Blink-iT Seals Strategic Partnership with Hoalani Group
Deal News | Nov 04, 2024 | Iberian Lawyer

Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falco facilitated a partial sale for blink-iT Solutions, an IT consulting firm in Portugal, to the U.S.-based Hoalani Group. This deal enhances blink-iT's growth prospects and aligns with Hoalani's strategy of providing comprehensive digital solutions across industries. The transaction was spearheaded by Gonalo Cerejeira Namora and Pedro Dias Azevedo and involved thorough legal due diligence, as well as preparation and negotiation phases. This partnership promises enhanced capabilities for both firms, particularly in addressing digital transformation challenges through increased innovation, cross-selling opportunities, and comprehensive client support.
Sectors
- Information Technology Consulting
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Consulting
Geography
- Portugal – blink-iT Solutions is based in Portugal, where the advice and transaction occurred.
- United States – Hoalani Group, the acquirer, is based in the United States.
Industry
- Information Technology Consulting – blink-iT Solutions operates in the IT consulting sector, providing services such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise.
- Mergers and Acquisitions – The article discusses a partial sale deal, which is a key transaction type in Mergers and Acquisitions.
- Business Consulting – Hoalani Group is described as a global provider of business and technology consulting services.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| blink-iT Solutions | Target Company | Company | A Portuguese company specializing in IT consulting and technology development. |
| Hoalani Group | Bidding Company | Company | A global provider of business and technology consulting services based in the United States. |
| Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falco | Legal Advisor | Company | A Portuguese law firm advising blink-iT Solutions on the M&A transaction. |
| Nuno Pereira | Founder of blink-iT Solutions | Person | Currently the country manager for Portugal at blink-iT Solutions. |
| Jesper Kehlet | Founder and CEO of Hoalani Group | Person | Oversees the strategic direction of Hoalani Group. |
| Gonalo Cerejeira Namora | Senior Associate | Person | Part of the advisory team from Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falco. |
| Pedro Dias Azevedo | Principal Associate | Person | Part of the advisory team from Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falco. |