Matt Scott

Nov 20, 2023

November 20, 2023 Translink Corporate Finance Acted As The Advisor To The Shareholders Of Royston Labels On The Sale To Autajon Group Translink Corporate Finance acted as advisor to the shareholders of Royston Labels Limited, a UK based manufacturer of premium self-adhesive labels. Established in 1992, the Company operates from a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Royston, United Kingdom. Its customer base includes leading domestic and global consumer brands and contract manufacturers across sectors such as beauty & personal care, drinks, automotive and healthcare & pharmaceuticals. The Autajon Group is a privately owned, international manufacturer of folding cartons, labels, set-up boxes and POS for various market sectors such as perfumes & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wine & spirits. The France headquartered group has subsidiaries across 11 countries in Europe, the United States and Asia servicing the needs of small local companies as well as the most prestigious international brands. The Translink team was led by Matt Scott and Hamish Morrison in the UK and included Translink colleagues from across 19 countries globally. Jacques-Henri Rieme and David Dhouahria provided support throughout the transaction from France. Matt Scott, Partner at Translink in the UK, said “The acquisition of Royston Labels offers Autajon an accomplished business in the self-adhesive label market and adds to its UK presence following the acquisition of Simply Cartons in August 2023. The Royston manufacturing facility and well-invested asset base across both digital and flexographic printing provides a unique platform for future growth”. Paul Clayton, founder of Royston Labels added “I first contacted Translink towards the end of 2022 as I was considering selling my business. From the very first meeting it was clear that the team at Translink really understood our product, our industry and the best potential targets for us to talk to. As we went through the different stages of the sale, Translink went out of their way to ensure that we were well supported. We were guided through a process that we had no experience of, and nothing was too much trouble. Translink’s global reach was a great advantage in finding us suitable acquirers. I cannot recommend them highly enough”. The transaction adds to Translink Corporate Finance’s experience in the sector. Hamish Morrison said “Despite the underlying economic headwinds, we continue to see considerable consolidation across the label & packaging industry. In the UK alone we have advised on 5 transactions in the sector since 2020. The sale of Royston adds to our expertise having previously closed cross-border transactions involving The Label Makers, Watermill Press and Corrugated Case Company”. Contact our Team Members advising in this transaction: Translink Corporate Finance is an independent partnership of firms dedicated to Corporate Finance and M&A advisory services through over 36 offices in the key markets in Europe, North and South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Translink has been successful in advising clients on thousands of transactions since its founding in 1972 and Translink offices have acted as advisers in over 100 M&A projects during the last twelve months. Translink Corporate Finance in the UK has 7 offices in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, London, Nottingham and Sheffield. The highly experienced team comprises of 30 M&A professionals, including 10 partners has a successful track-record of completing domestic and international M&A transactions across a variety of sectors. Headquartered in the city of lights, Paris, and with an office in the beautiful port city of Bordeaux, Translink CF France, formerly Financière Monceau CF, is an independent mid-market M&A boutique. Founded 10 years ago by finance entrepreneurs aged under 30, Translink CF France puts the emphasis on its entrepreneurial DNA when it comes to advising its clients. Matt Scott We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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The company serves a diverse customer base, catering to both distinguished domestic and global consumer brands, as well as contract manufacturers across various sectors, including beauty & personal care, beverages, automotive, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Information on Autajon Autajon is a manufacturer specialising in folding cartons, labels, set-up boxes, and POS materials. The company serves a wide range of market sectors, including perfumes & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wine & spirits, as well as confectionery & food. Rationale for the transaction The acquisition of Royston Labels Ltd offers Autajon an established presence in the UK self-adhesive labels market, further bolstering its footprint in the UK after the acquisition of Simply Cartons in August 2023. Transaction information Translink Corporate Finance acted as the exclusive advisor to the shareholders of Royston Labels Ltd on the sale to Autajon. Operation Business Development After studying Applied Foreign Languages, with a specialty in Business and Commerce, Denisa joined Translink CF France in September 2021 as International Development Manager. She is now responsible for monitoring international files and supporting clients and prospects in their development. Denisa speaks 5 languages ​​fluently. Passionate about literature, history and tennis, she has a pronounced taste for foreign cultures. × PARTNER Ove Ørjavik has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance and M&A. Ove started his career within corporate finance as a CF analyst at R.S. Platou Securities, and continued as a CF Advisor at Handelsbanken Markets. He has also been a Partner CF Advisor at Fondsfinans and a Senior Advisor CF at DNB Markets. Since 2013, Ove has worked with private M&A – first in Weibull, where he started as a Senior M&A Advisor, before he became CEO in 2014. He was the CEO/Partner at SJ Corporate for 5 years before he joined as a Partner in Synergos in 2023. × Translink Corporate Finance Acted As Financial Advisor To Vargas Holding, And Its Portfolio Company Aira, In The Acquisition Of Garant Wärmesysteme Country M&A ADVISOR Amir’s multi-disciplinal background, prior to joining Head-On Translink Israel in 2021, includes experience in IT back office and field support, Legal internship in individual taxation law and Accounting internship in financial consultancy mainly in real estate development project finance and corporate finance. He owns LLB and BA Accounting degrees from Reichman University and a Financial Management MBA degree from Tel-Aviv University, where he also went on exchange to Fudan Shanghai University in China. Amir is people-driven and loves exploring new fields, constantly learning new topics online and in-class. × Translink Corporate Finance Acted As The Financial Advisor To Woolworths Holdings Limited In Its Proposed Acquisition Of 93.45% Of The Shares In Absolute Pets Country ADVISOR Lorna spent the first 7 years of her professional career in audit and became an ACA chartered accountant in September 2021. She has worked with clients in a range of sectors including technology, healthcare, and business services. With a strong technical knowledge, Lorna has dealt with numerous specialist areas including employee ownership trusts, various mergers, acquisitions, hive ups, as well as defined benefit pension schemes. Outside of work, Lorna is the office adrenaline junkie being a keen skydiver and wind tunnel flier, having recently competed in the indoor wind tunnel national championships. On a sunny weekend, you’re more than likely to find her flying at 14,000 feet in the air! × ADVISOR Amanda joined the exciting world of finance at an early age. She has over 15 years’ experience working closely with privately and family-owned businesses across a wide range of sectors but has specific involvement with retail, manufacturing, business services and construction. Amanda has spent over three years working at a senior level in industry, most recently within a PLC. This has given her unique industry experience, spending over three years in commercial and operational roles. Outside of the corporate world, Amanda will often be found with her nose in a lonely planet guide, planning her next trip; learning the rules to a new board game (and sticking to them) or in the kitchen striving to provide the perfect cake to satisfy the sweet tooth of the office. × SENIOR ASSOCIATE Marcos has over 3 years of work experience in M&A. He also has been involved in strategic consulting projects for the NGO BAIF in India and has experience as a Research Assistant at CEMFI. Prior to joining Translink Corporate Finance, Marcos developed his professional career at Crea Inversión in the M&A team. He is also Associate Professor of Economics in Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF). He holds a degree in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), with an exchange programme at University of Warwick, and a MSc in Economics from University College London (UCL), where he obtained a fully funded scholarship by Fundación Ramón Areces. × ADVISOR Will joined Translink Corporate Finance in 2019 after graduating from the University of Leeds with a first-class degree in Economics, which included a year abroad studying at the University of Western Australia. With over 4 years’ experience of mid-market transactions including corporate mergers & acquisitions, management buyouts, strategic & corporate advisory, raising development capital and corporate disposals, Will is passionate about supporting a wide range of exciting SMEs. Will also qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2022. Will loves all things sport, particularly cricket and golf. He enjoys combining this with his passion for travel, regularly following the England cricket team. Will has also held a season ticket at Huddersfield Town since the age of four. × Translink Corporate Finance Acted As The Financial And Strategic Advisor To ECIT In Its Acquisition Of 50.1% Shares In Evercom AS Country Partner Filippo Dalponte is a senior professional with a long career in the Italian Investment Banking industry and an extensive experience in Corporate Finance and M&A activities. Filippo worked for some of the most reputed investment banks, advisory firms and financial institutions, amongst which La Compagnia Finanziaria, Gruppo Sopaf, Efibanca, Centrosim, Mitfin. He advised many large to mid-small corporates on Debt Capital Markets issues, Acquisition Finance, Equity Capital Markets (he managed more than 10 IPOs on the Italian Stock Markets), M&A transactions, valuations and fairness opinions. He enjoys longstanding relationships with the Private Equity industry, having worked with major financial sponsors in the country on several deals in different sectors. Filippo holds a Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Corporate Finance from Bocconi University. He also attended top tier courses at SDA Bocconi School of Management on Financial Management and Corporate Finance. Filippo speaks Italian and English and may run business in both languages. He is mainly active in the industrials, consumer goods, food and private equity sectors. × Chairman TRANSLINK ITALY David began his storied career in 1982 with KPMG in Frankfurt before joining Price Waterhouse as a Manager in their Milan and New York offices. Following Price Waterhouse, he joined AWT, Inc. (Veolia Environnement) as Group Controller. Before founding Strempel & Partners, the predecessor firm to Translink Strempel & Company, he was Co-owner and Managing Director of Informed Sources Ltd. He also held senior roles at America Online (AOL), Bertelsmann, and BMG International. He is a qualified accountant (CPA) who speaks English, Italian, and German. He is a member of our M&A TMT group, having closed several transactions in this sector. × Translink Corporate Finance Acted As The Financial And Strategic Advisor To PLAYipp On Its Sale To Monterro Country Analyst Jonathan, well-versed in portfolio management, specializes in banking, debt, and equity valuations. He has been a valuable contributor in Mergers and Acquisitions, particularly in enhancing deal assessments and financial due diligence. Before entering the financial sector, Jonathan spent more than a decade as a professional basketball player, an experience that has shaped his approach to teamwork and decision-making in corporate settings. × Analyst Arnaud holds a master’s degree in finance from emlyon business school, and has experience in M&A as well as in private equity within Siparex. Arnaud joined Translink CF France as an analyst in early 2022, and has since worked on a wide variety of sectors and transaction types. In love with fine food and wine, Arnaud is always up for a convivial moment! × Analyst With a Master Grande Ecole degree from emlyon business school, Manon joined Translink CF France in early 2022. She began her career at BNP Paribas in M&A, then at Eurazeo, a major player in private equity. Manon firmly believes in the importance of building trusting relationships with her customers, in order to offer them solutions siuted to their needs. She contributes to this every day, bringing her goodmood and her expertise to the team. Keen traveler and always ready to share good time, Manon loves to get together around a table to exchange laughs and stories. × Analyst With a Master’s degree in Finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management, Vincent completed several internships in investment banking and within the Financial Department of the EDF Group, where he worked on cross-border M&A and Project Finance transactions. Vincent joined Translink CF as an analyst in 2021, and has since worked on a wide variety of sectors and deal types. Amateur of anything with an engine, and avid runner, Vincent is also the organizer of our best afterworks. × Associate Stanislas joined Translink CF France at the beginning of 2021 after experience at Mediobanca in M&A, then at Seven2, European leader in private equity. He was promoted to Associate at the beginning of 2023. This promotion testifies to his value and contribution to the team. Stanislas continues to bring his energy and expertise to strengthen our work environment and client relationships. He also holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from Paris-Dauphine University. Outside work, Stanislas enjoys racquet sports and cooking. He excels in a variety of sporting activities and explores his creativity by concocting delicious dishes for family and friends. × Associate After M&A experiences in investment banking at Capitalmind Investec and Raphaël Financial Advisory, Boris joined Translink CF in January 2021 as an analyst. He has since been promoted to Associate in January 2023, and has been able to demonstrate his expertise in a wide variety of transactions (LBOs, industrial disposals and fundraising) and sectors. He is a graduate of Audencia Business School’s Grande Ecole program. Aficionado of all kinds of sports and curious by nature, Boris likes to discover new things all the time. Thanks to his mastery of the verb, he’s always on the lookout for the right word at the coffee machine or on Teams. × Senior Business Manager With a Master’s degree in Finance from EM Lyon Business School, Jules began his professional career as an M&A Analyst at SANTANDER CIB, then as an Associate at ATOUT CAPITAL and SEVENSTONES, in charge of M&A transactions dedicated to entrepreneurs and family groups. His interest in buyouts and LBOs naturally led him to join Translink CF in 2022 as a Senior Associate. Jules brings his good mood and “joie de vivre” in order to better conduct our customers’ complex transactions. With a passion for wine, the mountains and motor racing, Jules is always looking for new bottles to taste, or opportunity to put on his skis. × Vice-President With a Master’s degree from IESEG with a major in Corporate Finance, Alexandre began his professional career with Societex Corporate Finance as an Analyst and then Associate. Alexandre joined the Translink CF France team in September 2020 and has been involved in several transactions, advising industrial companies and private equity funds with an appetite for the TMT sector. Sportsman in love with the orange ball, and single-seaters travelling at speeds of over 300 km/h, Alexandre likes to surpass himself and take on new challenges every day. × Vice- President Engineering graduate from Arts et Métiers, David began his professional career in transaction services before moving into the world of M&A. As part of the team, David contributes to TRANSLINK CF projects, bringing added value to SME managers and investment funds, in an increasingly international context. With expertise in the energy, environment and agri-food sectors, David has completed some twenty equity transactions in these sectors in the last past years. His pragmatic and rigorous approach, as well as his strong human dimension, are real assets for the managers he advises. Sports fan and adventurer by nature, David likes to go beyond his limits at the top of the mountains. × Director Arthur holds a Master’s degree in business law from the Université Panthéon-Sorbonne and from EM Lyon (Grande Ecole program). He began his career in midcap M&A at Deloitte Corporate Finance and then at Banque Delubac & Cie. Arthur has nine years of experience in mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance. Over the past nine years, he has carried out more than 30 equity transactions on behalf of industrial companies and investment funds. Arthur specializes mainly in the healthcare sector, which he co-manages at Translink CF France. A sports and soccer fan, Arthur never misses an opportunity to support his favorite team. Adventurous, he’s always ready to set off and discover the world with his backpack. Offer him a coffee in an unusual corner of Paris and he won’t refuse. × Partner Co-founder of a start-up and with almost 20 years’ experience in mergers & acquisitions and fundraising, Antoine has carried out numerous transactions on technology companies (ESN, software publishers, digital platforms) on behalf of shareholder-managers, private equity funds and corporates. Antoine began his professional life in 2002 with EY and then DC ADVISORY. In 2010, he co-founded ZEGREENWEB, a content and services portal dedicated to ecology and sustainable development, which became the market leader in France. He then joined PWC CORPORATE FINANCE’s Technology Media Telecom M&A team in Paris as a Director between 2015 and 2020, then the ADVISO PARTNERS team as Associate Director in charge of the TMT sector. Fan of theater, skiing, traveling and hiking or boating in his beloved Brittany, Antoine is above all curious about encounters and new challenges. × Associate Director Over the recent years, I have actively participated in numerous M&A projects and have gained particular expertise in the field of cross-border transactions since 2014 as part of a Berlin-based M&A boutique team. Since 2023, I have been strengthening the Translink team. In order to create solutions of sustainable value, a holistic overview of all aspects of a project and a deep understanding of the individual goals of all stakeholders are as essential to me as purely rational analyses, from the initiation to the successful completion of a transaction. I hold a degree in Economics from the Technical University of Berlin. × Partner For more than 25 years, my professional focus has been on advising on mergers and acquisitions. And during this time, I have been involved in almost everything: many buy-side and sell-side mandates, public takeovers, privatizations, from start-ups to 150-year-old municipal utilities. In the project business, it is important to me to develop a precisely tailored solution strategy with the client for the respective situation. And then to implement it with a target-oriented process, right through to the successful closing of the transaction. The majority of my past advisory projects were international transactions. After studying business administration at the Goethe University in Frankfurt and earning my doctorate at the LMU in Munich, I spent a few years working in commodity futures and risk management before moving into investment banking, where I was located in Berlin and New York. × Partner After working with international investment banks in Frankfurt, New York and Berlin, I founded my own M&A boutique with colleagues in 2004, which we successfully developed it into a consulting firm specializing in cross-border transactions. Since 2023, our team has been strengthening the Translink Group. In my more than 30 years of successful M&A work and over 100 transactions, it is my experience that every client project, despite some parallels, is always unique. What always excites me is to find out the respective motivations of my client and our counterparts and to reconcile them in the interest of the success of the project. My clients appreciate the close personal and trusting support from the from the initiation to the closing of the transaction. I graduated from the Universities of Aachen and Trier with a degree in business administration. × Translink Corporate Finance Advised RQM+, a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners, on the acquisition of CRO Dr. med. Kottmann GmbH & Co. Country DIRECTOR Shweta is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She graduated from Delhi University and is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the London Business School. Since joining her family business in 2006, she has successfully led various critical initiatives including establishing the investment banking arm, fundraising from multiple marquee investors and forging global alliances for SMC. Shweta is responsible for the Investment Banking division at SMC. Shweta speaks English and Hindi. In her spare time, she loves to travel and practice yoga. To explore her creative side, she likes to draw and paint. × VICE PRESIDENT Chirag has over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and transaction services. He is a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has done MBA from IIM Calcutta. Chirag has long-standing relationships with Indian corporates and PE funds that brings in lot of strategic value to the group. Chirag has advised clients across multiple sectors such as FMCG, Healthcare and Industrials. He has closed many transactions during his career, some of them have been unique first time PE transaction in sectors such like Co-Gen bagasse base power plant, performing credit fund raise for 2 nd largest K-12 Education Institute in South in trust structure and first litigation funding for India’s largest Infrastructure company. Chirag speaks English, Hindi and Gujarati. Chirag loves to travel and holiday with his family. Traveling allows him to explore new places, learn and meet new people that helps him to destress and broaden his horizon. × VICE PRESIDENT Pawan Lingayat brings over 15 years of expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A, strategic advisory, and fundraising. He has advised clients from India, Japan, Korea, Europe, and America, spanning various sectors including IT/technology, electric vehicles, healthcare, chemicals, materials, and industrials. Pawan holds an MBA in Finance from Pune University and has earned a Business Strategy Certificate from Cornell University. In addition to his professional pursuits, Pawan finds solace in the world of literature during his leisure time and seeks tranquillity by exploring nature trails. × Senior Analyst Paweł has 3 years of experience in the M&A industry as well as capital raising projects for companies. Prior to joining Holon, he worked at State Street and NatWest Markets. He also completed an internship at a private equity fund. He graduated from the University of Economics in Katowice with a financial analyst specialization. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst title awarded by the CFA Institute. × MANAGER Maciej has 7 years of experience in the field of M&A and capital raising projects. Before joining Holon, he gained experience, among others in the LUMA Holding (family office), INC Group (capital raising advisor listed on WSE) and BDO Group. He graduated from the University of Economics in Poznań with a specialization in capital investments and financial strategies of enterprise. He holds a Polish license of the Securities Broker No. 3090 and a Chartered Financial Analyst title awarded by the CFA Institute. × ASSOCIATE In the spring of 2021, Hannes completed an internship at Anecta, after which he continued as an Analyst. So far, he has participated in several transactions, mainly with construction and consumer companies. Before joining Anecta, Hannes was part of Handelsbanken’s Student Program as an investment and mortgage advisor for almost two years. He has a bachelor’s degree from the Stockholm School of Economics, with a focus on accounting and finance. × ASSOCIATE Sebastian started by employment as an analyst after the summer of 2021. Previous to his employment at Anecta, he was at PwC for four years where he most recently worked at Transaction Services. At PwC, he was involved in buy- and sell-side transactions in infrastructure, financial services, TMT and consumer companies. Before that, he worked at Audit with Financial Services companies. He has a MSc in Finance and Accounting from Linköping University × ASSOCIATE Liina has worked in the investment banking industry since 2020. Before moving to Translink, she worked in the private equity industry at Suomen Teollisuussijoit. In addition, she has experience in financial management tasks at Nike. Liina has an extensive international background and she has an M.Sc. from Lund University. × ASSOCIATE Tomi has been working in M&A since 2019. Prior to joining Translink, he worked at CountOn Corporate Finance and Danske Bank. Tomi complements the team with his strong analytical and quantitative competency and is proficient especially in financial data analysis. Tomi holds an M.Sc. (Econ.) from the University of Eastern Finland. × PARTNER TRANSLINK SOUTH AFRICA Wendt Saurma-Jeltsch CA (SA) & CFA (USA) has over 22 years’ experience across domestic and cross-border Corporate Finance, M&A, Equity and Debt Raising, Investment Optimisation, Structuring, Hedging, Corporate Strategy and Business Development Advisory. After completing 7 years with Deloitte in South Africa and the UK, he joined the Standard Bank Group in Investment Banking South Africa in 1998. As a director in Corporate Finance and then as an Investment Banking Executive, he advised corporates, PE & investment houses and governments across the African continent, providing holistic investment banking solutions to meet client needs. He has sector experience in financial services, retail, FMCG & consumer, real estate, industrial and resources. In 2020 he started providing independent strategic and financial advisory services to mid-market clients and joined Translink South Africa in 2022. He is a member of our M&A IT, M&A Food, M&A Logistics, M&A Industrials and M&A Healthcare groups, having closed several transactions in these sectors. × Managing Partner TRANSLINK ITALY David began his storied career in 1982 with KPMG in Frankfurt before joining Price Waterhouse as a Manager in their Milan and New York offices. Following Price Waterhouse, he joined AWT, Inc. (Veolia Environnement) as Group Controller. Before founding Strempel & Partners, the predecessor firm to Translink Strempel & Company, he was Co-owner and Managing Director of Informed Sources Ltd. He also held senior roles at America Online (AOL), Bertelsmann, and BMG International. He is a qualified accountant (CPA) who speaks English, Italian, and German. He is a member of our M&A IT group, having closed several transactions in this sector. × PARTNER Matt has over 15 years’ of mid-market corporate finance experience across numerous sectors including TMT, Logistics, Manufacturing and Business Services. He advises owner-managers, corporate and private equity clients, with a particular focus on M&A strategy and execution. Matt has been described as being a cornerstone in the successful completion of the transaction, always on top of the facts and totally on the ball in constantly changing situations. He is a member of the ICAEW and holds a MA in Finance. × PARTNER Hamish has over 20 years of corporate finance experience. He has established a reputation for delivering outstanding results for his clients whilst providing them with innovative solutions to problems. Having also sold a business he was a shareholder in, Hamish is able to directly relate to the variety of emotions clients experience during a deal process. His presence has proven pivotal in a significant number of deals including high profile sell side deals, debt only and private equity backed management buy-outs and acquisition support to both corporate acquirers and private equity houses. Many of these clients have had long term relationships with Hamish and value his wider commercial and strategic advice as well as his deal specific support. Whilst Hamish has advised companies across a wide variety of sectors he has always had a particular interest in the tech space and is an active member of Translink’s Global TMT team. Hamish loves spending time with his family in the outdoors during his downtime and his dog ensures he covers many kms each week. × FOUNDING PARTNER With a master’s degree in finance from ISG Paris, Jacques-Henri began his professional career in wealth management before moving into the world of M&A. An entrepreneur at heart, he founded Financière Monceau CF with Mathieu and Marc, a company that joined the Translink CF network in 2017 before adopting the name for good in 2022. His expertise in industry, mobility and construction and public works has led him to conclude some thirty equity transactions over the past five years, with the main satisfaction of having played an active part in the development of the Sylvatek group, with no fewer than 5 transactions in 5 years. Ayrton Senna and then Michael Schumacher inspired his driving style, Michael Jordan his attention to detail and a job well done, and James Bond his taste for cocktails! A great lover of challenges and discovery, Jacques-Henri is an epicurean who lives for the moment. ×