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March 2020
Smart shopping!
maconda supports Adiuva Capital in its investment in Jawoll, a leading chain of special item stores
The team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda advised Adiuva Capital on its investment in the large non-food discounter Jawoll, which specialises in non-standard items. For this purpose, the consultants, who have many years of experience in retail and especially in niche markets, evaluated the market prospects and the competitive situation in the German non-food discount sector in a differentiated "market review". Jawoll, based in Soltau, Lower Saxony, operates about 90 large discount stores in Germany, mostly in easily accessible commercial areas, with a turnover of about €200 million.
December 2019
Keep it easy!
maconda supports Invision in its investment in Reisenthel, the leading manufacturer of smart and fashionable shopping bags
The Swiss investment company Invision has acquired a majority stake in Reisenthel as part of a succession solution. Reisenthel is the leading manufacturer of intelligent and fashionable shopping baskets, bags and trolleys in the shopping, travel, cosmetics and children's segments. Prior to this, maconda's consultants from Cologne, who have many years of experience in the consumer goods industry and in retail, evaluated Reisenthel's business model and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
October 2019
With vision
maconda accompanies the eye clinic at Neumarkt on the way to a successful partnership
The eye clinic at Neumarkt, the leading clinic for eye and laser surgery in the greater Cologne area, has a new strategic partner in Artemis since the end of 2019. Artemis is a supra-regionally positioned group of eye clinics that continuously expands its network through partnerships with regionally strong practices and clinics. maconda's consultants, who have many years of experience in the healthcare industry and in corporate transactions, supported the shareholders and management of the eye clinic on Neumarkt with strategic advice and prepared the sale operationally.
August 2019
Clothes make the woman
maconda supports Credit Solutions Partner in financing the carve-out of Hallhuber from the Gerry Weber Group
The British investor Robus Capital Management, which specialised in so-called special situations, acquired a majority stake in the Hallhuber fashion chain in July. Luxembourg-based CSP Investment supported Hallhuber and Robus in the spin-off from the Gerry Weber Group with a customised financing solution. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the clothing trade, evaluated the market and the positioning of Hallhuber.
July 2019
Finer than frog hair
maconda supports VR Equitypartner in financing HGA Cosmetics, a distributor of exclusive niche brands for hairdressers
HGA Cosmetics sells products for hair styling and care and colouring to professionals only. The Frankfurt-based investment company VR Equitypartner has now provided HGA with mezzanine capital to accelerate further growth. Prior to this, the Cologne-based consultants from maconda, who have many years of experience in the beauty and lifestyle business, evaluated the market and HGA's business model in a commercial due diligence.
June 2019
In dry cloths
maconda supports Odewald KMU in its investment in ARTUS, a leading water and fire damage restoration company
With a comprehensive commercial due diligence, maconda supported the Berlin-based SME investor Odewald KMU in its investment in ARTUS. ARTUS is one of the region's leading full-service providers for water, fire and natural hazard damage in Lower Saxony and neighbouring federal states and currently has seven branches - and the trend is rising.
June 2015
All wrapped up
maconda supports Lindsay Goldberg Vogel with a Vendor Fact Book in the sale of WEENER Plastic Packaging Group to the investor 3i
Due to the many years of experience of the maconda team in accompanying M&A transactions as well as various strategy projects in the packaging industry, maconda was once again entrusted with a comprehensive analysis of the multi-layered global market for plastic packaging. Special attention was paid to the growth regions of Southeast Asia and South America.
June 2015
Beauty and care
maconda supports CVC Capital Partners in the acquisition of Douglas with focus on store operations
Due to many years of experience of the maconda team in accompanying and supporting M&A transactions in the retail sector, maconda was entrusted with a comprehensive analysis of the store portfolio of the leading German perfumery chain
February 2015
Safety first!
The security sector: multi-layered, difficult and strong: service providers and manufacturers need a clear orientation
Accidents, disasters and fires affect people and the environment everywhere and at all times. In developed countries around the world, fire departments, civil defense units and police forces are ready to intervene as efficiently as possible. At the same time, there are areas that are unserved or still underserved. In addition, there are burglaries, assaults, and the increasing fear of terrorist attacks. Private security services and specialists in security technology of every stripe are also active here.
January 2015
IT and software solutions
maconda analyzes business model and market environment of a software solution provider for the large-scale retail sector
In 2014, the maconda team was again in frequent demand - for strategy reviews, investment checks and commercial due diligences. At the end of the year, we supported an investor in his investment in a specialist for software solutions that are primarily designed for large-scale retail in terms of functionality and scalability.
October 2014
Just what the doctor ordered
maconda supports Odewald KMU in the acquisition of a majority stake in the 7days Group, a mail order company of workwear for medical practices
2014 was characterized by a wide variety of mandates in the retail sector, including strategy reviews, sophisticated quantitative store analyses and commercial due diligences. These include several projects relating to mail order, e-commerce and catalog business. Most recently, a mandate linking two of maconda's core sectors: textiles and apparel on the one hand and wholesale and retail on the other. Both belong to our "oldest" sectors, which we have been serving time and again since the early 1990s.
August 2014
maconda sheds light on the darkness
Due diligence for an entry into the lighting wholesale business
Luminaire, lamp, lighting - who is not confused by this. The maconda team has already been active in the lighting sector in several cases in a short period of time, among others with projects to increase operating profits as well as with the initiation of investments. Most recently, we brought light into the darkness of the complex matter of the trade with object lighting with our "Commercial Transaction Services" - services around the sale of companies.