RJF Corporate Finance — News http://www.rjf.si/ en Copyright 2026 RJF Corporate Finance The leading Slovenian company in the field of sales and acquisitions (M&A) in the segment of small and medium-sized companies sale@plastikfantastik.net (Plastikfantastik) Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:46:10 +0200 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:46:10 +0200 News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 AICA 2024: 305 Successfully Completed M&A Transactions Worldwide http://www.rjf.si/en/news/aica2024-1/ In 2024, members of our international M&A organization (AICA) – the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors – successfully completed 305 transactions across 38 member firms.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/aica2024-1/ In 2024, members of our international M&A organization (AICA) – the Alliance of International Corporate Advisors – successfully completed 305 transactions across 38 member firms. The most active sectors were Business Services, Industrials, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications, accounting for nearly 200 transactions in total. AICA 2024 ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:54:20 +0200 Successful global conference AICA in Bangkok, Thailand http://www.rjf.si/en/news/successful-global-conference-aica-in-bangkok/  

We are proud members of AICA - Alliance of International Corporate Advisors, a global M&A association with more than 41 companies from 39 countries. Our representative, Ajda Novak, recently attended the annual AICA global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, where member companies discussed trends in the M&A market, best practices, and strategies.

 

The global AICA conference was an excellent opportunity to establish new contacts, exchange knowledge in the field of international mergers and acquisitions, and actively participate in discussions on current global M&A activity. Ajda gained valuable information and identified new opportunities for collaboration in cross-border transactions.

 

Key highlights from the conference in Bangkok:

  • An increase in M&A transaction volume is expected in 2024, due to lower interest rates and more positive economic forecasts.
  • DH Advisory, based in Dubai, is a new member of AICA. DH Advisory focuses on M&A and strategic consulting for a select group of clients, including well-known family offices in the UAE.
  • AICA spans more than 39 countries with over 500 advisors. In 2023, more than 260 transactions were successfully completed, totaling USD 6.0 billion.
  • The next AICA – EMEA meeting will be organized by YES CF in Rotterdam in November 2024.
]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/successful-global-conference-aica-in-bangkok/ Alliance of International Corporate Advisors, a global M&A association with more than 41 companies from 39 countries. Our representative, Ajda Novak, recently attended the annual AICA global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, where member companies discussed trends in the M&A market, best practices, and strategies.   The global AICA conference was an excellent opportunity to establish new contacts, exchange knowledge in the field of international mergers and acquisitions, and actively participate in discussions on current global M&A activity. Ajda gained valuable information and identified new opportunities for collaboration in cross-border transactions.   Key highlights from the conference in Bangkok: An increase in M&A transaction volume is expected in 2024, due to lower interest rates and more positive economic forecasts. DH Advisory, based in Dubai, is a new member of AICA. DH Advisory focuses on M&A and strategic consulting for a select group of clients, including well-known family offices in the UAE. AICA spans more than 39 countries with over 500 advisors. In 2023, more than 260 transactions were successfully completed, totaling USD 6.0 billion. The next AICA – EMEA meeting will be organized by YES CF in Rotterdam in November 2024. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 09:45:40 +0200 RJF celebrates 15 years http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf15/ Our story began at the end of 2008, when the company RJ Finance was established. The official date in the register was 1. 1. 2009. In these 15 years, we achieved over 100 M&A references with investors to Slovenian and Croatian SME’s from all over Europe.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf15/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:21:12 +0100 London CALLING http://www.rjf.si/en/news/london_1/ We started November in the excellent company of our partners from the international network of M&A advisors (AICA) Alliance of International Corporate Advisors.

Together with other AICA members, RJF met in London at the annual EMEA conference, where more than 60 corporate finance experts from the international M&A network gathered for a two-day conference in the capital.

The agenda included discussions on current and upcoming cross-border M&A opportunities, financing structures, investment trends in the European sector, business insights and trends in private equity funds such as Ethos Partners, Serafin group, Halma Plc and others.

The participants of the London meeting, including representatives of our company: Roman Jeras, Ajda Novak and Anja Glavač, had the opportunity to discuss current trends and opportunities in the M&A and PE markets. Traditionally, it has also been a time for networking and sharing the best experiences and projects of partner companies from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/london_1/ We started November in the excellent company of our partners from the international network of M&A advisors (AICA) Alliance of International Corporate Advisors. Together with other AICA members, RJF met in London at the annual EMEA conference, where more than 60 corporate finance experts from the international M&A network gathered for a two-day conference in the capital. The agenda included discussions on current and upcoming cross-border M&A opportunities, financing structures, investment trends in the European sector, business insights and trends in private equity funds such as Ethos Partners, Serafin group, Halma Plc and others. The participants of the London meeting, including representatives of our company: Roman Jeras, Ajda Novak and Anja Glavač, had the opportunity to discuss current trends and opportunities in the M&A and PE markets. Traditionally, it has also been a time for networking and sharing the best experiences and projects of partner companies from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. ]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:09:23 +0100 Successful completion of the HVAC project I-Vent (Lunos Slovenia) / Volution group http://www.rjf.si/en/news/lunos_1/ We are proud to have successfully completed our biggest project of the year. It is a project in the HVAC industry "I-Vent (Lunos Slovenia)". I-Vent d.o.o., a leading developer of home ventilation systems, is being 100% acquired by the British company Volution Group Plc. I-Vent will continue to be led by its founder Mr. Milan Kuster. Under the leadership of Mr. Kuster, the company with 20 employees has achieved exceptional growth over the past years. In the financial year 2022, it generated 10 million euros in revenue and 3,4 million euros in net profit. After the acquisition, I-Vent will remain an independent company, Mr. Kuster will lead the company for at least another three years.

The company RJF exclusively performed all M&A consulting services for I-Vent and helped to conclude the deal. Volution Group acquired I-Vent for an initial payment of EUR 25.2 million on a debt-free and cash-free basis. The deal includes an additional contingent payment of up to EUR 15 million based on extended growth targets for financial results for the next 3 years up to and including December 31, 2025.

 

About the I-vent

I-vent d.o.o. is a ventilation system specialist from Slovenia. The company has a strong regional presence, a leading position on the domestic market and a growing market share in Croatia. I-Vent designs, manufactures and supplies residential ventilation systems, mainly aimed at decentralized heat recovery, which supply residential customers in Slovenia and Croatia. In 2022, the company generated approx. EUR 10 million in revenue, EUR 3.6 million in EBITDA and plans more than 20 years of growth in the coming years.

About the Volution group

Volution Group plc (LON:FAN), a leading international manufacturer of energy efficient indoor air quality solutions. Volution Group, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has a market capitalization of approximately EUR 1 billion. Last year, the company Volution Group generated around 340 million euros in revenue and a little less than 40 million euros in profit. The company is present in the UK, Central Europe and Australasia.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/lunos_1/ About the I-vent I-vent d.o.o. is a ventilation system specialist from Slovenia. The company has a strong regional presence, a leading position on the domestic market and a growing market share in Croatia. I-Vent designs, manufactures and supplies residential ventilation systems, mainly aimed at decentralized heat recovery, which supply residential customers in Slovenia and Croatia. In 2022, the company generated approx. EUR 10 million in revenue, EUR 3.6 million in EBITDA and plans more than 20 years of growth in the coming years. About the Volution group Volution Group plc (LON:FAN), a leading international manufacturer of energy efficient indoor air quality solutions. Volution Group, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has a market capitalization of approximately EUR 1 billion. Last year, the company Volution Group generated around 340 million euros in revenue and a little less than 40 million euros in profit. The company is present in the UK, Central Europe and Australasia. ]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:52:33 +0200 RJF at the AICA Global Meeting in Dublin http://www.rjf.si/en/news/dublin_1/ We are happy to share a glimpse of the successful AICA 2023 global meeting, which took place in Dublin between May 4 and 6, 2023. Our partner Roman Jeras attended the international conference. In addition to the wonderful Irish hospitality shown by our Irish member company Capnua Corporate Finance, over 80 delegates from around the world joined us to network, discuss M&A, collaborate and share best practice ideas. Members also had a tour of the Guinness factory.

With representatives from our member companies around the world, it was an opportunity to share insights and reinforce our commitment to providing superior advisory services in cross-border corporate sales, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, capital increases, joint ventures and strategic transactions. We look forward to driving continued growth, innovation and success for our customers and member companies for years to come!

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/dublin_1/ AICA 2023 global meeting, which took place in Dublin between May 4 and 6, 2023. Our partner Roman Jeras attended the international conference. In addition to the wonderful Irish hospitality shown by our Irish member company Capnua Corporate Finance, over 80 delegates from around the world joined us to network, discuss M&A, collaborate and share best practice ideas. Members also had a tour of the Guinness factory. With representatives from our member companies around the world, it was an opportunity to share insights and reinforce our commitment to providing superior advisory services in cross-border corporate sales, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, capital increases, joint ventures and strategic transactions. We look forward to driving continued growth, innovation and success for our customers and member companies for years to come! ]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 15:13:55 +0200 A successful year for AICA members, our company RJF also contributed to the value of USD 9.5 billion of closed deals http://www.rjf.si/en/news/a-successful-year-for-aica-members-our-company-rjf-also-contributed-to-the-value-of-usd-9.5-billion-of-closed-deals/ The members of the M&A network AICA including RJ Finance closed 302 deals with a total deal value of USD 9.5bn in 2022.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/a-successful-year-for-aica-members-our-company-rjf-also-contributed-to-the-value-of-usd-9.5-billion-of-closed-deals/ M&A network AICA including RJ Finance closed 302 deals with a total deal value of USD 9.5bn in 2022. Visit www.aicanetwork.com for more information. ]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:12:00 +0100 RJF successfully completed the first M&A project in the Slovenian nuclear industry http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf-successfully-completed-the-first-ma-project-in-the-slovenian-nuclear-industry/ We are pleased to announce that RJ Finance acted as an advisor to the majority shareholder in connection with the sale of Slovenian company Numip d.o.o. to French group Apave. The project was completed in December 2023. With the new strategic partner, Numip will acquire new complementary knowledge, and joint synergies ambitious will enable Numip to accelerate development with customers and break into new European markets.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf-successfully-completed-the-first-ma-project-in-the-slovenian-nuclear-industry/ www.numip.si About Apave group Apave is an international group with over 150 years of experience in risk management. An independent company with a turnover of € 1 billion in 2021, Apave currently has 12.650 employees. Apave has an international presence in over 45 countries. www.apave.com ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:32:00 +0100 RJF completed a transaction in the IT sector http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf-completed-a-transaction-in-the-it-sector/ RJF has successfully found a new strategic partner for Nomnio d.o.o. and completed a minority M&A transaction in the Slovenian IT space. On December 30, the buyer, the German company Viessmann Group, officially became an 11 percent owner of Nomnio.

We congratulate both companies on the successful sale/purchase of the company and wish them much success on their new journey!

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/rjf-completed-a-transaction-in-the-it-sector/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 22:27:00 +0100 "LIVE Collaboration" - RJF at the EMEA AICA International Meeting in Barcelona http://www.rjf.si/en/news/live-collaboration-rjf-at-the-emea-aica-international-meeting-in-barcelona/ From 20 – 22 October 2022 the AICA alliance members from Europe, Middle East and Africa met in Spain – it was the first in-person #emea conference since 2019 but followed the global conference held in May in Vancouver.

]]> http://www.rjf.si/en/news/live-collaboration-rjf-at-the-emea-aica-international-meeting-in-barcelona/ The next AICA meeting will be the Global Meeting in May 2023, to be held in Dublin, Ireland. More about AICA and RJF ]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 22:17:00 +0200