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Capital market trends, key economic metrics, and sector and private equity activity in the US are summarized in this report from Clairfield’s US partners. Read the report here: 2019Q2 US Quarterly Report

Australian international aid and development not-for-profit organisation, Cufa Limited, has merged with the Foresters Group, a not-for-profit micro-loan organisation providing emergency finance at a competitive rate for low-income households as a more affordable alternative to high-cost payday lenders. InterFinancial acted as adviser to Foresters Group in the merger.  Cufa, established in 1971 has been providing […]

One of the most frequent questions we get asked by clients is “how long does a transaction take?”. Of course, the standard advisor answer is “it depends”, but exactly what does it depend on, and how many of these factors are within the control of the client or the advisor? Preparation. A key determinant of […]

Our very own, David Hassum has begun his 1800 km bicycle journey across the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route from Banff, Alberta to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to raise money for breast cancer research in memory of his partner Vee. The route is almost entirely dirt-road and mountain-pass riding, with riders encountering wild rivers, remote mountain […]

From manufacturing precision sensors to forging manhole covers, industrial companies are a vital base for Clairfield International. Clairfield’s industrial team, led by Chris Gregory and Dirk Freiland, is recognized as a top advisor for midmarket industrial deals. Refinitiv ranks Clairfield International as number 6 in industrial deals and number 13 in consumer materials. The Refinitiv ranking […]

GDPR requirements and high-profile hacks are driving significant cybersecurity spending. Security software is highly fragmented and larger companies are seeking to offer all-inclusive solutions, via acquisitions. 70% of M&A exits in cybersecurity are below USD 100 million, showing a robust midmarket in this segment. Read the report here: Security Software Snapshot. Joseph Sabet leads the security […]

So, you have found a growth partner, survived the due diligence process, closed the transaction and held the celebration dinner. Congratulations!! You are now at day 1 of the rest of your business’ future. All the promises made are now long in the rear-view mirror and the day to day running of the merged business […]

Clairfield International is delighted to announce further European expansion. Vondel Finance, based in Amsterdam and a leading name in midmarket M&A in the Benelux region, has become Clairfield’s new exclusive partner for the Netherlands. Vondel Finance, founded in 2004, offers advisory on both the buy and sell side with a client-centric approach for corporates, private […]

Clairfield’s consumer team, led by Albert Schander and Gary Ecob, has become known as a top advisor for food ingredients, foodservice, and other consumer deals. Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) ranks Clairfield International as number 5 in consumer products & services, and number 7 in consumer staples. The Refinitiv ranking also gives Clairfield leading positions in […]