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Sector focus
Our nine dedicated sector teams offer you unrivalled in-depth knowledge and advice.
 
Private Equity focus
We have excellent links with the global Private Equity industry, advising on hundreds of transactions.
 
International solutions
Our experience transacting on cross-border deals means we are the adviser of choice for international projects.
 
Number of deals
We have now completed more than 600 deals across the globe.
 
Exit experts
Thinking of selling your business? Get in touch with us for unrivalled advice on your exit strategy.
 
 
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At Clearwater International our strength lies in our people. Our team has been built by employing the very best skills and putting that talent into a winning partnership.
Every project is backed up by an experienced partner-led approach, with invaluable support provided by our industry analysts, deal originators, deal leaders and support staff. A complete team effort to deliver the very highest standards of service for our clients.
 
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Whatever your options Clearwater International can provide the services you need.
 
If considering your exit strategy we can advise on whether a buyout, trade sale or IPO is the preferred route, recommending the best approach to maximise shareholder value. If you´re thinking of a trade sale we can use our global network to connect you with the best buyer, and for those looking at a IPO we work with corporate brokers to deliver the best deal. If considering a buyout we can guide you and your management team through the whole process.
We have a great track record of advising companies on their growth strategies. If looking at acquisitions we can search for targets, begin vendor discussions and value targets objectively, negotiating the best possible price. If looking for development capital we can unlock your growth potential, working with established contacts in the banking and private equity industry.
If you need to recapitalise your business our specialists can help you reshape existing capital and funding structures, while our debt advisory team can assist clients looking to raise substantial amounts of new debt capital, or refinance existing facilities. With access to the most sophisticated and specialised debt packages in international markets, we can find the solution that works for you and your business.
 
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Company Sales
Selling your business? We will lead negotiations to find you the best price, deal structure and buyer, managing the sale through to legal completion.
 
Corporate Acquisitions
Using our global network we will search for relevant targets, begin vendor discussions and value targets objectively, recommending the very best deal structure.
 
Debt Advisory
With access to the most sophisticated and specialised debt packages in international finance markets, if you are looking to raise new debt capital or refinance existing facilities talk to our debt advisory team.
 
Development Capital
We can unlock the growth potential of your business and assess sources of fresh capital by working with established contacts in banking and private equity.
 
Exit Strategy
Whether your exit strategy is a buyout, trade sale or IPO, we can recommend the best approach for you to maximise shareholder value and achieve the best price.
 
MBOs & MBIs
We introduce clients to potential funders and secure the very best equity deals, supporting them with business planning and guidance on technical issues.
 
Public Company & Advisory
We can guide clients through the IPO process, using our established links with corporate brokers to achieve an IPO and the best possible price.
 
Portfolio Development
Whether it's M&A activity or divestments, we can advise clients on their overall business strategy to help them achieve their long-term aims.
 
Recapitalisation
We have a track record in helping clients reshape existing capital and funding structures, enabling entrepreneurs to release liquidity to achieve their wider aims. 
 
Strategic Growth
As clients look to grow their businesses we can offer practical long-term advice on their strategic options and lay the groundwork for future M&A activity.
 
 
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Company Sales
Clearwater International specialises in company sales for multinationals, major listed groups, financial institutions and entrepreneurs. We have a track record of delivering results for our clients and achieving the best price, form of consideration, deal structure and purchaser within an agreed timescale.
With our global coverage, we have unique and intimate knowledge of corporate acquisition requirements across the world, using this to establish a precise shortlist of known trade buyers and financial purchasers.
By creating a competitive bidding situation and leading negotiations and sale processes through to legal completion, we deliver the best possible deal for our clients. Our deals are structured for maximum tax effectiveness, while we maintain strict confidentiality throughout the process.
 
Corporate Acquisitions
M&A activity can be the key to raising your business to the next level and exploiting market opportunities.
Clearwater International creates attractive acquisition opportunities for our clients by carrying out searches for relevant targets across the world. Through our extensive research and global contacts, we will produce a shortlist of suitable acquisition targets within a very short timeframe.
Once a list of targets is agreed we are very experienced at starting discussions with potential vendors and agreeing on a suitable price, taking into account the financial and commercial benefits, and then recommending the most suitable structure of a deal.
We will negotiate the best possible purchase price, draft heads of agreement and oversee the deal through to legal completion.
 
Debt Advisory
In the wake of major change in the global financial markets, a carefully and appropriately structured debt package is essential to underpin the growth strategy of your business.
Clearwater International's experienced debt advisory team ensure that clients looking to raise substantial amounts of new debt capital, or refinance existing facilities, have access to sophisticated and specialised debt packages available on international markets.
Our team uses its extensive knowledge of these markets to review all options for your business, and can advise you on the most suitable funding structure. We offer assistance throughout the transaction process, from initial feasibility through to successful deal completion.
Our track record means we have built up strong relationships with the key debt providers in this specialised market allowing us to achieve competitive prices and terms, while maintaining an objective and independent approach.
 
Development Capital
Successful companies often reach a point where they can no longer maintain growth by relying on existing resources and an injection of fresh capital is needed.
Entrepreneurs can rely on the Clearwater International team to achieve their goals in a timely and cost-effective manner. We work closely to assess funding requirements and determine which forms of external capital are most suitable to their business. Our independence means clients can be assured we will offer best advice whether the best equity source is venture capital, family office, capital markets or another type of financial institution.
We consider both debt-based and development capital solutions, and use our long-standing relationships with a wide and international range of funders to find the best solutions. We can also advise shareholders who are looking to unlock value at the same time as raising development capital.
 
Exit Strategy
For every unquoted company, whether privately owned or a subsidiary, there comes a time for ownership change.
Clearwater International's exit strategy service will review all your exit options in a trusted and independent manner. Exploring in detail options from a refinancing or management buyout or buy-in, through to a total or partial trade sale, or maybe an IPO.
Having assessed the specific requirements of shareholders, management and staff, we will then recommend the best exit strategy for you and your business. We will also recommend an appropriate timeframe for exit with a view to maximising shareholder value.
 
MBOs and MBIs
Management buyouts and buy-ins can be complex, time-consuming and risky. At Clearwater International we have become a major force in the private equity and venture capital industry, building up unrivalled contacts with leading funders, and have huge experience in guiding management teams through buyouts.
At the start of the process we help the team to produce a business plan selling the investment opportunity, and having identified potential funders will then introduce management to relevant financial institutions to achieve the best possible equity deal.
For owners who want to bring in a new management team or senior managers wanting to acquire equity in an alternative business, we maintain a management buy-in register that supports a number of high-calibre managers to identify acquisition targets, negotiate deals and raise the necessary equity and debt funding.
 
Public Company Advisory and IPO
Entrepreneurs who have built up their businesses over many years will consider the public markets at some stage in order to realise value, raise capital, or widen the shareholder base by attracting new investors.
At Clearwater International we can help guide owners through the complete Initial Public Offering (IPO) process. We also commonly advise clients who wish to explore buyout or trade sale options alongside an IPO to effectively benchmark all options as part of a wide strategic review of options.
We provide a public market valuation of your business supported by advance marketing to leading institutional shareholders. With our help you will then select your preferred option for the business, or alternatively move all options forward to completion and make a final decision later in the process.
 
Portfolio Development 
Key to the success of any business is the ability to regularly take a step back and assess your complete strategy. Whether it's your acquisition strategy, your wish to make divestments of non-core subsidiaries, or perhaps your need to attract new finance into the business, an open-minded and strategic approach to the development of your portfolio is essential.
With the full range of services that we provide, at Clearwater International we are perfectly placed to advise clients on their overall business strategy to help them achieve their long-term aims and objectives.
Our dedicated, independent and knowledgeable team will be able to advise you on the best options for your portfolio.
 
Recapitalisation and equity release
For owner managers running successful businesses, releasing liquidity from their capital value can be challenging. Owners may not want to sell their business but wish to unlock some of the value in their shares, as well as balance their overall exposure to risk. This might often involve the raising of external capital to facilitate the restructuring and allow owners to access a proportion of their equity.
Clearwater International has developed a range of innovative funding structures for both our clients and their financial backers, and become expert in reshaping existing capital and funding structures.
Structuring options are wide-ranging for companies and can include a partial equity release for investors, allowing them to de-risk their overall investment, or perhaps a structure that increases the equity stake for the management that remain in the business. We can also develop structures that facilitate an exit for those planning retirement, sometimes over a period of time rather than at a single exit point
 
Strategic Growth
For some companies the route to growth will be through acquisitions, while for others it may be through a strategic merger or alliance, perhaps with an international partner. Alternatively some businesses will operate in such a strong home market that there is enough organic growth within their sector to achieve their set objectives.
At Clearwater International our team of specialists can advise you and your business on the best course, providing independent advice on the full range of options. For instance if your ambitions are global, our team of experts across the world can provide access to the companies you need to speak to achieve your goals.
 
 
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Our nine dedicated sector teams can advise companies in specific markets on the most effective strategies to achieve their goals.
The teams are made up of partners, analysts, deal origination specialists and deal leaders who are selected for their skills, knowledge and experience in their specific sector.
Our teams are immersed in their respective industries and through a wealth of contacts are extremely close to the key corporate and financial players in each market.
Clearwater International's sector teams operate on a truly global basis, providing clients with excellent exposure to global trends and drivers in each industry, and making us the adviser of choice for those considering a cross-border deal. Our chosen industry advisers also assist our clients in value creation, working alongside our team of deal professionals in sourcing acquisition and merger opportunities.
 
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Automotive
Is your business embracing the opportunities of today's fast-growing global market? Our automotive specialists can help your company take advantage.
 
Consumer
We are an advisor of choice in the retail and consumer sector. Our specialists offer unrivalled sector knowledge, working with leading industry players.
 
Financial Services
Our specialist team has the skills and expertise to guide companies through today's fast-changing market, advising owner managers on their business strategy and M&A options.
 
Food & Beverages
Our dedicated team can advise companies on their strategies in both emerging and mature markets, and help clients meet the challenges of an increased regulatory environment.
 
Healthcare
Our specialist team has the knowledge, experience, track record and reach to help companies exploit growing global opportunities in the sector.
 
Industrials & Chemicals
Successful manufacturers are exploiting new markets, geographies and technologies. Our team has a track record of advising
Companies on their strategic and M&A options.
 
Real Estate
Today's market is attractive to a wide mix of equity investors. Our dedicated team works with companies and funders to deliver high quality schemes.
 
Support Services
As companies concentrate on their core strengths, our team of specialists can advise you on your business approach to outsourcing.
 
TMT
Drivers such as mobile, social networking and cloud computing are transforming the sector and are a global advisor of choice in the sector.
 
 
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Automotive
Leading automotive manufacturers are scrambling for global market share to take advantage of phenomenal growth in emerging economies.
Against this backdrop, at Clearwater International we have a track record of helping companies in the sector embrace the opportunities of today's expanding global market, while also helping them meet the challenges of increasing complexity in supply chain systems.
We have built up a great understanding of the demands of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and how important it is for suppliers to align themselves with the next generation of car platforms, enabling carmakers to produce a number of brands and models out of one factory using common technologies.
As the number and range of models increases so a huge market opens up for suppliers. Through our global research base and contacts, here at Clearwater International we can help your automotive business achieve its true potential.
 
Consumer
As the middle class expands rapidly in emerging economies, so the opportunities within the global consumer market are fast increasing.
Here at Clearwater International our track record of working with major consumer brands means we have become an advisor of choice in the retail and consumer sector. Our specialists offer unrivalled sector knowledge and work with leading companies to understand the key trends driving the market.
Driven by technology, consumers are increasingly shopping online via portable devices as convenience, value and choice become key, while improvements in real time technology are allowing companies to use dynamic pricing models.
In such a fast-changing climate there has been significant M&A activity as big players assess their portfolios and smaller companies eye opportunities. Here at Clearwater International our dedicated consumer team can advise your business on its best strategy in such an exciting market.
 
Financial Services
The global financial services market is consolidating rapidly as technological improvements and regulatory change drive huge change.
At Clearwater International we have the skills and expertise necessary to guide corporates through these changes, advising them on their business strategy and M&A options.
Our dedicated financial services team offers a full range of services for owner managers covering sectors such as insurance, wealth management, debt management and invoice discounting.
In the insurance market we work with brokers, loss adjusters, underwriters and wholesalers to support companies, while also working with independent financial advisers and wealth managers to help advise entrepreneurs. We also have extensive links within debt management and debt purchase providers, as well as with the asset-based lending, invoice discounting and factoring industries.
 
Food & Beverages
The sector is facing huge change as companies fight for market share in emerging economies and consolidate positions in more mature markets, while also dealing with an increased regulatory environment and pressure to deliver sustainable agendas.
The combination of technological improvements, increased convenience and extreme customisation is having a huge impact on the market, while supply chain networks are changing fast in response.
Against this backdrop, here at Clearwater International we have extensive experience of advising companies on their strategic options and growth strategies in this new and fast-changing environment. Our sector team can provide in-depth knowledge and independent advice for companies seeking to exploit the considerable opportunities in the market.
 
Healthcare
The ageing population and increased demand for healthcare products and services across the globe are creating great opportunities for businesses in the health and social care, medical devices, life sciences, bioscience and pharmaceutical markets. At the same time the delivery of global healthcare is changing fast and creating significant opportunities for private providers.
At Clearwater International we have the knowledge, experience, track record and reach to help companies exploit these growing global opportunities.
Given these dynamics it's a market which remains a rich source of M&A deal flow and corporate activity as private providers take advantage of outsourcing opportunities and investors seek to consolidate market positions.
Our sector team works closely with innovative companies who are at the forefront of the healthcare revolution, advising businesses on their strategies for dealing with governments seeking to drive efficiencies and improve patient experiences.
 
Industrials & Chemicals
Successful manufacturers today are those that have broadened their horizons globally and exploited new markets, geographies and technologies.
At Clearwater International we have helped a string of companies on this journey, advising them on their strategic and M&A options in a fast-changing global landscape where supply chains are being constantly restructured.
The oil and gas industry is just one sector where global forces are moving fast and where we have acted for many businesses. The shale revolution has, for instance, transformed the US energy sector and is impacting significantly on the chemicals sector as leading players invest heavily in the US.
Legislation remains a key driver in all industrial markets, as also shown by the significant growth of the testing and specification market, another sector in which Clearwater International has unrivalled experience. Our track record and specialist credentials show a clear ability to engineer superb transactions which deliver optimum shareholder value.
 
Real Estate
The global real estate market remains very attractive to a wide mix of equity investors including private equity players and high net worth individuals looking for direct investment opportunities.
Clearwater International has developed substantial relationships with such investors as well as with senior debt providers. Our focus is on helping businesses raise funding for projects and developments, or for working capital, and advising them on their M&A strategy. We also link up with our dedicated debt advisory team to assist property companies who may need such services.
Our areas of expertise include housebuilding, retirement living, residential investment, student housing and accommodation providers, and we have extensive experience of working in the leisure sector for hotels, restaurants and bars.
 
Support Services
In today's fast moving global landscape companies are increasingly concentrating on their core strengths and outsourcing non-core activities.
At Clearwater International we have an established track record of advising businesses in the support services sector across industries ranging from recruitment, facilities management, logistics and insurance through to professional services and real estate.
Whether it's maintenance contracts, building compliance, energy efficiency requirements, certification processes or technological
requirements, we can advise your business on the best strategy.
Clearwater International's deal record, coupled with the capability of our specialist advisors, makes us the advisor of choice in the support services sector.
 
TMT
High growth areas such as mobile, social networking and cloud computing are generating a wave of corporate activity in the TMT sector.
At Clearwater International we have an established track record of advising companies in the sector, adding value to our clients by keeping them informed of trends and developments in fast moving markets in both emerging and established countries.
Thanks to our global coverage we have unrivalled experience of advising on cross-border deals, while our network has a depth of knowledge across the entire TMT sector. Our respected research team also tracks the growth and emergence of specific industry sectors such as cloud computing to help inform clients of potential growth opportunities.
 
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With a record of more than 600 transactions worth more than €4 billion, Clearwater International makes deals happen.
Using our deals database to discover more about any one of our transactions couldn't be easier. Searching either by sector, location or deal type you can access our comprehensive database, giving you access to the story behind each deal and the partners who advised on the transaction.
 
 
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Automotive
The Bolt
Our annual commentary on the industrial sector. In our latest issue we feature an exclusive interview with Ricardo CEO Dave Shemmans.
 
Consumer
The Spend
Our bi-annual commentary on the consumer sector. In our latest issue we feature an exclusive interview with new Snow+Rock CEO Richard Cotter.
 
Healthcare
The Pulse
Our annual commentary on the healthcare sector. In our latest issue we feature an exclusive interview with Serco's Strategic Development Director for healthcare John Myatt.
 
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The Alchemist
Our bi-annual commentary on the chemicals sector. In our latest issue we feature an exclusive interview with Synthomer CEO Adrian Whitfield.
 
TMT
The Wire
Our annual commentary on the TMT sector. In our latest issue we feature an exclusive interview with Mark Roberts, MD of software specialist CSC.
 
 
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Rainmaker 
Clearwater International's annual magazine is packed with exclusive company interviews and comment, alongside commentary from our sector teams.
 
Clearthought
Our Clearthought series offer research and analysis into specific markets which are seeing significant M&A opportunities.
 
Sector reports
Our sector reports provide detailed research on specific sub sectors, featuring interviews with leading companies, commentary from sector specialists, and extensive research and M&A data.
 
 
Office locations
 
Birmingham
Clearwater International's Birmingham office has an unrivalled reputation for completing private equity transactions and M&A. Situated at the heart of the UK manufacturing economy, our award-winning team has a particularly strong track record in the industrials sector, while it has also developed a strong reputation in the healthcare and consumer markets.
 
Manchester
Clearwater International's Manchester office is one the largest corporate finance teams in the region. The award-winning team is renowned for delivering creative, corporate finance solutions to owner-managed and private equity-backed companies. The office has a particularly strong reputation in the TMT sector, being at the heart of Manchester's vibrant digital economy, while it also has a very strong reputation in the chemicals sector.
 
Nottingham
Clearwater International's Nottingham office has an unrivalled reputation for completing private equity transactions and M&A and we have one of the longest-standing corporate finance teams in the region. The award-winning team has developed a particularly strong reputation in the manufacturing, support services and consumer markets.
 
London
Clearwater International's London office has a highly accomplished M&A team which comes from both an industry background and the banking and private equity arena. Our team runs regular networking events and seminars in the capital across the full range of our sectors and services, and has developed a particularly strong reputation in the debt advisory, real estate and support services markets.
 
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Aarhus
Clearwater International is the largest corporate finance firm in the mid-market in Denmark, focusing on advisory services within M&A, private placements and IPOs. Over the past 20 years we have completed more than 200 transactions across a range of industry sectors.
 
Barcelona
Together with our offices in Madrid, Lisbon and Porto, Clearwater International has a very strong presence across Iberia. We work with shareholders, management teams, private equity investors and corporations across a range of industry sectors on all aspects of M&A.
 
Beijing
Clearwater International has had a presence in China for 20 years, and from offices in Beijing and Shanghai has become one of the leading boutique corporate advisors in the country, completing more than 150 transactions. Our business model has been adapted to the specific requirements of the Chinese market that requires both a carefully-drafted strategy and a flexible corporate execution capacity.
 
Copenhagen
Clearwater International is the largest corporate finance firm in the mid-market in Denmark, focusing on advisory services within M&A, private placements and IPOs. Over the past 20 years we have completed more than 200 transactions across a range of industry sectors.
 
Lisbon
Together with our offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Porto, Clearwater International has a very strong presence across Iberia. We work with shareholders, management teams, private equity investors and corporations across a range of industry sectors on all aspects of M&A.
 
Madrid
Together with our offices in Barcelona, Lisbon and Porto, Clearwater International has a very strong presence across Iberia. We work with shareholders, management teams, private equity investors and corporations across a range of industry sectors on all aspects of M&A.
 
Porto
Together with our offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon, Clearwater International has a very strong presence across Iberia. We work with shareholders, management teams, private equity investors and corporations across a range of industry sectors on all aspects of M&A.
 
Shanghai
Clearwater International has had a presence in China for 20 years, and from offices in Shanghai and Beijing has become one of the leading boutique corporate advisors in the country, completing more than 150 transactions. Our business model has been adapted to the specific requirements of the Chinese market that requires both a carefully-drafted strategy and a flexible corporate execution capacity.

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