Deloitte advised Bain Capital in its investment in Berlin Brands Group (BBG)
About the Transaction
Berlin Brands Group (BBG), a global e-commerce company, is bringing on board Bain Capital as an investor. BBG becomes the latest European unicorn with Bain Capital’s acquisition of Ardian’s stake. Furthermore, BBG has secured $700 million of additional equity and debt financing to fund growth and M&A. Deloitte provided Financial Due Diligence Services, led by Karsten Hollasch and Roland Basler.
About the Client
Bain Capital Private Equity has partnered closely with management teams to provide the strategic resources that build great companies and help them thrive since its founding in 1984. Bain Capital Private Equity’s global team of approximately 240 investment professionals creates value for its portfolio companies through its global platform and depth of expertise in key vertical industries including healthcare, consumer/retail, financial and business services, industrials, and technology, media and telecommunications. Bain Capital has 19 offices on four continents. The firm has made primary or add-on investments in more than 760 companies since its inception. In addition to private equity, Bain Capital invests across asset classes including credit, public equity and venture capital, managing approximately $120 billion in total and leveraging the firm’s shared platform to capture opportunities in strategic areas of focus.
About Deloitte
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services; legal advisory services in Germany are provided by Deloitte Legal. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.
About Deloitte – Financial Advisory
As leading independent M&A advisors, we provide M&A deal execution and financial advisory services to private equity firms and large and mid-market corporations globally. We offer financial advice and insight at every stage of a transaction – from consideration of the strategic options to transaction execution, be it an IPO, acquisition or divestment, restructuring or fast track disposal. We pride ourselves in our independent advice to our clients.