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February 2022
Retrospective of 2021 and outlook
2022 is already well underway; nevertheless, we'll take you on a brief review.
Despite the pandemic-related turbulence in 2021, numerous private equity houses, family offices and medium-sized family businesses have made important investment decisions with the support of maconda (and sometimes bought or sold - at other times not). The course has been set for securing the future and new market potential has been opened up. Thank you to our loyal and often long-standing clients for once again trusting in our assessments and our – often quite clear and direct – opinions! Thanks also to those clients to whom we were able to offer advice and support for the first time! Differentiated and honest.
February 2022
Always something in stock!
maconda supports Swiss investors Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital in their investment in SK Pharma Logistics, a leading provider of pharma logistics
The family-run Swiss investment boutique Syz Capital, together with Saturnus Capital, acquires a majority stake in SK Pharma, a leading German specialist in contract logistics for the healthcare industry. Prior to this, an experienced team of advisors from strategy expert maconda evaluated SK Pharma's market positioning, strategy and future prospects in a comprehensive commercial due diligence.
January 2022
More than a piece of furniture
maconda supports Benner investment company in its investment in Thonet, the traditional and well-known manufacturer of premium chairs
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared a commercial review for the Benner family office for the acquisition of a majority stake in Thonet, the traditional German manufacturer of high-quality design classics. The consultants, who are experienced in the furniture and consumer goods industry and with premium products, evaluated the positioning of Thonet in the residential and so-called object segment for the entrepreneurial family from Wiesbaden.
October 2021
Dog, Cat, Mouse
maconda further expands its expertise in pet supplies
maconda has recently dealt with the rapidly growing pet industry on several occasions. Extensive experience in the production and trade of food and, relatedly, pet food as well as the long-standing reputation of carrying out demanding commercial due diligences were the necessary ingredients for renewed mandates to the team of the Cologne-based consulting boutique.
September 2021
The child in the man!
maconda supports Vendis Capital in its investment in BlueBrixx and Model Car World, a leading omnichannel supplier of toys
The Cologne-based consulting boutique maconda prepared the majority stake in BlueBrixx and Model Car World, the leading German omnichannel provider of adult nub toys and model vehicles, for the Belgian investor Vendis Capital with a strategy due diligence. In the process, maconda's consultants, who are particularly experienced in niche markets, primarily evaluated BlueBrixx's success factors and growth potential in a newly established segment of the toy market.
January 2021
Lessons learned from CDDs of the past months
Positive or negative, short or long term - how does one assess the covid effect accurately?
High double-digit sales growth on the one hand, painful losses on the other. covid has strongly fuelled demand in some sectors, while in others it has come to a complete standstill. Who are the winners and losers and why? How sustainable are the covid effects? And how can this be accurately determined within the framework of a commercial due diligence? maconda shares its experiences of the last few months and provides insights into the special challenges and analysis aspects that become more important in times of covid.
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.