Financial Services
The broader financial services landscape remains one of shifting dynamics, with opportunities presenting themselves to those who can offer better customer acquisition and retention and/or improved cost control and efficiency. By focusing on innovation or specialist expertise, niche operators are still able to penetrate consumer and SME markets, once almost exclusively the domain of the larger incumbents. Whether you’re looking to acquire, merge or prepare for an exit, our dedicated professionals can help you turn this disruptive environment to your advantage, providing you with M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services.
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WOOD SPAC One has successfully raised funds
WOOD SPAC One (WSO) has successfully completed the first SPAC IPO in the CEE region.
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Direct financing has issued bonds with Prospectus and listed them on the Prague Stock Exchange.
Learn moreGE Capital placed a 57.5% stake in GE Money Bank via IPO on the Prague Stock Exchange
GE Capital has sold 57.5% of GE Money Bank via an institutional-only IPO on the Prague Stock Exchange, in a 100% secondary offering. Demand was led by a mix of international accounts and local names, with almost 65% of demand from the UK and USA investors, 17% generated by CEE-based accounts (notably strong participation of Czech and Polish investors) and another 14% from Western Europe. The offer price was set at CZK 68 (US$2.7) per share. The whole deal was significantly oversubscribed.
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Oliver Polyák
Member of the board, WOOD SPAC One
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Reshaping industries: M&A highlights and strategic vision
QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: The second quarter of 2024 marked a dynamic period for Oaklins with 62 closed transactions. This activity underscores the adaptability of various industries to evolving market conditions and strategic imperatives.
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