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
BDA and Development Bank of Japan Form Strategic Partnership
BDA Partners, a leader in cross-border investment banking involving Asia, has formed a strategic partnership with Development Bank of Japan (DBJ). As part of the agreement, DBJ has made a growth capital investment into BDA, resulting in DBJ owning 5% of BDA's enlarged equity. The two firms will... - September 08, 2017
BDA Advises UQM Technologies on Equity Issue & JV with China National Heavy Duty Truck/Sinotruk
BDA is pleased to announce that its client, UQM Technologies Inc (NYSE MKT: UQM) has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement (“Agreement”) with China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co Ltd through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sinotruk (BVI) Ltd (collectively,... - August 29, 2017
BDA Advises OEP Turkey Tech on Sale of Netas Telekomunikasyon to ZTE
BDA Partners ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, OEP Turkey Tech B.V., an investment managed by One Equity Partners ("OEP"), has sold its 48.08% equity stake in Netas Telekomunikasyon AS ("Netas"), to ZTE Corp ("ZTE"), a Chinese multinational... - August 08, 2017
BDA Advises CDx Diagnostics on Majority Recapitalization by Galen Partners
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, CDx Diagnostics, has completed a majority recapitalization by Galen Partners, a healthcare-focused growth equity investment firm. CDx is an innovative cancer diagnostics company with a specific focus on detecting the precancerous precursors of... - July 13, 2017
BDA Advises International Paper on Sale of Its China Foodservice Business to Huhtamaki
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, International Paper, the world’s largest pulp and paper company, has agreed to sell its foodservice business in China to the Finland-based packaging specialist, Huhtamaki Oyj. The transaction is expected to complete in the coming months,... - July 12, 2017
BDA Named Investment Bank of the Year 2017 by ACG New York
BDA is pleased to announce that it was named Investment Bank of the Year 2017 at the 7th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Awards. Earlier this month, BDA was also named Investment Bank of the Year by The M&A Advisor. ACG recognized BDA because of its work for clients including: Bain... - June 20, 2017
BDA Named Investment Bank of the Year 2017 by The M&A Advisor
BDA is pleased to announce that it was named Investment Bank of the Year 2017 by The M&A Advisor. The M&A Advisor is the world’s foremost M&A, restructuring, and financial leadership organization. BDA was nominated in the same category as Centerview, CICC, Gresham Partners,... - June 14, 2017
BDA Advises Terex on Sale of Its Indian Compact Construction Equipment Business to Manitou
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Terex Corporation (“Terex”), a leading global manufacturer of lifting & material processing products and services, has agreed to sell its compact construction equipment (“CCE”) business in India (“TEPL”),... - April 01, 2017
BDA Advises Navis on Celebrity Fitness Merger with Fitness First Asia, Creating One of the Largest Fitness Club Networks in Asia
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Navis Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm in Asia, has agreed to merge its portfolio company, Celebrity Fitness, the leading fitness club operator in Indonesia and Malaysia, with Fitness First Asia, the largest fitness club operator... - March 01, 2017
BDA Advises Finally Bulbs on Raising Capital
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Boston-based light bulb innovator, The Finally Light Bulb Company, has raised US$15.2m in an oversubscribed Series C funding round. - February 06, 2017
BDA Advises MacLean-Fogg on Sale of Presswerk Krefeld (PWK) to HANNOVER Finanz
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, MacLean-Fogg Company, a group of global enterprises with customers in the automotive and power sectors, has agreed to sell 100% of its shareholding in Presswerk Krefeld ("PWK"), a German provider of high-tech-linkage and suspension... - January 28, 2017
BDA Advises Terex on Sale of Its UK Compact Construction Equipment Business to Groupe Mecalac
BDA Partners ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Terex Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services, has agreed to sell the assets of its business in Coventry, United Kingdom, to Groupe Mecalac, a French manufacturer of... - December 21, 2016
BDA Advises Clark's Botanicals on Sale to New Prestige Beauty and Personal Care Group, Glansaol
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, premium skincare brand Clark's Botanicals Inc., has agreed to be acquired by newly formed Glansaol LLC. Glansaol has also agreed to acquire prestige color cosmetics line Laura Geller, and color cosmetics & skincare line Julep. The Clark's... - December 21, 2016
BDA Celebrates Record 20th Year and Adds Three Senior Professionals
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the firm has advised on record dealflow, by both number and value of transactions in this, its 20th year of operations. This success on behalf of our clients has yielded record financial results for the firm. BDA is focused on executing cross-border M&A... - November 23, 2016
BDA Advises N Kid on Growth Capital Raise from Standard Chartered Private Equity
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, N Kid Corporation ("N Kid"), has successfully raised US$40m in new capital from Standard Chartered Private Equity ("SCPE"). BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to N Kid. SCPE holds a significant minority stake in N Kid... - November 22, 2016
BDA Advises Wolseley Private Equity on Sale of Facade Access Holdings to Alimak Group
Wolseley Private Equity divested Facade Access Holdings to Alimak Group - November 03, 2016
BDA Advises CITIC Capital Partners on the Sale of King Koil China to Advent International
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, CITIC Capital Partners, has completed the sale of its controlling stake in King Koil Shanghai Sleep System Co Ltd (“King Koil China”) to Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global... - November 02, 2016
BDA Advises EQT on Sale of TitanX to Tata AutoComp
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that EQT Opportunity (“EQT”), a European Private Equity group, and Fouriertransform (“Fourier”), a state-owned Swedish Venture Capital company, have entered into an agreement to sell TitanX Engine Cooling (“TitanX”) to Tata... - August 17, 2016
BDA Advises Kolon on Sale of Kolon Water & Energy to Standard Chartered Private Equity
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Kolon Corporation (“Kolon”), has completed the divestment of its 62.6% stake in Kolon Water & Energy (“KWE”), the largest private wastewater treatment operations and maintenance service provider in Korea, for US$81m... - August 06, 2016
BDA Advises Nissha, Japan, on Its Acquisition of Graphic Controls, USA
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Nissha Printing Co Ltd (“Nissha”), pursuant to a resolution of its Board of Directors at a meeting held August 5, 2016, will acquire shares in Graphic Controls Holdings (“Graphic Controls”) from WestView Capital Partners... - August 05, 2016
BDA Advises Terex on Sale of Its German Compact Construction Equipment Business to Yanmar
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Terex Corporation ("Terex"), has agreed to sell its compact construction equipment ("CCE") business in Germany for approximately US$60m to Yanmar Holdings, a Japanese manufacturer of diesel engines, machinery, and equipment. - June 30, 2016
BDA Advises Silatronix on Equity Capital Raise and New Asian Partnerships
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client Silatronix, a leader in development of unique organosilicon (OS) materials for use in lithium-ion batteries (LiB), has raised new equity capital, and secured partnerships for distribution and joint technological development. These funds and... - June 25, 2016
BDA Advises Doosan E&C on Sale of Its Heat Recovery Steam Generator Business to GE Power
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Doosan Engineering & Construction Co Ltd (“Doosan E&C”), a leading Korean construction company, has agreed to sell its heat recovery steam generator business, Doosan E&C HRSG, for KRW300bn (US$260m) to GE Power, a division... - May 11, 2016
BDA Advises ST Kinetics on Sale of Its 60% Stake in Guizhou Jonyang Kinetics to GICAM
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (“STK”), has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 60% stake in Guizhou Jonyang Kinetics Co Ltd (“GJK”) to Guiyang Industrial & Commercial Assets Management Co Ltd... - May 07, 2016
BDA Advises OMNOVA Solutions on the Sale of OMNOVA India to Apcotex Industries
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (NYSE: OMN) a global leading provider of emulsion polymers and specialty chemicals, has sold its rubber manufacturing business in India to Apcotex Industries Limited (“Apcotex”), an India-based leading provider... - February 10, 2016
BDA Advises AnaJet on Its Sale to Ricoh
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, AnaJet LLC ("AnaJet"), a leading US provider of direct-to-garment printers, has been sold by Chicago Growth Partners, a private equity group, to Ricoh Company Ltd ("Ricoh"), one of Japan's leading printing and imaging... - January 12, 2016
BDA Advises Founder on Sale of Diagnostic Biotech Company CHROMagar SAS
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the French company CHROMagar SAS, the pioneer in innovative chromogenic culture media solutions, has been sold to a Japanese chemicals company. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CHROMagar founder and shareholder, Dr. Alain Rambach. Terms of the... - January 06, 2016