Rosti Nederland, based in Tilburg, specializes in the design and manufacturing of precision plastic injection moulding of technical components, fully automatic assembly of these components and the partial filling of products for the life sciences, pharmaceutical and food & beverage markets. Rosti Nederland, with sales of EUR 15m and 70 employees, is a profitable and growing company and has been a part of Rosti for many years.

Rosti is a leading manufacturer of high-precision plastic parts and provider of related services to customers within electrical, medical, automotive and food packaging industries. Rosti is an expansive international business, operating six manufacturing plants in China, India, Poland, the UK, Germany and Sweden, with a combined turnover of EUR 200m and 2,000 employees. Rosti is owned by Nordstjernan, a Swedish family-controlled investment group with a consolidated turnover of over EUR 6bn.

Helvoet was founded in 1939 and is internationally active in custom-made development and high-precision production of single and assembled plastic and rubber components for the automotive and industrial industries and medical packaging market. In these markets, the application of innovative rubber, plastic and assembly technology plays a prominent role. The products Helvoet supplies answer to very strict requirements and demand a high quality process control. Helvoet has 550 employees with sales of EUR 65m. Helvoet has operations in Hellevoetsluis (NL), Lommel (BE), Pune (India) and sales departments in Detroit (USA) and Singapore.

Börje Vernet, CEO of Rosti: “As part of our strategic planning for organic growth and acquisitions, we conducted a review of all the businesses in our portfolio and concluded that Rosti Nederland will be better positioned for future growth as part of an organization with a strong market position in the Benelux region. Rosti’s strategic review is now completed, with clear actions for organic growth and plans for acquisitions in our target markets and regions.”

Peter Rijkoort, CEO of Helvoet: “The acquisition of Rosti Nederland strengthens the position of Helvoet in the markets for medical devices and packaging as well as in the market for beverage systems. It also contributes significantly to a healthy distribution of our activities in our key markets for automotive and industrial applications. Just like Helvoet, Rosti Nederland has advanced technologies, modern production processes and cleanroom facilities and maintains close partnerships with its customers to develop new applications. This acquisition fits perfectly in our growth strategy and our ambition to support our blue chip customers worldwide.”

Joakim von Heijne, partner of Avantus Corporate Finance: “With the completion of this transaction, M&A International Inc. members working seamlessly together have once again demonstrated how they can support their client base by delivering professional advice, managing and maximizing value in cross border divestment processes. Through Holland Corporate Finance, we were able to provide Rosti with first class services. Their local expertise and knowledge were also factors which significantly contributed to a transaction creating value for our client.”

Adse de Kock, managing partner of HCF Small Cap Advisory: “We were introduced to Rosti by Avantus Corporate Finance. Avantus’ strong relationship with Rosti, the local knowledge of HCF Small Cap Advisory and the international network of M&A International Inc. ensured an optimal sales process and a very satisfied customer. With a number of interested international potential buyers, Helvoet proved to be the most resolute as Rosti Nederland perfectly fits within their long-term strategy.”

The transaction team of HCF Small Cap Advisory consisted of Adse de Kock, Oscar van Leeuwen and Wouter Ammeraal.