them. The maritime world at large is growing and these cases are super important to create a virtuous cycle of capital and entrepreneurship. https://lnkd.in/e_UrJcyZ

BIG news announced by Kpler today as they set to acquire Spire Maritime for $241 million. Aiming to complete in the new year. Mark Cunningham, CEO of Kpler, highlights their move to building out their AIS offering in supporting better decision-making. With Exec Chairman François Cazor, noting their goal of reaching $1billion ARR in the coming years and how expanding into new products and verticals is a key part of their strategy. There are some common trends right now in the race to become Maritime's all encompassing, end-to-end, one-stop shop for data. What else does this mean? Firstly, new skills and roles are fast emerging as data is becoming more centralised in operations. However... ⚓ Will smaller / newer companies struggle to keep pace? And will they have comparable capabilities? ⚓ What role will data-driven decision-making play in addressing global challenges? ⚓ As insights from advanced analytics become standard, what expertise will maritime organisations need to maximize the value of real-time data? One thing is clear; the Maritime world is on the cusp of a HUGE data boom and there's more announcements to come. #Maritime #ShipsAndShipping #MergersAndAcquisitions #Digitalisation https://lnkd.in/e3_RwPBk

Snellman acted as counsel to KLAR Partners backed Sandbäckens in its acquisition of Umia Stockholm AB from the Umia Group. The transaction constitutes Sandbäckens’ largest acquisition of the year and is part of Sandbäckens’ strategy for continued growth within the segments of electricity and ventilation.   Snellman’s core advisory team comprised Claes Kjellberg, Miklos Kovacs Scherlin, Isabelle Vinterskog, Ulrika Wigart, Klara Hasselberg and Sophia Engdahl (Private M&A).   #Snellman #Lawfirm

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AXIA Ventures Group acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Quest Holdings SA in relation to the agreement with General Logistics Systems Netherlands for an equity stake sale and subsequent options in ACS Courier and Postal Services. Quest Holdings has entered into an agreement with GLS for the sale and transfer of 20% of the share capital of ACS for a consideration of €74 million. GLS also holds a call option to acquire the remaining 80% of ACS' share capital on October 31st, 2025, or on October 30th, 2026, for a minimum pre-agreed price of €296 million. Haris Sitzoglou, Managing Director at AXIA stated: “A strategic partner and international industry leader like GLS, was able to identify the valuable asset that ACS has become under the stewardship of Quest Holdings and the Management team. ACS is the clear domestic leader in the high growth parcel delivery market experiencing strong structural tailwinds globally and one of Greece’s most successful growth companies. We are very pleased to have supported Quest Holdings in this complex transaction and we take the opportunity to wish both parties all the best in this new era for the company.” Vasileios Lingitsos, Director at AXIA stated: “It is an honour to have worked alongside Quest Holdings in this landmark transaction for the group, a result of the quality of ACS and its management. With the Greek economy steadily improving, we see an increasing number of global strategic and financial players interested in investing in Greek companies and identifying them as regional leaders. At AXIA, we want to congratulate both Quest Holdings and GLS for signing a transaction that we expect will bring significant benefits to both parties and we want to wish them the very best for their next steps.” Read the full PR: https://lnkd.in/dpkseZ5P George Linatsas Dimitrios Athanasopoulos Antonios Achilleoudis Haris Sitzoglou Vasileios Lingitsos Pavlos Krashias #AXIAVenturesGroup #AXIA #InvestmentBanking #QuestHoldings #GLS #ACS #NewTransaction #Greece

A Noerr team led by Julian Lemor and Dominik Rompza has provided extensive advice to funds advised by Borromin Capital Management on the sale of the WATR Group. The buyers are funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l. and WATR’s management. The WATR Group is a leading provider of dewatering and groundwater purification solutions in Europe, with a strong presence in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Borromin Capital Fund IV acquired WATR as a primary buyout in August 2019, enabling the company based in Bad Bentheim, Germany, to further expand its market position as part of a buy & build strategy. During the investment period, WATR significantly expanded its branch network in Germany and successfully completed the acquisition of three attractive strategic add-ons. Borromin is an independent private equity investor focusing on businesses within German speaking Europe and the Benelux countries. Founded in 2001, it pursues a successful, value-orientated strategy of investing in profitable companies. The transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals. #TeamNoerr Lead: Julian Lemor, Dominik Rompza Private Equity/M&A: Mirjam M., Daniel Fuchs, Michael Döppner, Jannik Duttlinger, Janna Lakos Employment & Pensions: Boris Alexander Blunck, Johannes Christian Allmendinger, Daniela Reinhardt, Dr. Philipp Zinndorf Real Estate Investment: Dr. Tim Behrens, Alexander Jänecke, Dr. Christoph Hons LL.B, Philipp König, Hendrik Westendorf Data/Tech/IT: Julian Cornelius Monschke, Fabian Kunkel, Mirjam Lück LL.M.ück Banking & Finance: Michael Schuhmacher, Pinar Turkac-Christmann Antitrust/FDI: Jens Peter Schmidt, Dr. Max Helleberg, Sven Betzendörfer, Nigina Zahedi Commercial: Dr. Diana Richter, Lukas Schu, LL.M. (Exeter) Regulatory: Hendrik Schlutt IP: Katja Steinthaler (née Schmitt) Advisors on Dutch and Belgian law (local counsel): AKD Advisors to Castik: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (London and Frankfurt)

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I'm a bit late sharing this big #news, but this is great for the company! Volatus Aerospace recently announced that we've received $15 million in financing to springboard our operations. Volatus has been built by combining many leading businesses in the drone sector from across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is a huge task to pull together all of these acquisitions and mergers, the most recent being the largest of course, the merger between Volatus Aerospace and Drone Delivery Canada. Kudos to the management for pulling these deals together during such a difficult time for small cap companies when it comes to capital acquisition! With this new financing, #Volatus is well-positioned to launch into 2025 to take advantage of the new #BVLOS regulations that are anticipated to be dropped by Transport Canada - Transports Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration. https://lnkd.in/g-KCeMJ4