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M&A has always been a big part of a consumer and retail company’s growth strategy. However, as competition gets tighter and demand for more purpose-driven brands increases, companies come to us not just for scale, but also to reshape their portfolios for a more customer-focused strategy. Whether you’re selling or buying a business, our deep expertise in M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services as well as our established relationships in everything from e-commerce to innovative logistics will guide you toward success in closing the best deals.

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Piletilevi Group has acquired an equity interest in GoOut
Consumer & Retail | TMT

Piletilevi Group has acquired an equity interest in GoOut

The founders of GoOut have sold 80% of the company to Piletilevi Group.

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WOOD SPAC One has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop
Consumer & Retail

WOOD SPAC One has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop

WOOD SPAC One (WSO) has successfully executed a business combination with Footshop, a leading online retailer of premium streetwear in the CEE region.The business combination enables Footshop to accelerate its growth strategy with a total capital contribution of US$20 million. US$8 million was used to partially buy out the current shareholders. The transaction met all the investment criteria.

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FAST Group has been acquired by a consortium
Consumer & Retail

FAST Group has been acquired by a consortium

The shareholders of FAST Group have sold the company to a consortium-backed by EC Investments, PPF and Rockaway Capital.

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“This is a great day for sneaker and fashion lovers in Central Europe. Footshop has raised capital to develop strategic activities, expand its brick-and-mortar stores, and strengthen the brand. I am very much looking forward to the next period, in which we as a company will capitalize on all the experience we have gained so far.”

Peter Hajduček

Founder, CEO and majority owner of Footshop

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Strategic moves and sector-specific trends

QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: From securing growth capital to finding future partners, Oaklins' Q3 deals reflect strategic navigation in dynamic industry landscapes.

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Ondřej Berka

Managing Director
Prague, Czech Republic
Oaklins WOOD & Co.

Lukáš Palaščák

Senior Manager
Bratislava, Slovakia
Oaklins WOOD & Co.

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Chris Tait

Managing Director
Melbourne, Australia
Oaklins Henslow

Hadrien Mollard

Managing Partner
Paris, France
Oaklins France

Dr. Lutz Becker

Associate Partner
Hamburg, Germany
Oaklins Germany

Jonathan Buxton

Partner
London, United Kingdom
Oaklins Cavendish

Gary S. Rabishaw

Managing Director
Los Angeles, United States
Oaklins Intrepid