Alantra ranks as the 6th independent advisor in Europe, No.1 in Spain, and No.3 in France

Madrid, 8 January 2025 – Alantra’s Financial Advisory business has achieved significant recognition in Mergermarket’s “Global and Regional M&A Rankings 2024 – Financial Advisors” league tables. The firm secured the #6 position among independent advisors in Europe and made significant progress in its Madrid and Paris hubs, ranking as the #1 independent advisor in Iberia and #3 in France.

The rankings reflect Alantra’s success in refining its Investment Banking model, driven by sector-focused teams and a strong presence across Europe, the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America. Notably, Alantra ranked as the #1 independent advisor in FIG in Europe and #4 globally, #3 in Healthcare & Wellness in Europe, #6 in Real Estate, #6 in Aerospace, and #9 in Food.

In 2024, Alantra advised on over 180 transactions globally, including high-profile deals that showcased its ability to combine diverse sector and product teams for both private and public institutions. Noteworthy transactions include [client in italics]:

• The merger of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) with Aebi Schmidt through a reverse takeover, creating a globally quoted specialty vehicles leader;
• The strategic combination of Germany’s largest independent OTC and wellbeing platform, Windstar Medical, with Merz Group by Oakley Capital;
• L’Oréal’s acquisition of Mibelle’s South Korean subsidiary, Gowoonsesang Skincare, from Migros Group;
• OHLA’s €150mn capital increase;
• The acquisition of Tikehau’s ENSO by Igneo Infrastructure Partners;
• Therme Group’s acquisition of Therme Erding, the largest wellbeing destination globally;
• The IPO of NextGeo, the largest company listed on Euronext Growth Milan;
• The acquisition of U.S. frozen bakery manufacturer Banneton Bakery by Vandemoortele;
• The sale of a 20-vessel OSV fleet to MAG Offshore in a milestone cross-border transaction spanning four geographies by Atlantic Navigation;
• The $2.5bn public takeover of Grupo Nutresa by Grupo Giliniski;
• The €900mn capital increase of Merlin Properties;
• The sale of a €200mn portfolio of real estate-owned assets to an investment fund by Banco Santander;
• Helaba’s €2.3bn SRT (credit risk-sharing transaction);

The close of 2024 showed clear signs of recovery in the global M&A landscape, marked by increased private equity activity and renewed interest in strategic acquisitions. Building on this momentum, Alantra remains committed to empowering its clients with expert guidance and innovative solutions to navigate the complexities of an evolving market in 2025, while driving impactful results and fostering growth across key sectors.