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Wärtsilä / Solix
2018 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised Wärtsilä, a Finland-based technology group and a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets in the divestment of its pumps business to Solix Group, a Scandinavian investment company.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
ATG Deutschland / MBO
2013 (- Materials
As part of the change of their strategy MCF was mandated by Al Tuwairqi steel group to sell off their German operations for trading, processing and refining of steel products for the construction industry. The sales process was concluded successfully with a MBO by the current management.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Berendsohn / Lynka
2014 (- Business Services
MCF advised Berendsohn AG, a supplier of promotional and branded products, in the acquisition of Lynka Sp. Z o.o. from Hanseatic Finance Finland Oy and Arco Capital Corporation, Puerto Rico. Lynka is a leading Polish supplier and embroiderer of promotional apparel and branded clothing.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Beautywater / Hassia Mineralquellen
2009 (- Consumer
- Other-Industries
- Food & Beverages
MCF advised beautywater AG, a producer of functional and flavoured mineral water, in its successful fundraising with expansion capital invested from Hassia Mineralquellen Bad Vilbel GmbH & Co. KG, which is part of Hassia Group.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Auris Kaasunjakelu / Gasum
2017 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF advised Auris Kaasunjakelu and its owner, SL Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Heating Services and Gas Retail Sales businesses from Gasum. The Heating Services business provides natural gas based heating services to property heating and industrial customers, and the Gas Retail Sales business comprise sales of natural gas to close to 30,000 customers in Finland.
The transaction team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Aura Group / FSN Capital Partners
2006 (- Private Equity
MCF advised Bridgepoint Capital on the sale of Aura Group AB, a developer, manufacturer and seller of long life fluorescent lamps for industrial and commercial use, to FSN Capital Partners AS.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Are Industrial Services / Bilfinger Berger
2011 (- Business Services
After helping Are Oy in evaluating its strategic options for its industrial services business, Are Industrial Services, MCF advised Are Oy, on its sale to Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services GmbH.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.
ALBIS Plastic GmbH / William Barnet & Son LLC
2016 (- Materials
MCF advised ALBIS Plastic GmbH on the foundation of a joint venture with William Barnet & Son, LLC in the USA. The joint venture will take over the recycled polymer acitivites of the companies in the USA.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.
ALBIS Plastic GmbH / Barnet Europe W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG
2016 (- Materials
MCF advised ALBIS Plastic GmbH on the acquisition of the European recycled polymer business of Barnet Europe W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG, a Germany-based subsidiary of William Barnet & Son, LLC.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.
Ahlstrom Altenkirchen / Interface Solutions
2010 (- Materials
MCF advised Ahlstrom Corporation on the sale of Ahlstrom Altenkirchen GmbH, a producer of gasket and heat shield materials for the automotive industry and calender bowl materials for the paper industry, to its US-based competitor, Interface Solutions.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Stefan Wittek.
Heating plant business / KPA Unicon Group and MBO
2014 (- Capital-Goods
MCF has advised Valmet Oyj in the divestment of the small-scale heating plant business and related services operations in Finland, Sweden and Russia. The Finnish and Russian operations were sold to KPA Unicon Group Oy and the Swedish business was sold through an MBO.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Gold&Green Foods / Paulig Group
2016 (- Consumer
- Other-Industries
- Food & Beverages
MCF advised the owners of Gold&Green Foods, a developer of innovative, ecological and healthy foods from oats and beans, on the sale of a majority ownership stake to Paulig Group, a Finland-based international food company.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.
Gehrlicher Solar America Corp. / M&W Americas
2013 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF advised on the sale of Gehrlicher Solar America Corporation, the solar project developer, EPC contractor and service provider, to M+W Americas Inc, part of the M+W Group.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Stefan Wittek.
Evotec AG / Cyprotex Plc
2016 (- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised Evotec AG on the public takeover of the AIM-listed Cyprotex Plc, the world’s largest contract research organisation specialising in pre-clinical ADME-Tox for pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic and governmental organisations. Cyprotex Plc has operations in Macclesfield, UK and Michigan/Massachusetts, US. The public takeover was effected via a scheme of arrangement under the UK Takeover Code.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Evac Group / Deerberg-Systems
2015 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised Evac Group, a portfolio company of IK Investment Partners, in the acquisition of Deerberg-Systems GmbH, a Germany-based provider of dry and wet waste treatment systems for ships.
The advisory team was led by Konsta Ruutu and Ville Kivelä.
Dover PSG / Quattroflow
2011 (- Capital-Goods
As part of its ongoing review of European acquisition opportunities, MCF advised the Pump Solutions Group of Dover Corporation on its acquisition of Quattroflow Fluid Systems GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of specialised biotech pumps for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG / Egon Senger
2014 (- Private Equity
MCF advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and one of its funds under management as well as the descendants of the founders on the sale of Dr. Vogler-Group, an authorised Mercedes Benz dealership, to Senger-Group.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Junttan / Primaca
2005 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised Capman and on the sale of its stake in Junttan Oy, a European specialist in the design, manufacturing and marketing of hydraulic piling machines for the construction industry, to Primaca Partners Oy.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.
Keycast / Riverside
2007 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised OKO Venture Capital (now Vaaka Partners) on the sale of Keycast Oy, which comprises of four leading steel-making companies in Finland and Sweden, making up the most comprehensive steel foundry consortium in Northern Europe, to private equity fund Riverside.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Kalle Uljas.
Konecranes / Morris Material Handling
2004 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised KCI Konecranes Plc., a world leading engineering group specialising in overhead lifting solutions and services, on the acquisition of Morris Material Handling Ltd, a UK crane and hoist manufacturer.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Konecranes / R.Stahl
2005 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised KCI Konecranes Plc., a world leading engineering group specialising in overhead lifting solutions and services, on the acquisition of R.Stahl AG’s material handling division, which produces custom made electric overhead travelling cranes, monorail and chain hoists as well as crane maintenance services.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
JBT Corporation / Stork Food & Dairy Systems
2015 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised JBT Corporation on the acquisition of Stork Food & Dairy Systems, a producer of integrated aseptic processing and filling systems to the beverage and food processing industries, from Nimbus.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
INTERSCHALT maritime systems / DPE Deutsche Private Equity
2015 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, a German provider of software and services for the shipping industry, on the issue and sale of shares to DPE, a German private equity company.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
INTERSCHALT maritime systems / Cargotec
2016 (- Business Services
MCF advised shareholders of INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, a German provider of software and services for the shipping industry, on the sale of 100% of the shares to Finnish Cargotec Oyj. Alongside, DPE Deutsche Private Equity also sold their shares acquired in summer 2015.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Intera Partners / Rototec
2014 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of Rototec, the leading Nordic provider of geothermal drilling to ground source heat pump systems.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.
Intera Partners / Ins.tsto Seppo Rantala
2014 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised the Finnish buy-out fund Intera Partners in the acquisition of Insinööritoimisto Seppo Rantala Oy. The company is one of the leading providers of demanding bridge construction services in Finland and represents the third acquisition made by Intera’s infrastructure construction portfolio company, Infrak Group.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Konsta Ruutu.
IK Investment Partners / svt Group
2015 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised IK Investment Partners on the acquisition of svt Group, a leading provider of passive fire protection systems and products as well as restoration management solutions, from capiton, SüdBG and the company’s management.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.
IK Investment Partners / Evac Group
2014 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised the Pan-European private equity firm IK Investment Partners in the acquisition of Evac Group, a provider of waste and wastewater collection and treatment systems for the marine, offshore and building industries.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.
Hikari Miso & Yeo Valley / Tideford Organic Foods
2017 (- Consumer
- Other-Industries
- Food & Beverages
MCF advised Hikari Miso, the world’s third largest miso producer, and Yeo Valley, one of the UK’s largest producers of yoghurts, milk and other dairy products, on the recapitalisation of Tideford Organic Foods, a UK manufacturer of organic soups.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Moventas Parkano / Takoma
2010 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised IK Investment Partners on the sale of a Moventas Parkano Oy, a manufacturer of large diameter, induction hardened mechanical power transmission components for the marine & offshore, mining & minerals, fibre & paper, and wind power generation industries. Moventas Parkano Oy was a division of Moventas Oy and was sold to Takoma Oyj, which is controlled by the listed investment company Panostaja Oyj.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.
Körber / Weimer
2009 (- Capital-Goods
Having previously advised Körber AG in 2002 on the acquisitions of Klöckner Medipak GmbH and Klöckner Werke AG from Klöckner Werke AG, MCF advised Körber Medipak GmbH on its acquisition of the family owned Weimer Pharma GmbH, a contract manufacturer and packer for a range of pharmaceutical products.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Konecranes / STAHL CraneSystems
2017 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised Konecranes Plc on the sale of the German STAHL CraneSystems GmbH, a manufacturer of hoists and crane components, and the related foreign subsidiaries to the US crane manufacturer Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
The project team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel, Ville Kivelä and Stefan Edlich.
Paper Excellence / Schaeff Group & Radial Capital Partners
2016 (- Materials
MCF advised Paper Excellence Group on the divestment of its German subsidiary Papierfabrik Scheufelen. The mill is a producer of premium and standard fine papers as well as packaging board primarily for luxury applications.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Jan-Christian Hashagen.
Pfalzwerke / Projekt GmbH
2014 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF advised Pfalzwerke Projektbeteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, a 100% subsidiary of PFALZWERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, in the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Projekt Projektierungsgesellschaft für regenerative Energiesysteme mbH (“Projekt GmbH”) from Oldenburg. Projekt GmbH has a 20 year track record in successfully planning, implementing and financing onshore wind projects, as well as taking responsibility for operation and maintenance.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.
PKC Group / SEGU Gruppe
2011 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised PKC Group Oyj on the acquisition of SEGU Systemelektrik GmbH and its affiliated companies in Poland and the Ukraine, which manufacture and develop wiring harnesses for the automotive and construction equipment sectors.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker and Jussi Vuorinen.
Rautaruukki / Metalplast Oborniki
2005 (- Materials
MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the acquisition of Metalplast-Oborniki Holding Sp. z.o.o., a Polish manufacturer of metal-based construction panels used in wall and roof structures in Eastern Europe, from local private equity funds and the Polish state.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Noske-Kaeser Container Service / MBO
2014 (- Business Services
MCF was mandated by the insolvency administrator of Noske-Kaeser Group who had run the business for 5 years, to sell the various business lines of the group. The Container Services business is active in the pre-trip inspection, maintenance and repair of reefer containers. The sale of this business unit was concluded successfully with a MBO by the current management.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Noske-Kaeser / Fedders Lloyd Engineering
2016 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised the administrator of insolvent HVAC manufacturer Noske-Kaeser Group on the sale of the rail & vehicles business to Fedders Lloyd Engineering from India. The transaction comprises entities and assets from Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and the USA.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Normet / Cantell Oy
2005 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised Capman and Eqvitec Partners on the sale of Normet Oy, which engineers, manufactures, markets and maintains mobile construction machines and equipment for the underground mining and tunnelling industries worldwide. The buyers were Cantell Oy and management.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Nets / OP Merchant Acquiring Business
2017 (- Business Services
MCF advised Nets in the acquisition of the merchant acquiring business from OP Financial Group. Nets and OP are also entering into a 10-year strategic partnership agreement in connection with the transaction.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.
Nab Labs / Group of Investors
2010 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised Vaaka Partners Oy and Inveni Capital Oy on the sale of Nab Labs Holding Oy (“Nab Labs”) to a group of private investors. Nab Labs is a provider of analytics and testing services to industrial customers and the power generation and public sectors.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.
UPM Wind Power / Element Power
2013 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF performed a strategic review for UPM-Kymmene Corporation followed by a formal process to search for a wind development partner. This concluded in the formation of a JV with Element Power for the development of Finnish wind power projects on sites leased from UPM.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Thermotex / RheinEnergie
2010 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF advised Shell Deutschland GmbH on the sale of Thermotex Gesellschaft für Fernwärme mbH, a full range energy contracting services provider, including planning, financing, operation and maintenance of heat and power stations, to RheinEnergie AG.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.
Svensk Pantbelåning / Preato
2007 (- Private Equity
MCF advised Rutland Partners, Cash America and Barclays on the sale of Sweden’s largest pawnbroker, Svensk Pantbelåning Holdings AB, to Preato Capital Ltd, the owner of Finland’s largest pawnbroker, Helsingin Pantti Oy.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Stadtwerke Kiel / MVV Energie
2004 (- Energy & Renewables
MCF advised Landeshauptstadt Kiel during the sale of 51% of Stadtwerke Kiel AG, which provides electricity, gas, water and heating to the residents of the German city Kiel and its surrounding counties. Landeshauptstadt Kiel had previously privatised Stadtwerke Kiel AG and sold the 51% stake to TXU Europe Group plc which subsequently went into insolvency and its stake was sold by the insolvency administrator to MVV Energie AG.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Wittek.
Satel / Alder
2014 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised the owners of Satel Oy, a leading supplier of narrow band radio frequency data communication technology, on its sale to Alder, a Swedish investor focused on investments in sustainable industries.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Ruukki Betonstahl & Ruukki Welbond / Al-Tuwairqi
2007 (- Materials
MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the sale of Ruukki Betonstahl GmbH, a German market leader in reinforcing steel for the construction industry, and Ruukki Welbond BV, a Dutch based processor of reinforcing steel for the Benelux countries, to the Saudi-Arabia based Al-Tuwairqi Group.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Recover Nordic / Anticimex dehumidification business
2015 (- Business Services
MCF advised Recover Nordic, one of the leading Nordic providers of damage control services, on the acquisition of the dehumidification business of Anticimex Group in Finland.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Mikko Mäkelä.
Rautaruukki / Syneco Industri
2005 (- Materials
MCF advised Rautaruukki Oyj on the acquisition of Syneco Industri AB, a Swedish manufacturer of frames and other large steel components for the lifting, handling and transport industries, from AB Pehrson & Lindgren.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
ZVS / DSGF
2011 (- Other-Industries
- Financial Services
MCF provided financial advise to HASPA Finanzholding on the sale of ZVS Zahlungsverkehrs- und Transaktionsgesellschaft mbH, a payments processing service provider in Northern Germany, to DSGF Deutsche Servicegesellschaft für Finanzdienstleister mbH.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Valmet Automotive Fundraising
2010 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised Metso Corporation on the successful fundraising for its subsidiary, Valmet Automotive Inc., a provider of engineering, manufacturing and business services to the automotive industry. The new investors were Pontos Oy and Finnish Investment Ltd.
The advisory team was led by Kalle Uljas.
Upsolut Sports / Lagadere Sports
2008 (- Other-Industries
- Sports & Leisure
MCF advised the owners of Upsolut Sports AG, Germany’s frontrunner in the hosting and organisation of endurance sports events, to Lagardère Sports, part of Lagardère SCA, a leading sports rights and sports marketing business.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Uponor / Zent-Frenger
2011 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised Uponor Corporation on the acquisition of Zent-Frenger Gesellschaft für Gebäudetechnik mbH, which develops, manufactures and markets heating and cooling as well as geothermal technology solutions, primarily for the public and commercial sectors in Germany.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Stefan Edlich.
Volati / Akademibokhandeln
2017 (- Consumer
- Private Equity
Keystone MCF advised Volati in the acquisition of Akademibokhandeln, Sweden’s market leading book reseller with 108 stores and a strong e-commerce position through subsidiary Bokus, from Accent Equity.
The advisory team was led by Andreas Stenbäck and Nils Petter Palmefors.
Omegapoint / Priveq
2017 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
Keystone MCF advised Omegapoint’s owners in the sale to Priveq. Omegapoint is a leading consulting company in Sweden specialised in Secure Digital Transformation with c. 320 employees and offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
The advisory team was led by Andreas Stenbäck and Nils Petter Palmefors.
Intellecta Group / H&H Group AB
2017 (- Business Services
Keystone MCF advised Intellecta AB (publ.) in the sale of a group of companies within the Strategic Communications business area to H&H Group AB. The group includes five leading Swedish communications agencies within B2B and the public sector.
The project team was led by Andreas Stenbäck.
ATG Deutschland / Duferco
2017 (- Materials
MCF advised on the sale of 75% of the shares in ATG Deutschland GmbH, a trader, processor and refiner of steel products for the construction industry, to Duferco International Trading Holding S.A.
The transaction team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Pumpenfabrik Wangen / Silverfleet Capital
2017 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised the shareholders of Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH on the sale of their shares in the company to the mid-market private equity firm Silverfleet Capital. Pumpenfabrik Wangen is a leading manufacturer of progressing cavity and twin screw pumps in Europe for a variety of end markets, including e.g. food & beverages, wastewater treatment, biogas and agriculture.
The project team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Bridgepoint / Evac Group
2017 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised European private equity firm Bridgepoint in the acquisition of Evac Group, a global market leader in the provision of environmentally friendly waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the marine, offshore, and building industries.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä and Konsta Ruutu
HMO AG fundraising
2015 (- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised Health Management Online AG on the raising of equity finance. HMO is Germany’s leading provider of medical second opinions, offering patients access to independent and interdisciplinary tumor boards.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.
Euroclinicum / PPF Healthcare
2009 (- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised UTA Pharma Beteiligung GmbH, one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical wholesalers, on the sale of EUROCLINICUM a.s., a hospital and polyclinic chain in the Czech Republic, to PPF Healthcare a.s., a member of the PPF Group.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Evotec / Research Support International
2009 (- Healthcare
- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on its acquisition of Research Support International Private Limited, a provider of drug discovery and development services.
The advisory team was led by Ian Henderson.
Evotec Technologies / Perkin Elmer
2006 (- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on the sale of Evotec Technologies GmbH, a worldwide leading provider of high-end cell handling, detection and screening devices and systems used for automated cell biology, to PerkinElmer Inc.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Evotec / ENS Holdings
2005 (- Other-Industries
- Healthcare
MCF advised Evotec AG, a leader in the discovery of small molecule drugs, on the acquisition of the remaining 78% of ENS Holdings, Inc., which discovers and develops therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other Central Nervous System disorders with high unmet medical needs. The acquisition was financed by way of a PIPE transaction.
The advisory team was led by Christoph Stoecker.
Noske-Kaeser / ENGIE Axima
2017 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised the administrator of insolvent HVAC manufacturer Noske-Kaeser Group on the sale of the shipbuilding and offshore business to ENGIE Axima from France. The transaction comprises entities and assets from Germany, Turkey, India, Dubai, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Kemetyl / Univar
2017 (- Materials
Axel Johnson International / SKS
2017 (- Business Services
MCF advised Axel Johnson International in the acquisition of five companies with a combined turnover of EUR 40 million from the Finnish SKS Group. The companies located in Finland, Sweden and Estonia offer mechanical power transmission components, such as gears and motors, belts and linear motion components. The advisory team was led by Mika Galkin.
Ragn-Sells’ Latvian operations / Local Managing Director
2018 (- Other-Industries
Keystone MCF advised the shareholders of Ragn-Sells on the divestiture of its Latvian operations to the local Managing Director. The sale of the Latvian business contributes to Ragn-Sells new corporate strategy to focus on the conversion to a circular economy.
The project team was led by Andreas Heder and Andreas Stenbäck.
Axel Johnson International / TMT. Malinen
2017 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised Axel Johnson International in the acquisition of TMT. Malinen Oy, the region’s market leading manufacturer and distributor of aluminium, steel, and plastics components as well as systems for the body builder industry. The company has a market presence in Finland, Sweden and Baltics plus some exports.
The advisory team was led by Mika Galkin.
EUROGATE / LGI Logistics Group International
2017 (- Business Services
MCF advised on the sale of EUROGATE Warehousing & Distribution Erfurt GmbH, a provider of warehousing and logistic service solutions, to LGI Logistics Group International.
The transaction team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
MultiPet & Multiport / Veolia
2017 (- Materials
MCF advised the shareholders of MultiPet and Multiport on the sale of their shares in the company to Veolia. MultiPet and Multiport are pioneers in the German plastic recycling sector and among Europe’s leading developers and manufacturers of recycled PET and HDPE raw material.
The project team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Deekeling Arndt Advisors / Havas Group
2018 (- Business Services
MCF advised the shareholders of Deekeling Arndt Advisors in Communications GmbH on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Havas Group, one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Deekeling Arndt Advisors is the most renowned communications advisor in Germany.
The advisory team was led by Dr. Christoph Stoecker.
The Financial Compliance Group / Bridgepoint
2018 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
Keystone MCF advised the owners of The Financial Compliance Group (“FCG”) in the sale to Bridgepoint Development Capital. FCG is a market-leading provider of specialist risk and compliance services to the financial sector with offices in Stockholm, Malmö, Copenhagen and Oslo.
The adivsory team was led by Nils Petter Palmefors and Andreas Stenbäck.
Ottoboni / Nordic Morning
2015 (- Business Services
Keystone MCF has advised Nordkom AB, the listed Sweden based company engaged in the provision of digital and traditional communication solutions, in their divestiture of Ottoboni AB. Ottoboni AB is a Swedish digital communication agency.
The project team was led by Andreas Stenbäck.
Deutsche See / Parlevliet & van der Plas
2018 (- Consumer
- Other-Industries
- Food & Beverages
MCF advised the shareholders of Deutsche See Group, Germany’s leading provider of fish and seafood for the German retail and gastronomy sectors, on the sale to Parlevliet & van der Plas (P&P). Based in the Netherlands, P&P is an international fishing and seafood group that also operates in the German market.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel and Stefan Edlich.
Spiegel Online / Zeit / Handelsblatt / Welt
StayAt / Forenom
2018 (- Other-Industries
Keystone MCF advised the owners of StayAt in the sale to Forenom, a Capman portfolio company. StayAt is a market-leading provider of long stay hotel-and serviced apartments in Stockholm, Malmö and Lund.
The advisory team was led by Nils Petter Palmefors and Andreas Stenbäck.
CruiseVision
2018 (- Other-Industries
MCF advised the founders of CruiseVision in a capital increase and partial sale to BWK, a long-term oriented institutional investor. CruiseVision is a full-service agency for high-quality travel photography and films aboard international cruise ships.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Renta / Stål & Hyr Group
2018 (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised Renta Group, majority owned by Intera Partners, in the cross-border platform acquisition of Stål & Hyr Group, a Swedish rental provider of machinery, tools and equipment, mainly to companies within the construction industry.
The advisory team was led by Andreas Stenbäck.
Ragn-Sells / Ramboll Sweden
2018 (- Business Services
Keystone MCF advised Ragn-Sells in the divestment of its sustainability consultant company RSM&CO to Ramboll Sweden. RSM&CO is established as one of the leading specialists within sustainable business, process development and educational services in Sweden.
The advisory team was led by Andreas Heder.
Recover Nordic / WD Kuivaus Oy
2018 (- Business Services
MCF advised Recover Nordic in the acquisition of WD Kuivaus Oy. Owned by its management and employees, WD Kuivaus is a leading provider of water damage control and construction services in the Helsinki capital area.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen.
Kube & Kubenz
2018 (- Business Services
MCF advised Kube & Kubenz, a logistics company focused on the transport of liquid hazardous goods and naturally harmless chemicals, in the acquisition of a majority stake of a company also focused on the transport of liquid hazardous goods.
The advisory team was led by Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Sauter Federn GmbH / Pinova Capital Partners
2018 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised the shareholders of Heinrich Sauter, Fabrik technischer Federn GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of mechanical springs, in the sale of a majority stake to Pinova Capital Partners.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Evac Group / Cathelco Limited
2018 (- Capital-Goods
- Private Equity
MCF advised Evac Group, a Finland-based portfolio company of Bridgepoint, and the world’s leading provider of integrated waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the marine, offshore, and building industries, in the acquisition of Cathelco Limited.
The advisory team was led by Ville Kivelä.
A-Katsastus Group / IK Investment Partners
2018 (- Consumer
- Other-Industries
- Private Equity
MCF advised A-Katsastus Group in the divestment of Carspect in Sweden, A-Ülevaatus in Estonia, 51% of SIA Scantest in Latvia and Autotest Polska in Poland, to IK Investment Partners.
The advisory team was led by Jussi Vuorinen and Nils Petter Palmefors.
Match IQ / Constantin Medien
2018 (- Consumer
MCF advised the shareholders of Match IQ, a sports consulting agency focusing on organising training camps and test matches for renowned German and top international soccer clubs, on the sale of a majority stake to Constantin Medien, a German media group.
The advisory team was led by Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Uponor / Swegon
2018 (- Capital-Goods
MCF advised Uponor Corporation on the sale of Zent-Frenger GmbH, which produces radiant ceilings and develops and sells customised commercial heat pumps and concrete activation systems, to Swedish Swegon Group AB, a company within the Latour group.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Edlich.
Videodata / Teltec
2018 (- Business Services
- Consumer
MCF advised the sole shareholder of Videodata, a leading rental and retail company for professional video and audio equipment in Northern Germany, in the sale of its majority stake to Teltec, Germany’s largest distributor of media and AV solutions.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Overdick GmbH & Co. KG / Lahmeyer International GmbH
2018 (- Business Services
MCF advised the shareholders of Overdick GmbH & Co. KG on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Lahmeyer International GmbH, an international engineering company and subsidiary of Tractebel Engie. Overdick is a renowned engineering firm providing design and engineering services for the maritime and offshore energy industry.
The advisory team was led by Stefan Mattern.
Renta / Aros Hyresmaskiner i Västerås
Pending (- Business Services
- Private Equity
MCF advised Stål & Hyr Group, owned by the Finnish rental company Renta, in the acquisition of Aros Hyresmaskiner i Västerås, a Sweden-based rental equipment company with special focus on on-site modules, electricity, and heating solutions.
The advisory team was led by Andreas Stenbäck.
Per-Erik Atterwall
- Private Equity
- Insurance, Aerospace
Per-Erik holds a MSc Industrial Engineering and Management from Chalmers University of Technology and BSc Financial Economics from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics, and Law. He is a co-founder of Keystone Advisers and has managed a number of sell-side and acquisition processes, as well as financing projects at the firm. Per-Erik has previous Investment Banking transaction experience from UBS Warburg in London and New York, and Maizels, Westerberg & Co in London.
Xavier Hildebrand
Xavier Hildebrand holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany, during which he completed an exchange at the Stockholm School of Economics. Before joining us in 2018, Xavier gained experience in the aviation, asset management and private equity industries. He most recently worked at Mutares AG, a Munich-based holding company specialising in turnaround situations.
Personal note: I enjoy skiing and football. I am also a keen follower of politics.
Ilkka Heikkilä
Ilkka will graduate in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Finance from Aalto University School of Business. He has also studied at the National University of Singapore in an exchange program. Before joining MCF in 2018, Ilkka worked as an intern at the Helsinki office in Autumn 2017 and he has also gained work experience at SEB and Evli Bank.
Personal note: I enjoy all kinds of sports, outdoor life and reading good books.
Franz Schranner
Franz holds an M.Sc. in Finance & Management from the Cranfield School of Management. Prior to that, he studied Economics at the Hamburg University as well as at the Université Paris 1 Phantéon Sorbonne. Before Franz joined MCF in 2018, he worked as M&A Analyst at goetzpartners Corporate Finance GmbH in Frankfurt.
Personal note: I am a passionate football player and enjoy running and fitness. Whenever possible, I take the opportunity to travel the world.
Julian Söderström
Julian holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from Hanken School of Economics, where he majored in financial economics. Prior to joining us in 2018, Julian gained work experience from the private equity industry as an intern at Evolver investment group as well as from controlling related tasks as a finance trainee at Dovre group plc.
Personal note: I have a keen interest in sports, especially ice hockey and golf. On top of that I enjoy travelling, music and boating in the archipelago.
Jiwan Puar
Jiwan holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from University College London (UCL) where he wrote his dissertation on carbon dioxide capture via metal-organic frameworks. Prior to joining us in 2018, Jiwan completed internships with both MCF and Barclays.
Personal note: I enjoy sport, especially tennis having played competitively as a junior. I am also involved with various charities.
Ville Sihto
Ville Sihto holds a MSc in Economics from University of Vaasa majoring in Finance. After graduation in 1998 he joined Aros Securities which became part of Nordea in 2000. Ville then spent 16 years at Nordea Corporate & Investment Banking, the last eight years as a director, originating and executing M&A and ECM transactions for both corporate and private equity clients across the Nordic countries. Prior to joining us in 2018, Ville worked as an entrepreneur focusing on M&A and strategic advisory for Consumer Goods companies.
Personal note: I enjoy all kind of sports, cooking and spending time at my summer cottage
Suzan Karasar
Suzan will graduate in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Finance from Aalto University School of Business. She has also studied at the University of Mannheim in an exchange program. Prior to joining MCF in 2018, Suzan has worked as an intern at the Helsinki office in spring and summer in 2017 and she has also gained work experience at KPMG.
Personal note: I enjoy the ordinary moments in life; spending time with my family and sharing everyday stories with friends. Besides this, I love to play tennis, badminton and travel.
Vladyslav Khandus
Vladyslav holds a masters degree in Finance from the EBS University and from EDHEC Business School in France. Prior to joining MCF, he gathered professional experience at RBC Capital Markets and Evercore Partners as well as with small-cap private equity funds.
Personal note: In the free time I enjoy preparing (and enjoying) tasty food & drinks as well as hiking.
Jenni Rinkinen
Jenni Rinkinen holds a Vocational Qualification in Business and Administration from Helsinki Business College, where she studied Customer Service and Marketing. Prior to joining MCF in 2018, Jenni worked as an Administration Assistant & Payroll Clerk in WSP Finland. She is also experienced in customer service for over 17 years.
Personal note: I enjoy travelling, cooking and outdoor activities with my family.
Victor von Essen
Victor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration (Finance) from Hanken School of Economics and is finalising his Master’s degree from Hanken School of Economics. Prior to joining us in 2018, Victor was working in the Securities division for United Bankers plc assisting in various capital markets projects.
Personal note: In my spare time I am an enthusiastic golfer. I also enjoy spending time on the sea, playing tennis, and reading.
Stuart Smallwood
Stuart holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cape Town and prior to joining us in 2018, Stuart worked at Deloitte London in the Analytics and Financial Modelling team.
Personal note: I enjoy sports, especially rugby. I have swum the Midmar 1.6km swimming race and completed the 100+km 3-Cape Argus cycling race, South Africa.
Robert Bäckström
Robert holds a MSc in Industrial Economics from the Royal Institute of Technology and a MSc in Finance and Business Administration from Stockholm University.
Robert has over fifteen years of experience working in the strategy and corporate finance field. Prior to joining us in 2018, Robert was one of the founding Partners of a local, well-renowned, mid-market M&A boutique in Stockholm, and he has also previous work experience as a management consultant for Cap Gemini, Ernst & Young, as well as a member of Swedish Match Group’s Finance team. He is also a guest lecturer at the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University.
Personal note: I enjoy sports, hunting, cooking food on the barbecue and develop apps.
Niko Lakaniemi
Niko Lakaniemi will soon graduate from Aalto University majoring in Finance. Prior joining us in 2018, Niko worked as an analyst trainee at EY and as a finance assistant at Academic work.
Nalin de Silva
- Business Services
- Consumer
Nalin gained his ACA qualifications in the UK having studied at Lund School of Economics and Management. He holds a Master’s degree in International Finance and Bachelor’s degrees in Corporate Finance and Economics, both from Lund University. Nalin also spent time at Copenhagen Business School as part of his studies.
Prior to joining us in 2018, Nalin worked for 12 years at KPMG. This included almost 3 years in Chicago and a few months in India to set up their M&A team.
Personal note: I enjoy football, basketball and charitable initiatives.
Brandon Bartholomew
Brandon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wake Forest University, as well as a Master’s degree in Finance from Stockholm School of Economics. Prior to joining us in 2018, Brandon has worked nearly five years in financial due diligence, most recently at BDO. Brandon also has worked in Group Corporate analysis at Vattenfall. During his studies in the US and Sweden, Brandon competed at a high level in long distance running (5 km to half marathons).
Personal note: I enjoy running, watching sports and traveling with my family.
Susanna Sjödin
Susanna holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Uppsala University. Prior to joining us in 2018, Susanna was Communications Officer at the Corporate Relations and Communications department at Investor AB for 7 years, working with IR-relations, internal and external communication, corporate branding and project management. Susanna also has prior work experience as Head of Communications and Marketing in the start-up sector, education industry and has also worked with non-profit initiatives for government and political fields to create platforms for priority areas in Swedish welfare.
Personal note: I am a dedicated gamer, both video and board. I love to spend time with friends and family, as well as to dabble with my design projects and to stay up to date on my pop culture.
Tom Gross
Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the Warwick Business School. Prior to joining us in 2018 Tom was Quality Manager at Aston Harald Composite, a manufacturer of advanced and precision crafted composite products. For several years Tom has been sailing at a professional level.
Personal note: I enjoy most sports and like to spend time out at sea or in the mountains.
Jan Meerjanssen
Jan Meerjanssen holds a M.Sc. in Finance & Accounting and a B.Sc. in Business Administration and Commercial Law from Copenhagen Business School. Prior to joining MCF in 2018, Jan worked in the M&A department of PwC in Frankfurt. Previously, he gathered experience within Leveraged Finance, M&A and Private Equity, i.a. in Zambia.
Personal note: I am passionate about football and squash and sometimes you might find me on a SUP-Board.
Tim Kühlke
Tim Kühlke studied Foreign Trade/ International Management in Hamburg and Business Administration at the University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining MCF in 2017, he gathered work experience in regulatory and risk advisory positions with KPMG and Deloitte in Luxembourg and Hamburg.
Personal note: I enjoy playing the guitar and I am passionate about running and all ball sports.
Johannes Brincks
Johannes Brincks studied Economics and Business in Cologne and Seoul and gained work experience through internships in Investment Banking and Management Consulting. Prior to joining MCF in 2017, he worked for Commerzbank in Frankfurt and London as part of the Equity Capital Markets division and with additional projects in Leveraged Finance and M&A.
Personal note: I enjoy travelling, reading and hiking.
Dr Joerg Schottek
Dr Joerg Schottek holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Münster. Prior to joining MCF as a Senior Adviser in 2017, Dr Joerg Schottek held various top-level management positions in the plastics industry, e.g. CEO of Hromatka Group as well as CEO of ALBIS Plastic and Krahn Chemie.
Personal note: I enjoy running and playing golf.
Fabio Kauermann
Fabio Kauermann holds a M.Sc. in Finance from Trinity College Dublin. Prior to that, Fabio studied Business Administration and Economics (B.Sc.) at the University of Passau. Before joining MCF in 2017, he gained work experience with Ernst & Young, Tesla Motors and EADS.
Personal note: I am a passionate soccer player and skier
Mikko Westerholm
Mikko Westerholm holds a Master’s degree from Aalto University School of Economics, where he studied Accounting and Finance. Prior to joining our Helsinki office in 2017, Mikko worked for over six years at KPMG Deal Advisory.
Personal note: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and I am also an enthusiastic basketball and tennis player.
Robert Sällström
Robert Sällström holds a Master’s degree from Hanken School of Economics, where he studied Finance and Economics. Prior to joining our Helsinki office in 2017, Robert worked at Aventum Partners.
Personal note: I enjoy tennis and skiing, as well as food and great wines
Matti Ruotsala
Matti Ruotsala is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance. He has held several key positions of trust in Finnish listed and non-listed companies, such as Chairman of the board at PKC Group Oyj, Member of the Board at Halton Group Ltd and Vice Chairman of Teollisuuden Voima Oyj and previously as Chairman of Componenta Oyj and Kemijoki Oy. He has also served as the Deputy CEO and COO at Fortum Corporation, Vice President at AGCO Corporation/Managing Director at Valtra Ltd and Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO at Konecranes Plc. Matti Ruotsala holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Helsinki University of Technology (Aalto University).
Personal note: I am a family man who also enjoys literature, hiking, horse riding and hunting.
Max Talbak
Max Talbak holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He is also a karate instructor and previous competitor on a national level.
Personal note: Enjoys mountain climbing, golf and martial arts.
Erik Pettersson
Erik Pettersson holds a Master’s degree in Business and Economics from the University of Lund. Before joining us in 2017, Erik worked 6 years at Nordea where he started as a Graduate and mainly worked at Nordea Corporate Advisory primarily focusing on leveraged finance and corporate debt transactions.
Personal note: I enjoy skiing, sports in general and travelling.
Stefan Wittek
Stefan Wittek is Senior Adviser at MCF Corporate Finance. He has been with the company for 14 years, thereof 4 years as a Partner, leading the Energy & Renewable business activities. His focus lies on transactions related to the energy sector. Prior to joining MCF in July 2000, Stefan was Head of M&A at VASA Energy, a subsidiary of Vattenfall. He also spent several years in Budapest with an EBRD financed “Early stage equity fund” and started his career at German State Privatisation Holding (“Treuhandanstalt”) in Magdeburg.
Personal note: I love to play soccer with my kids.
Susanna James
Susanna James holds a Bachelor of Media from Macquarie University as well as a Diploma in Marketing from the APM College in Sydney Australia. Before Susanna joined our Stockholm office in 2017 she gained work experience in advertising sales for media networks in Sydney and administrative assistant roles in Stockholm.
Personal note: I love travelling and reading and spending quality time with family and friends.
Stefan Mattern
Stefan Mattern holds a Diplom-Kaufmann degree from the University of Hamburg. Prior to joining us in January 2007, Stefan spent five years with Deutsche Bank, where he worked for the Private Banking Division and was Executive Assistant to the Board of Deutsche Bank SpA in Italy. Previously, Stefan was active in the M&A Advisory Team of Berenberg Bank.
Personal note: I’m a keen hockey player, snowboarder, golfer and enjoy DJing.
Stefan Edlich
Stefan Edlich studied European Finance and Accounting in Bremen and Leeds, prior to working in the Investment Banking Division of DZ BANK for four years. Subsequently, he was responsible for the M&A activities and capital market communication of a listed company. Before he joined our Hamburg office in 2008, Stefan was in PwC’s Transaction Services division for three years. Stefan is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He became a Partner in 2012.
Personal note: I enjoy endurance sports.
Nils Petter Palmefors
Nils Petter Palmefors holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Royal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Lund University. Prior to joining us in 2016 Nils Petter was Director at Keystone Advisers in Stockholm.
Personal note: I enjoy several sports, including skiing, tennis, racquetball and running.
Andreas Heder
- Capital-Goods
- Materials
- IT, Media, Telecom
Andreas Heder holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology. Andreas joined us in January 2017 and brings more than 20 years’ international experience from telecom business, corporate development and M&A. He was during 6 years Head of M&A at Ericsson, Segment Networks.
Personal note: I enjoy playing golf and cooking food.
Per Hornung Pederson
Per Hornung Pedersen is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance and a member of the Boards of e3light A/S, Nenuphar SA and SeaTower AS. He was previously CEO of Pelamis Wave Power and REpower Systems AG / Suzlon Energy A/S after being CFO of NEG Micon and others.
Tor-Oskar Karlberg
Tor-Oskar holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Hanken School of Economics where he studied Finance and Accounting, and a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Mannheim. During his studies in Mannheim he also undertook an exchange semester at the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta. Prior to joining us in 2016 Tor-Oskar gained work experience at Danske Bank.
Personal note: I’m an enthusiastic traveller who enjoys outdoor life. I also like reading biographies and learning foreign languages.
Pyry-Pekka Kinos
Pyry-Pekka Kinos studied Finance and Economics at Aalto University School of Business and Mannheim Business School. Prior to joining our Helsinki office in 2016, Pyry gained work experience at Alexander Group Oy and DealDash.
Personal note: I enjoy good books, cooking and sports.
Sam Evans
Sam Evans studied English Literature and Language at Oxford University. He has previous work experience in Investment Management at Baillie Gifford and spent a year prior to university working at IBM. Sam joined our London office in December 2014.
Personal note: I enjoy cycling and the novels of William Faulkner.
Dr. Stig Gustavson
Dr Stig Gustavson is the Vice Chairman of the Konecranes Board. He has been Board Member since 1994 and Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee since 2006. Furthermore, he is Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Cramo Oyj, Handelsbanken Finland, Ahlström Capital and numerous others.
Niklas Claussen
Niklas holds a Master’s degree in Financial Economics from the Hanken School of Economics. He is originally from Hamburg, where he graduated as a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Prior to joining our Helsinki office in 2015, Niklas gained work experience as a Financial Controller at the international retail group Otto GmbH & Co KG.
Personal note: I enjoy travelling, cooking and I have a passion for boat and water sports.
Dr Hasso Kaempfe
Dr Hasso Kaempfe is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hero Group, Switzerland and has numerous supervisory/advisory board mandates. He was previously CEO of Mast-Jägermeister AG and was also a member of the Board of Tchibo-Frisch-Röst Kaffee GmbH.
Mika Galkin
Mika Galkin holds a Master’s degree from the Helsinki School of Economics. He joined our Helsinki office in 2004 and was based in the London office in 2006-2008. He became a Partner in 2017. Mika has also served on the Board of Directors of a number of Finnish SMEs.
Personal note: I enjoy sailing, skiing and travelling with my wife and two children.
Kalle Reponen
Kalle Reponen is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance and an active board member on numerous corporate organisations. He previously held positions as SVP and member of the executive board of the Metso Corporation, Partner at MCF Corporate Finance, Director at Nordea Corporate Finance and VP of the Metra (Wärtsilä) Corporation. Kalle holds a M.Sc. in Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics & Business Administration and is an alumnus of IMD’s executive development program.
Cornelius Geber
Cornelius Geber is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance and a leading logistics expert. With more than twenty years of logistics experience he held various top management positions. He was Chairman of the Executive Board of the Kuehne & Nagel Deutschland Group and a member of the company management at Kuehne & Nagel International AG, Switzerland. He held several supervisory board positions of global companies e.g. Grohe, Celanese (formerly listed on M-Dax) as well as Neopost and currently is the Chairman of the supervisory board of Hamburger Getreide-Lagerhaus AG. In his role as an industry adviser, amongst others for the board of directors of Deutsche Post, he also has a proven track record in PE-backed M&A transactions. Moreover Cornelius Geber is an active investor.
Personal note: Cornelius Geber is a passionate golf player and rower.
Philipp Landow
Philipp Landow holds an M.Sc. in Finance & Investments from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Prior to that, Philipp studied International Business with a specialisation in Finance at Maastricht University and the National University of Singapore. Before Philipp joined MCF in Hamburg in 2015, he gained work experience in different banking roles with Société Générale Group.
Personal note: I enjoy travelling and I am a passionate soccer player.
Nicolas Witt
Nicolas Witt holds an M.Sc. in Finance & Management from the Cranfield School of Management. Prior to that, he studied Business Administration at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Before Nicolas joined MCF in 2016, Nicolas worked as an Analyst at the Frankfurt-based M&A boutique Doertenbach & Co. He started his career at the Unicredit Investment Banking Graduate Program with positions in Hamburg, Munich and Vienna.
Personal note: I am a passionate football fan and enjoy travelling and music.
Dr Hanns Ostmeier
Dr Hanns Ostmeier is a Private Equity Investor. Previously he was President of the German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group, Senior Partner at BC Partners and Executive Chairman of Halder Beteiligungsberatung GmbH.
Jussi Vuorinen
Head of Helsinki:
Jussi Vuorinen
Jussi Vuorinen graduated from the Helsinki School of Economics in 2000 majoring in Finance. He was also an exchange student at the London School of Economics. During and after his studies, Jussi spent four years at Nordea Corporate Finance, based in Helsinki and London. He then worked at the local management consulting company August Associates in Helsinki, before joining us in 2005. Jussi became a Partner in 2012.
Personal note: In my free-time, I enjoy sports, travelling and spending time with the family.
Victor Sylwander
Victor Sylwander holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics. Previous to joining us in 2016, Victor was Analyst at Keystone Advisers in Stockholm. Until 2014 Victor played tennis at a professional level and ranked top 650 in the world as a junior.
Personal note: I enjoy skiing, tennis and cooking.
Gustav Glans
Gustav Glans holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Royal Institute of Technology. Previous to joining us in 2016, Gustav was Analyst at Keystone Advisers. During his high school years Gustav played Hockey at the highest junior level in the Nordics.
Personal note: I enjoy skiing and travelling.
Kalle Uljas
Kalle Uljas studied at the Helsinki School of Economics and has a Master’s degree in Finance. He started his career with Process Vision, a Finnish software company providing solutions for the deregulated energy markets. He then moved to Handelsbanken Markets, where he was responsible for equity research on the listed Finnish capital goods companies. Kalle joined us in 2003 and became a Partner in 2011.
Personal Note: I’m a keen sportsman and ever-improving guitarist.
Graham Oldroyd
Graham Oldroyd is Chairman of Ideal Standard and an experienced international private equity investor. Until June 2013 he was a Partner at private equity fund manager Bridgepoint, completing 23 years at the firm and holding a series of senior positions, including Head of the Nordic Region, Head of Manufacturing & Industrials, and Geschäftsführer for Bridgepoint GmbH. Graham has extensive cross-border M&A experience from Europe, the USA and China, and has served on Boards in the UK, all Nordic Countries, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, covering a wide variety of sectors spanning the automotive industry, consumer products, engineering consulting, healthcare, IT, manufacturing and industrials, and support services. Appointed a Church of England Commissioner with effect from 1 April 2014, in this role he is also a member of the Assets Committee responsible for investment of the c. £5 billion Church Commissioners’ Fund. He is a visiting lecturer at INSEAD and Durham University Business Schools. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment. Graham has an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Engineering from Cambridge University.
Jonus Bartholdson
Jonus Bartholdson holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law. Prior to joining us in 2016 Jonus co-founded Keystone Advisers in 2000. Jonus has additional previous experience from the Management Team at Pulsen AB, a Swedish IT services company, and as an active investor in several companies on the Swedish market.
Personal note: I enjoy golf, soccer as well as art and wines.
Carl-Diedric Hamilton
Carl-Diedric Hamilton is Chairman of Keystone MCF Corporate Finance AB and was a founding partner and CEO of Enskilda, later ran Alfred Berg and ABN Amro’s Global Equity business. He was partner and CEO of Lancelot Asset Management AB and lately Senior Adviser to Erik Penser Bank, member of the Advisory Board Of Vistra Group and Chair of its Audit and Compliance Committee.
Hans Hermann Münchmeyer
Hans Hermann Münchmeyer is the co-founder and Senior Adviser of MCF Corporate Finance. He worked abroad for several years in various international banks and then spent more than 15 years as a Managing Partner of the private bank Schröder, Münchmeyer, Hengst & Co. After holding several chief executive positions, he founded Münchmeyer Advisory Services in 1987, which has evolved to become MCF Corporate Finance.
Personal note: I am a family man and extremely interested in ecology.
Anders Boajé
Anders Boajé holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Chalmers University of Technology and a Master’s degree in Investment Appraisal from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law. Prior to joining us in 2016, Anders co-founded Keystone Advisers in 2000. Anders has additional previous Strategy Consulting experience from Bain & Co. in Stockholm and London.
Personal note: I enjoy bicycling and culture.
Christian Pfirrmann
Since the end of 2014, Christian Pfirrmann is Senior Advisor at MCF Corporate Finance. He is the founder and CEO of Palatinum Capital GmbH and was previously Partner at Deutsche Beteiligungs AG. Earlier, he worked in the M&A department of Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein and at Deutz AG and Siemens AG. His deal focus is on transactions in the automotive, capital goods, industrial services and synthetic materials industry. Christian Pfirrmann holds an MBA from Yale School of Management.
Ragna Schilske
- Administration
Ragna Schilske finished her apprenticeship in an insurance company and studied English and German at the University of Hamburg. She joined our Hamburg office in 2001, working in general administration as a team assistant and as personal assistant to Dr Christoph Stoecker.
Personal note: I love horse riding, diving and reading.
Sari Turunen
Sari Turunen holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from Turku School of Economics and a Master of Laws from Turku University. Prior to joining MCF’s office in Hamburg in 2016 Sari worked as Business Controller at Fortum, Finance Director at Wipak Walsrode and with EY audit in Hamburg.
Personal note: In my free time my children keep me on the run! Besides, I love to go to the gym and I’m interested in interior design.
Carolin Drewes
Carolin Drewes holds an M.Sc. in Finance and Accounting from the Durham University Business School. Prior to that, Carolin studied at the Hamburg School of Business Administration and the University of California, Berkeley. She gained work experience in the investment banking division of Macquarie and worked for KPMG as well as Hapag-Lloyd. Carolin joined our Hamburg office in February 2015.
Personal note: I enjoy running, fitness and love travelling.
William Clark-Lowes
William graduated from University College London with a BA in Politics. Prior to joining MCF he was a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting where he worked for five years. At Deloitte he qualified as an accountant and focused on Corporate Finance with work in the Business Modelling and Transactions Services teams. Prior to Deloitte, William worked as an analyst for the energy advisory firm CEAG.
Personal Note: I enjoy cycling, tennis and travelling.
Tweedie Brown
Tweedie Brown is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance and is active on numerous boards and charities.
He is, amongst others, Joint Chairman of Caridon Property Services (a social housing developer), Chairman of Horseradish Media (an image licensing business), Board Member and Joint Founder of Cryostim (a medical instrument manufacturer) and Chairman of Artemis Partners (an outplacement service for ex-members of HM Forces).
Before leaving the Army in 2004 as a Brigadier, he held positions as CEO of Defence Postal and Courier Services and Commander of the Defence Logistics Training Group. He was awarded the OBE in 1993 and the CBE in 2003.
Tobias Wikström
Tobias Wikström holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Chalmers University of Technology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law. Prior to joining us in 2016, Tobias co-founded Keystone Advisers in 2000. Tobias has additional previous Investment Banking experience from Goldman Sachs in London and Frankfurt.
Tobias is currently running the small investment company Attwik Invest.
Personal note: I enjoy staying active in general, and by playing Tennis in particular.
Prof Dr Klaus Rauscher
Professor Dr Klaus Rauscher is a member of the Supervisory Board of Draegerwerk AG and numerous others. Previously he was CEO of Vattenfall Europe AG and was a Management Board member of Bayerische Landesbank. He was also the Director General of the Bavarian State Chancellery.
Clare Muir
Clare Muir studied Biochemistry at Lady Margret Hall, Oxford University, before joining Shell International to complete her Management Accountancy qualification (CIMA, now GCMA). After several years, Clare moved to Japan for 4 years, where she learnt Japanese for a year before joining the Jardine Group. On her return to London, Clare worked for Shell Gas and then in private practice before joining our London office in 2010.
Personal note: Golfing and assisting with RAF cadets.
Ludvig Ahlinder
Ludvig Ahlinder holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology. Previous to joining us in 2016, Ludvig was Associate at Keystone Advisers. Ludvig also has prior work experience from risk reporting at UBS and Asset Management at Danske Capital.
Personal note: I enjoy skiing, travelling as well as reading.
Andreas Stenbäck
Head of Stockholm:
Andreas Stenbäck
Andreas Stenbäck holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Royal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Stockholm University. Before merging Keystone Advisers with MCF in 2016, Andreas was the Managing Partner of the firm. Andreas has also served on the Board of Directors of a number of Swedish mid-sized companies in various industries.
Personal note: I enjoy travelling with my family and staying active with skiing and running.
Ian Henderson
Head of London:
Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Cambridge University. He spent 5 years in Arthur Andersen’s corporate tax advisory team, where he qualified as an ACA, followed by 6 years at Nordea Securities (previously Maizels, Westerberg), where he was a director and head of the private equity sector team. In 2003, Ian founded our UK subsidiary and has subsequently been a Partner and in charge of our London office.
Personal note: I enjoy golf and skiing, especially with my wife and 2 children who like to keep me active.
Ville Kivelä
Ville Kivelä holds a Master’s degree from the Helsinki School of Economics. He was a co-founder of our Helsinki office in 2003 and has been a Partner since 2006. Ville was also the Head of the Helsinki office between 2006-2018. Prior to joining us, Ville worked for Nordea Securities (previously Merita Securities) as a head of research.
Personal note: I enjoy outdoor life and spending time at our summer house, especially with my wife and four children. I also like good literature.
Dr Christoph Stoecker
Head of Hamburg:
Dr Christoph Stoecker
Christoph Stoecker studied Law at the universities of Cologne, Lausanne, Hamburg (Dr.iur) and Sydney (LL.M.) and was admitted to the German Bar in 1988. Prior to joining us in 1998, he was a partner at the Hamburg offices of a large German law firm having previously worked for law firms abroad. Since 2015 Christoph is also Of-Counsel at the international law firm DLA Piper. He specialises in corporate law and M&A. Christoph became a Partner and Managing Director of MCF in 2000.
Personal note: I’m a keen sportsman and value integrity, be-it at home, at work or on the gamesfield.
Hans-Christoph Stadel
Managing Partner:
Hans-Christoph Stadel
Hans-Christoph Stadel graduated with a MBA from the European School of Management Studies in Paris, Oxford and Berlin, having previously completed a two year apprenticeship at the Vereins- und Westbank, Hamburg. He then joined Enskilda Securities in London, where he was responsible for Finnish and German M&A transactions. In 1990, he moved to Hamburg to open Enskilda’s German office before conducting an MBO in 1994, together with Hans Hermann Münchmeyer, to found Münchmeyer GmbH Corporate Finance. Hans-Christoph is a founding Partner and Managing Director of MCF. In addition, Hans-Christoph is the Honorary Consul for Finland in Hamburg.
Personal note: I enjoy endurance sports, such as running the marathon, cycling and the triathlon, as well as skiing and I am also interested in Bordeaux wine.
Michaela Schmidt
- Administration
Michaela Schmidt completed an apprenticeship in the hotel industry and worked as a receptionist. Furthermore, she graduated from the school of foreign languages in Hamburg and worked as a state-certified foreign language correspondent. She joined our Hamburg office in 1997 as personal assistant to Hans-Christoph Stadel.
Personal note: I enjoy teaching aerobic classes in my free time and I love reading.
Teemu Saarelainen
Teemu Saarelainen holds a Master’s degree from Aalto University School of Business, where he studied Finance and Economics. Prior to joining our Helsinki office in 2016, Teemu gained work experience at SEB, EY, Handelsbanken and Danske Bank.
Personal note: I enjoy golfing, travelling and boating.
Dr Michael Lonsert
Dr Michael Lonsert is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance. He is an experienced international healthcare industry executive.
Michael received a Ph.D in Health Science from the University in Hamburg and is an active board member on several corporate, financial investor and universitiy organisations.
Previously he was a member of the Executive Board of Celesio AG and executive for other international pharmaceutical companies.
Oliver Peter
Oliver Peter is Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance. He holds a Diplom Kaufmann degree from the University of Hamburg and is a CFA charterholder. Oliver has been with MCF between 1999 and 2012 advising on transactions mainly in the energy & renewables, sports & entertainment as well as mechanical engineering sectors. Prior to joining the company again in 2016, Oliver was active in the football business as finance director of HSV Fußball AG.
Personal note: I enjoy competitive sailing.
Mark Florman
Mark Florman is a Senior Adviser to MCF Corporate Finance. He is an active board member on numerous corporate, advisory, political & regulatory and charitable organisations. Among others, Mark is the Chairman of LPEQ, the trade body for listed Private Equity companies. Moreover, he is currently Strategic Adviser and Industry Ambassador to the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA) and has previously held positions as the CEO of the BVCA, Managing Director at Doughty Hanson, Chairman of LM Glasfiber and was a founding Partner of Maizels Westerberg & Co.
Personal note: In addition to my political and charitable interests, I enjoy skiing with my family and shooting.