Global Reach

Cross border transactions can be very challenging given the cultural, political and regulatory differences between countries. Matrix has been working extensively with professionals from across the globe for more than seventeen years and has the expertise and relationships to successfully navigate the challenges and complexities of these transactions.

We currently maintain close relationships with buyers, sellers and investors, as well as other transaction professionals throughout Europe, Asia and South America. Our strong relationships allow us to reach beyond our borders and tap into a vast pool of international resources. We make these same resources available to our clients to provide unique opportunities on a global basis.

Select international transaction experience:

• O'Sullivan Films, a Virginia based leading producer of polymer films and finishing films technologies was sold to Konrad Hornschuch AG, a German producer of highly technical films, foils and artificial leather and a portfolio company of Barclays

• American Commercial, a leading North American manufacturer of steel supports for underground construction and mining was acquired by Dywidag-Systems International, a German mining and construction manufacturer based in Munich and a portfolio company of Industri Kapital

• The sale of DQS International BV, a Netherlands based designer and manufacturer of analytical liquid and gas sampling systems to CIRCOR, a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of fluid control products and technologies located in Vermont

• The acquisition of CCS, a Swedish branded skincare company, by Fleet Laboratories, a Virginia based manufacturer and marketer of branded personal care products

• LandSea Systems, Inc., a satellite communications equipment provider based in Virginia Beach, VA was acquired by Thrane & Thrane, a leading manufacturer of terminals and land earth stations based in Denmark

• Aces, Ltd., a Scituate, MA based provider of freight forwarding and logistics services was acquired by Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global provider of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions headquartered in Switzerland

• Stulz, a subsidiary of Stulz GmbH and leading manufacturer of precision air condition systems headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, was acquired by Air-Technology Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of precision air conditioning and air handling equipment based in Frederick, MD

• Robot Pumps, a subsidiary of Metso Corporation, based in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, and a leading Dutch manufacturer of submersible pumps and pump systems used in wastewater applications, was acquired by ITT Industries, a supplier of advanced technology products and services

• Proxicom, a Virginia based web design and internet consulting subsidiary of South Africa based Dimension Data, was acquired by Gores Technology Group, LLC, a private equity group

• Framatome ANP, a worldwide leader in the design, construction, engineering, repair and modernization of nuclear power plants and research reactors based in Paris, France, sold its Hydropower & Natural Resources Division to its management team in a management buyout transaction

• Fas Mart, a convenience store chain and petroleum marketer with 169 locations based in Mechanicsville, VA, was acquired by Tel Aviv based GPM Investments, a subsidiary created by the Marlaz Building and Assets Company Mishor Hachof, Ltd. and Gmul Investments, two Israeli publicly traded companies