International Finance Awards 2019

8 Acquisition International - 2019 International Finance Awards Blacktrace is an independent and specialized M&A advisory firm offering guidance to medium- and large-sized businesses when implementing mergers and acquisitions, attracting shareholder capital and arranging funding with typical transaction values between € 25 and € 250 million. We profile the firm to find out how it came to win not one but two of our highly coveted International Finance Awards for 2019 and how this success proves that Blacktrace is the perfect partner for companies seeking M&A support. Blacktrace B.V. s the corporate market becomes increasingly complicated and driven by new mergers and deals, companies are in need now more than ever of professional, experienced advisors to help them overcome the challenges they face. Using the experience and industry knowledge of its expert team, Blacktrace is an award-winning, independent merger and acquisition specialist dedicated to providing exceptional quality support and service to its esteemed clientele. Blacktrace strongly believes that specialization tops generalization. No person can do everything equally good. The same holds for firms and this belief translates in Blacktrace’s focus on a limited number of sectors, which include business services, consumer products, industry, financial services, medical care and TMT. Today, thanks to this specialisation and its corporate structure Blacktrace is flexible and able to respond to its client’s requirements faster than a large corporate could. Client centricity is key in the M&A market, and as such Blacktrace offers its clients valuable specialism when needed most. The firm’s dedicated team takes care of the process from the beginning to end, and are available to clients on a 24/7 basis. This adaptable approach ensures that whatever changes may occur, the team at Blacktrace reacts quickly and efficiently, making them ideal for clients in the firm’s specialist industries, who are often faced with quick changes or unexpected developments. A Working collaboratively, Blacktrace has created a global network of supporters because it recognizes that successful cross-border transactions require eyes and ears in places that matter. Over recent years the firm has increased its efforts to further grow its worldwide network of likeminded M&A boutiques called World M&A Alliance (WMAA). Its current reach stretches from New York to Delhi and from Milan to Tokyo. WMAA works with preferred partnerships, having one member per country. Members share info and pitch together for mandates that require an international project team. Moreover, annual conferences stimulate bi-lateral contacts. As an example, in May Blacktrace’s Indian partner hosted a conference in Mumbai where all WMAA partners were present. This collaborative approach helps both Blacktrace and its international industry peers to remain ahead of emerging market developments and able to offer their clients cutting- edge support and service that they can rely on. Seeking to build upon its already impressive success, Blacktrace will remain focused on guiding its client in the best possible way and continuing to invest in its team and global network to ensure it remains a key player in the ever-evolving global M&A market. Company: Blacktrace B.V. Name: Jaap Smits Address: Statenlaan 18, ‘s-Hertogenbosch Website: www.blacktrace.nl Best M&A Advisory Firm - the Netherlands & Corporate Finance Advisor of the Year 2019 - the Netherlands MERGERS & ACQU I S I T IONS