Founded in 1952 and based in Holzwickede, Germany, Montanhydraulik provides engineer-to-order hydraulic cylinders and customized hydraulic systems for demanding applications across various heavy-duty industries such as infrastructure, electric grid, mining, hydropower, wind and other sectors. The Company has over 1,100 employees across 10 locations globally. OEP is an international private equity firm focusing on medium-sized … Continue reading MCF advised Montanhydraulik on its sale to One Equity Partners
The deal reflects PreZero’s focused commitment to the future of electromobility and raw-material recovery. It establishes a clear competitive advantage in the battery value chain by integrating processing, second-life applications and recycling, unlocking substantial synergy potential across these areas. With this strategic acquisition, PreZero strengthens its position in the future market of battery recycling and … Continue reading MCF advised the majority shareholders of Re.Lion.Bat.Circular on its sale to PreZero
Given iPlace’s strong position in the UK home moving market as an established platform for property-related services, the business can continue to expand under new ownership. The transaction enables Omni Partners and minority shareholders to exit the business. The Target iPlace Global is the parent company behind multiple digital lead generation platforms in the home-moving … Continue reading MCF advised Omni Partners on the sale of iPlace Global
Macroeconomic Update Global GDP growth outlook for 2025 improved for the second straight quarter after downward revisions in April; while still marginally below prior year expectations, global growth outlook rose to 3.2% Financial conditions in most major economies are adjusting to a landscape shaped by new policy measures and have been fairly resilient after the … Continue reading Industrial Technology: Automation Market Update | Fall 2025
Three key focus areas as we move towards the end of 2025 1. Multinational food & beverage giants continue to reshape portfolios: Q3 saw continued portfolio tidy-up with divestment of non-core assets to focus on high-growth platforms. Kraft Heinz sold its Italian baby and specialty food unit to New Princes Group, while Nestlé is rumoured to … Continue reading Food, Beverage & Agriculture | M&A Industry Update | Q3 2025
Aerospace New trade deal restores zero-for-zero aerospace tariffs In late July 2025, the Trump administration reached a trade agreement with the European Union (“EU”) which restored zero-for-zero tariffs for all aircraft and component parts –Industry participants welcomed the reciprocal policy, stating it would lead to more jobs, allow for further innovation in aerospace, and grow … Continue reading Aerospace, Defense & Government Services | Industry Update Fall 25
Key Takeaways | Governance, Risk and Compliance Technology Regulatory tailwinds remain an ever present within the broad GRC sector, influencing product evolution, investment and M&A activity. M&A Momentum Returns, while Valuations Hold Firm: Transaction activity in GRC technology has rebounded, with deal flow and average transaction values trending upwards. Multiples remain steady at ~4.3x EV/Revenue, … Continue reading Governance, Risk & Compliance Technology | Oct 2025
Insights on the Travel & Hospitality Tech space Key takeaways in this edition include: The European market remains fragmented, with consolidators driving a fast-paced M&A environment. Vertical software players like Access Group, Zucchetti, and Septeo continue pursuing acquisitions both within and beyond their core regions, alongside a growing number of financial investors In previous editions, … Continue reading Travel & Hospitality Tech Insights | Q3 2025
Market Exhibiting “green shoots” Despite Questions Around Economy While economic uncertainty persists, which have been further made vulnerable by tariffs and changing U.S. policies, many food and beverage industry executives that the D.A. Davidson Industrial Technology team met during the show regularly stated a need to invest in their processing and packaging operations. These sentiments … Continue reading Key Takeaways from PACK EXPO 2025
Key takeaways | Q3 2025 public software valuations Software shares extend gains, but market discipline returns Software equities extended their AI-fuelled rally through Q3, with most subsectors pushing to new highs and participation broadening. While headline valuations are near records, EV/NTM revenue remains subdued versus the 2021 peak – median multiple across our peer groups … Continue reading SOFTWARE VALUATIONS INSIGHTS | Q3 2025
We had numerous discussions with many exhibitors and attendees, with our key take-aways highlighted below: The tense geopolitical climate is still very front and center, as news broke during the conference that Russian attack drones penetrated Polish airspace requiring Poland and Dutch fighters to engage. Drones and counter-drones were pervasive throughout the exhibit hall – … Continue reading DSEI 2025 | Key Take-aways
Key takeaways – What has been getting our attention in HR Tech HCM is expanding into office of the CFO The lines between traditional HR and finance functions are becoming increasingly intermingled. More strategic CFO involvement is driving a need for unified platforms to improve financial planning, workforce analytics and spend visibility to gain control … Continue reading HR Tech Insights – Industry Update Q3 2025
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, ES-Tec Group is a premium automotive engineering services provider with deep domain expertise in Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Comfort Electronics, and E-Mobility. With a talent pool of over 300 skilled professionals, ES-Tec has built a strong reputation for delivering complex systems engineering solutions to its customers. This … Continue reading MCF advised Tata Technologies on the acquisition of ES-Tec Group
Our five key takes on the current market environment Steady generation of waste materials within the EU, with rising FTE levels across all regions in the status quo paired with steadily increasing resource productivity underscore rising reusage and recycling market Rising recycling initiatives and increased common ground for waste treatment will boost M&A market, unlocking … Continue reading Circular Economy – Industry Update Q3 2025
Macroeconomic Update Global GDP outlook at 2.8% driven by tariffs and policy uncertainty with the U.S. showing the sharpest drop Global real GDP growth outlook for 2025 slipped in the most recent quarter after remaining relatively stable; current outlook is 2.8% globally, which is below the 2000 – 2019 average of 3.7% Lower growth outlook … Continue reading Industrial Automation – Industry Update Q3 2025
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