Gimv acquires Brakel LawyersMarcel van de VorstPrivate EquityTrack Record

Gimv acquires Brakel

Gimv acquired the Dutch company Brakel together with the existing management team. The transaction was partly financed through a leveraged finance facility with related security in the Netherlands, U.K. and Belgium. Rabobank acted as lender in the acquisition financing. Brakel is an important player in the field of glass daylight constructions as well as ventilation and fire safety solutions. * *  Marcel van de Vorst led this transaction for Gimv whilst at previous law firm.
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1 December 2015
BOM Capital sells shares in BioNovion to Aduro Biotech Eveline MutsaersM&ANiels HofkesTrack Record

BOM Capital sells shares in BioNovion to Aduro Biotech

We advised BOM Capital on the sale of its shares in BioNovion to Aduro Biotech. The company, based on the Pivot Park in Oss, is the new European headquarters of Nasdaq-listed Aduro Biotech and renamed in Aduro Biotech Europe. Aduro acquired BioNovion to broaden its technological portfolio and to increase the potential of immunotherapy. BioNovion develops monoclonal antibody therapies against cancer, on the basis of their unique platform technology and expertise in the field of immune therapy of cancer.
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15 November 2015
Standard Investment acquires Synres Niels HofkesPrivate EquityTrack Record

Standard Investment acquires Synres

We advised Standard Investment in the acquisition, together with management, of all shares in Synres B.V., a former subsidiary of Royal DSM N.V. Synres is a manufacturer of various types of high-quality, solvent-borne resins which act as a binder for coatings. The alkyd, acrylate, and urethane resins are made for the paint and coatings industry, in a wide range of applications such as decorative paints and coatings for metal (eg. ships, bridges, storage tanks, cars) and wood. Synres is located in Hook of Holland.
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16 July 2015
Gimv acquired United Dutch Breweries LawyersMarcel van de VorstPrivate EquityTrack Record

Gimv acquired United Dutch Breweries

Gimv acquired United Dutch Breweries (UDB), together with UDB’s management, from Dutch investment company Egeria. The transaction was structured as a leveraged management buy-out. UDB, based in Breda (NL), is an independent beer group, owning among others Oranjeboom, 3 Horses, Royal Dutch, Atlas – heritage brands, going back to the company’s origins. In addition, UDB sells specialty beers, such as non-alcoholic beers, stout beers and dark malt beverages. UDB is strongly focused on the exports of affordable premium branded beers, bringing European quality to consumers worldwide. * *  Marcel van de Vorst led this transaction for Gimv whilst at previous law firm.
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1 February 2015