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OMMAX assisted 3i Group plc. the a sale of nexeye to KKR. Headquartered in Gorinchem, the Netherlands, nexeye is a leading European omnichannel optical retailer, operating under the Hans Anders, eyes + more and Direkt Optik brands. Nexeye has positioned itself as a key player in the European optical retail market (+700 stores) with its omnichannel growth strategy, leveraging digital channels to generate online appointments and lead customers to the points of sale.
In preparation for the sale, OMMAX assisted 3i Group with a digital, tech and data vendor due diligence. The due diligence analyzed and showcased nexeye’s transformation of tech platform, maturity of digital marketing, and of end-to-end analytics. The assessment included modules such as digital strategy, digital customer demand, customer acquisition, website performance, store performance, CRM & marketing automation, digital KPIs, as well as technology, data & analytics, and organizational capabilities modules.
The completion of this transaction highlights OMMAX’s track record in shaping successful outcomes for leading companies in the retail industry.
Max Kneissl, Partner at OMMAX, commented on the collaboration: "We would like to congratulate 3i and nexeye teams for the successful sale. It was a great pleasure to analyze and showcase nexeye’s transformation of the tech platform and high maturity of digital marketing and of end-to-end analytics."
Dr. Stefan Sambol, Co-Founder at OMMAX: “Today's customers require a compelling, personalized, and seamless omnichannel user experience along the customer journey. Nexeye is outperforming the competition with a strong technological and data-driven approach. We wish KKR and nexeye all the best for the partnership and the next growth journey.”
Dr. Stefan Sambol
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“We would like to thank OMMAX for the close collaboration in the exit process and the in-depth assessment of our state-of-the-art omnichannel capabilities, which is a unique competitive edge with a lot of upside potential in the years to come. We were especially impressed by the digital expertise and the data-driven approach of the OMMAX team.”
Laurens Hubert M. MauquoiChief Digital Officer, nexeye
ABOUT NEXEYE
Nexeye is currently active in five European countries with the eyes + more, Hans Anders and Direkt Optik chains. eyes + more operates with 283 stores in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium, focusing on affordable, fashionable eye wear and is one of the fastest-growing optical chains in Europe. Hans Anders, founded in 1982, is a leading value-for-money chain in the Netherlands and Belgium with 402 stores offering eye and hearing care. Direkt Optik has 34 optical stores across Sweden, is known for its 3 for 1 offer and highly appreciated for the expertise of the qualified opticians in its stores. In total, nexeye and labels employ more than 3,500 people.
3i is a leading international investment manager focused on mid-market Private Equity and Infrastructure. Its core investment markets are northern Europe and North America.
OMMAX is a tech-focused and fast-growing strategy consultancy specializing in transaction advisory, strategy, and end-to-end (technology) implementation of digital initiatives. It’s our vision to build digital leaders worldwide to foster innovation and accelerate digital growth and profitability. Over the past 12 years, we realized 300+ M&A deals with >€18B deal value and 2,000+ international value creation projects in various industries for leading private equity firms in commercial strategy, digital operational excellence, advanced data strategy, analytics, tech, and automation. As a front-runner for holistic data-driven strategy consulting and end-to-end execution, we are the leading consultancy within the global private equity sphere, designing and delivering best-in-class digital strategy and value creation.
Interested in learning more about OMMAX's transaction advisory experience? Please get in touch with Dr. Stefan Sambol: stefan.sambol@ommax.de or Max Kneissl: max.kneissl@ommax.de!
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