- IMPROVED won the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year for orchestrating the sale of Heliox Energy to Siemens.
- Siemens’ acquisition of Heliox diversifies its eMobility portfolio, enhancing depot and fleet solutions for eBus and eTruck charging.
- The deal highlights significant synergies, broadening Siemens’ IoT lineup and digital capabilities in Smart Energy Management.
IMPROVED Corporate Finance clinches an award for its role in Siemens’ acquisition of Heliox
IMPROVED has clinched a prestigious win at the 15th Annual International M&A Awards. The M&A Advisor recognised IMPROVED for the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year ($250mm to $500mm) for orchestrating the sale of Heliox Energy to Siemens AG. The award ceremony will be part of the Leadership in Dealmaking Summit.
Roger Aguinaldo, Founder & CEO, The M&A Advisor, said:
“The International M&A Awards celebrate the power of global collaboration and the pursuit of valuable opportunities. In a world shaped by geopolitics and fueled by technological innovation, these awards honour the remarkable achievements of experts who transcend borders to unlock exceptional value. We proudly applaud IMPROVED Corporate Finance for their outstanding accomplishments, surpassing their peers and establishing a new benchmark for success in this global arena.”
The Siemens acquisition aimed to diversify its emobility portfolio and expand its infrastructure reach. It strengthened Siemens’ position in the growing eBus and eTruck charging market by enhancing its depot and fleet solutions with Heliox’s expertise.
Furthermore, the Helix portfolio included charger monitoring and energy management services. These will broaden Siemens’ IoT product lineup and digital capabilities.
Frank Verbeek, Managing Partner, commented:
“We are proud to congratulate our clients, Waterland Private Equity and Heliox, on their successful sale to the high-quality technology company Siemens AG. This transaction stands as a testament to the strategic vision and innovative solutions Heliox brings to the Smart Energy Management space. Siemens, together with Heliox, is poised to accelerate its global impact in the eMobility sector, driving sustainable and efficient energy solutions worldwide. We extend our heartfelt thanks to The M&A Advisor for recognizing this landmark deal with winners only.”
The awards will feature at the Leadership in Dealmaking Summit. The event will attract top deal makers, investors, and advisors. It’s a recognition of IMPROVED’s crucial role in supporting and engineering the necessary financing for the EV expansion.
Bas Hendriks, Director, added:
“This transaction marks a significant milestone for both Heliox and Siemens, demonstrating the powerful synergies between their complementary capabilities in Smart Energy Management and eMobility solutions. We are pleased to have facilitated this strategic acquisition, which will enable Heliox to leverage Siemens’ vast resources and global reach to foster innovation and growth. Thanks to Waterland, Heliox and Siemens for the great collaboration and to The M&A Advisor for honouring us with this recognition. This award highlights the strong value created through our combined efforts in the deal-making process.”
