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Responsible for large client operations recognized by the market, we have a specialist team dedicated to meeting the different M&A needs of our clients.
Responsible for large client operations recognized by the market, we have a specialist team dedicated to meeting the different M&A needs of our clients.
Bunzl acquires stake in Lanlimp Group The transaction stands out as one of the largest deals in the cleaning and hygiene products distribution segment in recent years. Founded in 1994, in Barra Mansa/RJ, Lanlimp Group is a leading company in the distribution of cleaning and hygiene products, attending over 1,500 clients in more than 13,000 points across all regions of Brazil, including cleaning service providers, hospitals and clinics, foodservice, among others. The Company has its operational base in Rio de Janeiro and a distribution center in São Paulo. Bunzl, a UK-based multinational specialized in distribution and services internationally, employs over 22,000 people, has a revenue of more than USD 15 billion worldwide, and operates across various regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, as well as the UK and Ireland. The transaction between Bunzl and Lanlimp Group aims to strengthen the multinational's operations in cleaning and hygiene solutions in Brazil, while Lanlimp, under the leadership of its current shareholders, will enhance its national relevance and reinforce its presence with new clients and economic segments. The conclusion of the transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. igc partners, which served as the exclusive financial advisor for Lanlimp Group, enhances its sector expertise and global coverage, with over 50% of its transactions concluded involving international investors.
Shell acquires Prime Group Founded in 2010, Grupo Prime, composed by the companies Prime Energy, Exata Energia, Ativa Energia and Arion Energia, two trading companies and a consulting company in the management of the Free Energy Market and GD (distributed generation), as well as a company focused on energy efficiency. Shell Brasil Renewables & Energy Solutions Ltda, a Shell Group company, has signed a commercial agreement to acquire Grupo Prime. The transaction between Shell and Grupo Prime aims to strengthen the multinational's operation in the market and position it to meet the demand of customers migrating to the free market. In addition, Grupo Prime will complement Shell's Group energy marketing activities. igc partners, which acted as exclusive financial advisor to Grupo Prime, reinforces its sector expertise and global coverage, with more than 50% of transactions concluded with international investors.
GEF Capital Partners (GEF) completes a minority investment in Automalogical The investment, combined with GEF's know-how in the sector, will further strengthen the performance of Automalogical, a leading company in its sub-segment of solutions for operations and monitoring of renewable energy plants. Automalogica, a company focused on developing and delivering technological solutions for operation and efficiency gains for the electricity sector, received an investment from GEF, a global Private Equity fund focused on climate solutions with more than 600 million dollars under management dedicated to sustainable investments. Founded in 2006, Automalogical is a technology and engineering company that has become a reference in the supply of systems used by the main companies in the Brazilian electrical sector, including energy distributors, transmitters, and energy generation. Its solutions are used to supervise, control, and protect substances and to operate and monitor wind, photovoltaic and hydroelectric power plants, totaling more than 28GW of installed capacity, more than half of all the centralized wind and solar generation in the country. Automalogica's transaction, which was advised by igc partners, meets GEF's strategy for sustainable investments in the renewable energy and energy efficiency segment.
Consolidated as a leading Brazilian Digital Customer Experience provider, Grupo Services was acquired by Webhelp, a leading global Customer Experience BPO player. With over 20 years of experience, Grupo Services specializes in customer experience management and has an annual growth of around 30%. The group is known for having created the first 100% digital contact center in Brazil, in 2016. Leveraged by its proprietary technology, Grupo Services has one of the most awarded Artificial Intelligence in the market, as well as a widely recognized culture focused on delivering unique experiences to customers, employees and consumers.Webhelp is a France-headquartered global provider of customer experience and business solutions, operating in 213 sites across 58 countries, with over 110,000 employees globally. The acquisition of Grupo Services, which was advised by igc partners, will drive Webhelp’s growth, primarily related to its digital CX capabilities, as well as expand its geographic footprint in a significant and growing market.
Aldo Solar was acquired by Brookfield
igc partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Liderança Cobranças, a market leader in friendly debt collection in Brazil, in its transaction with Banco Santander, one of the biggest privately-owned banks in the country. Founded in 1988, Liderança Cobranças, a national reference in friendly debt collection, has more than 3.200 employees and 2.500 service positions serving key institutions in the market. With four offices in Brazil – São Paulo, Barueri (2) and Foz do Iguaçu – their clients from diverse industries certify the company’s know-how in operating with different types of debt collection. The acquisition will reinforce and expand Santander’s defaulting assets branch, in which the bank already operates with a digital platform of renegotiation emDia and Return.
Crivo SA sold majority stake to Transunion.
igc partners is pleased to announce that it advised Nepos, the leading player on car park system in Brazil, in its sale to CAME S.p.A, the Italian multinational company leader in integrated technological solutions to improve the quality of life in residential, urban mobility, and business areas. Founded in 2006, Nepos has seven advanced posts across Brazil, managing more than 15 thousand parking systems in more than 700 car parks, including malls, airports, exhibition centers, supermarkets and other places with a high flow of vehicles. Nepos’ acquisition is an important sign of CAME’s growth and market consolidation, strengthening its position on the car parking and parking systems global market.