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Case study: When your growth business model stalls to a halt

As attractive as they may be, business models relying on continuous growth also harbor major traps. One of these lies in the low awareness of manageme...

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Italian artisanal gelato: PNP group has acquired Gel.Bi

MILAN - Oct. 25, 2024 -- The transaction, with CDI Global Italy as financial advisor to Gel.Bi., allows for the development of importan...

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CDI Global Annual General Meeting 2024

A 3-day intense one-team work session in Portofino, Italy!CDI Global just held its Annual General Meeting, gathering 45 partners from all continen...

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Multinational energy group TEDOM acquires Italian cogeneration leader Intergen

Congratulations to CDI Global Italy for another successful closing.MILAN - Oct. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- Multinational energy ...

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Specialty Chemicals Markets Are Challenged by Increasing Sustainability Requirements

The global chemical industry substantially depends on fossil feedstocks as well as fossil energy, accounting for about 2% of total global carbon dioxi...

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Saxenhammer among the Top 5 M&A advisory firms in Germany

CDI Germany | Saxenhammer | Success Story - With 12 successfully completed deals in the First Half of 2024, Saxenhammer are once again among the Top 5...

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Is ARR a Golden Ratio to value an IT business, or just an easy way to run a financial model?

According to a Wall Street Journal recent article, Brad Gerstner, CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently forbidden the usage of the ARR (Annual Recurr...

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Trade Restrictions and their Consequences for the Global Economy

In recent months, there have been increasing signs that the global chemical industry is being split in two, with China on one side and the West on the...

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The Truth About Private Equity and Your Business

If you’ve always dismissed private equity as an option, now might be the best time to reconsider. Too often, business owners assume private equity i...

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China’s Climate Policy and its Impact on the Chinese Chemical Industry

The CDI Global team that works in the chemical sector, including Jeffrey Schmidt, Paul Muir, Simon Wilson and Anhijeet Karwa, would like to announce a...

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CDI Global Iberia close another transaction

Congratulations to CDI Global Iberia and Eduardo González-Gallarza for another successful closing.CDI advised the shareholders of Fresco Film Ser...

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Why Do Mergers and Acquisitions Fail? How to Avoid Deal Killers

Entrepreneurs plotting their next big move often turn to merger or acquisitions (M&As), which offer not just an exit but a potential infusion of r...

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Born in the USA: Why US Companies Are Bargain-Hunting in Europe

In recent years, a marked increase in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by US companies in Europe has emerged as a notable trend. This s...

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The Race to the White House is On: Here’s What to Expect in M&A After This Year’s Presidential Election

As we approach the United States’s 2024 Presidential Election, the anticipation of its impact on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is palpable. Aft...

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CDI Global Iberia advised Kupsa with the purchase of Carpo

CDI Global Iberia advised INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS KUPSA, a leading manufacturer of varnishes and paints, in the negotiation and the purchase of Carpo....

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Game Theory in M&A: Navigating Synergy Valuation and Negotiations

Mergers typically happen because at least one party believes that synergies exist – where the combined value of the two enterprises is greater toget...

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PayRetailers acquires payment company Transfeera in a strategic move to expand its business in Brazil

RGS is pleased to announce that it has acted as financial advisor for Transfeera in its sale to PayRetailers.  Founded in 2017, Transfeera, a pay...

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Promotion of Rajesh Varma to Chief Strategy Officer

It is with great pleasure CDI Global announces the promotion of Rajesh Varma to Chief Strategy Officer.Rajesh Varma, based in Mumbai, India, ...

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Annual CDI Global European General meeting

Another great edition of our Annual CDI Global European General Meeting last week (May 23-24)!25 partners from our offices throughout Europe gathe...

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Lallemand has acquired Uruguayan company Calister S.A

Congratulations to CDI Global Latin America for another successful transaction.CDI Uruguay (CDI Latin America) agreed on a sell-mandate with the U...

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The Interview with Hein Stoops, a CDI Global Member Partner

Recently Jeff Schmidt, CDI Global Executive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, spoke with Hein Stoops, a CDI Global Member Partner located...

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Should I Sell My Business or Hire a CEO?

Over the years, we’ve engaged with hundreds of entrepreneurs each wrestling with a pivotal decision: how to scale back their involvement without ste...

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How Was JetBlue’s Proposed Acquisition of Spirit Anti-Competitive?

The U.S. recently ruled that JetBlue’s proposed takeover of Spirit Airlines would be anticompetitive and would harm the consumer. The acquisition wa...

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RGS Partners Market Update Brazil

Our CDI member in Brazil, RGS Partners, has issued a report on the current market in Brazil. The report includes economic indicators for GDP growth, c...

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Navigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding: How to raise money from Venture Capital Funds in uncertain times

In the ever-evolving world of start-ups and growth companies in the technology space, the year 2021 feels like a distant memory, especially when it co...

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CDI Global announces new partners in Poland

CDI Global Poland is exited to welcome Katarzyna Twarowska and Fredrik Udd as new Partners on the CDI Global M&A team.Katarzyna Twarowska&nbsp...

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Uruguay Has Great Prestige

CDI Global’s member, Daniel Boutmy, Head of LatAm, Uruguay, recently was interviewed by El País, a newspaper in Uruguay. Below find the English tra...

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The Role of Net Working Capital Target in Cash-Free/Debt-Free Deals

In the complex world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), one term that often takes center stage is “net working capital target.” This seemingly...

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Perché affidarsi a un consulente esperto in fusioni e acquisizioni come CDI GLOBAL per cedere la propria azienda?

This is for our Italian speaker audience. Perché affidarsi a un consulente esperto in fusioni e acquisizioni come CDI GLOBAL per cedere ...

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CDI Global Announces New Partnership with Häggblom & Partners

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we are excited to announce the addition of Häggblom & Partners, a Finland-based financial advisor...

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Africa Merchant Capital, Lightstruck and Eos Capital partner on an open access fibre network in Namibia

CDI Global is proud to partner with Africa Merchant Capital Advisory, a CDI affiliate, and we want to congratulate them on a successful transaction.&n...

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Pourquoi avoir recours à un conseil en fusions et acquisitions comme CDI GLOBAL pour céder son entreprise ?

This post is for our French speaker audience. The choice to engage seller-side M&A advisory has far-reaching implications. Consulting companies sp...

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In memory of Jakub Frąckowiak

With profound sorrow we regret to announce the passing of Jakub Frąckowiak, co-founder of Finelite and our long-time friend and Partner of CDI P...

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Navigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding

Navigating the New Landscape of Venture Capital Funding: How to raise money from Venture Capital Funds in uncertain times.In the ever-evolving wor...

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CDI Global Annual General Meeting brings people together

CDI Global’s AGM is so important to the network because we have a lot of groups of investment banking firms, boutique investment banking firms that ...

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CDI Global celebrates its 50th anniversary at Annual General Meeting

This year's Annual General Meeting, which we refer to as the AGM, was held in Amsterdam. This is an important location for CDI Global because we are h...

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Growing a start-up into a business - Company culture drives success or failure

CDI Global’s William (Bill) Surman, has published book, “Growing a Start-Up into a Business - Guidelines for the CEO” that contains more than 20...

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How to Avoid Seller’s Remorse in an M&A Deal

Many sellers enter the process of selling their private company with value expectations well above market as well as not being properly prepared. Then...

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Growing a start-up into a business is about execution

Growing a start-up into a business is primarily about execution – making the right decisions at the right time. CDI Global’s William (Bill) Surman...

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Thinking ahead about restructuring before you need it

Restructuring is typically not on the tip of the tongues of CEO’s that are running profitable companies.However, we can take a page from restruc...

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Growing a Start-Up into a Business - Guidelines for the CEO

William (Bill) Surman, CDI Global North America, has published book and we want to congratulate him. The book “Growing a Start-Up into a Business - ...

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CDI Global launches more languages on website

CDI Global is thrilled to announce the launch of French and Spanish translations to our website. This joins the Italian translation that we launched l...

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Scam Spa has acquired Choncimer Srl

Scam Spa, a leading company in the production and marketing of Organo-Mineral fertilizers, has acquired Choncimer Srl, a company specializing in organ...

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Timing a Sale: Risk-on and Risk-off Markets in M&A

In the intricate world of investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), understanding the dynamics of risk-on and risk-off markets is crucial fo...

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RGS Partners: The growth of people is our fundamental pillar

RGS Partners is a proud member of CDI Global and they were awarded the Best Independent M&A Assessment in the fourth edition. A decade ago, R...

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Shortcomings in Chinese Capital Markets and Paths Forward

China’s capital markets are now amongst the largest in the world and will increasingly play an important role in providing a means for the efficient...

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Many sellers rightly concerned over confidentiality in an M&A process

There are several stakeholders that need to be considered in this process, employees, customers, suppliers, lenders, and competitors to name a few. Th...

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Investing in Africa: A local partner makes all the difference

Our continent’s entrepreneurs are remarkably resilient - motivated to solve crippling problems within their communities and overcome obstacles. And ...

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CDI Americas Meeting

The CDI Americas meeting took place in Boca Raton on May 22-23 for CDI partners and associates from the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador,...

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Part 3 of Interview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions

In this final installment, Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing ...

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What makes software companies so relevant for investors and what sub-sectors are most attractive

Following our recent successful M&A transactions in the Software space we have compiled a short list of the reasons as to what actually makes soft...

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CDI announces new African Partner: Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited

 CDI Global is pleased to announce its new partnership with Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited.Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Lim...

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Interview with Cobus Visagie and Milko Skoro of Africa Merchant Capital Advisory Limited

Jeff Schmidt CEO CDI Global:I have the pleasure today of introducing to the CDI Global partners, our clients and prospects. The newest member of the...

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Building success stories through lasting relationships for 50 years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEChicago, Illinois, March 24, 2023 - CDI Global is celebrating 50 years of delivering worldclass acquisition and divestiture a...

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Even Finance Experts Benefit from New Skills

 With a decade of experience in M&A and 27 years in the financial industry, Daniel Boutmy traveled from Uruguay to Philadelphia four time...

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Part 2 of Interview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions

Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions. Valui...

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CDI Global ANZ guides successful transaction with the Waldner Group acquiring Laboratory Systems Group Pty Ltd

CDI Global ANZ was engaged by Lab Systems to undertake a divestment process, where we are very pleased to announce that the German based Waldner Group...

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CDI Global guides successful acquisition of PawPrints by Destination Pet

Destination Pet, headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a national network of hundreds nationally located veterinary, grooming, boarding, dayc...

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Textiles and Clothing: a story of pleasure except (apparently) for nature!

Using skins and leather, in hemp, linen, cotton, then artificial fibers and, with the development of chemicals, synthetic fabrics, men and women have ...

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Interview with David Wanetick: The importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions

Jeff Schmidt had the opportunity to interview David Wanetick on the importance of valuing intellectual property in pricing M&A transactions. ...

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CDI Global guides successful acquisition of OGiTiX Software AG by Imprivata Inc

CDI Global, an International M&A advisory and Corporate Finance firm, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of OGiTiX Software AG by I...

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Prinzhorn Group enters Italy market with strategic investment of Scatolificio La Veggia

Prinzhorn Group, having a strategic long-term interest in Italy, has made a proposal to acquire corrugated packaging plant Scatolificio La Veggia S.p....

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The automotive industry reshuffling, a time of opportunities

The history of the electric vehicle goes back further than most people realize. In 1900, electric vehicles (EV) outsold all other types of cars on the...

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Luxury fashion outlook is positive for 2023

Despite the ongoing economic turbulence, the global luxury market will grow by 21% in 2022, reaching €1,400 billion, while personal luxury goods are...

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Aviation business decarbonization: is it a dream?

After several years of crisis following the COVID19 pandemic, commercial air traffic is slowly returning to 2019 levels except in China due to the pro...

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Thierry Gibert interview on French TV

Thierry Gibert, a member of CDI Global, based in Paris, France, did an interview on French TV on the specificities of CDI Global as an M&A ad...

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CDI Global announces new initiative: CDI Space & Technology

CDI Global Boca Raton Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative “CDI Space & Technology” within CDI Global’s Aerospace &a...

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PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH completes the acquisition of MaterMacc

PÖTTINGER Landtechnik GmbH, an Austrian family-owned company in the agricultural manufacturer and technology sector, completes its acquisition of Mat...

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CDI Global Latin America (Uruguay) guided another successful transaction

CDI Global Latin America, led by Daniel Boutmy, Head of LatAm - Uruguay, guided another successful transaction.Datalogic, an IT Uruguaya...

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Robust Cross-Border M&A Market

M&A activity was exceptionally active in 2021, including a surge in deals between $1 and $10 billion. Large deals in 2021 increased by 81% increas...

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Growth Strategies in the Healthcare/Life Sciences sector for 2023

The path for corporate growth in 2023 has some obstacles that will need to be navigated: High interest rates High energy costs High inflatio...

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GPI Group has sold divisions to Australian private equity firm Collins St Asset Management

CDI ANZ was engaged to divest GPI Group and developed a consolidated IM on the business and its respective business units, identifying the strengths o...

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CDI France was engaged to sell AIC Telecom to Lyon-based LASOTEL Group

CDI France was engaged to sell AIC Telecom to Lyon-based LASOTEL Group and develop a consolidated IM on the business, identifying the strengths of a h...

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Build Trust and Mitigate Risk in a Transaction

Acquisitions and other business combinations don’t happen overnight.  Securing and completing a transaction can be a lengthy process taking mon...

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Q3 Newsletter 2022

CDI Q3 Newsletter 2022: We are entering the fourth quarter of what everyone hopes will be a continuing recovery from the Covid era. Challenges re...

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Leaders and Laggards

We are entering the fourth quarter of what everyone hopes will be a continuing recovery from the Covid era. Challenges remain as inflation persists, c...

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CDI Global Guides Successful Divestment of Class Creator to Sentral

CDI Australia are pleased to announce another successful sell-side transaction. CDI completed a sell-side mandate on behalf of a student placement sof...

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Interview with Jeff Schmidt and Rajesh Varma

Click here to listen to interviewJeffrey A. Schmidt:We have been conducting a series of interviews with our international leadership team cove...

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US and Europe Drive the Recovery of the Luxury Industry

After the post-covid rebound of 2021, and despite the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the strict lockdowns in China, 2022 saw a very...

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ITA Airways - The Choice of a Strategic Partner

Almost 10 months from the birth of the new Italian national airline from the ashes of Alitalia, the story unfortunately still seems far from being at ...

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Specialty Chemicals in the Post-Covid World

Two and a half years after the Covid-19 Pandemic upset the world economy, with widespread vaccinations, we continue to see strong economic recovery. N...

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Q2 Newsletter 2022

CDI Q2 Newsletter 2022: In Q2 2022, there has been some easing of supply chain problems in many industry sectors. This may reflect the resul...

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CDI Global advised ZEG Biogas in transaction with Brazil fuel retailer Vibra Energia

CDI Global Brazil advised ZEG Biogás on its sale to Vibra Energia. Brazilian fuel retailer Vibra Energia SA VBBR3.SA acquired 50% ...

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Worldwide Innovation

True innovation results in a product or service used by billions of people throughout the world making people’s lives easier or improving their live...

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Activewear Market Trends for 2023

Activewear Market Trends for 2023The activewear market has seen exponential growth over recent seasons and continues to be appealing for its high ...

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A case for lower multiples? What should sellers do in an uncertain market?

With global uncertainty, inflation/stagflation and rising Interest rates, the sands may be shifting from a sellers’ market to more of a buyers’ ma...

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Is the Spanish automotive sector set to rebound and attract investors?

The automotive industry is immersed in a full-scale restructuring process derived from three global trends that are affecting the final consumers habi...

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Trends in Healthcare: An interview with Jeff Schmidt and Marc De Clerck

Jeff Schmidt, Executive Managing Director of CDI Global interviews Marc De Clerck, Managing Partner of CDI Global Belgium, Healthcare I...

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CDI Global advised Realza in transaction with Lakme

Realza Capital becomes a shareholder of Lakmé Cosmetics to support its growth. With this investment the Spanish private equity firm aims to support t...

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CDI Global Iberia advised KUPSA on the purchase of BARNIPOL

CDI Global Iberia advised INDUSTRIAS QUÍMICAS KUPSA, a leading manufacturer of varnishes and paints, in the negotiation and the purchase of BARNIPOL,...

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Actionable Strategic Acquisitions and How to Close Them

Long-term growth plans include investments in a company’s existing business (“core business”). Such investments are also “organic” because t...

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Latin America’s Strategic Role in Global Growth and Diversification

Considering the profound changes taking place in the global geopolitical environment, Strategic Investors are realigning their “chess pieces” to p...

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Executing Successful Healthcare Cross border M&A deals

Strategic healthcare M&A rebounded in 2021 from a down year in pandemic-ravaged 2020, with volume up 16% and total deal value rising by 44% t...

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MyGuestList enlisted CDI Global to negotiate sale to Mr Yum

Melbourne, Australia – CDI Global, an international M&A advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful divestment of MyGuestList (MGL) to ...

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Interview: Meet our New Co-Leader for TMT

CDI Global is pleased to announce Dr. Nicholas Hanser is taking over as co-leader of CDI’s Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) industry ...

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Porto Ltda was acquired by IBF Negocios

CDI Global Latin America (Uruguay) was the M&A advisor of the sell process of Porto Ltda to IBF Negocios. Porto Ltda, the largest 3M Distributor i...

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Finnish Companies: Go West!

Over the last few months, Finnish companies have lost a significant market due to the ongoing geopolitical tragedy in Ukraine. However, when one door ...

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Key Considerations in Cross-Border M&A

Cross-border acquisitions account for a growing share of corporate investment. Diversifying products and markets as well as geopolitical risks are dri...

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CDI Global Italy with Industria Litografica Cartotecnica S.r.l. in the sale to P. Van De Velde Group

CDI Global Italy has assisted Industria Litografica Cartotecnica S.r.l. (ILC S.r.l.) in the sale of 100% of its shares to P. Van De Velde Group, a Bel...

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Market trends

Market turbulence is starting to raise concerns among middle market buyers. While diligence is prudent in every market condition, the current turbulen...

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Q1 Newsletter 2022

CDI Q1 Newsletter 2022: Market turbulence is starting to raise concerns among middle market buyers. While diligence is prudent in every market&nb...

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CDI Global Brazil advised Vadu Ltda on its sale to Dimensa

Vadu Ltda, guided by the CDI Global Brazil team, successful closed its sale to Dimensa.Dimensa reached an agreement to acquire credit analytics pl...

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Cross-Border M&A: The Power of Company Search

A recent survey by Deloitte found cross-border acquisitions and divestitures are becoming increasingly important strategy for corporate development. C...

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Press Release: CDI Global Italy supports Messersì SpA in the sale to WindeX Investment Club

Milan, March 9, 2021 - Finsei Partecipazioni, Marche Capital and Valerio Fedeli have formalized the sale of Messersì SpA to WindeX Investment Club, a...

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NSS enlisted CDI Global to negotiate sale to Daisy’s Garden Group

CDI Global Australia is pleased to announce the successful divestment of Newcomb Sand and Soil (NSS) to Daisy’s Garden Group.NSS engaged CDI Glo...

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Secondhand Opportunity in Luxury Goods Market

The global secondhand luxury goods market grew to €33 billion in 2021, according to Bain closing estimate for the year, up to 27% from 2017.  E...

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5 Things to Do Right Now if You’re Thinking About Selling in 2022

Are you considering selling your business this year? If so, you likely have many questions, and among the most common is: How much is my company worth...

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INVIDEO acquires the website KIZOA

Invideo bought the website KIZOA, a 13-year-old video editing software platform with 18 million registered accounts to the web service worldwide.K...

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Is FinTech the new favorite destination for investor money?

When Berlin-based online bank N26 completed its EUR 775 million fundraising round in October, which valued the company at more than EUR 7.76bn, it bec...

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Digital Marketing, rocketing towards a $1 Trillion Industry

The Digital Marketing space is vibrant as ever. 2021 saw a fast recovery (+30% over last year according to CIESCO) from a dip in 2020 that broke an im...

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CDI Global advises American Colors, Inc. on the acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca

American Colors, Inc. of Sandusky, Ohio, has completed the acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca of Bergamo, Italy.Co-founder and Chairman of the...

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CDI Global Guides Successful Acquisition of Elna Press by QLM Group

Melbourne, AZ (January 26, 2022) – CDI ANZ are pleased to announce a successful buy-side transaction on behalf of longstanding client QLM Label Make...

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Deal Killers and How to Avoid Them

Every deal has a beginning, a middle, and an closing stage. It’s how you and your representatives manage the first two stages that determine th...

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10 Tips for Selling Your Business

As a business owner, the last year has been quite a roller coaster, especially if you have been considering the sale of your business. Perhaps you had...

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Global Luxury Goods sector as a whole is up

The global Luxury Goods sector as a whole is up around 14% on 2020 and Average EBITDA for 2022 is expected to grow by +11%.The recovery of global ...

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Successful Deal Making Requires More Than Mechanics

Deals that, on paper, make perfect business sense may disrupt before completion. Sometimes, considerable time and expense have gone into searching for...

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Emerging trends in Digital Health and M&A for 2021

Health IT adoption skyrocketed in 2020 as hospitals, health systems and patients increasingly relied on digital health technologies for care delivery ...

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Best practices when developing business relationships in China

Westerners too often dismiss nuance when doing deals in China or, even worse, are not sufficiently aware of what is happening, due to an overreliance ...

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Finding the Perfect Acquisition

Merger & Acquisition deal value in Q3 2021 surpassed $1 trillion worldwide. The number of deals and average transaction sizes are larger than ever...

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Current environmental trends in the food tech space

Current environmental trends are impacting M&A, VC & capital raising transactions in the food tech space. We are living in a dynamic, complex,...

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Update on the Business of Aviation – Fall 2021

Of all the industries affected by the COVID pandemic in the early day, aviation was hit the hardest. The COVID pandemic lockdown created a large disru...

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Energy Industry in Flux - Opportunities Everywhere

The need for more energy options is abundantly clear with each passing year.  Supporting global growth, as well as the need for affordable fuels ...

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Luxury Global Consumer Insight

PERSONAL & EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY REACHING PRE-CRISIS LEVEL IN 2022         Many sectors were deeply affected by the C...

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The Keys to Acquiring Family-Owned Businesses

Companies owned or controlled by families account for an estimated 95% of all businesses worldwide. In the United States alone, an estimated 35% of th...

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Selling a Private Company

A decision to exit a privately held business is more nuanced than a corporate divestiture or another type of business combination. Even when the reaso...

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The Right Chemistry for the Post-Covid World

A year and a half after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated the world economy, we have seen a strong recovery with the widespread availability of vaccina...

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Technology and Innovation: Driving the New M&A Wave in Functional Ingredients

The functional ingredients market has not only had excellent behavior during Covid-19 but also continues to attract great attention from industrial an...

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COVID-19's Impact on the Industrial Manufacturing Sector in Europe: Breeding Ground for Corporate Divestments?

Accelerated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have started to evaluate their business models considering structural changes pres...

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Environmental Improvements in Aviation

As air travel quickly increases post-COVID, there is an increasing awareness and concern about the amount of pollution created from commercial aircraf...

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It is Crucial to Understand the Impact of Working Capital and Other Adjustments in a Transaction

Most transactions are negotiated on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Simply applied, one could assume that the seller keeps all cash and repays all de...

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How is the Luxury M&A Market Evolving During the Pandemic?

At first glance, we can definitely ascertain that we are living a buyer’s time. Interestingly enough, there seems to be a significant disconnect bet...

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CDI Global Welcomes New Members in Poland

CDI Global Poland is excited to welcome Oskar Pawlowski and Rafal Pawlowski as new partners on the CDI Global team.Oskar Pawlowski is a lawye...

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Insights into M & A in the Energy Sector

With the transformation of the huge Energy Industry Sector from petroleum-based to alternative renewable sources, investment opportunities in these ne...

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CDI Global Brazil Advises DTM on Acquisition by Plusoft

CDI Global Brazil is pleased to announce they have successfully advised DTM (previously known as IBOPEdtm), one of the leading companies in techn...

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The Personal Care Ingredients Sector Remains Ripe for Consolidation

Long gone are the days when personal care was limited to a twice-daily encounter with a bar of carbolic soap. The modern bathroom seems to be overflow...

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CDI Global ANZ Advises Ixom on Acquisition of Australian Botanical Products

Chicago, IL USA, Melbourne, Australia (May 19, 2021) – CDI Global ANZ (Australia/New Zealand) is pleased to announce that they have successfully adv...

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CDI Global Italy Advises Wide Group Spa on Acquisition of Alliance Risk and Insurance Broker Spa

Chicago, IL USA, Milan, Italy (May 18, 2021) – CDI Global Italy is pleased to announce they have successfully completed a buy-side transaction on be...

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10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable - Part 2

Are you preparing your company for a future sale? Don’t miss the second half of our 10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable as well as a checkli...

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10 Ways to Make Your Business More Valuable - Part 1

If you are considering selling your company, you are likely wondering how much your company may be worth and what makes a business attractive to poten...

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The Coronavirus caused a strong shift to intracontinental and local transactions in the M&A market. A trend that will continue in 2021.What im...

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At CDI Global, we are seeing three core drivers of the growth of the defense business in the coming years: Worldwide defense spending continues...

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CDI Global has continued to expand with a diverse set of new partners. Recently, we brought in an outstanding partner firm from Mexico. Last year, we ...

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As the global pandemic drags on, 2020 deal volume is still significantly reduced compared to predictions made last year, although the initial pause pu...

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We are pleased to announce that RVCO Consultants LLP (RVCO) has joined our integrated network of advisory firms. CDI Global is among the leaders in cr...

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Many business owners struggle with the right time to sell their business – should they sell or hold on a bit longer? Their trepidation is rooted in ...

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You have spent a lifetime building your business, you know every intimate detail about your company and its industry, but now it might be time to thin...

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STR enlisted CDI Global to negotiate sale to GQSMelbourne, Australia (May 20, 2019) – CDI Global, an international M&A advisory firm, is ple...

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