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I-ADVISE advises uGroup on the acquisition of John R. Wald Company, Inc.

Düsseldorf, May 2025: I-ADVISE supported uGroup with the financial due diligence for the acquisition of John R. Wald Company, Inc. (Wald).

Since its founding in 1924, John R. Wald Company, Inc. has played a significant role in the development of the license plate industry in the U.S., influencing nearly every license plate manufacturing facility across the country. Wald has been the partner of choice for state correctional facilities and licensing authorities for over 100 years, providing essential equipment, license plate materials, consulting, software and long-term support.

As part of uGroup, Wald will now leverage expanded resources, advanced technologies and international innovation network to drive the next generation of vehicle identification solutions. The integration represents a significant step in uGroup’s global growth strategy and solidifies its position as a leading provider of state-of-the-art license plate production and vehicle identification technologies.

“At uGroup, we stand for innovation, sustainability and reliability. The integration of Wald strengthens our mission to set new standards in the industry, provide advanced solutions and create long-term WIN:WIN partnerships worldwide,” says Dominic Höffgen, CEO of uGroup.

Thanks to Wald’s recognized technical expertise, market leadership and consistent focus on quality, the partnership will enable technological advances, increase operational efficiency and open up new opportunities in international markets.

The I-ADVISE team, led by Kim Niedernolte, supported uGroup with the financial due diligence.

I-ADVISE specializes in transaction advisory, M&A advisory, CFO advisory and company valuations. I-ADVISE offers companies and groups of different industries and sizes comprehensive advice on M&A transactions – both national and cross-border.

Beatrice Berg strengthens the team of I-ADVISE AG as a Partner in the M&A Advisory division

Düsseldorf, May 2025: We are pleased to announce the onboarding of Beatrice Berg as a Partner in the “M&A Advisory” service line as of May 1, 2025, at I-ADVISE AG. With over 25 years of experience in Transaction Services, corporate valuation, and M&A consulting, Beatrice Berg brings extensive expertise, particularly in complex transactions.

After positions at leading auditing firms, she most recently served as a Partner at a renowned M&A boutique in Düsseldorf, where she successfully advised shareholders of companies across various industries and sizes on succession planning, portfolio sales, and carve-out transactions. Additionally, she has advised clients on acquisition topics throughout the entire purchase process, from identifying potential target companies to executing the acquisition.

With Beatrice Berg, I-ADVISE expands its expertise in the M&A Advisory field. This further strengthens I-ADVISE’s strong market position as a comprehensive service provider for consulting services related to corporate transactions.

“We are very pleased to welcome Beatrice Berg. Her extensive experience in M&A process consulting provides a significant added value for our clients,” says Frank Sichau, Partner at I-ADVISE.

About I-ADVISE: Since its founding in 2007, I-ADVISE has established itself as an expert in Transaction Services and corporate valuation. From our offices in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, we advise companies and corporations of various industries and sizes—both nationally and cross-border—on M&A transactions.

The expansion of our service offering in the M&A Advisory area provides clients with comprehensive advice throughout the transaction process—everything from a single source. In addition to buyer- and seller-side due diligence and the preparation of Financial Fact Books, our consulting services cover the entire M&A process: from strategic advising of decision-makers, transaction-related valuation, preparation of transaction-relevant documents, process coordination, and negotiations—all from a single source to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

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