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The Race is On: Dealmakers At Full Throttle with MP Corporate Finance MD Shaan Tharani

EMS@C-LEVEL · 25 Nov 2025 · 14m

What this episode covers

Shaan Tharani, Managing Director at MP Corporate Finance, discusses the intense M&A activity in the European EMS market, highlighting Cicor’s rise through acquisitions like Mades and Valtronic, and its revised offer for TT. He details Scanfil’s strategic expansion via SRX Global, Atco, and MB Electronica to gain aerospace and defense exposure, and Hanza’s surprise acquisition of BMK to solidify its pan-European footprint. Tharani emphasizes that successful deals depend on balancing geography, end markets, and vertical integration, while carefully managing cultural fit between family-run firms and PE-backed operators.

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large enterprises

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Companies
MP Corporate Finance, Cicor, TT, Scanfil, SRX Global, Atco, MB Electronica, Hanza, BMK, Zolner, GPV, Mades, Valtronic, Global Electronics Association, Koh Young
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Productronica

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