The various members of the ECF implementation team have been involved in many transactions, a brief overview of which follows:
| Client/Company |
Sector, Country |
Transaction |
Size |
Time |
| Alfa resort s.r.o. |
Travel,
Czech Republic |
Contemplated sale of the leading accommodation and workshop facility in the region of Orlicke hory |
N/A |
09/17 - pending |
| BOHEMIA ENERGY entity s.r.o. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged acquisition of VEMEX Energie a.s., a mid-sized energy supplier |
N/A |
04/17 - 12/17 |
| Oriens IM |
Construction,
Czech Republic |
Contemplated acquisition of selected add-on targets to IMECON, a leading producer of tailor-made residential, sanitary and storage containers |
N/A |
04/17 - pending |
| TCCM, s.r.o. |
Logistics,
Central and Eastern Europe |
Acquisition of TELERAY, a distributor of Nokia mobile phones for Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, by the leading CEE distributor of premium mobile phone brands |
N/A |
03/17 - 06/17 |
| ARBES Technologies, a.s. |
IT,
Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Envisaged acquisition of selected targets in IT industry |
N/A |
01/17 - 02/18 |
| AKADEMIE ADRENALINOVÝCH ZÁŽITKŮ s.r.o. |
Leisure,
Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Arranging project finance for the company’s tree-top-walk project pipeline in CEE region |
N/A |
01/17 - pending |
| FOLIO, s.r.o. |
Media,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the leading importer and distributor of foreign books to EUROMEDIA GROUP, a.s., a member of Rockaway Group |
N/A |
02/17 - 05/17 |
| MEDICON a.s. |
Healthcare,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged acquisition of selected targets in the healthcare industry |
N/A |
01/17 - pending |
| Oriens IM |
Construction,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of IMECON spol. s r.o., a leading producer of tailor-made residential, sanitary and storage containers |
N/A |
04/16 - 02/17 |
| ASSCO, s. r. o. |
Waste management,
Czech Republic |
Arranging and structuring of acquisition finance |
N/A |
12/16 - 02/17 |
| X-Trading s.r.o. (GEOX, ARMANI Jeans, CERRUTI, MAXMARA Weekend) |
Retail,
Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Contemplated acquisition of earlier leading luxury multi-brand retail network and subsequent merger with other branded shops |
N/A |
06/15 - 02/16 |
| Saneca Trade s.r.o. |
Pharmaceuticals,
Czech Republic |
Identification of acquisition opportunities in pharmaceutical, food supplement and cosmetics sectors |
N/A |
03/16 - 05/17 |
| Oriens IM |
Various,
Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Identification of acquisition opportunities for private equity fund in line with the fund’s investment strategy in Czech Republic and Slovakia |
N/A |
11/15 - 03/17 |
| BELTISSIMO, s.r.o. |
Retail,
Czech Republic, Slovakia |
Contemplated acquisition of earlier leading luxury shoe multi-brand retail network and subsequent merger with other branded shops |
N/A |
06/15 - 02/16 |
| BOHEMIA ENERGY entity s.r.o. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of EUROPE EASY ENERGY, a mid-sized energy supplier |
N/A |
05/15 - 01/16 |
| S-GUIDE, s.r.o. |
Travel,
Czech Republic |
Possible entry of a new strategic partner for supporting further growth of the specialized travel agency |
N/A |
06/15 - 10/15 |
| BOHEMIA ENERGY entity s.r.o. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged acquisition of Optimum Energy, one of mid-sized energy suppliers |
N/A |
03/15 - 06/15 |
| ZUCKERSTEIN, spol. s r.o. |
Facility management,
Czech Republic |
Contemplated sale of a 100% stake in the company providing facility management services to mainly residential real estate properties |
N/A |
02/15 - 04/17 |
| ATTIGENTE Group, spol. s r.o. |
Services,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged sale of a call centre providing its services primarily to financial institutions |
N/A |
01/15 - 11/16 |
| Private Equity Fund |
Various,
Czech Republic |
Identification of acquisition opportunities for a private equity fund in various industries, such as energy and manufacturing |
N/A |
01/15 - 01/17 |
| BOHEMIA ENERGY entity s.r.o. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of costumer portfolio of Global Energy, one of mid-sized energy suppliers |
N/A |
12/14 - 05/15 |
| SEKO Group |
Mechanical engineering,
Czech Republic, Germany |
Acquisition of German producer of blades for energy turbines by SEKO Group, Czech-based turbine producer |
N/A |
10/14 - 04/15 |
| EXE JEANS CZ s.r.o. |
Retail,
Czech Republic |
Entry of a financial investor to ensure future growth of EXE retail business |
N/A |
10/14 - 02/15 |
| PURUM KRAFT a.s. |
Waste Management,
Czech Republic |
Contemplated acquisition of Czech business of van Gansewinkel Group |
N/A |
10/14 - 12/14 |
| SmartWave s.r.o. |
Golf retail,
Czech Republic |
Sale of a 49% stake to Czechoslovak Capital Partners to support mid-term growth strategy of the Czech leading golf retailer, GolfProfi |
N/A |
09/14 - 04/15 |
| PODA a.s. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of 100% stake in CATR, a telco service operator providing its services in 3 locations within CR |
N/A |
06/14 - 03/15 |
| United Bakaries, a.s. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Advising United Bakeries on recapitalization of Sweet Delight, a frozen pastry subsidiary |
N/A |
04/14 - 10/14 |
| TABUC-PACK s.r.o. |
Paper,
Czech Republic |
Assisting company with raising finance for future growth opportunities |
N/A |
04/14 - 09/14 |
| Medicover s.r.o. |
Health Care,
Czech Republic |
Identification of acquisition targets and execution of such acquisitions for further growth of the company in the health care business |
N/A |
01/14 - 09/14 |
| United Bakaries, a.s. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Advising United Bakeries on a possible joint-ventures with Morato (Italy) |
N/A |
01/14 - 05/14 |
| BOHEMIA ENERGY entity s.r.o. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic a Slovakia |
Identification of acquisition targets and execution of such acquisitions for further growth of the company |
N/A |
12/13 - 12/15 |
| D3Soft Future s.r.o. |
IT,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged sale of 100% stake in IT company providing its services in the Czech Republic and Slovakia |
N/A |
11/13 - 09/14 |
| Avallon MBO Fund/AG FOODS Group a.s. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of 100% stake in Biogena, Czech tea producer |
N/A |
04/13 - 08/13 |
| Twenty One, spol. s r. o. |
SlužbService,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of 100% stake in Twenty One, a Prague-based call centre |
N/A |
05/13 - 07/13 |
| PODA a.s. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Searching for suitable acquisition targets among telecommunication service providers |
N/A |
01/13 - 05/13 |
| Cromicron S/A |
Utilities,
Czech Republic and Slovakia |
Post-acquisition restructuring of the companies to reach their profitability and sustainability of future growth |
N/A |
02/13 - 08/13 |
| Cromicron S/A |
Utilities,
Czech Republic and Slovakia |
Acquisition of 100% stakes in České energetické centrum, České energetické centrum Jih a Energetické Centrum, energy traders |
N/A |
12/12 - 02/13 |
| LEKKERLAND Czech Republic, s.r.o. |
Logistics,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the company and/or its business to a strategic buyer in order to secure further development |
N/A |
10/12 - 08/13 |
| OLEO CHEMICAL, a.s. |
Chemicals,
Czech Republic and Slovakia |
Financing for the expansion of the biodiesel production |
N/A |
08/12 - 03/13 |
| Technologické centrum Písek s.r.o. |
ICT,
Czech Republic |
Entering of financial or strategic partner into the project of construction of modern technology and data centre |
N/A |
07/12 - 12/16 |
| Pacovské strojírny, akciová společnost, Pacov |
Engineering,
Czech Republic |
Intended acquisition of the manufacturer of stainless steel equipment |
N/A |
06/12 - 11/12 |
| Mediaservis s.r.o. |
Post Services,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of alternative postal operator by Bohemia Energy |
N/A |
06/12 - 08/12 |
| Green-Swan Pharmaceuticals CR, a.s. |
Pharmaceuticals,
Czech Republic |
Possible acquisitions within the industry |
N/A |
01/12 - 12/12 |
| Česká distribuční a.s. |
Post Services,
Czech Republic |
Envisaged acquisition of the alternative post operator |
N/A |
01/12 - 06/12 |
| MAENTIVA, a.s. |
Logistics,
Czech Republic |
Financial restructuring of the group |
N/A |
10/11 - 10/12 |
| Český telekomunikační klastr |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Project of fourth mobile operator in Czech Republic – based on 4G technology, fundraising |
N/A |
07/11 - 07/12 |
| EXE JEANS CZ s.r.o. |
Wholesale & Retail,
Czech Republic and Slovakia |
Financing for expansion of the company and financing for introduction of new brands in Czech and Slovak market |
N/A |
06/11 - 08/12 |
| ERKOR, spol. s r.o. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Financing for telecom business project in Uzbekistan |
N/A |
05/11 - 11/11 |
| Medakta s.r.o. |
Media,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the publishing house with a focus on professional medical journals |
N/A |
03/11 - 01/13 |
| Avallon MBO Fund |
Private Equity Fund,
Poland and CEE |
Searching for suitable acquisition opportunities in accordance with current and long-term trends in the investment policy of the Fund |
N/A |
02/11 - 12/15 |
| Eurosup spol. s r.o. |
Waste Managemen,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of 100% stake in the company |
N/A |
01/11 - 05/11 |
| České Energetické Centrum a.s. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Complex financial restructuring of the Group |
N/A |
01/11 - 01/13 |
| Kasten Net, spol. s r.o. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Sale of local telecom service provider |
N/A |
01/11 - 09/11 |
| Geolink Praha, a.s. |
Real estate,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the project of two petrol stations and two truck parks on D5 highway |
N/A |
09/10 - 06/11 |
| TCTM Limited |
Oil & Gas,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the set of patents for intensifying oil extraction using binary mixture reactions |
N/A |
09/10 - 12/12 |
| ALTIS Kolín s.r.o. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Consolidation of independent chocolate producers |
N/A |
09/10 - 03/11 |
| Fyzická osoba |
Healthcare,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the portfolio of dental ambulances |
N/A |
07/10 - 06/13 |
| CELIO a.s. |
Waste Management,
Czech Republic |
Financing for investment to assorting line |
N/A |
01/10 - 10/10 |
| Avallon MBO Fund/AG FOODS Group a.s. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the company specialized in research, development, production and distribution drink mixtures |
N/A |
12/09 - 08/10 |
| Strategic Consulting s.r.o. |
Media,
Czech Republic |
Sale of Český Domov project, a network of regional magazines distributed for free |
N/A |
11/09 - 10/10 |
| NEU leasing, a.s. |
Financial Services,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the company providing leasing financing |
N/A |
10/09 - 06/13 |
| U Rytířů s.r.o. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the company processing and selling meat |
N/A |
10/09 - 10/10 |
| CELIO a.s. |
Waste Management,
Czech Republic |
Arranging finance for MBO (50% stake) in the company |
N/A |
09/09 - 04/10 |
| Nástavby – D.M.T., s.r.o. |
Transportation Machinery,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the leading producer of trailer and semitrailer bodies |
N/A |
06/09 - 06/10 |
| Michálek logistic s.r.o. |
Logistics,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% in the company providing services of transportation and forwarding agency |
N/A |
05/09 - 05/10 |
| Faith CZ |
Retail,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the company along with licences for Czech Republic and Slovakia |
N/A |
02/09 - 10/09 |
| Altis Kolín s.r.o. |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of producer of food semi-products for sweet-makers and diabetic sweets |
N/A |
12/08 - 08/09 |
| RIO Media, a.s. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of telecom service providers in the Czech Republic |
N/A |
11/08 - 04/10 |
| Moravské sklárny Květná s.r.o. |
Glass & Porcelain,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 90% stake in the handmade blow glass producer |
N/A |
09/08 - 03/10 |
| Kirchner s.r.o. |
Construction,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake in the company along with land for further development |
N/A |
09/08 - 11/12 |
| London and General |
Real Estate,
Czech Republic |
Advising London and General (London) on buying Telefonica’s real estate portfolio in the Czech Republic |
N/A |
2009 |
| ČEZ, a.s. |
Utilities,
Belgie |
Advising CEZ on a possible buy-out of Gaz de France’s 50% stake in Belgian SPE |
N/A |
2009 |
| GTS Travel Group |
Travel,
Czech Republic |
Sale of GTS Travel, Czech outgoing tour operator focusing on student and youth customers |
N/A |
06/08 - 10/08 |
| Skupina 4YOU |
Wholesale & Retail,
Czech Republic a Slovakia |
Sale of wholesale and retail group selling branded clothing in Czech Republic and Slovakia |
N/A |
05/08 - 06/09 |
| C&P S - Holding |
Ecology,
Czech Republic |
Sale of 100% stake of the Czech leading company dealing with removal of old environmental load in industrial enterprises |
N/A |
04/08 - souč. |
| UniControls a.s. |
ICT,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of the company developing security software systems |
N/A |
01/08 - 05/08 |
| Individual |
Pharmacy,
Czech Republic |
Consolidation of pharmacy market in Czech Republic |
N/A |
01/08 - 12/09 |
| Elektroporcelán Louny a.s. |
Glass & Porcelain,
Czech Republic |
Sale of a 80% stake in the company |
N/A |
02/08 - 12/08 |
| K&K pneu |
Rubber,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the large tyre distributor |
N/A |
04/08 - 09/08 |
| Lostr |
Transportation Machinery,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of the company producing railway carriage |
N/A |
02/08 - 05/08 |
| Doughty Hanson |
Real Estate,
Czech Republic |
Advising Doughty Hanson on a possible take-over of Orco, a leading real estate developer in the Czech Republic |
N/A |
2008 |
| Reality Pankrác |
Real Estate,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the company/owned and operated building |
N/A |
07/07 - 12/08 |
| SEP Moravia |
Light Industry,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the company producing and delivering anti-fire and ventilation systems |
N/A |
05/07 - 03/08 |
| Altis Kolín |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of producer of food semi-products for sweet-makers and diabetic sweets |
N/A |
06/07 - 12/07 |
| DAP Provmex |
Light Industry,
Czech Republic |
Sale of the company producing and installing air-conditioning systems |
N/A |
05/07 - 11/07 |
| EnBW |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Analysis of potential acquisition targets in the heat energy sector |
N/A |
08/07 - 11/07 |
| Groupama |
Insurance,
Czech Republic |
Advising French Groupama on a contemplated acquisition of Ceska Pojistovna, a leading insurance company in the Czech Republic |
N/A |
2007 |
| net4net |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Acquisitions, financial management for a period of three years and subsequent sale of the company |
N/A |
2004 - 2007 |
| Motorpal |
Automotive,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of the significant automotive industry supplier |
N/A |
11/06 - 02/07 |
| EnerCap Power Fund |
Utilities,
stř. a vých. Evropa |
Preparation, establishment, and obtaining of investors for new Private Equity Fund for investments in renewable energy sources in CEE |
€ 100 mil. |
10/06 - 03/07 |
| BC Partners |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Advising BC Partners, a leading private equity firm, on a contemplated acquisition of KMV (Mattoni) |
N/A |
2006 |
| PPF |
Banking,
China |
Organisational and overall management of due diligence process in a Chinese city bank |
US$ 96 mil. |
03/06 - 08/06 |
| PPF |
Education,
China |
Contemplated joint venture with local partner for construction of network of private universities |
US$ 30 mil. |
01/06 - 08/06 |
| PPF |
Technology,
China |
Capital investment in company processing card payments |
US$ 25 mil. |
02/06 - 08/06 |
| AL INVEST Břidličná |
Steel,
Czech Republic |
Merger after acquisition |
N/A |
2005 - 2006 |
| PPF |
Utilities,
China |
Capital entry into Chinese producer and processor of black coal |
US$ 150 mil. |
11/05 - 04/06 |
| Telefónica |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Organisation and realisation of mandatory buyout of minority shareholders in Český Telecom |
CZK 26.9 bil. |
07/05 - 08/05 |
| Telefónica |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Privatisation of government’s 51.1% stake in Český Telecom |
CZK 82.6 bil. |
02/05 - 06/05 |
| Penta Finance |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Preparation of bond issue for SmVaK |
CZK 2 bil. |
04/05 - 08/05 |
| J&T |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Purchase of 33.58% interest in SČE from RWE |
CZK 3.4 bil. |
03/05 - 07/05 |
| ČEZ, a.s. |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Purchase of 10% of shares in SME from EDF |
€ 39.3 mil. |
01/05 - 06/05 |
| Penta Finance |
Betting,
stř. a vých. Evropa |
Acquisition of Fortuna betting shop group |
Secret |
2005 |
| Karlovarské minerální vody (Mattoni) |
Food & Beverages,
Srbsko |
Advising KMV (Mattoni) on taking over Knjaz Milos in Serbia |
N/A |
2005 |
| AIG Global Investment |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Sole financial advisor for contemplated acquisition of heating company |
N/A |
02/04 - 07/04 |
| České radiokomunikace |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Contemplated acquisition of Aliatel |
N/A |
04/04 - 12/04 |
| ProFitness CR |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Sale of retail chain Vitaland specialising in vitamins and nutritional supplements |
Secret |
2004 |
| Penta Finance |
Oil & Gas / Chemicals
Czech Republic |
Contemplated acquisition of government’s 63% stake in Unipetrol |
N/A |
01/04 - 04/04 |
| AAC |
ICT,
Czech Republic |
Acquisition of PVT, leading provider of IT systems in the Czech Republic |
N/A |
2003 |
| Karlovarské minerální vody (Mattoni) |
Food & Beverages,
Ukraine |
Advising KMV (Mattoni) on taking over Ukrainian mineral water company |
N/A |
2003 |
| LOVOChemie |
Chemicals,
Czech Republic |
Intended purchase of company’s power activities |
N/A |
2003 |
| Biotika |
Pharmaceuticals,
Slovakia |
Purchase of minority share in joint venture HBM from partner Aventis |
Secret |
2003 |
| Boortmalt |
Food & Beverages,
Serbia |
Advising Boortmalt (Belgium) on taking over Serbian biggest malt producer |
N/A |
2003 |
| Konkursní správce firmy ŠKODA a.s. |
Mechanical engineering,
Czech Republic |
Sale of assets of ŠKODA a.s., including majority stake in ŠKODA HOLDING |
CZK 450 mil. |
2002 - 2004 |
| Bivideon B.V. |
Telecommunications,
Czech Republic |
Valuation of 50% interest in Contactel owned by České radiokomunikace |
N/A |
2002 |
| Jugolaboratorjia |
Pharmaceuticals,
Srbsko |
Advising on acquisition of Jugolaboratorjia, Serbian pharmaceutical producer/td>
| N/A |
2002 |
| EDF |
Utilities,
Slovakia |
Acquisition of regional electricity distributor SSE |
€ 158 mil. |
02/02 - 09/02 |
| EDF |
Utilities,
Czech Republic |
Privatisation of ČEZ and regional electricity distributors in the Czech Republic |
Secret |
01/01 - 01/02 |
| Group of state-owned companies |
Telecommunications,
Slovakia |
Sale of 36% shareholding in mobile operator Globtel |
€ 180 mil. |
04/00 - 07/01 |
| Danone |
Food & Beverages,
Czech Republic |
Advising Danone on taking over Karlovarské minerální vody (Mattoni), Czech leading mineral water producer |
N/A |
2000 |
| Burke Communications |
Marketing,
Czech Republic |
Advising Burke Communications on setting up operations in Prague |
N/A |
1997 |
