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The Swedish fresh food specialist group JOHBECO, which includes Johan i Hallen and Bergfalk & Co, strengthens its position in Finland by acquiring the Finnish fish and seafood specialist Arvo Kokkonen Oy. Thanks to this partnership, Arvo Kokkonen can now also offer its customers in Finland a complete range of high-quality meat and delicatessen products. Sisu Partners acted as JOHBECO’s financial advisor.
Mehiläinen Oy has agreed to sell its safety phone services to Stella Kotipalvelut Oy. Mehiläinen’s safety phone services will be transferred to Stella in early September 2019.
Sisu Partners advised Mehiläinen in the transaction.
Preato Capital has on 14.6.2019 announced that they have acquired 51.79% of the shares in Yleiselektroniikka at a purchase price of €8.70 per share. Due to this Preato Capital announced a mandatory public offer for all outstanding shares of Yleiselektroniikka Oyj.
Sisu Partners acted as a financial advisor for Yleiselektroniikka Oyj and provided the board with a Fairness Opinion of the terms of the transaction.
Kesko has agreed to acquire the foodservice wholesaler Heinon Tukku Oy from the family-owned company Tukkuheino Oy and private individuals. The transaction enables Kesko to execute its growth strategy and increase its offering in the growing foodservice market. The acquisition is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority and the fulfilment of the other terms and conditions of the transaction. The transaction is expected to be completed during 2019.
Heinon Tukku has some 450 employees and is one of the leading foodservice market operators in the greater Helsinki region. In 2018, the combined net sales of Heinon Tukku and Kalavapriikki Oy, a company specialising in fish processing, amounted to €264 million and comparable pro forma operating profit to €10.0 million, taking into account the impact of properties acquired. Kesko will also assume ownership of Kalavapriikki Oy and the delivery and cash & carry outlet properties in Espoo, Helsinki, Kuopio and Vantaa.
Sisu Partners acted as financial advisor in Nexstim Plc’s €3.6 million rights issue in May 2019. Nexstim (NXTMH:HEX, NXTMS:STO) is a targeted neuromodulation company developing and marketing pioneering, navigated, personalized, non-invasive brain stimulation systems for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Sisu Partners has advised Kesko on its divestment of Onninen AB’s HEPAC business segment to a listed Danish company Solar A/S. The segment serves mostly SME contractor clients in Sweden and its net sales totalled €70 million in 2018. The transaction allows Kesko to focus on building-related B2C and B2B trade and the infrastructure business in technical trade in Sweden.
Sisu Partners has advised Kiilto as its subsidiary KiiltoClean acquired CCS Healthcare from Segulah. CCS Healthcare Holding AB is the leading manufacturer and distributor of hygiene and first aid products in the Nordic region. After the acquisition, Kiilto is the market leader in hand and surface disinfection solutions also in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
The position is full-time for at least 5-6 months in Autumn and/or Spring, preferably for a longer period with potential extensions agreed separately. Please clearly state your availability and preference in your application.
Please send us your application, CV and transcript of records no later than 1 March 2019 to sisu.partners@sisupartners.com.
For any enquiries concerning the positions, please contact either:
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Sisu Partners is an independent corporate finance advisory firm founded by well-known & experienced corporate financiers.
We provide advisory services in full range of transactions, including M&A, debt and equity financing and special situations for businesses, private investors, lenders, government agencies, private individuals and families.
The founding partners can draw from vast experience of more than 300 completed transactions, many of them cross-border deals. The size range has been from some tens of millions to the largest deals in the Finnish corporate history, some of which have been public takeovers.
We are a member of the international MidCap Alliance corporate finance network, which complements our cross-border transaction offering with international industry expertise and key relationships.
We are now looking for a Corporate Finance Analyst / Associate to join our team at Sisu Partners. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in taking responsibility and ownership of analyzing and valuing companies, as well as drafting and preparing project and marketing materials. You will be given a high level of responsibility and client access. We offer a challenging and team-driven working environment, with room for individual growth.
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The position is a full-time permanent position. You will be working in a highly dynamic environment alongside with experienced Partners and other team members.
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HOW TO APPLY
Please send us your application, CV and academic transcript describing yourself and how you can contribute to Sisu Partners no later than 12th August 2018 to sisu.partners@sisupartners.com.
ABOUT US
Sisu Partners is an independent corporate finance advisory firm founded by four well-known and experienced corporate financiers.
We provide advisory services in full range of transactions, including M&A, debt and equity financing and special situations for businesses, private investors, lenders, government agencies, private individuals and families.
The founding partners can draw from vast experience of more than 300 completed transactions, many of them cross-border deals. The size range has been from some tens of millions to the largest deals in the Finnish corporate history, some of which have been public takeovers.
We are a member of the international Midcap Alliance corporate finance network, which complements our cross-border transaction offering with international industry expertise and key relationships.
Sisu Partners has advised Kesko Corporation on its acquisitions of Reinin liha Oy and Kalatukku E. Eriksson Oy. Kesko’s Kespro is a leading foodservice distributor in Finland and is now expanding its range in fresh produce by acquiring two iconic companies and brands specialists in premium meats, fish and sea food in Finland.