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Jumbo and catering specialist Vermaat (backed by Bridgepoint) announced the intention to transfer La Place into an independent joint venture with Koninklijke Jumbo Food Groep and Vermaat as prospective shareholders. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo.

Global identity and access management (IAM), security, and network transformation specialist Xalient (backed by Volpi Capital) has acquired Grabowsky BV, a leading digital identity advisory and managed services business based in Benelux. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to the shareholders of Grabowsky.

atom86 is a provider of IP transit and connectivity services with 26 physical points-of-presence, serving over 70 datacenters throughout the Netherlands. OctoNona, a portfolio company of Photon Capital, has acquired atom86 from Schuberg Philis. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Schuberg Philis on the sale of atom86.

Dutch agencies, Triple and code d'azur, team up to build an international agency group and provide even better service for companies. Creating a digital powerhouse, with over 450 specialists, focusing on projects where brand, creativity, technology and data converge. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to the founders and shareholders of code d’azur.

Boer & Croon is a leading management solution, interim management and executive search company based in the Netherlands. Aeves Groep, backed by Gate Invest, has acquired Boer & Croon from its shareholders. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Boer & Croon.

Clondalkin is a flexible packaging company active in various markets such as food, beverage, dairy, confectionary, home and personal care and tobacco. Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Clondalkin Group and its shareholder Egeria on the recapitalization of its balance sheet.

Bleckmann is an expert in Supply Chain Management services for Fashion, Lifestyle and Electronic Brands with specific expertise in e-fulfilment. Quore Capital acted as exclusive debt advisor to Bleckmann for the refinancing of its facilities. The refinancing optimised and increased funding, enabling flexibility to finance acquisitions and accelerate growth.

Dijkstra Draisma is an end-to-end, innovative provider of turnkey construction solutions and services with a wide range of offering in healthcare, education, recreation, offices and housing. Parcom has become a minority shareholder of Dijkstra Draisma. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Parcom.

Gorillas is a grocery flash delivery company. Jumbo Supermarkten and Gorillas have announced a further strengthening of their existing partnership. Also, Mississippi Ventures, the investment fund of the Van Eerd family (also owners of Jumbo Supermarkten) will acquire an equity stake in Gorillas. In addition, Gorillas will become a co-sponsor of the cycling team Team Jumbo-Visma for several years. Quore Capital acted as corporate finance advisor to Jumbo regarding the partnership with Gorillas as well as to Mississippi Ventures in relation to the acquisition of the equity stake in Gorillas.

Accon AVM has merged with Flynth. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to the management of Accon AVM.

HG, a leader in specialty household cleaning products in Europe and majority owned by Cobepa, has acquired Ecozone. Quore Capital acted as exclusive debt advisor to HG International on the acquisition of Ecozone.

HEMA has agreed to sell its bakeries, which were financially backed by Jumbo, to BACU, the Uden-based supplier of bread, pastries and bread specialities. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo and HEMA.

House of HR, the European group of HR service companies, acquires Cohedron, a leading group of full-service companies in the public sector. Dutch Cohedron is a service provider with a particular focus on the public sector. The group consists of several specialities and works under different brand names: Wyzer, Future Communication, Human Capital Group, Argonaut, Zorg-Lokaal, Plangroep and Plangroep Financiële Services. In 2020, Cohedron realized a turnover over about 132 million euros, with an EBITDA of about 19 million euros. House of HR is a leading HR services group consisting of 9 companies all focusing on Specialised Talent Solutions and Engineering & Consulting. In 2020, House of HR realised a turnover of €1.6 billion and EBITDA of €179 million. Quore Capital acted as exclusive corporate finance advisor to Cohedron and its shareholder Argos Wityu during a multiple year period during which all bold-on acquisitions and financing as well as the exit to House of HR were advised on by Quore Capital.

Prosus has acquired a majority stake in GoodHabitz, a European provider of online training for businesses, for approximately €200 million. GoodHabitz was founded in 2011 and provides enterprise clients with a broad range of cost-effective soft-skills, such as leadership and management skills, digital learning content. Prosus is a global consumer internet group and is focused on the online classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and education technology sectors. Through its ventures team, Prosus invests in areas including health, logistics, blockchain, and social commerce. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Parcom and GoodHabitz.

Cohedron is a full-service provider in the social and physical domain for municipalities in the Netherlands. The company has grown significantly among others by its buy and build strategy, requiring new and additional funding. Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Cohedron on the appropriate financing structure with maximum funding and flexibility and resulting refinancing.

Jumbo and catering specialist Vermaat (backed by Bridgepoint) announced a strategic partnership for the operation of 44 La Place restaurants. Jumbo and Vermaat will continue to develop the La Place restaurant concept in close collaboration. Jumbo remains the owner of the La Place brand, six own restaurants, four railway station locations and the (inter)national franchise relationships. Vermaat takes over the employees, assets and operations of Jumbo’s other 44 La Place restaurants. Through this collaboration, Jumbo will be able to further focus on the expansion plans of the La Place Express convenience format and the roll-out of La Place branded products in its Jumbo supermarkets. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo

The 50/50 consortium of Parcom and Mississippi Ventures has acquired HEMA. The transaction and improved capital structure will give HEMA ample headroom and allow it to focus on its core business. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Mississippi Ventures.

BC Partners has acquired the leading European Keesing Media Group from Ergon Capital and Mediahuis. Keesing is already the largest (digital) puzzle content developer in Europe. BC Partners is a leading alternative investment manager focused on private equity, credit, and real estate, across Europe and North America Quore Capital acted as exclusive M&A and debt advisor to BC Partners.

Cohedron, full-service provider in the social domain for municipalities in the Netherlands, acquires Argonaut Advies, social medical consultancy firm and Zorg-Lokaal, a care services administrator. The acquisition of the 2 labels enhances Cohedron’s position as a full-service provider in the social domain for the Dutch public sector. Since Argos Wityu became a shareholder of Cohedron in 2017, the company has conducted an active buy-and-build strategy with 7 acquisitions of which the most recent one in September 2020 of Bureau Inkomens Beheer. Cohedron is now a company generating revenue of more than €100 million and employing more than 1500 people. Quore Capital acted as exclusive M&A advisor to Cohedron, backed by Argos Wityu.

Bluestar Adisseo has acquired FRAmelco Group, a Dutch feed additive company. This transaction is part of Adisseo’s strategy to boost its specialty animal feed division. FRAmelco is specialized in the development, manufacturing and marketing of feed and drinking water additives worldwide. Adisseo is a leading feed additives company. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Bluestar Adisseo.

The Dutch A.Hak Group has sold its subsidiary Reinhard Rohrbau GmbH, Meppen, to Deutsche Infrastruktur- und Netzgesellschaft, Bochum (DING Group), a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG. A.Hak Group is increasingly focusing on the district heating segment in the Netherlands and on major pipeline and cabling projects nationally and abroad, hence divesting non core assets. Reinhard Rohrbau GmbH, based in Meppen, is a regionally leading pipeline construction specialist with a focus on all services related to the laying of energy and telecommunication networks. Quore Capital acted as M&A co-adviser on the transaction together with its German partner Network Corporate Finance.

Jumbo has acquired 6 Marqt and Ekoplaza stores from Udea following its acquisition of all Marqt stores in a back-to-back transaction. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo on the transaction.

The Carlyle Group, a leading NASDAQ listed investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in Dept a fast growing independent digital agency from Waterland Private Equity to accelerate its further growth. Quore Capital acted as exclusive M&A and debt advisor to The Carlyle Group.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Intergamma on the Amend & Extend of the existing financing facilities

Bencis Capital Partners acquires from Holland Capital, Highcare which is one of the larger and leading providers of education, recruitment and temporary staffing services within the Dutch healthcare sector. Bencis will fund and support the company's buy-and-build strategy. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Bencis.

Jumbo and HEMA announced a commercial co-operation detailing the acquisition of a number of stores from HEMA by Jumbo, cross-selling of products by both companies and sponsorship of the Jumbo Visma skating- and cycling teams. Quore Capital acted as corporate finance advisor to Jumbo.

Jumbo Supermarkets has acquired all of the 6 Agrimarkt supermarkets from cooperative CZAV. The Agrimarkt stores are located in Goes, Middelharnis, Roosendaal, Vlissingen, Oud-Beijerland en Terneuzen, employing a total of 350 people. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo.

Heimstaden has acquired the Dutch management company Vivo Wonen from Round Hill Capital and Stadium Capital Partners following the earlier acquisition by Heimstaden of the residential portfolio managed by Vivo Wonen. Vivo Wonen was established in 2014 to create a best-in-class residential management company and to specifically manage the Dutch residential holdings of Round Hill Capital. Quore Capital acted as corporate finance advisor to Vivo Wonen.

Pronovias Group, backed by BC Partners, has acquired Ladybird, a leading bridal wear company in Northern Europe, from its founding family. Ladybird designs and manufactures bridal and evening gowns which are distributed through a network of around 500 independent retailers across Europe. Pronovias, a family founded globally operating bridal wear company embarked on an ambitious growth and expansion strategy backed by BC Partners. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Ladybird and the founding family.

Swinkels Family Brewers acquired Bier&Co. Bier&Co is one of the largest distributors of specialty beers in Europe featuring over 40 different high-end national and international brands. Swinkels Family Brewers is a family owned brewery active in over130 countries with annual sales of approx. EUR 800mln. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Swinkels Family Brewers.

Conclusion, owned by NPM Capital, acquires myBrand from De Hoge Dennen Capital. myBrand offers clients integrated SAP-services including consultancy, implementation, migration, hosting and managed services. myBrand is also a VAR for SAP licenses and offers SAP maintenance. These services complement the SAP services offering of Conclusion. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to De Hoge Dennen Capital.

Jumbo Supermarkets has acquired the Nr.1 Dutch food and recipe platform Smulweb. Smulweb has more than 3 million unique monthly visitors centered around creation and information on food and recipes. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Jumbo Supermarkets.

Aegon acquires Robidus, a leading income protection service provider in the Netherlands, from Avedon Capital Partners. The transaction is consistent with Aegon’s strategic objective to expand its income protection value proposition and to grow its fee based businesses. After having acted as M&A sell-side adviser to the De Hoge Dennen Capital in 2015 when it sold Robidus to Avedon Capital Partners, Quore Capital now acted as buy-side M&A advisor to Aegon in its acquisition of Robidus.

Jumbo, in a consortium together with Coop, has acquired all of the EMTÉ food retail business from Sligro Food Group. EMTÉ is a supermarket chain of 130 supermarkets, including the real estate property, retail distribution centres in Kapelle and Putten, the meat facility in Enschede and the supporting operational and commercial departments at the head office in Veghel. The total value of the transaction is €410 million. Quore Capital acted as corporate finance advisor to Jumbo.

In connection with Intergamma's acquisition of all of the DIY activities by CRH under the Gamma and Karwei brands in the Benelux, Intergamma has obtained the required acquisition financing from a consortium of banks consisting of Junior, Senior and Working Capital facilities. In addition, CRH provided a vendor loan to Intergamma. Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Intergamma on all acquisition financing facilities.

Intergamma, formerly a pure play Dutch DIY franchise organisation, acquired one of its own franchisers, the DIY business in the Netherlands and Belgium of CRH plc operating under the Gamma and Karwei brands. Together with certain related property assets the total consideration amount to €510 million. In addition, Intergamma's governance and decision making structure has been amended to better suit the new strategy implementation. Quore Capital acted as the corporate finance advisor to Intergamma.

Ocom has sold its Dutch EvoSwitch data center business to NYSE listed Iron Mountain for USD 235 million. Founded in 2007, EvoSwitch NL provides multi-tenant data center space, operating one of the largest colocation facilities centers in the Metropolitan Region Amsterdam (MRA). The transaction provides Iron Mountain with 11 megawatts (MW) of existing data center capacity in the Netherlands, with expansion capability of an additional 23 MW. Quore Capital acted as M&A sell-side advisor to Ocom.

A. Hak, the Netherlands-based company engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures for transport and distribution of oil, gas, water and electricity, has sold the Conline facility in Moerdijk, to the David Hart Group. The divestment is in line with A. Hak’s strategy to focus on its main activities, such as design, construction and maintenance for the transportation and distribution of oil, gas, water, heat and electricity. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of A. Hak.

Foppen Holding has merged with Klaas Puul Beheer. Both companies are active in the processing of salmon and shrimps and have a long history in the food processing industry. Klaas Puul Beheer is majority owned by sponsor H2 Equity Partners. The two companies generate a combined turnover of over €300 million, with Klaas Puul posting sales of around €175m in 2017 and Foppen c. €150m. Quore Capital acted as sole corporate finance advisor to the shareholder of Foppen Holding.

Following challenging market conditions in the oil and gas industry in 2016, A. Hak’s financing structure required restructuring and renegotiations with its financing banks ABN AMRO and ING. Quore Capital advised A. Hak and its shareholders on the financial restructuring, which included amongst others (i) negotiating the credit facilities with the financing banks, (ii) an extensive disposal program and (iii) the introduction of a new governance structure with a new Management & Supervisory Board.

A. Hak, the Netherlands-based company engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures for transport and distribution of oil, gas, water and electricity, has sold A. Hak Industrial Services, an inspection and industrial service provider to the oil, gas refining and petrochemical industries around the world, to First Reserve, a US-based global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. The divestment is in line with A.Hak’s strategy to focus on its main activities, such as design, construction and maintenance for the transportation and distribution of oil, gas, water, heat and electricity. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of A. Hak.

A. Hak, the Netherlands-based company engaged in the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures for transport and distribution of oil, gas, water and electricity, has sold Kaal Masten, the Netherlands-based company that designs, produces and installs masts, to VDL Groep, the Netherlands-based company engaged in the development, manufacture and sales of semi-finished products, buses and coaches and other finished products. The divestment is in line with A.Hak’s strategy to focus on its main activities, such as design, construction and maintenance for the transportation and distribution of oil, gas, water, heat and electricity. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of A. Hak.

US based company Brand Industrial Services has acquired Venko from its owners Mentha Capital. Venko is a provider of fabric maintenance services in the energy sector (both on- and offshore) in the Benelux. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to Mentha Capital and management of Venko.

Brainwash is acquired by the European market leader and consolidator in the hairdresser’s industry; French based Provalliance Group. Brainwash Kappers is the largest Dutch hairdresser’s chain in the value segment with over 200 salons. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor to Brainwash and its shareholders.

TENTOO is acquired from De Hoge Dennen Capital by Pay for People Group. TENTOO is one of the Dutch market leaders in providing payrolling services, mainly to freelancers, self-employed people and SMEs. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor to the shareholders and management of TENTOO.

Quore Capital advised HAK management on the structuring and design of a new management participation plan in order to better align strategic and economic ambitions of HAK, its management and its shareholders.

DentConnect acquired 100% of Samenwerkende Tandartsen Nederland (“STN”) from NPM Capital. Through this transaction, DentConnect will benefit from its enhanced market leadership in the Netherlands and substantial synergies. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to Bencis Capital Partners.

After the successful integration of Super de Boer and C1000, Jumbo decided to outsource certain non-core activities. The payroll administration and HR support activities were considered non-core and sold to Raet N.V. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Jumbo.

After the successful integration of Super de Boer and C1000, Jumbo decided to outsource certain non-core activities. The central meat processing activities were considered non-core and sold to Meat Friends. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Jumbo.

The Van Drie family, the family behind Van Drie Group, Europe’s largest butcher and processor of veal, invested an undisclosed amount in Struik Foods Europe. Struik is a Dutch company which produces heat processed products in cans, glass and semi-rigid containers, dried soups, sauces and gravies. Quore Capital acted as M&A advisor to the shareholder of Struik Foods Europe.

Prinsen Food Group, producer of high quality instant food products, was sold to Bencis Capital Partners. Prinsen formed the platform for a buy and build strategy. Since the acquisition, Bencis acquired Buisman (2016) and Gustav Berning (2017). Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of the shareholders, supervisory board and management of Prinsen.

After the successful integration of Super de Boer and C1000, Jumbo decided to outsource certain non-core activities. Jumbo’s financial administration office for franchisers was considered non-core and sold to BDO Nederland. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Jumbo.

After the successful integration of Super de Boer and C1000, Jumbo decided to outsource certain non-core activities. B.sis, provider of in-store IT services, was considered non-core and sold to Simac Techniek. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Jumbo.

Parcom acquired a majority share in the Jan Snel Group in a one-on-one transaction to support further growth and innovation. With revenues in excess of EUR 100m and more than 250 employees, Jan Snel is market leader in modular building concepts in the Benelux. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Parcom.

Swinkels Family Brewers and Palm Belgian Craft Brewers (PBCB) agreed on an acquisition of 100% of the shares of PBCB by Swinkels Family Brewers, of which 60% in 2016 and the remainder in 2021. The product portfolio of PBCB complements the existing beer portfolio of Swinkels Family Brewers. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Swinkels Family Brewers.

Jumbo has acquired LaPlace from the V&D’s bankruptcy. LaPlace is has embarked on an expanding strategy and will be operated on a stand-alone basis within the Jumbo group. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor of Jumbo.

Quore Capital acted as financial and debt advisor to Peacock and its shareholders during a complex restructuring, including the relocation of the HQ from Rotterdam, the Netherlands to Singapore, as shareholders anticipated that the main growth was to be realised in Asia. The restructuring was followed by the refinancing of multiple existing facilities to one revolving warehouse facility.

BC Partners has acquired a majority stake in Dümmen Orange, a Netherlands-based company engaged in vegetative breeding in horticulture business, from H2 Equity Partners and the Dümmen family. Quore Capital acted as lead financial advisor of BC Partners.

Following a successful turn-around, Holland Casino required revision of its funding to enable new investments. Quore Capital assisted the Holland Casino evaluating a broad range of financing instruments which resulted in a structure optimally matching flexibility and certainty of funds. Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Holland Casino.

PV Industries, a collagen gel producer, used at the production of sausages, was sold to Devro Plc, a UK listed supplier of meat casings. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of PV Industries.

Nimbus acquired the majority of Boemer Rental Services Group from Egeria. Quore Capital acted as financial advisor of Nimbus.

Avedon Capital Partners along with management of Robidus Group acquired Robidus from De Hoge Dennen Capital. Robidus Group is a leading income protection service provider in the Netherlands. Quore Capital acted as sole M&A advisor to De Hoge Dennen Capital.

Fluvia, active in inland barging of liquids, the storage of edible and mineral oils and tank container leasing, has sold its 50% stake in Rhytank AG, a storage terminal for minaral oils in Basle, Switzerland, to its JV partner Argos, now active under the name Varo Energy. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to management and shareholders of Fluvia.

CVC Capital Partners acquired a 60% stake in Stage Entertainment, an international musical and theatre group from the Company’s founder, Joop van den Ende, who will remain a 40% shareholder in the business. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of CVC Capital.

Fluvia, active in inland barging of liquids, the storage of edible and mineral oils and tank container leasing, has sold its 55% stake in Maastank, a storage terminal for edible oils in the Rotterdam harbour to its JV partner Dekker Transport, who already owned 45% in Maastank. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to management and shareholders of Fluvia.

Waterland acquired a majority stake in TamTam, one of the largest digital marketing agencies in the Netherlands. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Tam Tam.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to DFM in relation to the amendment and restatement of the EUR 280m syndicated facility to International Car Lease Holding.

Jumbo sold five Jumbo stores to Poiesz Supermarkten in an asset deal. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to Jumbo.

Quore Capital acted as financial advisor to KAS BANK’s management in renegotiating the scope of the partnership signed in 2011 with DWP Bank following a strategic change of direction of DWP Bank enforced by its German shareholders.

Quore Capital advised PGGM in its transfer of two insurance portfolios to Rabobank.

Quore Capital provided general strategic and financial advise to Advanced Metallurgical Group NV.

Fluvia, active in inland barging of liquids, the storage of edible and mineral oils and tank container leasing, sold its edible oil inland barging activities to Interstream Barging, one of the largest inland barging companies in North West Europe in a complex transaction, involving the transfer of German assets & liabilities, a Swiss legal entity and Swiss assets and liabilities, and a Dutch legal entity and Dutch assets and liabilities. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the management and shareholders of Fluvia.

Sale of wind project developer KDE Energy (excluding UK unit Infinergy) from AFR Investments to Yard Energy. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of the shareholders of KDE Energy.

EXIN Holding B.V. is a leading provider of exams and certifications in the Netherlands and worldwide for a.o. ITIL exams. Quore Capital advised EXIN in the succesfull bid for the Best Management Portfolio by AXELOS. AXELOS is a JV between the UK Government and Capita Plc.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to DFM, a financier to Van Mossel Group (VMG), to finance VMG’s acquisition of Kroymans’ car lease portfolio (ICLH). As part of this financing DFM entered the syndicated facility of Kroymans’ lease portfolio.

YouMedical Group is active in the distribution of OTC healthcare products and founder Jan Herweijer sold a minority stake in the Company Group to Karmijn Kapitaal, a private equity firm managed by women. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to the shareholders of YouMedical Group.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Pon Holdings in a refinancing in which most bilateral revolving loans were replaced by a 5 years committed Syndicated Credit facility amounting to EUR 800m plus an accordion feature of EUR 200m.

Struik Foods Group acquired Sonnen Bassermann, the second-largest brand in the German market for soups and ready meals, from HJ Heinz. Through the acquisition, Struik Foods could get a better foothold in the German retail market. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisory to Struik Foods Group.

Sale of 82 stores to Ahold to (a) refinance the C1000 acquisition and (b) dispose of NMA marked stores. The food retail market did not expect the co-operation in the acquisition of C1000 between rivals Ahold and Jumbo. Quore Capital acted as lead financial advisor of Jumbo.

Jumbo sold 54 stores and a distribution centre to Coop Supermarkten. Background to the sale was to (a) refinance the C1000 acquisition, (b) dispose of C1000 stores marked by the NMA and (c) dispose the distribution centre which was less suitable for Jumbo. Quore Capital acted as lead financial advisor to Jumbo.

Directly after the Super de Boer transaction in 2009, Jumbo and C1000 started a joint purchasing organisation. When only a few years later, C1000 owner CVC Capital Partners considered a sale of the Company, this was a one-time opportunity for Jumbo. The acquisition of C1000 was important for Jumbo from both offensive and defensive (purchasing power) perspective. As C1000 was approx twice Jumbo’s size, Jumbo teamed up with Ahold and Coop Supermarkten. Quore Capital acted as lead financial advisor of Jumbo.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Jumbo in relation to the acquisition of C1000, at the time the second largest food retailer in the Netherlands. The financing package included a refinancing of Jumbo’s existing loans as well as acquisition financing in relation to the C1000 acquisition.

Quore Capital acted as financial advisor to KAS BANK’s management in structuring the commercial partnership and ICT outsourcing agreements with dwpbank, the leading securities services provider for Germany’s financial market managing approximately 5 million securities accounts for savings banks, cooperatives, and private and commercial banks across various sectors.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) sold a 82.5% stake in RBS Uzbekistan MB to the Korean Development Bank. Quore Capital acted as financial advisory to RBS.

Acquisition by SHV Holdings of the remaining 25% stake still held by the Van Seumeren family in Mammoet Holding. All Van Seumeren family members previously at the helm of the Company have left the management team to explore new ventures. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of the Van Seumeren family.

Acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in KR Wind, a company with activities in logistics, lifting and installation of wind turbines on shore, by Mammoet Europe from its JV partner Enggaard Group. A “Mexican shoot out” procedure was used in this process. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor to Mammoet Europe during the process.

Kobalt Holding B.V. was a large independent media agency, which was sold to DHG Holding, owned by Marco Geeratz. Quore Capital acted as the sole financial advisor to the shareholders of Kobalt during the process.

Triade, a service-oriented wholesale company in consumer electronica active in Europe, was sold to NASDAQ listed Tech Data. Triade was previously owned by Dutch mid-market private equity parties ABN AMRO Participaties and Friesland Bank Investments. Triade offered attractive margins and complemented the Tech Data product portfolio in all segments. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of the shareholders and management of Triade.

See Tickets, active in the sales and marketing of live entertainment ticketing, was sold to CTS Eventim, a global ticketing company, listed in Germany. See Tickets was owned by Stage Entertainment, one of the leading musical producers in the world and Parcom Capital, a Dutch mid-market private equity firm. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of the shareholders and management of See Tickets.

Sale of 49% interest of SWF Holding (entrepreneur Willem Sijthoff) in FD Mediagroep to Hal Investments. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of Willem Sijthoff during the process.

After smaller acquisitions of Konmar and Super de Boer Stores, Jumbo’s first major acquisition was Super de Boer (#3 food retailer in the Netherlands). Transaction was structured as asset deal (Super de Boer was listed). Jumbo had a back to back agreement with C1000 (# 2 food retailer in The Netherlands). A joint purchasing organisation (Bijeen) between C1000 and Jumbo was established as part of the back-to-back agreement. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of Jumbo during the process.

After smaller acquisitions of Konmar and Super de Boer Stores, Jumbo’s first major acquisition was Super de Boer (#3 food retailer in the Netherlands). Transaction was structured as asset deal (Super de Boer was listed). Jumbo had a back to back agreement with C1000 (# 2 food retailer in The Netherlands). A joint purchasing organisation (Bijeen) between C1000 and Jumbo was established as part of the back-to-back agreement. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisor of Jumbo during the process.

Quore Capital acted as debt advisor to Jumbo in relation to the acquisition of Super de Boer, at the time the third largest food retailer in the Netherlands. The financing package included a refinancing of Jumbo’s existing loans as well as acquisition financing in relation to the Super de Boer acquisition.

Smeva acquired 100% of Geerlofs in order to strenghen its position in large turnkey cooling spaces (mainly directed towards flower and food industries). Geerlofs gave Smeva access to an international client base and new technologies. Quore Capital acted as sole financial advisory to Smeva during the process.