Spotlight on: UK and Ireland
Investor appetite in sectors which have performed strongly during the pandemic is laid bare in the latest Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap.
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Our dedicated financial services team advises companies across sectors such as the insurance, wealth management, debt management and invoice discounting markets. Our eye for detail and strong technical capability make us the perfect adviser to deliver the right deals for clients, especially as technological improvements and regulations continue to drive huge change across the industry.
Aligned with our TMT sector knowledge, we have built up extensive experience and the skills necessary to guide clients through these changes, advising them on their business strategy and M&A options.
Our latest transactions
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Adviser to Beech Tree backed Advanta Wealth on raising acquisition debt facilities
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Adviser to Beech Tree backed Avid Insurance on raising debt facilities to support the acquisition of IIGL
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Adviser to Wren Sterling on raising finance from DunPort Capital Managment
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Adviser to Aspinalls Group Limited on its sale to HFMC Wealth
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Adviser to PSC Insurance Group Ltd on raising debt finance from Barings to support the acquisitons of Paragon International Holdings and Carroll Insurance Group Ltd
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Advisers to Thornton Group on its acquisition by Davies Group
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Advisers to ECI on their investment in KB Associates
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Adviser to Waterland Private Equity on the refinancing of coeo Inkasso
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Adviser to Beech Tree Private Equity on raising debt finance from Clydesdale Bank to support the acquisiton of Avid Insurance Services
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Adviser to Palatine Private Equity on the MBO of SMP Partners
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Adviser to International Administration Group (IAG) on its sale to Oak Group
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Adviser to Nexus Underwriting Management Limited on securing further debt capital
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Our Financial Services Team
Clearwater provided a professional and pragmatic approach during what was at times a difficult process. Their strong knowledge of the market and personal approach was very well received.Michael Walsh, Group Finance Director, GLE Group
Our financial services team offers the full range of services to SME/owner-managed, corporate and private equity clients.
See our teamOver 30
transactions advised upon
in the last 10 years
70%
of transactions involved PE
in the last 10 years
45%
of transactions involved debt advisory
in the last 10 years
Insights
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Clearwater International Multiples Heatmap - Q4 2020
A strong performance in the second half of the year meant that any drop-off in activity was not as pronounced as was first feared, with 2020 deal value and volume falling by just 5% and 6% year-on-year, respectively. At 11x, average multiples paid in PE-backed transactions across Europe reached a new high in the final quarter of the year.
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Spotlight on: France
With a strong rebound in dealdoing after the Q2 2020 lockdown, the French PE market remains the busiest in Europe – and deal-hungry sponsors with deep pockets should ensure processes remain heated in the coming months.
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