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Alexandre Forget

I co-manage Clearwater's activity in the Mediterranean region, alongside Emmanuel Xerri. Following a career in large cap companies in London working for CIBC Capital Markets, I quickly moved into the small and mid-cap segment working for Degroof Petercam, CIC Conseil and then Clairfield International to advise families and shareholders on their strategic considerations. Our goal is to accompany our clients over the long term, by reconciling our technical expertise of the large cap market with tailor-made solutions which meet the specificities and challenges of SMEs. I have advised on more than 30 transactions, including the sale of Markal, a major player in organic food, to FrenchFood Capital, the sale of Laboratoire BioCasamance, a medical analysis laboratory, to Eurofins, the sale of Bio&Co, an organic distribution network, to InVivo, the acquisition of Maxicoffee, a coffee roaster and e-commerce business, by the Daltys group, BPI France and the Qatar sovereign wealth fund’s (QIA) investment in Alstef Group, an Industry 4.0 logistics solutions company, and the refinancing of laser cutting business GL Groupe and PSD, a pharmaceutical group. I am convinced that Clearwater's three-dimensional approach of sector expertise, regional proximity and international footprint is a differentiator for our clients.

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Rob Britton

I was a founding member of Clearwater in 2003. We saw the need for a solution-driven, adaptable approach to delivering M&A services to growing entrepreneurial businesses. My 30+ year career has spanned banking and corporate finance. As a Partner in the Clearwater Industrials & Chemicals sector team and Growth team, I have advised on over c.65 deals of all kinds. Having the opportunity to work with interesting people and businesses across a range of sub-sectors, with a focus on the client at the heart of everything we do is what makes the job exciting. There is nothing more satisfying than helping a business owner through the challenges and rigours of a transaction on a day-to-day basis and then delivering the most successful outcome for them.

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Grégoire Houëdry

I am currently an Associate Director at Clearwater having joined in 2018 as an Analyst. I have been involved in transactions across the healthcare and business services sectors, most notably advising on the sales of France Thermes and Crèches de France. Clearwater creates a challenging and demanding environment which allows me to push myself every day alongside experienced professionals. Working in M&A is particularly exciting work with the opportunity to help clients in strategic decisions and to participate in their economic growth. I graduated from Université Paris-Dauphine with a major in Corporate Finance and Financial Engineering.

Julien Choppin

I am a Managing Director at Clearwater and have advised on many transactions across the consumer, real estate and business services sectors. In particular, I have worked on complex transactions with leading businesses offering them innovative solutions to meet their specific needs. Client satisfaction is my main objective in order to create long term relationships and repeat business. I joined Clearwater in 2010 after previous roles in M&A advisory at Close Brothers (DC Advisory) and in private equity within GMT Communication Partners in London. I graduated from IESEG with a major in Corporate Finance.

Anton Berzelius

I joined Clearwater International as an Analyst at the Stockholm office in the Spring of 2021. Before joining Clearwater, I worked for the Transaction Services team at Alvarez & Marsal for almost two years, where I advised on M&A deals for PE and strategic buyers/sellers in various industries. My sector strengths include power & utilities, SaaS, consulting services and retail. Parallel to my studies I also worked as CFO for two business groups, operating within facility management and the MedTech space. I hold a BSc in Business & Economics and an MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management from the Stockholm School of Economics. I also hold an MSc of Law from Stockholm University, with a specialisation in International Tax Law and Financial Market Law.

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