The Grand Prix ceremony by Magazine des Affaires took place on March 29th in Paris.
Investec ranked first (volume of deals) and was awarded the Financial Advisor of the Year Trophy in the « M&A Boutique » Category.
Xavier Leloup, the magazine chief editor handed this trophy to Michel Degryck, Managing Partner of Investec in France.
Benelux Leading Adviser Awards 2017
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Leading Corporate Finance Advisory Of The Year 2017’ by Acquisition International magazine from the UK.
The prestigious M&A Awards focus on the outstanding efforts and achievements of all those involved in identifying, coordinating and completing the important deals, and the vital roles they play in the business world. The people who work tirelessly to finalise many gargantuan deals and bring about changes which have the potential to change the fate of businesses, industries and even entire countries.
Benelux independent Corporate Finance Firm 2017
Investec Benelux was awarded ‘Independent Corporate Finance Firm Of The Year 2017’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
The French magazine Décideurs distinguished Investec for its excellence in mid-market transactions (M&A and LBO) in 2016.
Investec was ranked among the top 3 players out of 30 advisories in France, within both categories :
- M&A advisory Ranking – Deals between 20M€ and 75 M€
- Private Equity Ranking – LBO small-cap deals
Jürgen Schwarz, Partner and Head of M&A Consumer Business in Germany, has been awarded the Deal Maker of the Year Award 2016 for advising Outfitter Group on their sale to Karstadt owner Signa Retail/René Benko.
Jürgen joined Investec as a partner in August 2016. With his extensive experience as founding entrepreneur and M&A advisor in the retail sector he is supporting Investec’s consistent pan-European sector approach in the consumer industry.
Transaction report
Jürgen Schwarz acted as M&A sell-side advisor for the Outfitter founder/shareholder on the sale of the Outfitter Group to the Karstadt shareholder Signa Retail/René Benko.
SIGNA Retail has taken the next important step towards becoming an integrated retail business. In a move designed to unlock even stronger online growth potential, in April 2016 the company acquired a majority interest in OUTFITTER, the leading multi-channel retailer in sports business. SIGNA Retail has taken a 60% stake in OUTFITTER – the remaining 40% are retained by Ron Berger. The OUTFITTER’s founder and former sole shareholder will remain a major shareholder and will also continue to operationally head the company together with the co-general manager Thorsten Bichowski.
OUTFITTER’s strong online presence and the excellent position in Germany’s bricks-and-mortar retail segment of SIGNA Retail’s subsidiary Karstadt sports, create an outstanding basis for a strategic partnership. The companies’ expert management teams and young, energetic employees with a passion for sports will be instrumental in capitalising on the strengths of each business and the synergies between them.
Jürgen on his thoughts and predictions for 2017 and beyond:
« In order to achieve sustainable future success the online and bricks-and-mortar business need to be seamlessly integrated. With the acquisition of OUTFITTER, SIGNA Retail can quickly realize this goal in the sports goods business. Additionally, SIGNA Retail gains further strengths in the growth segment sports as well as strong competence in logistics and processes for its online business. »
Bart Jonkman – Gamechanger at ACQ Global Awards 2016
Bart Jonkman, managing partner of Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Gamechanger Of The Year 2016’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Bart Jonkman – Gamechanger at ACQ Global Awards 2015
Bart Jonkman, managing partner of Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Gamechanger Of The Year 2015’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux ACQ Global Awards 2011- Crossborder
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Cross Border M&A Advisor Of The Year 2011’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux ACQ Global Awards 2011
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘M&A Advisory of the year’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux ACQ Global Awards 2010 – Firm of the year
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Firm Of The Year 2010’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux ACQ Global Awards 2010
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘M&A Advisory of the year 2010’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux Deal of the year 2009
Investec was awarded Benelux deal 2009 for the PE backed IMS (Gymna Unify) MBO.
Benelux ACQ Business Awards 2009
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Business Advisor Of The Year 2009’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.
Benelux M&A Advisor of the year 2008
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘The M&A Advisor of the year 2008’, by Acquisitions Monthly magazine from the UK.
Benelux ACQ Business Awards 2008
Investec Benelux was awarded for ‘Corporate Finance Advisor Of The Year 2008’ by leading ACQ Magazine from the UK.
The awards of ACQ rise above the status of participation certificate and actually represent an endorsement of outstanding work and are the only industry honours given purely on the basis of voter participation.
In judging these awards ACQ magzine will study the nominations made by their voters and recognise the leaders in their fields with exceptional performance and recognition.