Newstream Advisory

?? The Strategic Role of an Interim CFO: Partnering for Success in Complex Industries ?? ?? From a list of 24 #keylessons for CFOs, one stands out in this engagement: ?? “Your role is strategic, not just operational” (#6) ?? We recently partnered as interim CFOs with a specialized wholesale/retail company operating in a niche sector. In this business, salespeople must have deep professional knowledge to successfully convince clients, supported by a personalized discount system tailored to specific buyers. Given the complexity of the sector, it was clear that addressing profitability required a deep dive into the sales process, incentive system and organizational culture. ?? Our focus included: ? Investigating the sales process to understand how knowledge-sharing, sales techniques, and discount systems influenced margins. ? Benchmark the discount systems and profitability of the close competitors. ? Using business logic to uncover actionable insights and recommend practical changes that would boost profitability. ?? This engagement highlights the importance of viewing the CFO role as strategic—bridging financial insights with operational realities to drive results. While we are not sales or HR professionals, applying business logic is crucial to improving outcomes across all areas. ?? If your company is navigating similar challenges, let’s explore how we can work together to address them strategically and unlock your full potential. #interimcfo #journey

Looking Back at 2024 – Grateful, Excited, and Ready for What’s Next ??" As the year comes to a close, I can’t help but reflect on everything that’s happened in 2024. It’s been a year of #growth ??, #challenges ??, and exciting opportunities ??—and I’m incredibly grateful for the journey so far. One of the most fulfilling parts of this year has been working with young, talented professionals. Their energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives bring so much value to our work. I’m especially proud that some of them, Aron Gebe and Mate Balinth have gone on to start their own businesses ??—something I fully support (except, of course, when it’s a competitive activity ??). In M&A, a field I ventured into less than two years ago, I’m thrilled with how far we’ve come. It’s a long-shot business ??, but with two transactions set to close in January and three new sell-side mandates of tech-oriented and innovative businesses, I feel like we’re building a meaningful and exciting deal flow targeting international buyers, a goal I set out during my MBA with INSEAD. Another highlight has been our efforts in bridging India and Europe. What started as a #boldidea ? is already yielding results, with serious buy-side opportunities from Indian clients. It’s proof that #persistence pays off. Our #interimCFO services have also been a rewarding part of 2024. Supporting six amazing clients, including The Deep Creative Collective , Buzzeasy , Aliz , and Agroker Holding Zrt. , has been an incredible journey. Helping these companies navigate challenges and grow has been deeply fulfilling, and I look forward to continuing this work in 2025. Of course, none of this would be possible without the incredible partnerships we’ve built ??. A special thank you to the partners of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance - who taught us a lot about cross-border M&A, IFUA Horváth —our trusted partner for five years ??—and Invescom Corporate Finance for their collaboration and support. As we step into 2025, I’m filled with #gratitude and optimism ??. To everyone—clients, partners, colleagues—thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to building bridges, creating partnerships, and achieving success together in 2025! Cheers to an exciting year ahead! ?? #journey #2024farewell #financialadvisory

??We are excited to announce that ONEtoONE Corporate Finance has successfully advised Osmi BiT d.o.o., a Croatian software company, on its sale to Norwegian investment firm Hawk Infinity AS! ??Headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with roots back to 1988, Osmi BiT d.o.o. develops, implement and maintains software solutions especially for retail, wholesale, and marinas. Their product suite consists of an ERP software, document and business process management, human resources, time management, point of sale and business intelligence. ??Hawk Infinity AS is a Norwegian investment company with a long-term ownership horizon with focus on quality technology companies. Hawk Infinity’s ambition is to be the preferred “company home” for founder-owned companies who wants to become part of a group of independently operated companies, prioritizing sustainable growth without bureaucracy. ??Hawk Infinity’s acquisition of Osmi BiT d.o.o. marks a strategic step in expanding its portfolio to SEE. ????Congratulations to Marko Bilo? from ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Croatia, who expertly led this operation. #ONEtoONE #CorporateFinance #MergersandAcquisitions #MnA

?? Did you know? Indian mid-sized companies are making their mark in Europe like never before! ?????????? Here are some impressive highlights: ? A record 971 Indian-owned companies now operate in the UK, generating a combined turnover of ￡42.8 billion with an average annual growth rate of 48%. ? Indian IT giants are acquiring European firms to solidify their global presence—Infosys's €450M acquisition of Germany’s in-tech and Wipro's $1.45B purchase of UK-based Capco are just two recent examples. ? A survey of Indian mid-market firms shows that 89% are actively eyeing European markets, citing favorable conditions for growth and partnerships. This wave of investments isn’t just about large corporations—it’s a movement driven by dynamic mid-sized companies ready to innovate and collaborate. For European firms, this opens doors to a new era of partnerships with Indian businesses that are global in ambition, local in action. At Newstream Advisory, we specialize in facilitating these cross-border opportunities. As proud members of the ONEtoONE Corporate Finance network, we bring a global perspective with a boutique approach—tailored, strategic, and results-driven. ?? If you’re curious about how we can help unlock India-Europe synergies, let’s connect! #IndiaEuropeTrade #CrossBorderInvestment #NewstreamAdvisory #OnetoOne #PartnershipsForGrowth

?? We are excited to announce that our client, Extend Beauty, has acquired the fragrance branch of Maison Korloff, a French fine jewellery firm. ??Established in 1992, Extend Beauty is a French family-owned company that develops fragrances reflecting the DNA of each brand, conveying the embodiment of elegance and the expression of the French cultural heritage of beauty and excellence. It controls the entire development process and distributes its products worldwide. Extend Beauty is proud to have successfully established, for nearly 30 years, the brand Princesse Marina de Bourbon, whose fragrances are now sold in more than 70 countries. It has also just launched the first fragrances of the French brand Le Coq Sportif. ??Founded in 1978, KORLOFF became renowned for its legendary 88-carat black diamond and was inducted into the prestigious Comité Vend?me in 1993. With 30 boutiques across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the brand is celebrated for its exquisite jewellery, where creativity meets tradition, capturing the brilliance and mystique of diamonds. In 2008, KORLOFF ventured into the world of perfumery, with all fragrances crafted and produced in France, creating a range of fragrances with faceted bottles and caps reflecting the diamond cutter's spirit. ??To focus on its core jewellery and timepiece business, KORLOFF has entrusted its fragrance division to Extend Beauty, which has acquired the KORLOFF fragrance brand, in class 3, along with the business, stock, and related assets. ????During the operation, Antoine and Fran?ois de Pracomtal of Extend Beauty received M&A investment banking advice from Jean-Luc Bertrand of ONEtoONE Corporate Finance France. #ONEtoONE #CorporateFinance #MergersandAcquisitions #MnA

?? Thrilled to have participated in the ONEtoONE Corporate Finance's annual meeting in Seville alongside 60+ colleagues from around the globe! ?? It was an incredible opportunity to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. A special shout-out to the fantastic business development team with Carlos Martínez Lopesino and Enrique Quemada for creating an AI-driven tool, leveraging ChatGPT and other cutting-edge technologies, to help us profile companies, analyze data, and craft client presentations more efficiently. As #MergersAndAcquisitions advisors, embracing #AI in our workflows is essential. While we know AI tools aren’t perfect yet, the potential for saving time and enhancing productivity is immense. It's exciting to see how these innovations can transform the way we approach our work! Looking forward to seeing how this technology continues to evolve and improve our industry. ?? #AIinFinance #BusinessDevelopment #CorporateFinance #Innovation #OneToOneNetwork #Seville2024 #Efficiency

?? Positive Momentum for CEE M&A Mid-Market in H2 2024! ?? As we navigate through the second half of 2024, there’s a strong sense of optimism in the CEE mid-market M&A landscape. With 87% of advisors expressing a positive outlook, it's clear that the region is experiencing significant activity and growth. Erika Lajko, Partner at ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Hungary, shares her insights: "The lessons learned during 2023 highlight the importance of adaptability and resilience in business strategies. The market’s ability to recover and grow after a difficult year demonstrates the need to diversify investments and M&A strategies to seize opportunities in different areas. The forecasted increase in M&A activities as a strategic lever underscores the need for a proactive and well-planned approach to mergers and acquisitions." As H2 2024 unfolds, let’s continue to capitalize on the opportunities with strategic, innovative, and resilient M&A plans! ?? Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ee4eseXb #MergersAndAcquisitions #CEEMarket #CorporateFinance #BusinessGrowth #H22024 #InvestmentStrategy

?? A Magyar Kockázati ás Magánt?ke Egyesület (HVCA) az idei évben is megtartotta immáron hagyomány?rz? nyárbúcsúztató-?szindító partyját. ?? A rendezvényen Elemér Eszter, HVCA Board tag k?sz?nt?tte a HVCA tagokat, és beszédében kitért a szeptember 24-i HVCA éves konferenciájára, a HVCA 2.0 új koncepciójára és a k?vetkez? negyedév eseményeire. ?? A party helyszínét az egyesület társult tagja a DLA Piper Hungary biztosította. Ezúton is nagyon k?sz?njük a DLA Piper Hungary-nek a lehet?séget! #HVCA #Nyárbúcsúztató #?szindító #évesKonferencia #HVCA2024 #K?z?sségépítés #DLAPiper #Magánt?ke #Kockázatit?ke #Networking #BusinessEvent #SzakmaiEsemény #K?sz?njükDLAPiper

?? ONEtoONE Corporate Finance is pleased to announce that we have advised our client, ETNAGA (BOL – Bilheteira Online), in its partial sale to a consortium owned by Grupo Impresa (SIC –Sociedade Independente de Comunica??o, S.A) and the Fund CREST II – FCR managed by Crest Capital Partners. ??? ETNAGA (BOL – Bilheteira Online) is one of the main ticketing operators in Portugal, dedicated to selling tickets online for all types of events essentially through its own website, www.bol.pt. The company is the market leader in the number of tickets issued and has partnerships with most of the venues and municipalities in the country, as well as with leading event promoters. BOL provides support in ticket management and commercialization, event promotion, and access control. CREST acquired BOL with SIC and the Management team - a partnership expected to deliver significant synergies to the business. Founded in 1991, BOL is currently managed by Ricardo Nuno and Rita Nuno, son and daughter of the founders, who will continue to manage the business and will retain a relevant equity stake. ?? The Impresa group is the Portuguese media group with the highest number of television channels broadcasting abroad: 7. SIC Internacional reaches 10 million viewers worldwide through cable, satellite, and IPTV. The channel is broadcast in France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Andorra, United Kingdom, Germany, USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Mozambique, South Africa, Angola and Cape Verde. SIC Notícias is present in France, Andorra, Switzerland, Luxembourg, USA, Canada, Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde. SIC Mulher and SIC K are seen in Angola, Mozambique, and Cape Verde, and SIC Radical, SIC Caras, and Txillo are present in Angola and Mozambique, exclusively in the latter. In total, SIC channels reach 15 countries through 36 operators. ??CREST II—FCR is an investment fund managed by Crest Capital Partners. Its cohesive team has been well-established for 20 years and has almost 100 years of combined experience in private equity. The fund has over €300 million in capital under management and has led multiple consolidation, internationalization, and modernization processes in several companies in different sectors of activity. ?? This transaction has been led by Paulo Soares de Oliveira, Partner of our ONEtoONE Corporate Finance Portugal team. Congratulations on this new success! #ONEtoONE #CorporateFinance #MergersandAcquisitions #MnA