BDA and William Blair Advise EQT on Sale of ELEVATE to LRQA
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that EQT, advised by BDA in conjunction with William Blair, has agreed to sell its majority stake in ELEVATE to LRQA via its EQT Mid Market Fund. Under the transaction, ELEVATE will be acquired by LRQA and Ian Spaulding, who has led the successful growth of... - January 27, 2022
BDA Advises Synophic on Its Acquisition by Prodapt
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Synophic Worldwide, a global provider of network transformational and managed services solutions, has been acquired by Prodapt. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Synophic on the transaction. Synophic, headquartered in Silicon... - January 21, 2022
BDA Advises Con Cung on Sale of Minority Stake to Quadria Capital
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, the shareholders of Con Cung Investment Corp (“Con Cung”), have sold a minority stake to Quadria Capital. The co-founders of Con Cung will continue to drive the growth of the company, with the support of Quadria Capital and existing... - January 18, 2022
BDA Advises Silatronix on Sale to Koura
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Silatronix, has been sold to Koura, a division of Orbia. BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Silatronix and its shareholders. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Silatronix® is the leading producer of patented organosilicon... - November 04, 2021
BDA Advises Seedcom Group on Strategic Partnership with KVision
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Seedcom Group, has received an investment from and entered into a strategic partnership with Kasikorn Vision (“KVision”), a subsidiary of Kasikornbank Public Co. Ltd. The investment amount was not disclosed. BDA Partners was the... - November 02, 2021
BDA Advises Platinum Equity on the Sale of PCI to Celestica
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Platinum Equity on the sale of PCI Limited to Celestica Inc. for US$306m. PCI is a Singapore-headquartered EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) company. It’s a fully integrated design, engineering and manufacturing solutions... - September 23, 2021
BDA Advises Trillium Flow Technologies on Sale of India Business to IMC Swarnaa
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it advised Trillium Flow Technologies on the sale of its India business. The buyer was IMC Swarnaa Ventures Pvt Ltd, a JV between The Indian Mineral Company (“IMC”) and Swarnaa Group. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The business... - September 10, 2021
BDA Advises Argan and BiYiDe on Growth Capital Raise
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Argan Capital, has raised significant new growth capital for its hard discount grocery portfolio company, BiYiDe. The new capital came from a blue-chip mainland Chinese corporate investor. BDA was the exclusive financial advisor to Argan Capital... - September 08, 2021
BDA Advises Consortium on Sale of Stake in Al Dur Power & Water to Kyushu Electric
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, First Energy Bank, Bahrain Islamic Bank, Ibdar Capital and Bunyah GCC Infrastructure Fund, have successfully sold their respective ownership positions, totalling 20% equity interest, in Bahrain’s main power and water supplier, the Al Dur... - September 02, 2021
BDA Advises HappyFresh on US$65 Million Series D Capital Raise
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, HappyFresh, has successfully raised US$65m in Series D funding led by Naver Financial Corp and Gafina BV, followed by STIC, LB Investment, and Mirae Asset Indonesia & Singapore. Existing investors such as Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund... - August 03, 2021
BDA Expands Senior Team in Seoul: Victor Chang Joins as Managing Director
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that Victor Chang has joined as a Managing Director in Seoul. Victor will work closely with Howard Lee, Partner & Head of BDA Seoul, and Ryan Jung, Managing Director, to expand BDA’s Korea practice. Victor has more than 20 years’ professional... - August 02, 2021
William Blair and BDA Advise STS on Its Sale to Adler Pelzer Group
BDA is pleased to announce that Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares”), a listed private equity holding company, has successfully completed the sale of its 73.25% stake in STS Group AG (“STS”). STS develops, manufactures and supplies interior & exterior components made of... - July 05, 2021
BDA Advises Navis Capital on Sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Navis Capital on the sale of Amazon Papyrus Chemicals Group to The Longreach Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Navis Capital and Amazon Papyrus on the transaction. BDA also... - July 05, 2021
BDA and William Blair Advise Integreon on Sale to EagleTree Capital
BDA Partners and William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisors to Integreon and its shareholders, including NewQuest Capital Partners (NewQuest), on its sale to EagleTree Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Transaction Highlights - Global reach: This transaction... - July 01, 2021
BDA and William Blair Advise Grail Insights on Sale to Escalent
BDA Partners and William Blair acted as the exclusive financial advisors to Grail Insights (Grail) and its shareholder, including NewQuest Capital Partners (NewQuest), on its sale to Escalent, a portfolio company of Symphony Technology Group. The transaction closed on May 26, 2021 and the terms of... - July 01, 2021
BDA Advises Niometrics on Its Sale to Audax-backed Mobileum
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Niometrics Pte. Ltd., has been acquired by Mobileum Inc., a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity. BDA was exclusive financial advisor to the shareholders of Niometrics on the transaction. Terms of the transaction were not... - June 29, 2021
BDA Advises Kokido on Sale to European Strategic Investor
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised the shareholders of Kokido on the sale of the company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor to Kokido on the transaction. Established in 1991 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Kokido is... - May 27, 2021
BDA Expands Senior Team: Sanjay Singh Joins as Head of BDA India
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that Sanjay Singh has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of BDA, India. He will lead the Mumbai office with BDA’s existing senior bankers in India. He will also co-head BDA’s Asian Healthcare team. Sanjay has over 20 years’... - May 17, 2021
BDA Advises Hexion on Sale of China Phenolic Resins Plant to Red Avenue
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hexion Inc., has sold its China phenolic resins plant to Red Avenue New Materials Group Co. Ltd. (“Red Avenue”), a publicly listed Chinese company providing diversified new materials for electronics, environmental protection, tire,... - March 08, 2021
BDA Advises Duy Tan Plastics on Sale to SCG Packaging
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, the shareholders of Duy Tan Plastics Manufacturing Corp (“Duy Tan”), have agreed to sell a 70% stake to SCG Packaging Public Company Ltd (“SCGP”), a subsidiary of Siam Cement. The remaining 30% in Duy Tan will be held by... - February 19, 2021
BDA Advises Kim Dental on US$24M Series B Capital Raise Led by Asia Impact Investor ABC World Asia
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Kim Dental, Vietnam’s largest private dental care platform, has raised US$24m in Series B round. The investment was led by ABC World Asia, a PE fund dedicated to impact investing across Asia, seeded by Temasek. Proceeds from the round,... - February 03, 2021
BDA Advises Neoss on Its Sale to CareCapital Advisors
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Neoss Limited (“Neoss”), has been acquired by CareCapital Advisors Limited (“CareCapital”), an equity investor focused on the dental and oral care industry. CareCapital is one of the largest dental investors in the world,... - December 22, 2020
BDA Advises Platinum Equity on Sale of Compart to Shanghai Wanye
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that it advised Platinum Equity on the sale of Compart Systems (“Compart”) to Shanghai Wanye Enterprises (“Wanye”), an investor with over US$1bn assets, for an enterprise value of US$398m. BDA Partners was the exclusive financial advisor... - December 22, 2020
BDA Advises Inawisdom on Its Sale to Cognizant
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Inawisdom Ltd., has been acquired by Cognizant. BDA was exclusive financial advisor to Inawisdom on the transaction. Inawisdom, based in the UK, is a leader in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics, to help businesses make... - December 21, 2020
BDA Advises Hyosung on the Sale of Hyosung Capital to ST Leaders
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hyosung Corporation (“Hyosung”), has sold Hyosung Capital to ST Leaders Private Equity, an emerging Korean financial sponsor. Hyosung Capital is the specialized credit finance unit of Hyosung, focused on leasing and rental businesses... - December 18, 2020
BDA Named Investment Banking Firm of the Year 2020
BDA Partners was named Investment Banking Firm of the Year at the 19th Annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York. BDA was also awarded Cross-Border Deal of the Year, for advising Rich Products on the acquisition of its Indian JV, Rich Graviss. The M&A Advisor is the world’s foremost... - December 17, 2020
BDA Advises Sundance Mountain Resort on Sale to Broadreach and Cedar Capital Partners
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that Robert Redford has agreed to sell BDA client, the Sundance Mountain Resort, to Broadreach Capital Partners and Cedar Capital Partners. Robert Redford founded Sundance Mountain Resort over 50 years ago. This transaction is the result of a long-term,... - December 14, 2020
BDA Advises Flex and Escientia Life Sciences on Sale of Escientia to Deccan Fine Chemicals
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, Flex Ltd. and Escientia Life Sciences, have sold a controlling stake in Escientia to Deccan Fine Chemicals, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, based in Hyderabad, India. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Escientia has operations in... - November 24, 2020
BDA Evolves Management Structure; Charlie Maynard Moves to Non-Executive Chairman
BDA Partners today announces that its management team is evolving, and that Charlie Maynard is moving into a Non-Executive Chairman role. Euan Rellie and Charlie Maynard co-founded BDA in 1996. From January 1, 2021, Maynard will be taking up new roles outside the firm, and will no longer be part... - November 13, 2020
BDA Advises PAG on the Sale of Young Toys to MiraeN Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, PAG Asia Capital (“PAG”), has sold Young Toys to a consortium led by MiraeN Group. MiraeN is a prominent Korean book publisher with more than US$1bn assets. Young Toys is the leading children’s toy company in Korea, focused on... - September 11, 2020
BDA Advises Rich Products on the Acquisition of Rich Graviss, India
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Rich Products Corp (“Rich’s”), has acquired the outstanding 50% stake in its fast-growing Indian JV, Rich Graviss Products (“Rich Graviss”). Rich Graviss, based in Mumbai, is a market-leading provider of products... - April 19, 2020
BDA Advises Henkel on Sale of Its Asian Electronic Cleaning Chemicals Business to Nippon Kayaku
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, has sold its Asian electronic cleaning chemicals business to Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd., a Japanese specialty chemicals company. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Henkel’s Asian electronic cleaning chemicals... - April 07, 2020
BDA Advises Thipha & Dovina, Vietnam, on Sale to Stark Corporation, Thailand
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, the shareholders of Thinh Phat Cables Joint Stock Co. (“Thipha”) and Dong Viet Non-Ferrous & Plastic Joint Stock Co. (“Dovina”), have sold 100% equity in Thipha and Dovina to Stark Corporation PCL of Thailand, for an... - April 06, 2020
BDA Advises Sichuan Huiji Food on Sale to Grass Green, New Hope Group
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Sichuan Huiji Food Co. Ltd. (“Huiji”), has sold a controlling equity stake to Grass Green Group (“Grass Green”), an investment arm of New Hope Group, China’s largest privately-held agricultural conglomerate. Grass... - March 11, 2020
BDA Advises Donaldson on Sale of Its Exhaust & Emissions Business to Nelson Global Products
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Donaldson Company, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, today announced it has received a binding offer from Nelson Global Products, Inc. (“Nelson”) to purchase its Exhaust and Emissions... - February 24, 2020
Manoj Balwani Joins BDA as Director & Head of Technology, India
Manoj Balwani joins BDA Partners as Director & Head of Technology, India. He will help strengthen BDA’s expertise in Technology sector M&A in India, across Asia, and in conjunction with BDA’s strategic partner William Blair. Manoj Balwani has 11 years of investment banking... - October 07, 2019
BDA Advises Furukawa Electric on JV with Superior Essex
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (“Furukawa”), has agreed to establish a joint venture for global magnet wire business with Superior Essex Holding Corporation (“SPSX”). On formation of the joint venture, Furukawa will... - September 30, 2019
BDA Advises Hwa Sung Cosmetics on Sale to Affirma Capital/SCPE
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, the founder of Hwa Sung Cosmetics (“Hwa Sung”), has agreed to divest a controlling equity stake in Hwa Sung to Affirma Capital, formerly known as Standard Chartered Private Equity (“SCPE”). The value of the transaction is... - May 24, 2019
BDA Advises Quasar Medical on Sale of Majority Stake to Longreach
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Quasar Medical, has agreed to sell controlling interests in Quasar Engineering Ltd and QIL Engineering Ltd to the Asia-focused private equity fund, The Longreach Group. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1988 and... - April 04, 2019
BDA Partners Makes Senior Hires in Japan
BDA Partners today announced two key hires to strengthen its fast-growing business in Japan. Hideyuki Tozawa joins as Managing Director and Co-Head of BDA’s Tokyo office, and Shinsuke Hashimoto joins as Director. The new hires follow a record year for the firm in Japan. During 2018, BDA... - February 13, 2019
BDA Advises Investcorp on Investment of Up to $250M in China Everbright New Economy Fund
BDA is pleased to announce that its client, Investcorp, a global manager of alternative investment products, has made its first private equity investment in China. BDA provided valuation advisory services on Investcorp’s investment of up to $250m in the China Everbright Limited New Economy... - September 22, 2018
BDA Advises Etam on Sale of Chinese RTW Operations to a Hong Kong Investor
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Etam Group, has agreed to sell its Chinese ready-to-wear (“RTW”) operations to a Hong Kong-based investor introduced by the founder and CEO of Jaoboo Fashion Group International, Mr. Jinguo Zhou. As a result of the transaction, Mr. - May 21, 2018
BDA Advises Laird and Crescendo on Sale of Model Solution to Hankook Tire
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, Laird PLC (“Laird”) and Crescendo Equity Partners (“Crescendo”), have agreed to divest a total 75% equity stake in Model Solution Co Ltd, a Korea - and US-based precision prototype manufacturer. The buyer is Hankook Tire... - May 12, 2018
BDA Advises Navis Capital and Novo Tellus on the Sale of MFS Technology to DCP Capital
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its clients, Navis Capital Partners and Novo Tellus Capital Partners, have completed the sale of MFS Technology in Singapore to DCP Capital. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Navis and Novo Tellus. MFS is a leading development partner and... - March 08, 2018
BDA Advises Ant Capital Partners on Sale of Apple World to ZIGExN
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Ant Capital Partners, has agreed to the sale of its portfolio company, Apple World Holdings, to ZIGExN. The transaction is expected to close on February 9th, 2018. Apple World operates one of Japan’s largest online hotel booking services. - January 16, 2018
BDA Advises J-STAR on Sale of Taiheiyo Seiki to TKY
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that an investment fund managed by its client J-STAR Co Ltd. has divested all its shares of Taiheiyo Seiki Holding KK to TKY KK. Taiheiyo Seiki is a leading manufacturer of undercarriage parts and precision hydraulic components for construction and mining... - December 19, 2017
BDA Advises Hyster-Yale on Agreement to Acquire 75% of Zhejiang Maximal Forklift Truck, China
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (“Hyster-Yale”, NYSE: HY), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75% stake in Zhejiang Maximal Forklift Truck Co Ltd (“Maximal”) for US$90 million. The transaction is... - December 19, 2017
BDA Advises FIS on Sale of Kingstar to Zhongping Capital
BDA is pleased to announce that it was the exclusive financial advisor to FIS, a leading global financial software company, in the company’s transaction to sell its Chinese financial software subsidiary, SunGard Kingstar Data System (China), to Zhongping Capital. Zhongping is a leading... - December 07, 2017
BDA Advises Zoetis on the Sale of Its Plant Health Business in Japan to Nippon Soda
BDA Partners (“BDA”) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Zoetis Inc, a leading animal health company, in connection with its agreement to divest its Plant Health business in Japan to Nippon Soda Co, Ltd. BDA Deal Team Jeff Acton, Managing Director, Tokyo Toshiaki Yokohara,... - December 07, 2017
BDA Advises Chope on Growth Capital Raise
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Chope, one of Asia’s largest dining discovery and reservations apps, has raised growth capital of SG$18m (US$13m). The investment was led by Square Peg Capital and joined by C31 Ventures and Moelis Australia, as well as existing... - October 18, 2017