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
Standard Investment acquires Dutch Bakery Group Niels HofkesPrivate EquityTrack Record

Standard Investment acquires Dutch Bakery Group

We advised Standard Investment in the acquisition of an industrial bakery in the Netherlands for low-oxygen packed bread products with a long shelf life. This bakery was sold by Bakkersland to Dutch Bakery Group, a collaboration between Standard Investment and her partner Dutch Bakery BV. Since the acquisition both companies operate under the name Dutch Bakery Group (DBG) and this results in a strong position as market leader in the Benelux and the established top five player in Europe for low-oxygen packed bread.
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30 January 2015
VMWare Inc. LawyersM&AMarcel van de VorstTrack Record

VMWare Inc.

VMware Inc. (NASDAQ: VMW) acquired all outstanding shares in the capital of Immidio BV. Immidio is a software development company for optimization of virtualization technologies in Microsoft environments. Venture capital firm Solid Ventures was one of the selling shareholders. * *  Marcel van de Vorst led this transaction for VMWare whilst at previous law firm.
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1 January 2015
Ceradis LawyersMarcel van de VorstTrack RecordVenture Capital

Ceradis

We advised Anterra Capital (as manager of the interest held by Rabo Ventures) on various growth equity financing rounds of Ceradis. Ceradis develops and markets innovative environmental friendly solutions for Plant Nutrition, Crop Protection and Formulation Services in order to create safer food. Ceradis products have a patented formulation, optimal activity of the ingredients and excellent handling characteristics for the end-users. * *  Marcel van de Vorst led this transaction whilst at previous law firm.
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1 December 2014