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December 2017 Cegedim, an innovative technology and services company listed in Paris (EURONEXT : CGM), has signed an acquisition agreement with Societe Generale covering its Cegelease business, a subsidiary operating in the financial leasing sector. Founded in 2001 to support Cegedim's sales to its customers with leasing solutions, the company has gradually expanded its activities by financing the sales of other suppliers. With nearly 500 suppliers and more than 25,000 clients Cegelease has established itself as one of the independent leaders in financial leasing for healthcare professionals. With 31 million customers in 66 countries, and over € 25 billion in net banking income, Société Générale is one of the largest European financial services groups. Societe Generale , through its subsidiary Franfinance, is one of the leaders in the equipment financing for companies and sees the healthcare market as a key area for growth. This acquisition, which is subject to the approval of competition authorities, will enable Franfinance to strengthen its position in this market and create a major player in the field of financing for healthcare professionals. Ohana & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to the seller, the Cegedim group.

We are pleased to announce Ohana & Co.’s exit from RTFKT. Leveraging the latest in game engines, NFTs, blockchain authentication and augmented reality, RTFKT is creating one of a kind virtual products and experiences.   We could not be happier for the RTFKT team (Benoit, Steven  and Chris) for creating the first fashion “megabrand” of the metaverse, and feel privileged to have been part of the journey. We are also happy for and grateful to our client, Adrian’s Cheng’s C Ventures, as earlier this year we brought this opportunity to them and decided to co-invest with them. Our congratulations to Nike, who has always been at the forefront of innovation and who, with this acquisition is poised to become a leader in NFT and the metaverse.

With six stores and a burgeoning e-commerce business that accounts for half of total sales, Bandier has influenced the ath-leisure category since opening its first store in the Hamptons in the summer of 2014. From the start, husband-and-wife founders Jennifer Bandier and Neil Boyarsky offered stylish activewear from an assortment of global brands. To build a loyal customer following, the retailer hosts talks, special events and on-site fitness classes. Accessories, footwear and limited-run products are also part of the company’s assortment.

Headed by cultural entrepreneur and K11 founder Adrian Cheng, C Ventures is a new venture capital fund that focuses on connecting emerging fashion, media and creative businesses for the next generation. With an expanding portfolio, C Ventures strives to map out a cultural ecosystem to meet the fast-changing needs of global millennials and Gen Z. C Ventures also benefits immensely from Cheng’s expansive scope of businesses in China and Asia, which include world’s largest jewellery chain Chow Tai Fook, cultural enterprise New World Group, world’s first museum-retail concept K11, international hospitality group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, luxury fashion distributor Luxba and leading Chinese media group Modern Media. C Ventures was founded in 2017 and is currently managed by Cheng and his business partner Clive Ng.

Ohana & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to C Ventures.

Mally Beauty, the iconic color cosmetics brand, has signed an agreement with Guthy-Renker for a minority investment. Founded in 2005 by celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal, Mally Beauty quickly established as a top contender in the beauty industry. After spending 15 years on the road with some of the biggest celebrities in the world, Mally Roncal created Mally Beauty, a collection that infuses her knowledge, expertise, and techniques into every formula. The collection first debuted on QVC in March 2005, where it sold out within 40 minutes breaking records for the retailer. Mally Beauty is currently available on QVC and at Ulta Beauty and Kohl’s Department Stores. Mally Beauty is majority-owned by TPR Holdings. Guthy-Renker, one of the world’s largest and most respected direct marketing companies, will start developing a Mally Beauty marketing campaign to expand channels in which Mally Beauty products can be purchased direct to consumer, including television and e-commerce.replique montre

Fueguia 1833, the luxury fragrance house, has revealed its next stage of growth following a substantial equity investment by Ilwaddi WLL an investor based in the Middle East. Founded ten years ago by Argentina-born botanist Julian Bedel, Fueguia has developed a unique concept in the universe of high-end perfumery, synonymous with craftsmanship, innovation, scarcity and sustainability. Originally sourcing its inspiration from the virgin territories of Patagonia, Julian Bedel uses the most precious and rare natural materials, often handled for the first time in perfumery and applying innovative techniques, to create exclusive olfactory symphonies. In truly artisanal tradition, Fueguia is vertically integrated and responsible for every step of the manufacturing process, from the meticulous search for the botanical ingredients to the production of essences and the creation of final products in the company’s own laboratory in Milan, Italy. Fueguia will utilize the resources from the investor partnership to accelerate the development of the business’ distribution network globally, both online and offline, as well as to continue expanding the product portfolio and the company’s proprietary in-house manufacturing capabilities.   Ohana & Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Fueguia 1833.