Norway
The Pure Water Company, a provider of water purifying systems in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and UK, was acquired by Waterlogic (backed by Castik Capital).
Netherlands
Kwalitaria, a leading Dutch quick service snackbar chain, was acquired by the Dutch private equity firm Antea Participaties.
France/Netherlands
Blanchon Group, a French leader in woodcare solutions, acquired the Dutch company RIGO.
Australia
Kettering Professional Services, a provider of ERP solutions, was sold to Atturra, a provider of IT services.
Norway/UK
Neptune Software, a leading low-code software platform, was sold to Triton, a UK-based private-equity fund.
Norway
Convert Group, a digital marketing agency, was sold to Pearl Group.
India/S. Korea/Singapore
Weldon Biotech India Private Limited, an Indian manufacturer and distributor of in vitro diagnostic products (IVD), sold its i-chroma brand business (Boditech Med Inc., Korea) to CPC Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., a leading provider of clinical diagnostic products and services and the Indian subsidiary of Singaporean group Everlife.
Norway/France
Sogelink, a leading French provider of software solutions for infrastructure, construction, and property management, acquired Focus Software, a Norwegian software house dedicated to building information modeling (BIM).
Austria/Germany/Switzerland
AWS Mittelstandsfonds, a Vienna-based growth equity fund focused on Austrian SMEs, sold its remaining shares in three portfolio companies to Evoco AG, a Zurich-based lower midmarket manager that invests in growth and buyout investments in Western Europe with a focus on the DACH region.
Hungary
ARX Equity Partners, a Central European midmarket private equity specialist, acquired a majority stake in WTS Klient, which is part of the global WTS network.
France
Mapping, a French software publisher dedicated to document management, was sold to Efalia.
Germany/Austria/Romania
LKE Group, one of the most important German suppliers of handling and logistic products and systems, acquired a majority stake in Someg S.A. and a part of the Transcarpatica S.A. business located in Gherla, Romania.
US
Croft & Bender, the exclusive US partner of Clairfield International, is pleased to announce that its client, Rasa Floors (“Rasa” or the “Company”), has successfully partnered with Saw Mill Capital.
Hungary
ReMat Zrt., Hungary’s market leading plastics recycling company, was sold to MOL Group.
Finland/Norway
Dunning, Kruger & Associates, a Finnish digital product design and engineering agency, was sold to The North Alliance, a Scandinavian design and technology agency network.
Czech Republic
One of the Czech major distributors of agricultural machinery and spare parts, Agrozet Ceske Budejovice, was sold to the Czech investment group, GES Group.
Canada/US
Advantage Engineering Inc, a provider of prototyping, additive manufacturing, and low-volume production, was sold to SyBridge Technologies Inc., a global industrial technology company established by Crestview Partners in 2019.
Australia
Alliance Automation Pty Ltd, a provider of industrial automation and electrical engineering services, was sold to Telstra Corp Ltd, the Australia-based telecommunications company providing wired and wireless broadband internet and telecommunication services, through its subsidiary Telstra Purple Pty Ltd, the provider of IT consultation services.
France
Groupe FEDD, a leading French electronic player dedicated to critical solutions, was sold to Argos Wityu.
Czech Republic/Finland
Krenek Forest Service, an exclusive distributor of Ponsse forest machines in the Czech Republic, was sold to Ponsse, the Finnish forest machines producer, which is also a main business partner of the company.
Italy/France
The shareholders of GF Garden S.r.l., a manufacturer of garden equipment in Italy, sold 100% of the share capital to EXEL Industries, the French listed global leader in spraying solutions.
France
Enneo, a French company specialized in energy efficiency solutions, was sold to Groupe Weck.
Netherlands/Switzerland
NTOC, a Dutch specialist in in the manufacturing of medical decontamination and sterilization cassettes, was sold to Inomed Technology, a portfolio company of Initiative & Finance.
Netherlands/Belgium/France
TMI, a provider of healthcare staffing and recruitment services in the Netherlands, was sold to House of HR, the leading European HR services group.
Finland
Classic Pizza Group, a Finnish restaurant chain, was sold to Finnish restaurant operator Restel.
Poland
Medicadent Stomatologia, the leading pediatric dentistry clinic in the Polish Wielkopolska region, sold a majority stake to Innova Capital, a Poland-based private equity firm.
Poland
Dentaurus Clinics, one of the leading implantology dental chains in northern Poland, was sold to Innova Capital, a Poland-based private equity firm.
Australia
Broker Engine, a provider of mortgage broking technology, was sold to Australian Finance Group (AFG), a provider of mortgage broking technology and services.
UK/Australia
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) a leading technology and engineering services business was acquired for GBP 164 million by Fortescue Metals Group (ASX.FMG).
France
Boss Industries, a French group active in cyberintelligence, sold its French lawful interception subsidiary Elektron to ChapsVision.
France
CMR Group, a provider of control and measurement solutions for the energy sector, acquired the French company Procaly, a provider of wiring and cabling solutions for harsh environments.
Italy
Aurora Group, a provider of forensic intelligence & data analysis services, sold 100% of its share capital to CY4Gate, an Italian-listed provider of cybersecurity & cyber intelligence services.
Finland
Clairfield advised Terra Patris on refinancing its debt portfolio with a syndicated EUR 39 million sustainability-linked loan.
Italy
The Limonta family signed a binding agreement for the entry of Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A., an independent and diversified industrial group listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, in Limonta S.p.A., partly through a capital increase and partly through the purchase of shares.
Norway
1881 Group, Norway’s leading provider of personal and corporate information, acquired Tjenestetorget, a price comparison portal, from ABBH.
Italy
The independent private equity firm Mandarin Capital Partners acquired 63.7% of Selematic S.p.A., an Italian company leader in the production of automatic secondary packaging machines for the food, pet food and disposable sectors, from Vertis SGR and the other shareholders.
Netherlands/Italy
Customs Support Group, a European customs services provider (backed by Castik Capital), acquired Italian companies Mollica and MACC (Gruppo Mollica).
Italy/Belgium
BH S.r.l., the holding company of the Bertolotti family that heads the IVAR Group, acquired 40% of IVAR S.p.A., a company already controlled by BH and one of the leading players in the design and manufacturing of highly energy-efficient heating and plumbing systems.
Italy
Ivela, a company active in the production and marketing of lighting fixtures made in Italy, was sold to Star Capital SGR S.p.A., through the holding company Starlight Group, a subsidiary of Star IV Private Equity Fund.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Octadesk, an online management system for the e-commerce segment and SMEs.
UK
Three Pears acquired the global rights and brand ownership of Harmony Haircare, Stergene, Amplex, Ingram and Leichner from Lornamead Group.
UK
Stuart Turner acquired Mikrofill Systems, a leading UK boiler, pressurization, and water heater manufacturer.
Netherlands
Proforto, the leading online retailer of workwear and PPE for SMEs and freelancers, attracted growth capital from Nobel Capital Partners.
Czech Republic
KONEX OCEL s.r.o., one of the leading steel distributors in the Czech Republic, was sold to AC Steel a.s.
Finland/Belgium
Tilgmann Oy Ab sold Nordic Label Oy, the leading label manufacturer in Finland, to Asteria Group, a Belgian label and packaging producer backed by Waterland Private Equity.
Sweden
Confirma Software AB, backed by US private equity firm Abry Partners,acquired 100% of Boxnet AB, a provider of cloud-based point-of-sale solutions for racquetball, golf, and general retail customers.
Australia
Bluefield Asset Management Specialists Pty Ltd sold its asset management and maintenance consultancy practice to Deloitte Australia.
France
Laurent Mauray sold Rolmer, a French leader in the production of seafood dishes, to the French entrepreneur Eric Levet and the private equity fund French Food Capital.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Bagy, an online management system for the e-commerce segment and SMEs.
Netherlands/UK
Customs Support Group, a European customs-services provider backed by Castik Capital, acquired UK Customs Solutions, a UK-based customs broker.
Brazil
BRQ Digital Solutions, one of the largest digital transformation companies in Brazil, acquired TOPi, Salesforce pioneers in Brazil.
Poland
Centrum Stomatologiczne Twój Uśmiech, one of the leading premium dental clinics in southwest Poland, sold a majority stake to Tar Heel Capital, a Poland-based private equity firm.
Australia/US
Survey Dynamix, a provider of customer‐feedback technology, was sold to VHT, a provider of customer‐experience software.
Netherlands
VP Capital, the investment company of the Van Puijenbroek family, acquired Hydrowear, a family business brand of high-quality industrial workwear and waterproof protective clothing.
Netherlands
DSV Assurantiegroep B.V., a Dutch privately-owned insurance intermediary, was acquired by You Sure, a leading insurance distribution platform owned by IK Investment Partners.
US/UK
NFP, a US-headquartered, private equity owned insurance broker and consultant, acquired KGJ Insurance Services Group.
Brazil
Méliuz, a leading company in the marketplace and financial services business model, acquired Alter, a company that provides cryptocurrency trading services.
Turkey/Canada
Etiya Bilgi Teknolojileri Yazılım Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., a software company providing customer experience focused on AI‐driven digital transformation, sold a minority share to QMI, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news, and media.
Germany
DRK-Kliniken Nordhessen in Kassel was sold to Helios, the largest European hospital group, out of insolvency proceedings. Further information here.
UK/US
ICC Group, a market‐leading provider of data center maintenance and managed services solutions, was sold to US‐headquartered Service Express International, in Clairfield’s latest crossborder transaction in the technology sector.
Austria/Germany
Open Networks GmbH, Vienna‐based IT service provider, was sold to Bechtle’s Austria IT system house.
Italy
Metra Group, an aluminum extrusion producer, acquired 100% of Rustici, an Italian manufacturer of railway structural components.
Finland
Frendy, the Finnish IT services platform backed by Procuritas’ funds, made its first add-on acquisition through the acquisition of twelve businesses.
UK/US
HL Smith (Transmissions) Ltd, a leading independent remanufacturer of heavy-duty commercial vehicle drivetrain and steering systems, was sold to ATC Drivetrain.
Netherlands
Holonite, a leading provider of composite building elements in the Netherlands, owned by Bolster Investment Partners, was sold to BUVA.
France
Ceradel, a French company specialized in equipment and consumables for ceramics and glass products, was sold to the private equity fund Ciclad.
France/UK
Sicame, world leader in accessories and services related to the transport and distribution of electrical energy, acquired a majority stake in the British company Boddingtons Electrical Limited.
Finland/UK
Korona Invest sold Omaeläinklinikka, a Finnish veterinary chain, to IVC Evidensia, Europe’s largest veterinary care provider. Further information here.
Australia
Brisbane Maritime Pilots Pty Ltd (BMP), a provider of maritime piloting services, entered a partnership with Auriga Group, also an Australian maritime pilotage service provider.
Austria/Finland
TIPCO Treasury & Technology GmbH, an Austrian producer of treasury management software, was sold to Nomentia Oy, a leader in the same sector.
Finland
Greene Finland Oy, an electricity purchasing pool serving 2,600 Finnish and Swedish SMEs from various industries, was sold to Veni Energia Oy, a leading electricity purchasing pool in the Nordic countries.
Australia
Coxons Group Australia, a company that provides service and maintenance of cooling-system components, acquired its leading competitor MRC Australia.
France
Alcatraz IT, an alternative B2B telecom operator based in southern France, sold a minority stake to Siparex.
Czech Republic
Automotive company TOMATEX Otrokovice, a.s. was sold to holding company CIDEM Hranice, a.s.
Germany/Poland/France
expondo GmbH, a B2B e-commerce specialist for professional equipment, sold a minority stake to Crédit Mutuel Equity, a private equity firm. Further information here.
Norway/US
Finnish Metal Events Oy, the organizer of Tuska Festival, was partially sold to Superstruct Entertainment, a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners. Further information here.
Australia
Alliance Automation, an industrial automation and electrical engineering company acquired 100% of APC Integration, a provider of electrical and automation solutions.
Norway
The Palmesus festival – Scandinavia’s biggest beach party – was acquired by Superstruct Entertainment, a live entertainment consortium. Simultaneously, Nakatomi Enterprises, the owners of Palmesus AS, reinvested a significant amount into Superstruct Entertainment.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Squid, an online management system for the e-commerce segment and SMEs.
Netherlands
Kiwa, active in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry, was acquired by SHV, a family-owned company with a strong position in operational and selected investment activities, and management. Further information here.
France
Speechi, a French company specialized in the design and distribution of collaborative and interactive solutions, sold a majority stake to Siparex and Bpifrance through a primary LBO transaction. Further information here.
Poland/Germany
Erbud, a leading Polish construction group listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE:ERB), acquired Bilfinger Rohrleitungsbau (BRLB) from Bilfinger Group.
Australia
Precision Mining, a Queensland-based mining technology company, was sold to Australian-based leading mining technology and software company MICROMINE.
France/Mauritius/Madagascar
A consortium of sellers including Kibo Capital Partners, an African private equity fund with USD 100 million of assets under management, and Terra Mauricia, sold their stake in Orange to Orange Madagascar.
Hungary
Bankmonitor, Hungary’s leading marketplace for retail banking products, sold a 45% stake to Hiventures, a state‐owned venture capital company and a member of the MFB Group.
Germany/Sweden
The shareholders of German wireless communications specialist ELTEC Elektronik AG sold the company to Swedish electronics company Westermo Network Technologies AB.
Finland
Procuritas, a mid-market Nordic private equity investor, acquired 12 IT services businesses across Finland.
France/Belgium
Blanchon Group, a French wood coatings specialist, accelerated its international expansion with the acquisition of Debal Finance (known by the brand name Ciranova). Further information here.
France
The shareholders of Web Geo Services sold a majority stake to CAPZA Growth Tech fund with the aim of creating the leading international player in geolocation intelligence. Further information here.
Italy/Netherlands/Germany
Ser.Nav Group, an Italian leader in customs brokerage, was acquired by the Dutch group Customs Support, a Castik Capital portfolio company. Further information here.
Belgium
Clairfield Belgium successfully advised Belgian Mobile ID – itsme®, on a fundraising round of EUR 24.7 million to accelerate its international growth trajectory. Further information here.
Italy
Fenicia Spa, the parent company of the well-known brand Camicissima, acquired Nara Camicie, a brand owned by Passaggio Obbligato SpA, in order to create a holding company of leading brands in the men’s and women’s shirts segment in Italy and abroad.
Brazil
Méliuz, a leading company in the marketplace and financial services business model, acquired Melhor Plano, a marketplace that offers to final buyer price comparison tools for products and services provided by third parties.
Norway/Poland
Techstep ASA, a publicly-listed IT services provider in the Nordics, acquired the entire share capital of Famoc S.A. and affiliates, a software company based in Poland with a European customer base.
Norway
Ryde Technology Group, a Norwegian e‐scooter operator, was sold to Equip Capital, a Norwegian private equity company.
Italy
Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa Group SGR, acquired, through its investee Valpizza, C&D, an Apulian company leader in the production of pre‐fried frozen oven‐baked gastronomic specialties. Further information here.
Italy
Aksìa Capital V, a fund managed by Aksìa Group SGR, acquired, through its investee Valpizza, La Pizza + 1, a company with premium-quality positioning in the production of rectangular pizza, pinsa, and focaccia. Further information here.
Netherlands
Blue Wonder, a Dutch market leader in fully compliant disinfectant cleaning products, was sold to HG International, a developer of specialist cleaning products. Further information here.
Italy
OME Metallurgica Erbese, Stampinox and Hexagonal, comprising OME Group, a leading company in the production of industrial fastening systems, sold a 73% stake to the independent private equity firm IGI Private Equity.
Netherlands
Kargro, the Dutch market leader in collecting and recycling of end-of-life tires (“ELTs”), was acquired by management in a management-buyout.
Norway
Minimeis AS, the company behind the critically acclaimed and award-winning child shoulder-carrier MinimeisTM, received growth capital from Skarbua AS.
Norway
One of the leading players in the tire industry in Norway, RAC Tyres, consisting of Dekk1 and Gummi Centralen, was acquired by Nordic Tyre Group AB (NTG) / Altor.
Australia
Mipac, a leading global provider of control systems engineering, automation and technology services, was sold to GR Engineering, a process engineering consulting and contracting company.
Norway
Xplora Mobile AS, an exclusive distributor of Xplora products and services formerly known as Pepcall AS, was sold to Xplora Technologies, whose products include smartwatches for kids and other products designed to give children safe onboarding to digital life.
Spain
Berdac, an IT healthcare start-up company, raised funds in an investment round from Big Sur Ventures, a venture capital firm, and their former shareholders.
Finland
Alma Media, a Helsinki‐listed media group focusing on digital services and journalistic content, acquired the remaining shares in Alma Career Oy. Clairfield Finland provided a fairness opinion for Alma Media.
Austria
Tarife.at, the largest comparison site for mobile, Internet, bundle and TV tariffs in Austria, was sold to Geizhals, a price comparison website active in the DACH region.
Norway
Helsetelefonen, a leading Norwegian telehealth provider, was sold to Volvat.
Brazil
Méliuz, a leading company in the marketplace and financial services business model, acquired Promobit, an online community that promotes the exchange of information and opinions about products and promotions among its users.
Brazil
Méliuz, a leading company in the marketplace and financial services business model, acquired Acesso Bank, a payment institution authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Brazil
Boa Supermercados, which ranks among the 50 largest food chains in the country, was sold to Pátria Investimentos, one of the leaders in alternative asset management in Latin America, with over 30 years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit.
Finland/Sweden
Linja Arkkitehdit Oy, an architectural services firm, was sold to Swedisch Sweco.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Dooca, a virtual store platform focused on SMEs, which helps merchants to create, set up and manage their virtual stores and sell online. Further information here.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired ConnectPlug, a SaaS platform with a point of sale (POS) system and a complete management system, with a wide presence in the food services segment. Further information here.
Sweden/Finland
Confirma Software acquired Tietoaika Oy, a Finnish developer of residential real‐estate management solutions.
Norway
Motimate, an employee engagement and learning app provider, was sold to Kahoot, a global learning platform.
Italy
The shareholders of EDIF S.p.A. sold a majority stake to Megawatt Group, a leading player in the distribution of electrical equipment in southern Italy. Further information here.
Australia
Magnetica, an Australian medtech and engineering company specializing in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies, merged with Scientific Magnetics and with Tecmag. Further information here.
US
SEI Group, a portfolio company of Narrow Gauge Capital, was sold to Quad-C Management, a private equity firm based in Charlottesville, VA.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Pagcerto through Bling, a company that operates through subadquirer and banking as a service (BaaS) white label platform, services which will be integrated and used by Bling.
Brazil
Locaweb, a leading company in operating web services, acquired Bling, an online management system for the e-commerce segment and SMEs.
Finland/Norway
Seagood Oy Fort Deli, a foodservice company, was sold to Orkla, a Norwegian consumer goods company.
Australia/Philippines
Frontline Accounting, a provider of offshore staffing solutions from the Philippines to accounting firms based in Australia, the UK, and the US, received an investment from Sierra Madre, a Philippines-based PE firm.
Netherlands/Belgium
Adeptiv, a Dutch digital marketing agency, was sold by PostNL to the PE-backed Belgium-based Springbok Agency.
Hungary
Codecool, one of the top programming schools in the CEE region, received investment capital of over EUR 7 million from Integral Venture Partners.
UK/US
Vivino, the world’s largest mobile wine app, closed a $155m Series D funding round. Further information here.
Poland
Dentica24 sp. z o.o., the leading chain of private dental clinics in the province of Silesia (south of Poland) operating under the DenticaCenter brand, sold a majority stake to Tar Heel Capital, a Poland-based private equity firm.
Norway/Sweden
Adolfsen Group, through Pioneer Investor AS and together with co-investment partners, signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Skandinaviska Bensinaktiebolaget Din-X, a leading self-service petrol station chain in Sweden.
Italy
Caprari Group, specialized in the engineering, manufacturing and distributing of pumping solutions for integrated water cycle management, sold a majority stake to Ambienta SGR, a private equity fund investing in small and medium-sized Italian companies with a focus on sustainability.
Italy/UK
Lucart S.p.A., a Lucart Group company based in Porcari (Lucca, Italy), acquired 100% of the share capital of ESP Ltd (Essential Supply Products Ltd.), the leading independent manufacturer of tissue paper products for the away-from-home market in Great Britain. Further information here.
France
USHIP SAS, the leading retail/franchise distributor of leisure marine equipment in France, Italy, and Spain, owned by Intuitis Investisseurs Privés since 2012, was sold to its management, Ouest Croissance, Unexo, and BNP Paribas Développement.
France
NCI, a French private equity fund, acquired Sopano, a manufacturer of adhesives, labels, and paper rolls. Further information here.
France
The shareholders of Delta Service Location, an industrial equipment rental company, sold their shares to private equity investors and management in an LMBO transaction.
Denmark/US
Cybot A/S, the leading global consent management platform, was sold to Full In Partners, a US-based growth equity investor.
Germany/USA/France
Ottobock sold select assets in Freedom Innovations Inc. to Proteor, a France-based international group specialized in prosthetic and orthotic solutions.
Israel/US
CloudAlly, a cloud‐based backup service provider, was sold to Zix Corporation, a leading provider of cloud email security and compliance solutions.
Norway/Germany
Asolvi, Europe’s leading provider of field service and contract management software, agreed to acquire TIVAPP, the leading German field service solution for the fire protection and security sector.
Belgium
Clairfield International successfully supported Inclusio as financial advisor and fairness opinion provider in its IPO preparation process. Further information here.
Italy
Sicer S.p.A., a world leader in the design, production, and distribution of special chemical products for the glazing and decoration of ceramic tiles, reached an agreement for a 65% sale to Azimut Libera Impresa SGR (ALI), owned by the private equity fund Demos.
France
Diapason (formerly MCC Soft), a French treasury management software company, was bought by Apax Partners Development through an LBO transaction.
Finland
Versowood Oy, a Finnish forestry company, renegotiated its EUR 80 million senior debt portfolio.
Australia
BSE Maritime Solutions, a ship repair provider, was sold to Austal Limited. Further information here.
Italy
Everton S.p.A., an Italian food & beverage company, sold a majority stake to Cronos Capital Partners and other private investors.
Germany
REPOLY, a specialist manufacturer of technical & customized compounds in recycled polypropylene, was sold to Infinex, a group of companies focused on plastics processing, in particular extrusion-based processes.
Australia
Ord Minnett, a leading private wealth management group with AU$35 billion of funds under advice, acquired E.L. & C. Baillieu Limited, a large private wealth management group.
Italy
San Cristoforo,a diagnostic and therapeutic clinic, was sold to Bianalasi.
France
Pack Solutions, a leading player in outsourced management of life insurance and pension insurance products, reorganized its capital with Siparex Intermezzo.
Mexico/US
Medios Cattri acquired a majority stake in Lightbox, a leading digital out‐of‐home advertising company in the United States.
Finland
Fixcel Group Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of movable steel‐based modular buildings, raised a new EUR 7 million senior debt funding package.
Mexico/US
Te Creemos Holding, S.A.P.I. de C.V., a PC Capital investment portfolio company, acquired the loan portfolio and certain operating assets of Financiera Finsol.
US
Pinnacle Data Systems, LLC was sold to Doxim Inc., a portfolio company of GI Partners.
Brazil
Luandre, the leading work agency in Brazil, was sold to Grupo GPS, one of the largest providers of outsourcing services.
France
CREAD Institut, an interior design school, was sold to Groupe EDH.
Netherlands
Booming, a digital marketing agency, was sold to PE‐backed Intracto Group, a leading company in the Benelux digital services industry.
France
Pyramide MH was sold to Ateliers De France Group.
Germany
Gehring Technologies, a precision manufacturer specialized in honing technology, agreed to be acquired by the Nagel Group. Further information here.
Hungary
Green Fox Academy, Budapest‐based bootcamp offering new education products for the tech‐driven labor market, raised fund from Impact Ventures, Hungarian investment fund with focus on social innovation.
Italy/Germany
Omav S.p.A., a supplier of aluminium extrusion lines, sold its remaining 75% of the share capital still owned by the previous shareholders to SMS Group.
Germany
Profihost AG, a German player in the managed hosting sector, was acquired by dogado GmbH, one of the country’s leading cloud service providers.
Hungary
CER Cargo Holding, a leading privately-owned rail freight cargo company, raised EUR 6.3 million from Széchenyi Funds, a state‐owned private equity fund.
Finland/Slovenia
Stala, a Finnish family-founded company specializing in kitchen products, was sold to PE-backed Slovenian production company Kovinolastika Loz.
Finland
Donier Gastronomie, a specialized foodservice company, was sold to a Finnish private equity fund managed by Folmer.
Norway
Techstep ASA, a managed mobility services provider in the Nordics, acquired Optidev AB, a leading Nordic supplier of turnkey mobility solutions with focus on transportation and logistics and public safety sectors.
Australia
Aussie Traveller, seller of RV components and accessories to OEM, trade and retail customers, was acquired by midmarket investment firm Seneca Capital.
Italy
VOMM, a leading Italian producer of industrial plants for the environmental, chemical‐pharmaceutical, and food sectors, sold a controlling stake (65%) to Aksia Group’s Aksia V fund.
Netherlands
Ealyze, a Dutch company that installs, manages, and maintains smart energy meters for the B2B market, was acquired by Dutch investment company NPM Capital.
Finland/US
Confirma Software, founded by Abry Partners, a US‐based private equity with deep sector knowledge in business and information services, acquired SKJ Systems, a Finnish provider of Point‐of‐Sales (POS) systems under the Jeemly and Flowvy brands.
Finland
Elcoline Oy, a Finnish provider of contracting and maintenance services for industrial customers, acquired parts of Caverion Industria’s business operations in Finland.
France
Ielo Group, a French independent fiber-optic operator, raised funds from DIF Capital Partners, a leading global independent infrastructure fund manager with EUR 7.6 billion of assets.
Sweden/US
Confirma Software AB, backed by US private equity firm Abry Partners, acquired DataVara AB, a leading Swedish provider of payroll systems and services for the SME segment.
Italy
The shareholders of Vittoria Group, a world leader and innovator among the manufacturers of high‐quality bicycle tires, sold their 100% stake to Wise Equity.
Germany/Finland
Mutares, a Frankfurt‐listed private equity investor, acquired Nordic Road Services Oy, a leading provider of road services in Finland.
The Netherlands/US
Frigo’s‐Heerenberg, a Dutch cold store company providing temperature‐controlled storage of food products, was sold to Lineage Logistics, the world’s largest provider of innovative temperature‐controlled logistics solutions.
Finland
Terra Patris Oy, a Finnish industrial group, renegotiated its EUR 40 million debt portfolio and secured additional debt financing.
Sweden/Finland
Wibax AB, through Wibax Logistics Oy, signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Baltic Tank Oy, a leading Finnish company engaged in storing and handling of liquid chemical products and bio‐oils.
Finland/Norway
Pilke Päiväkodit Oy, a private daycare operator, was sold to Læringsverkstedet, a Norway-based family company. Read more about the deal here.
Poland
Estetique (Polanica‐Zdrój), one of the leading dental clinics in southwest Poland sold a majority stake to Tar Heel Capital (THC), a Poland‐based private equity firm.
Spain
Pagantis, a fintech group based in Spain, sold QueBueno, its business line of online consumer microcredits, to an individual shareholder of the group.
Spain
Oxicorte Gatika, an oxy-fuel steel cutting company, was sold to Grupo Larrión, an integrated industrial group that works in the wire, steel, and electronic subsectors.
Germany
Pluradent Group, Germany’s second largest distributor of dental consumables, dental practice equipment and accompanying technical support services, will be acquired by Deutsche Mittelstandsholding, a German investment holding as part of a debtor in possession insolvency proceeding.
Italy
IGI Private Equity and management sold 100% of Fimo Group, the European leader in components and systems applied in telecommunications infrastructure, to Wise Equity, a PE fund that has been investing in Italian SMEs since 2000.
The Netherlands
Fastned, the leading European fast-charging stations operator, acquired the fast-charging network of MisterGreen, a Dutch EV leasing company. Read more about the deal here.
France
Emballage Industrie Concept (EIC), a French company specializing in the sourcing and sale of film packaging, was sold to BBA Emballages.
Sweden
Eleda Group, an infrastructure services group, acquired JWAB, a civil engineering and transmission infrastructure company.
Sweden
Eleda Group, an infrastructure services group, sold KEWAB, an infrastructure logistics services company, to a consortium of management and group of investors.
Sweden
Eleda Group, an infrastructure services group, acquired ONE Nordic, Sweden’s leading suppliers of technical services in electricity transmission infrastructure.
Sweden
Eleda Group, an infrastructure services group, was sold to Altor Equity Partners.
France
Sanaga Group (EDEA), a specialist in outdoor landscaping in complex environments, acquired DecoJardins and KaRenoc.
Canada
Richards Packaging Income Fund (TSX: RPI.UN) acquired Clarion Medical Technologies, a Canadian provider of medical, aesthetic, vision care and surgical equipment and consumables. Read more about the deal here.
Australia
ASX‐listed National Veterinary Care Ltd, the Australian and New Zealand veterinary services provider, entered into a binding Scheme Implementation Deed with VetPartners. Read more about the deal here.
Germany / China
Vossloh AG completed the sale of its Locomotives business unit, to CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd., Zhuzhou, China (CRRC ZELC), a subsidiary of the China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation Ltd. (CRRC). CRRC is the largest rolling stock manufacturer in the world.
Read more about this deal here.
Australia/Philippines
Cloudstaff Modern Workforce, a leading global cloud-based workforce provider, raised USD 20 million in Series B funds from Philippines-focused private equity firm Navegar. Cloudstaff is incorporated in Australia and based in the Philippines.
Germany
Mandarin Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in KLAPP Group, an established player in the beauty market that stands for high‐quality professional skin care products with focus on innovation, research expertise and “Made in Germany” product quality. Read more about the deal here.
Mexico/US
FirstCash, a US global leader in the retail pawn industry, acquired a private Mexican company that operates 36 pawn shops located mainly in Mexico’s central region.
Norway/Denmark
Holte, the Norwegian market leader in workflow management software for the SME building construction industry, was sold to EG, a Danish industry-specific software provider backed by Francisco Partners.
Italy
CEI Costruzione Emiliana Ingranaggi S.p.A., specialized in the production and commercialization of spare parts and components for industrial vehicles, sold a majority stake to Alto Partners SGR, a private equity fund investing in small and medium-sized Italian companies.
Italy
Clairfield assisted the minority shareholders of 2C Solution, controlled by Namirial, in the sale of their shares to the parent company, which was
simultaneously acquired by the PE fund Ambienta. The minority shareholders reinvested together with the founders of Namirial in the new company controlled by Ambienta.
France/Spain/Switzerland
SoLocal Group, a Euronext-listed digital marketing company, sold its Spanish subsidiary QDQ Media to AS Equity Partners. Read more about the deal here.
Denmark/Poland
Nets Group acquired PeP, a leading merchant acquirer in Poland with an installed base of more than 125,000 point-of-sales terminals, offering a broad set of payment solutions focused on the attractive SME segment. The transaction values PeP’s enterprise value at EUR 405 million. Read more about the deal here.
Finland
The owners of Jouka Oy, a Finnish ball-valve manufacturer, sold all shares in the company to Indutrade Oy.
Italy
Virginio Cassina, a private investor, through his holding company Virginio Cassina S.r.l., acquired a minority stake of Valetudo, a company specialized in the production and distribution of cosmetic and pharma cosmetic products.
France
Groupe Ouvêo, a French manufacturer of windows, acquired the company Seeuws.
Finland/France
Point Group Oy, a digital service provider for the built environment in Finland, was sold to the French Arkance, a subsidiary of Groupe Monnoyeur.
Denmark/Canada
Arkas, the only manufacturer of exclusively Danish-made wood doors and garage doors, was sold to Lynx Equity Limited, a Canadian-based manager of private equity funds.
France
The management team of Transports Murie acquired the company in a management buyout.
Italy
Gradiente SGR Spa and Firme Spa sold Lanificio dell’Olivo, a historic producer of fancy knitting yarns, to the Ethica Global Investments Spa fund.
France
Korus, a French interior design and construction services company, acquired Le Bureau Contemporain.
Norway/Sweden
The Oslo-based agency Nordic Live AS sold a majority stake to FKP Scorpio, one of Europe’s leading festival and concert promoters.
France
Fruliance, a French group specialized in the production of jams and culinary aids, was sold to French Gourmet Food.
France/Japan
The shareholders of Euro Techniques Industries, a fluid-transfer systems company, sold a minority stake to Modec.
Italy
Clairfield Italy and The European House – Ambrosetti acted as financial advisors to SITI B&T Group in structuring a long–term facility of EUR 30 million provided by a pool of three banks, Banco BPM, UniCredit and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
France, United Arab Emirates
Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation, took strategic ownership of JEM Aviation, a fixed base operator providing services to airlines in based in Marseille.
Italy
SITI B&T Group S.p.a., a specialist for the production of plants for the tile manufacturing industry, acquired Diatex S.p.A., a provider of diamond tools for stone and ceramics processing.
Finland, UK
Incap Corporation acquired ownership of AWS Electronics Group, an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider specialized in high complexity services with production facilities in the UK and Slovakia. Read more about the deal here.
Netherlands
QWIC, an innovative Dutch e-bike brand, has received EUR 10 million in growth capital from De Hoge Dennen Capital, the investment office of the De Rijcke family.
Denmark
Malmos, a leading Danish landscaping company with an annual turnover of more than EUR 27 million, was sold to idverde, Europe’s largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape construction projects.
Germany/Sweden
JOST Werke AG, the global market leader in safety critical solutions for commercial vehicles, acquired Ålö AB, one of the world’s leading suppliers for the agricultural machinery industry, from Altor Fund III.
Read more about the deal here.
UK
Unsworth Family Investments acquired Geary’s Bakeries Ltd, a fourth-generation family-owned supplier of baked goods to food retailers and manufacturers, a family with other investments in the food industry.
France/Dubai
Boss Industries, a French group dedicated to homeland security solutions, acquired Trovicor, a leading provider of turnkey end-to-end lawful interception and intelligence solutions. Read more about the deal here.
France
Feraud, a company specialized in accessories for doors and windows, acquired V.E.DIS, located in the Paris area.
Germany
Krankenhaus Ingelheim gGmbH, a German hospital, was sold by the University Clinic Mainz and the City of Ingelheim to Ccare AG, a German healthcare services group. Read more about the deal here.
France/Mexico
Sterimed, a world leader in the medical packaging sector, completed the acquisition of Especialistas en Esterilizacion y Envase (Grupo EEE), a Mexican-based major player in sterilization packaging and infection prevention solutions. Read more about the deal here.
Sweden
Adelis Equity, a private-equity firm focused on the Nordic middle market, acquired all the affiliated offices of Säkra AB, thus forming a leading brokerage firm with a focus on property & casualty insurance, life insurance, pensions, and savings.
Italy
Zambon, an Italian pharmaceutical multinational, acquired the biotech Breath Therapeutics at an initial price of 140 million euros and with the possibility of reaching a total of 500 million euros at the achievement of regulatory and commercial objectives.
Germany/Poland
Clairfield International Frankfurt/Warsaw assisted expondo, the fast-growing German/Polish e-commerce industrial procurement business, in a senior debt refinancing exercise.
UK
Clairfield advised management and led the transaction in the MBO of Nationwide Hire Ltd. Management were backed by private equity firm Livingbridge with acquisition finance and working capital provided by Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank
Brazil/Germany
FH S.A., one of Brazil’s top SAP consulting and development companies, sold a majority stake to itelligence-group, the global leader in SAP consulting and part of the German NTT DATA Group.
US
Nova Engineering and Environmental, an industry leader providing environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and inspections, and related consulting services, was sold to Watkins Associated Industries.
Italy
Rototech Group, an Italian producer of plastic components made with rotational technology, sold a majority stake to the private equity fund Industry 4.0 (Q Group). Read more about the deal here.
Germany
Laguso, a vendor of high‐quality riding and leisure clothing, received a private investment from a German family office to secure growth of its fashion brand.
Germany
Vdynamics, an engineering-services provider focused on physical and virtual testing of automotive software and electronic control units, and MobileNext, an automotive software developer, were sold to Formel D, a global service provider to the automotive and supply industry, owned by 3i. Read more about the deal here.
Germany/Japan
Precision Motors Deutsche Minebea GmbH, the European subsidiary of Japanese Minebea Mitsumi Co., Inc., acquired the company Mast Kunststoffe GmbH & Co.KG, subject to the approval of the anti‐trust authorities. Read more about the deal here.
Italy
Lazzerini, a producer of passenger seats and other vehicle components, was sold to B4 Investimenti.
Italy
Italpol Group, a leading Italian provider of security services in Friuli Venezia Giulia (northern Italy), sold its operational business unit to Mondialpol Group.
France/Kenya/Japan
BBOXX, a next‐generation energy provider, closed a USD 50 million fundraising event as part of a Series D financing round. This 4th round was led by Mitsubishi Corporation, lead investor.
Germany
Scholze-Lava Consulting GmbH, a specialist in technical equipment and facility management, sold a majority stake to Thost Holding GmbH.
Finland/Germany
Högfors Oy, a Finnish manufacturer of butterfly valves, sold all outstanding shares to ARI-Armaturen Group, a German industrial company. Read more about the deal here.
Denmark
Green Circle A/S, one of the leading independent Danish providers of facility management and property services, was sold to Forenede Service A/S.
Norway
Parc Invest AS, the largest operator of indoor trampoline parks in Norway, was sold to Equip Capital.
Norway/US
Syscom AS, the leading independent provider of service management and security consulting solutions in Norway, was acquired by the US‐listed DXC Technology.
Netherlands/UK
M3 Self Storage, an operator of storage locations in the Netherlands, was sold to Safestore Holdings and Carlyle European Real Estate Fund, which formed a joint venture to complete the acquisition. Read more about the deal here.
France
CAPZA, a leading private equity player, partnered with the management team of Ital Express for the acquisition of the company through an LBO transaction.
UK/Japan
RADMS, the holding company that owns Premier Paper Group, was sold to Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited (JPP) in a multi‐million‐pound crossborder sale. Read more about the deal here.
Australia
Foresters Community Finance Pty Ltd, an Australia-based not-for-profit micro-loan organization providing emergency finance, was acquired by CUFA Limited, an Australia-based international aid and development not-for-profit organization.
Switzerland/US
Heverald Groupe S.A, the holding company of ESL and Alpadia, was sold to Kaplan International English, the ELT education division of Kaplan based in the UK.
Netherlands
The management of DataExpert Holding II B.V., alongside private equity firm Quadrum Capital, acquired a majority stake in the company from Soestdijk Capital in an MBO transaction. Soestdijk Capital is managed by Committed Capital Management.
France
Capsa Container, a French privately-owned industrial company, was sold to Dreyer. Founded in 2013, Capsa Container specializes in container transformation.
Australia/US
BCT Solutions Pty Ltd, a boutique defense consultancy, was sold to Accenture, the leading provider of management consulting, technology, and outsourcing services.
France/Brazil
Trescal, the international specialist in calibration services, acquired Gero, a calibration services provider based in Cerquilho, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. This acquisition marks the third time that Clairfield International advised Trescal on an acquisition in Brazil. Read more about the deal here.
France/US
Vincia, a French supply-chain consulting business, was sold to US-listed group Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL).
Hungary/Liechtenstein
DACE Zrt., owner of the leading online dating company in Hungary, was sold to Liechtenstein-based media company Russmedia.
Norway
A stake in Veterinærmedisinsk Oppdragssenter AS (VESO), was sold by the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (NFD) to Aquanova Invest. VESO distributes veterinary pharmaceuticals as well as performing clinical tests on fish for vaccine and feed development.
Netherlands
Amsterdam Cheese Company, a cheese retail company with shops in central Amsterdam, was sold to CONO Kaasmakers, a Dutch cheese producer.
Italy/France
Sacchi, owned by the French Sonepar Group and market leader in the distribution of electrical equipment, acquired Demo S.p.A., a company of primary importance in the sector, mainly present in Piedmont and Liguria. Read more about the deal here.
UK/Spain
IDE Systems, a supplier of temporary power equipment for events, construction work and facilities management companies, completed an MBO with the backing of Santander.
France/China/Netherlands
Read more about the deal here.
Poland
Orange Group, through its Polish subsidiary Orange Poland, acquired 100% of the shares of Bluesoft, a market leader in comprehensive end-to-end IT services in Poland. Read more about the deal here.
Austria/Germany
Read more about the deal here.
Sweden/Finland
Tire distribution companies Gummigrossen i Örnsköldsvik AB and RengasDuo OY, sold a majority stake to Altor Fund IV. Gummigrossen and RengasDuo are the market leaders among the manufacturer-independent tire distributors in Sweden and Finland respectively.
Norway
bRest, a Norwegian food‐services provider, was sold to Norvestor‐backed 4Service.
France/Netherlands
Briconord, a leading French supplier of finishing products and accessories for the kitchen and interior carpentry segments, acquired MacLean Products in the Netherlands, a manufacturer and supplier of decorative, construction, safety, and flooring products.
France/Spain
Read more about the deal here.
Norway/Denmark
Read more about the deal here.
France
France
Finland
Read more about the deal here.
UK
Spain/US
Spain
UK
East Anglia-based Weeting Tyres was acquired by Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK Ltd (Goodyear).
Brazil/Netherlands
Granotec do Brasil, a food‐ingredient manufacturer, was sold to the Dutch Corbion. Read more about the deal here.
Denmark/UK
Denmark/United Kingdom
Dansk Sundhedssikring A/S a leading independent Danish private health insurance business, entered into a partnership with AnaCap Financial Partners, a specialist European financial services private equity firm.
Netherlands
INNAX, a Dutch consulting company offering sustainable energy solutions for new and existing buildings, acquired Technion, a Dutch installation and building physics consultancy firm, and De Installatiedesk, a subsidiary of Technion that is active in the same industry.
Norway/Germany
One Voice AS, the leading SaaS provider of incident and crisis management solutions in the Nordic region, was sold to F24 AG, a portfolio company of Armira Partners. Read more about the deal here.
US
The Merit Distribution Group, the leading distributor of paint sundries and flooring products and installation supplies in the US, was sold to Center Rock Capital Partners.
Israel/Belgium
Priority Software, a company that develops ERPs for small-and-medium-enterprises, acquired Optimize Group, a Belgian ERP developer.
France
Handi-Pharm, a leading French distributor of home care medical equipment sold via pharmacies, completed a capital restructuring with Siparex and Bpifrance.
UK/Germany
Beck & Pollitzer, an international industrial-services provider from Great Britain, acquired the German assembly-services company montagen plus and its wholly-owned subsidiary montageprofis.
France
Canada/US/Switzerland
Celopharma, a distributor of female pharmaceutical products, was sold to Linepharma International Ltd., a US subsidiary of a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company.
Finland/Germany
Normek, a manufacturer and installer of high-quality steel structures, was sold to Donges Group, a portfolio company of Mutares.
Spain/Italy
GSS, a call center company operating across three continents, was sold to Covisian, one of the leading Italian companies in outsourcing business processes. Read more about the deal here.
Poland
Joyfood, a Polish producer of ready meals and healthy food, raised capital from private investors.
Denmark/Poland
Nets Group, a market leader in the payments industry, established a strategic alliance with Przelewy24, one of the leading online payment service providers in the Polish market. Read more about the deal here.
France/Switzerland
CMR, a supplier of electronic control and measurement systems, acquired the Swiss company Costronic. CMR is backed by prominent private equity firms LBO France and Cathay Capital.
UK/US
GB Group (LON: GBG), completed its previously announced USD 300 million acquisition of IDology,a fast-growing provider of identity verification services.
US
SIP.US LLC & SIPTRUNK Inc., a leading provider of on-demand, enterprise-class IP communications software solutions, was sold to BCM One.
Denmark/Germany
Danish Medical Data Distribution (DMDD), the leading provider in Denmark for digital laboratory analysis requisitions, was sold to Synlab.
France
Laboratoires Humeau, a leading distributor of lab equipment in France and Africa, was sold to the French investor Intuitis.
France
Aterno, a French manufacturer, distributor, and installer of high-end heating systems, was sold to Meeschaert Private Equity in a LMBO transaction.
Sweden/Finland
Miab AB, the largest independent cleaning and facility management company in Sweden, acquired a majority stake in N-Clean Oy, a Finnish cleaning company.
Italy/Belgium/France
Read more about the deal here.
Poland/Norway
BrainSHARE IT, provider of SaldeoSMART, a leading cloud solution for accounting practices and accounting departments of small and medium businesses in Poland, was sold to Visma, a major Nordic software provider operating in the business segments of SMB, enterprise, commerce solutions, custom solutions, and cloud infrastructure services. Read more about the deal here.
Denmark
Wendelbo, a design brand, sold a majority stake to Maj Invest Equity, the leading Danish private-equity fund.
France/Germany
Lacroix Group, an international technological equipment supplier, acquired SAE IT Systems GmbH & Co., a German provider of connected equipment to monitor and secure electric grid and renewable energy infrastructures. Read more about the deal here.
France
EDEA, a French landscaping company, sold a minority stake to Initiative & Finance.
UK
The Signis Group, a leading provider of training and online procedure manuals for children’s care services, was sold to Antser Group.
US
Lexington Manufacturing, a leading provider of engineered components to window and door OEMs in the United States and internationally, was sold to Watkins Associated Industries.
Germany
Werhahn KG sold Alessandro International GmbH, a manufacturer of nail, hand, and foot care products, to the Wilde Group.
Australia/India
Scalable Data Systems, a provider of business solutions in the Australian market, was sold to Sonata Software, a global technology company.
Norway
1881 Group, a provider of personal and corporate information, acquired Idium AS, a digital marketing agency.
US
Gro Solutions, Inc., a digital sales platform for financial institutions, was acquired by Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO).
Mexico
The shareholders of Grupo Turistore, the leading souvenir shop retailer in Mexico, completed a capitalization of shares subscribed by Nexxus Capital and Alta Growth Capital, two of Mexico’s most active private equity firms.
Brazil
The shareholders of Siagri Sistemas de Gestão, an agribusiness ERP developer, acquired a minority stake and made a capital raise in Checkplant Sistemas, a provider of farming solutions.
France
TH Conseil, a human resources advisory company specializing in consulting services for disabilities in employment, professional equality, and workforce diversity, was sold to consulting firm Sémaphores.
Italy/China
Olivotto Glass Technologies S.p.A., an Italian company active in the design, engineering, and sale of machines and plants for the manufacturing of hollow glass items, was sold to the Chinese listed group China Glass Holdings Limited (HK:3300).
Australia
Cloudtrek Pty Ltd, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud specialist, was sold to Deloitte Australia, the leading professional services firm.
Italy
Group FIMO, an Italian manufacturer and distributor of telecom cable management products, acquired DCE, an Italian company specialized in systems and wiring for the telecommunication industry.
Italy
Star Capital SGR S.p.A. and the minority shareholders sold a majority stake of Gia S.p.A., an Italian producer of fixing solutions for the ITS industry, to Ethica Global Investments S.p.A.
France/Belgium
AwoX, a Euronext-listed group specializing in smart devices and smart home technologies, acquired the Belgian group Chacon.
Finland/UK/US
Flow Festival, the leading Nordic urban festival, sold a stake to Superstruct Entertainment, a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners.
France
Transarc Group, a Dijon-based coach passenger transport company, carried out a share capital increase subscribed by the two financial investors Bpifrance and Carvest.
Poland
Joyfood, a Polish producer of ready meals and healthy food, raised capital from private investors for further product development and sales channels extension.
Australia
Terry White Group (TWG), a pharmacy franchisor with a network of nearly 500 pharmacies across Australia, sold its remaining shares to EBOS Group, the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler, and distributor of healthcare, medical, and pharmaceutical products.
France
Mazeberry, a leading French marketing attribution player, was sold to Ysance, a cloud and big data consulting company.
Israel/US
Starhome Mach, a provider of wireless mobility solutions, was sold to Telarix Inc., a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners for USD 100 million.
France
SPC Group, a designer and manufacturer of high-precision dosing and filling needles for the pharmaceutical industry, sold a minority stake to Innova Fonds.
Australia
ERM Power, a leading energy company that operates electricity sales and electricity generation businesses, acquired Out Performers, an energy efficiency engineering group.
France
Alliance Environnement, a provider of water, sanitation, and organic waste recovery solutions was sold to Groupe SAUR, an international water company.
France
Bio&Co, a retail chain of six shops offering organic products and services, was sold to InVivo Group, a multiactivity retailer, subject to approval from French competition authorities.
Hungary
Green Fox Academy, an education company, raised EUR 750,000 from Széchenyi Tökealap, a Hungarian investment fund.
Australia/Singapore
AVS Nutrition Ltd, a leading contract manufacturer of food, vitamin, supplement and complementary medicine, was sold to Verita Healthcare Group Ltd, a Singapore‐based group providing preventative healthcare solutions.
Denmark/France
Interflora Denmark, fully owned by florists from the Danish Interflora network, sold a majority stake to Groupe MyFlower, the operator of the Interflora brand in France, Spain, Portugal, and Luxembourg.
France
Arcado Group, a producer of meat delicatessen and specialty sausages, was sold to private equity investors in an MBO transaction.
Norway
Sherpa Consulting, one of the largest independent providers of business intelligence and data analytics in Norway, was sold to the listed Nordic consolidator Atea ASA (ATEA:NO).
Denmark
Helgstrand Dressage A/S, one of the world’s leading equestrian sports companies with modern sales and training centers in Aalborg, Denmark, and Florida, US, was sold to Waterland Private Equity (Waterland).
US
Dominion Youth Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health support services, was sold to Century Park Capital Partners.
Italy/US
Convert Italia S.p.A., an Italian company active in the design, engineering, production, and sale of single-axis trackers for photovoltaic systems, sold 75% of its share capital to the American listed group Valmont Industries Inc. (NYSE:VMI).
Germany/US/France
Bechtle AG [ETR: BC8], the European IT retail leader with EUR 3.5 billion in revenue, acquired Inmac Wstore, the remaining European business of Systemax Inc [NYSE: SYX], a US‐based industrial group.
US/Germany
The German branch of Big-4 audit company KPMG acquired SAP consulting and data science company Conogy GmbH.
Italy/Germany
Farina Presse S.p.a., an Italian manufacturer of presses and hot steel forging lines, was acquired by Schuler AG, a subsidiary of Andritz Group.
US
Nuesoft Technologies, Inc. (“NueMD”), a cloud-based software platform for healthcare providers, was sold to AdvancedMD, Inc.
Italy
Industria Cartaria Pieretti S.p.A., Italian company active in the production of recycled paper and cardboard for industrial use, sold 80% of its share capital to Cartiera dell’Adda S.r.l.
Netherlands
Stichting De Goede Zorg and Stichting De Zorgmensen, two Netherlands-based providers of residential and home care services, completed a merger.
Netherlands
VODW Marketing & Management Consultants, a Dutch consulting company, was sold to Ernst & Young Nederland.
Italy
Openjobmetis S.p.A., a human resources company listed on the Italian stock exchange, acquired 70% of the share capital of HC Human Connections S.r.l.
Netherlands/Spain
LabOral International, an oral microbiology specialist, sold its 50% interest in Dentaid Benelux to Dentaid SL. Dental SL thus becomes the 100% shareholder of Dentaid Benelux.
Italy
Pancioc S.p.A., an Italian company active in the quick–service-restaurant industry in Milan and owner of the Panini Durini brand, was acquired by a pool of investors coordinated by Astraco, an independent advisory firm, through a special purpose vehicle capitalized by the club deal.
Germany/France
Devoteam SA (EPA: DVT), a pure player in digital transformation of large organisations in EMEA, acquired 100% of Alegri International Service GmbH, a leading consulting company for Digital Workplace & IT transformation in Germany.
Italy/Germany
Reply (MTA, STAR: REY) a European IT service provider and media conglomerate, agreed to acquire CSPi GmbH Technology Solutions, the German operations of CSPi (NASDAQ:CSPI), a provider of IT managed services, security solutions, and packet capture products.
Italy/France
EDIF S.p.A, a wholesaler of electrical products, sold its Puglia-based Business Unit to Sonepar Italia S.p.A.
Denmark/Poland
Nets Group, a Danish market leader in the payments industry, acquired Dotpay/eCard, one of the leading electronic payments service providers in Poland.
Netherlands
Clairfield advised the shareholders of Vijzelaar.com on a management buy in. Vijzelaar.com, a fast-growing mediator on behalf of highly educated finance professionals in the market for permanent and temporary staff.
UK
Richard Wellock & Sons Ltd, a food distributor, was sold to William Jackson Food Group.
Netherlands
Moonen Packaging, a renowned and fast-growing family business that provides sustainable packaging, was sold to Opti Group (pending approval of the ACM).
Netherlands
Fysius, a chain of physiotherapy practices specializing in the treatment of back pain and related complaints, was sold to AAC Capital and management.
Netherlands
Monuta Ontzorgt, one of the largest funeral insurance companies of the Netherlands, acquired a minority stake in MobileCare, a fast-growing provider of virtual homecare solutions in the Netherlands.
Norway/France
Sector Alarm, a Nordic security company offering alarm and remote monitoring systems, acquired the security activities of Afone Participations, carried out by its subsidiaries Afone Sécurité and Afone Services.
UK
Voice Mobile Limited, a market-leading provider of mobile phone solutions, was sold to Daisy Group Limited, a business ISP and IT supplier.
UK/Denmark
Satrak (UK) Ltd, a leading provider of telematics products was sold to Danish telematics group Trackunit A/S.
France/Germany
Oneytrust, a provider of website review services to online merchants, was sold to eKomi, Europe’s largest independent provider of transaction-based reviews and ratings.
France
Christian Fournier, founding shareholder of software publisher Mistral, sold its shares to Omnes Capital and Fabrice Le Camus in a LMBI transaction.
Italy
Openjobmetis S.p.A., an employment agency listed on the Borsa Italiana MTA, acquired 100% of the share capital of Coverclip S.r.l.
France
Vacheron Industries, a group of three packaging companies, acquired Bpifrance’s stake in Reboul.
France
Vacheron Industries, a French leader in the design and production of high-quality metal components, metal and plastic sub-assemblies, sold its next generation lipstick subsidiary Reboul, an established player in prestige beauty packaging, to Aptar.
Denmark/Germany
M. Larsen Vognmandsfirma A/S, one of Denmark’s leading environmental services providers, entered a partnership with Redmondis, selling a majority of the company’s shares.
Netherlands/Switzerland
Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST) and Zorggroep Twente (ZGT) sold clinical chemistry laboratory Medlon to Unilabs.
Netherlands/Belgium
Active Ants, an e-fufilment company, was sold to bpost, Belgium’s leading postal operator. The companies joined forces through a strategic cooperation with a clear mission: qualitative growth in cross-border e-commerce logistics.
Finland/Sweden
Elisa sold its call center business process outsourcing business to Eniro Finland, a subsidiary of Swedish-listed Eniro Plc.
Belgium/Netherlands
The Belgian Federal Public Service Finance (Belgian Treasury Department) awarded a four-year coinage contract to the Royal Dutch Mint.
Mexico/US
Prendamex, the leading Mexican pawn-shop operator, which operates more than 600 pawn stores (franchises and company-owned), sold its 126 company-owned stores to First Cash Financial Services (NYSE: FCFS), the global leader in the pawn industry.
US/Spain
The Middleby Corporation, a global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, acquired Josper S.A., a leading manufacturer of charcoal grill and oven cooking equipment for commercial foodservice and residential applications.
Finland/Sweden
The Finnish discount retailer Hong Kong was sold to the Swedish discount store chain Rusta AB.
Denmark
SAM Partner A/S, a leading FMCG company providing private label non-food products to DIY and household retailers in the Nordics, Germany and Poland, sold a 40% stake to Industri Udvikling, a private equity fund.
UK
Sangamo, a control and switch company, was sold to Tamworth-based lighting, wiring accessories, and security products supplier, Scolmore Group.
France
3W Academy, a French private school dedicated to web development programs, completed a leveraged buyout transaction with Amundi Private Equity Funds to create 3W Group and pursue its booming growth.
France
Coquelle Group restructured its capital with an investment from Bpifrance and the manager Christopher Coquelle and family.
Japan/US
Mitsui & Co entered into a strategic partnership transaction with Mark Foods, a New York-based importer and marketer of quality seafood products to high-end retailers, distributers and restaurant groups.
France
The founder and CEO of Securiview, a managed security services provider (MSSP) , together with Impact Partnaires, investor in the company since 2015, sold the company to LinkByNet.
Germany/UK
Quant.Capital Management GmbH, a German quant-based alternative asset manager as well as risk and tactical overlay manager, sold a stake to a private investor.
UK
Homes Caring for Autism, a residential care provider for young adults with complex needs arising from autism, was sold to nationwide learning disability provider Care Management Group (CMG).
Mexico
Te Creemos, a specialized financial institution that provides comprehensive financial services to the unbanked Mexican population and to small and micro enterprises, acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of CAME, a microfinance company.
France
Amsterdam Air, the leading French online retailer of Dutch and electric bikes, sold 100% of its shares to NOTUS Group.
Finland
The Finnish state sold its 85% share in Raskone Ltd, while Governia sold the remaining 15%, to Lease Deal Group Plc., a Finnish conglomerate.
Norway/Sweden
Egil Verne, a Norwegian vehicle component distributor, was sold to Axel Johnson International, a Swedish family business that builds and develops trade and service businesses in the European market.
Netherlands
Stichting KwadrantGroep sold its subsidiary Van Smaak B.V. to Poiesz Supermarkten. Van Smaak produces and delivers meals and groceries to care institutions and independently-living elderly.
France
RH Finances, a holding company dedicated to services for the agricultural market, acquired Medifinance, a major player in the Occitania region for sales, maintenance, and rental of equipment and spare parts for the construction and industrial markets.
France
Future French Champions invested in Alstef and BA Robotic Systems Group, which merged to form B2A Technology, focusing on turnkey automated solutions for the intralogistics, airport, and robotics markets.
Sweden/Germany
FMT Holding, a market-leading Swedish manufacturer of passenger handling and operational support systems for airports and seaports, sold its Aircraft Gate Support Systems division to the German-listed company thyssenkrupp for an undisclosed amount.
Norway/US
Jøtul AS, a market-leading Norwegian manufacturer of cast-iron stoves and fireplaces, was sold to the US-based OpenGate Capital for approximately NOK 360 million.
Finland/Sweden
The Consortium of Tradeka Yhtiöt Ltd and Colosseum Dental Group, owned by Swiss Jacobs Holding, acquired 100% of the shares in Med Group Holding Oy from Adelis Equity Partners Fund I and the company’s founders and management.
Italy
Fin.-Imm. Chiorino S.r.l. sold 100% of Chiorino Technology S.p.A. to Arcadia SGR S.p.A., an Italian private equity firm. Chiorino Technology S.p.A. is active in the production and distribution of high-quality leather products.
Spain
Clairfield Spain advised Grupo ADI in its acquisition of Quaternia. Both companies are active in the chemical distribution market and ADI will now have combined sales in excess of €55 mn. ADI is active in the textile sector while Quaternia is active in the personal care, cosmetic and detergent segments.
Finland
Pohjolan Energia Oy, a market-leading provider of turnkey small-scale solar panel solutions, was sold to MB Funds, a leading Finnish PE house.
France
Lyseo, a France-based international freight-forwarding group, acquired B&B International.
Sweden
Wermland Mechanics, a Swedish manufacturer of sheet metal components, was sold to HANZA, a growing industrial business partner in manufacturing.
Denmark
Gottlieb Paludan Architects, a leading architecture firm, was sold to ÅF, an engineering and design company with 10,000 employees in 30 countries. Gottlieb Paludan Architects focuses on architecture in the energy and utilities segments.
Denmark/Germany
Sjølund A/S, a metal processing specialist, sold a majority stake to Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAG), a leading private equity firm in Germany, as part of an MBO.
Poland
Prima Dent, the leading private dental-clinic chain in Warsaw with 3 modern clinics and 70 medical personnel, was sold to Lux Med sp. z o.o., the Polish leader in private medical services.
Australia
Hall Contracting, an Australian-based international dredging and civil construction contractor, received an investment from Crescent Capital Partners, a private equity firm.
France
HASAP Group sold Batimob to Louis Beyer and Jean-Marc Gras, who were backed by Invest PME. Batimob specializes in woodwork and design of interiors for movie theaters, public administration buildings, and residential and consumer spaces.
Hungary/Poland
Polish Enterprise Fund VI, a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, sold 100% of shares in Netrisk.hu, Hungary’s top online insurance broker, to MCI.EuroVentures of MCI Capital Group, a private-equity firm listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
Finland
Intera Partners, a Finnish growth-oriented private equity firm, sold its majority shareholding in Tamtron (with the holding name Scaleable Solutions Holding Oy), an internationally operating industrial weighing solutions provider based in Finland, to a private investor.
France
Groupe SAFIR, a designer and manufacturer of custom-made doors and gates, backed by the private equity funds Alliance Entreprendre, CM-CIC Investissement and CM-CIC Capital Privé, was sold to ACCEDIA.
Norway
Eterni Gruppen AS, one of Norway’s leading temporary staffing service companies, sold a majority share to Herkules Private Equity Fund IV. The management of the company retains a minority stake.
Italy/France
Group FIMO, an Italian manufacturer and distributor of telecom cable management products backed by the Italian private equity fund IGI SGR, acquired Polyform SA, a French company specializing in camouflage solutions for the telecom industry
France
Plus Que Parfait, a French company specialized facility management and cleaning services, backed by the private equity fund Impact Partenaires, was sold to Armor Groupe, active in the same sector.
Mexico
Distribuidora Rancho Los Molinos S.A. de C.V., leader in the bulk seeds and hermetically sealed seeds industry, sold a stake to a group of private investors including the private equity fund Mexico Development I.
Norway
TrafikkDirigering, a leading player in the Norwegian market for work-zone protection services, was sold to Saferoad, a leading supplier of road safety and road infrastructure solutions in Europe.
Germany
LHD Group Deutschland GmbH, a provider of professional and protective clothing, such as uniforms, protective gear, functional clothing, workwear and corporate fashion, acquired Guido Maria Kretschmer Corporate Fashion GmbH, which focuses on corporate fashion concepts and design.
Italy
Pelliconi & C. spa, one of the leading producer of metal and plastic caps for the beverage industry, acquired a majority stake in Oriental Containers Ltd.
Sweden/Netherlands
Intrum Justitia AB sold Buckaroo B.V., a leading Dutch payment service provider, to BlackFin Capital Partners, a private equity firm focusing on financial services across Continental Europe.
UK
Trinity School Rochester Ltd (Trinity), a specialist education provider for children and young people with anxiety, communication difficulties and high-functioning autism syndrome, was sold to Cavendish Education and Training Limited.
Germany
GBA Gesellschaft für Bioanalytik GmbH acquired Institut Pieldner, a testing and analytics company based in Stuttgart.
Norway/US
Feelgood Scene Film was sold by Sony Music Norway and other minority owners to Monday Media. Feelgood is the leading comedy production company in Norway featuring established successes in scripted comedy and studio comedy programs.
Norway/Sweden
Hepro Group, a healthcare technology company, was sold to AddLife. The Hepro Group develops, designs and markets assistive technology for home care and welfare.
UK
CPM Group, a market leader in pre-cast concrete products, was sold to Marshalls plc, a UK-listed construction and building products supplier.
France
NGI, a French developer, distributor and integrator of one-stop-shop solutions for radiology groups and imaging centers, backed by private equity funds including Isatis Capital, Amundi Private Equity Funds and CM-CIC Capital Privé, and its management team, was sold to MNH Group.
Japan/Belgium/Spain
Ajinomoto Co, a global manufacturer of seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals, through its Belgian subsidiary Ajinomoto OmniChem N.V., acquired a majority stake in Agro2Agri S.L. , a Spanish agrochemical consortium specialized in the production of bio stimulants.
Australia/China
BJP Laboratories, a leading Australian contract manufacturer of listed medicines, sold 80% of its shares to DZG Investments, the Australian subsidiary of the Goubuli Group, a Chinese food and beverage company.
France/Italy
Bodet Group sold 100% of its subsidiary Osys, a manufacturer of production-monitoring tools, to the Italian company Sedapta, a software publisher and integrator of smart manufacturing solutions.
France
ADB Safegate, a leader in global airport performance solutions, was sold by PAI Partners to The Carlyle Group, alongside managers. Clairfield International acted as financial advisor to ADB Safegate’s management team.
Germany
The private owners of Spitznas, a developer, manufacturer and distributor of pneumatic and hydraulic power tools and spare parts for pumps and motors, divested the company to an investment vehicle managed by ARCUS Capital AG.
Germany
The private owners of Transtools, a wholesaler of hand-operated tools, divested the company to an investment vehicle managed by ARCUS Capital AG. Clairfield International Germany acted as exclusive financial advisor to the owners.
UK
Stuart Turner, the leading water pump and pressure solutions business, was sold to the private equity investor Lloyds Development Capital.
Denmark/Sweden
Friluftsland A/S and the activities of Friluftsland Sverige AB were sold to Frilufts Retail Europe AB owned by the listed company Fenix Outdoor, which owns Fjällräven, Primus, Hanwag as well as outdoor retails chains in Sweden, Finland, and Germany.
Netherlands
Intersaction Ventures, a private equity firm based in the Netherlands, acquired 5W Storage Services, an IT service provider.
UK/Italy
DS Data systems (UK) Ltd. sold a majority stake to Zucchetti spa, the leading Italian software group. DS Data Systems operates between the UK and Italy and is the developer and owner of KonaKart, a highly successful Java-based B2C and B2B e-commerce software product.
South Africa/Germany
Bid Corporation of South Africa acquired a majority shareholding in Pier 7 Foods, based in Gröbenzell, Germany, securing entry into the lucrative German food service market.
France
Groupe Nadia sold one of its subsidiaries, Prodont Holliger, one of the top three European manufacturers of dental instruments, mirrors, abrasives, waxes and models, to Acteon, a world leader in dental equipment and imaging. Acteon is backed by Bridegepoint Capital.
Spain
Thytronic, a family-owned and managed manufacturer of protection, continuity and safety solutions, acquired a majority stake in iGrid.
Australia
Charm Health, Australia’s leading supplier of specialist oncology e-health systems, was sold to The Citadel Group Limited, an ASX-listed technology company with around $260m market capitalization.
UK/US
United Moulders Ltd, a manufacturer of life jacket inflator devices, was sold to Drew Marine Inc, a global leader in providing technical solutions and services to the marine industry.
UK
Plascoat Systems, a leading thermoplastic powder coating manufacturer, was sold by International Process Technologies to Axalta Coating Systems, an international performance and transportation coatings manufacturer.
Netherlands
Stichting Fundis, the foundation behind Fundis Holding B.V., the parent company of several healthcare-related businesses, completed a managerial takeover of Stichting Centrum voor Reuma en Revalidatie Rotterdam (RRR), a geriatric care and medical rehabilitation center.
Germany
The financial advisory firm FAS AG and tax consulting firm WTS agreed on a merger wherein WTS will become the majority shareholder of FAS AG. FAS AG is an innovative provider of services in the areas of accounting, process consulting, corporate treasury, interim management, financial service advisory, and leasing.
Netherlands
The management of Ti Sento – Milano, a distributor of contemporary jewellery that sells its products in over 20 countries, along with Wijkermeer Investments, a Dutch family fund, acquired the Ti Sento – Milano brand from IBB Amsterdam, a distributor of jewellery, watches and accessories.
Germany/US
Dormakaba Group, a provider of secure access systems for buildings and interiors, divested the activities of Dorma Beschlagtechnik, a manufacturer of premium door fittings, to Flacks Group, a private investment group based in Miami.
France
3Prime, a digital marketing agency focused on the healthcare sector, was sold to Aplus Finance and BPI France in a leveraged buyout transaction.
Denmark/Norway
TCA Lift A/S, a Denmark-based company that designs and markets spider lifts, and compact and flexible aerial work platforms used both indoors and outdoors, sold a 65% stake to Generationsskifte Invest A/S, a Danish private-equity firm.
Poland/Sweden/Germany
The IOW Group of companies, a leading distributor and service provider of mobile drivetrain systems, hydraulics, cooling systems, and filter technologies in Central and Eastern Europe, sold a majority stake to Axel Johnson International, a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 90 companies.
Norway/Finland
Insula AS acquired the seafood division of Apetit Plc, the Helsinki-listed Finnish food company. The acquired business is a major manufacturer of salmon and rainbow trout fish products in Finland and a high-quality fish and shellfish product producer in Norway and Sweden.
Hungary
Jobinfo Kft is the leading Hungarian job aggregator service with over 300,000 members and over 24,000 jobs listed. TIts clients include the large job sites active in Hungary as well as over 500 direct advertisers.
Italy
Veronagest sold a wind portfolio, comprising seven energy plants operating in Sicily and Calabria with aggregate installed capacity of 282 MW, to F2i’s Secondo Fondo, an Italian asset management company.
Netherlands
Auxilium Capital, a Dutch private equity firm, and co-investors Luc Brandts and Robert Pijselman, founders of BWise, acquired Software Improvement Group (SIG), a spin-off of CWI.
Denmark/UK/US
Infare Solutions A/S, a leading provider of airline intelligence solutions, acquired the air data business of the Atlanta-based QL2 Software LLC (QL2). The acquisition was funded by Ventiga Capital Partners, which is now a majority shareholder in Infare Solutions.
France
TSA Group, manufacturer of stainless equipment mainly for the food industry, was sold to a new manager supported by three private equity funds: Capital Grand Est, Agro Invest and Caisse d’Epargne Alsace Capital Développement.
France/Israel
René Laurent was sold to Frutarom by Thierry and Jean Louis Laurent, the company’s owners and managers, descendents of the Laurent family which founded the company in 1885. One of the world’s old flavors and specialty fine natural ingredients, René Laurent develops, produces, and markets flavors and natural extracts.
UK/US
Prestige Systems Ltd, an IT infrastructure specialist, was sold to Park Place Technologies, a leading provider of hardware maintenance and support.
Italy
Ersel Asset Management and the founders of the company sold the Sicme Motori to Orange1 Holding. Sicme Motori S.r.l. manufactures variable speed AC and DC motors and is one of the few players in the Italian market with advanced technological solutions for a large range of industrial applications.
Italy
ATOP, a world leader in the manufacturing of automatic lines for the production of electric motors for various industrial and automotive applications including e-mobility, was sold to Charme Capital Partners SGR S.p.A. and IMA S.p.A.
Australia
Funds organized by Equity Partners, a Sydney-based private equity business, provided growth capital for 5.4, a leading provider of results-focused, home-delivered meal plans targeted at millennials.
Italy
B810 srl, an Italian company active in the engineering and production of electronic systems and advanced connecting devices (Internet of Things), acquired 100% of Digicom Spa, an Italian company specialized in the engineering and sales of special devices for data transmission and telecommunications.
US/Iceland
Ocean Choice International L.P. (OCI), a seafood company, purchased a minority equity stake indirectly owned by Iceland’s Visir hf, a fishing company, with supplemental acquisition financing.
Italy/China
Italglobal Partners sold a 70% stake in CMI, the leading producer of household appliance hinges, to Guangdong Xingye Investment LLC, the parent company of the listed Chinese group Guangdong SACA.
France
Sertip, a company specialized in screen-printing on plastics and in flat-working for industry, acquired Chimicolor, a manufacturer of metal plates.
Austria/Switzerland
FirmenABC announced the sale of an 80% shareholding to Investnet AG, a Swiss private equity and investment group. FirmenABC is a full-service online marketing agency and market leader in cross-media advertising and promotions for small- and medium-sized businesses in Austria and Germany.
Netherlands
Intersaction Ventures, a private equity firm based in the Netherlands, acquired PQR, an IT infrastructure specialist, and 2ML, an IT managed services company.
Brazil
Premier IT, a provider of IT outsourcing services including service desk solutions, field services, datacenter management and NOC (network operations center), was sold to Quality, a leader in application management, electronic channels, mobile applications, mobility microservices, identity and governance management, risk, and compliance.
Poland
A majority stake in Kuznia Ostrow Wielkopolski (KOW), a forge specializing in close-die and open-die forgings for the railway, construction and agricultural sectors, was sold to MSV Metal Studenka s.r.o., a portfolio company of Czech private-equity fund JET Investment.
UK
Clairfield UK advised the shareholders of New Reflexions on a multi-million-pound investment from Bridges Evergreen. New Reflexions is a specialist provider of dedicated care for young people with high acuity learning disability, challenging behavior and autism.
UK
Clairfield UK advised on the sale of M4 Systems, a leading Microsoft Gold Partner specialising in the development and support of bespoke CRM and ERP solutions. M4 Systems has offices in the UK as well as a software development team located in Central Belgrade, Serbia.
Italy
IMR Automotive S.p.A., a global manufacturer and supplier of exterior parts for the automotive and truck industry, acquired 81.25% of Industrialesud S.p.A., an Italian company active in the same industry.
France
Cristin Electro Erosion (CEE), a company specialized in high-precision technical parts for the aeronautics sector, was sold to Comptoir Général du Ressort (CGR). CGR, specializing in cold forming spring manufacturing, is a privately-owned group with over EUR 160 million in sales.
Finland/Estonia
Elisa, the largest telecom company in Finland, acquired Santa Monica Networks’ Finnish and Estonian companies. SMN specializes in secure IT networks and data center solutions.
Finland
Partnera Oy, a Finnish alternative investment manager, sold IT retailer SystemaStore Oy, a supplier of corporate IT infrastructure and is the market leader in Finland’s Sea Lapland region, to Tietokeskus Yhtiöt, a provider of IT infrastructure and services with several locations throughout Finland.
Denmark
G.Funder, a leading Danish distributor of rope, painting equipment, brushes, brooms and cleaning supplies for DIY and retail, was acquired by Lemvigh-Müller A/S from Sam Holding A/S. Lemvigh Müller is the most prominent distributor of steel and technical supplies in Denmark.
Denmark
The digital bureau Umwelt A/S sold a 20% stake to the Copenhagen-listed marketing communication services company F.E. Bording. Umwelt is a strategic and digital bureau which deals with advisory services in marketing communication services.
Australia/US
ImmersaView, an Australian software company with business in Australia, the US, and the UK, was sold to PLEXSYS, a US-based distributor of software to the defense sector.
Germany
The House of Fuerstenberg sold its subsidiary Holzindustrie Fürst zu Fürstenberg (wooden packaging business unit) to Industrial European Wood Products Holding GmbH. Holzindustrie Fürst zu Fürstenberg has been operating for some 100 years, evolving from a saw mill to an important manufacturer of wooden packaging for the automotive industry.
Denmark/Norway
Gjensidige, a leading Nordic insurance group, acquired Mølholm Insurance, the leading provider of health insurance in Denmark, from PFA Pension.
Germany/France
MEngineering GmbH, Ravensburg, a leading German provider of specialized engineering services to the automotive industry, sold 100% of its shares to Alten GmbH, a subsidiary of French-listed Alten SA.
Mexico/US
Controladora GMI, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the leading manufacturer and provider of modular construction solutions in Mexico and Latin America, received an investment from the Washington DC-based private equity firm ACON Investments.
Germany
The NWD Group , a leading trading and service company in the dental sector, acquired NETdental, a German dental-consumable mail-order company.
Netherlands
Intersaction Ventures, a private equity firm based in the Netherlands, acquired Foeth, a trading company specialized in second-hand machinery and process equipment.
Finland
Handico Finland Oy joined the Finnish Haltija Group Oy, a portfolio company of the Finnish private equity investor Sponsor Capital. Handico represents medical aid brands and offers after-sales services nationwide, serving hospital districts, municipalities, and private care companies.
Italy
Tholos, an Italian company that provides energy efficiency services to industrial firms throughout Italy, was sold to Elettra Investimenti (ELIN:IM), a developer of projects in the energy sector, with particular expertise in cogeneration and trigeneration plants.
Canada/Argentina/Uruguay
Cooke Seafoods Inc., one of the largest seafood companies in North America, acquired 100% of the fishing assets of Fripur S.A. and Grinfin S.A. in Uruguay and Argentina.
Germany
Reality bytes, an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Cologne, sold a majority stake to TWT Digital Group, one of the most successful founder-managed internet agency groups in Germany.
Denmark/Germany
KeepFocus, a leading Danish energy-management-systems company, was sold to a consortium of German investors who named the newco KeepFocus Europe GmbH.
Denmark
Alectia and Niras, two of the leading engineering consulting companies in Denmark, merged, creating a new major player in the engineering consulting industry.
Netherlands
KwadrantGroep, provider of healthcare services with a focus on elderly care, sold its four related subsidiaries to Jens Beenhakker Beheer B.V., which specializes in the sale and leasing of mobility aid equipment.
Mexico
Te Creemos Holding, S.A.P.I. de C.V., a Mexico Development Partners portfolio company and the parent company of Te Creemos, S.A. de C.V. Sociedad Financiera Popular, acquiredFinanciera FINCA, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, ENR.
Mexico
Te Creemos Holding, S.A.P.I. de C.V., a Mexico Development Partners portfolio company and the parent company of Te Creemos, S.A. de C.V. Sociedad Financiera Popular, acquired Felicidad Financiera, S.A de C.V., a microfinance organization.
UK
Rowanmoor Group, a leading independent small self-administered scheme (SSAS) provider and a bespoke self-invested personal pension (SIPP) and family pension trust (family SIPP) operator, was sold to Embark Group, a provider of long-term savings and advisory services.
Russia
StickerRide, an IT advertising platform allowing on-vehicle advertising campaigns, secured a funding round totalling USD 3 million from investment advisory firm Winter Capital.
UK
FC Exchange, an international money transfer and payment solutions company, was sold to Global Reach Partners, a UK foreign-exchange specialist.
Germany
DOREA Holding GmbH, a German owner and operator of nursing homes and a portfolio company of Quadriga Capital, a German private equity firm, acquired Meritus Seniorenzentren GmbH, an operator of elder care facilities.
US
Sea Watch International, the largest integrated producer of clam products in the US, acquired Looks Gourmet Foods Holdings Company Inc. (d.b.a. Bar Harbor Foods), a leading producer of branded quality seafood products for the retail segment.
France/Brazil
Trescal, the international specialist in calibration services, acquired Metrosul, a leading calibration services provider based in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Austria/Switzerland
AdRom Digital Media AG sold a 35% stake to Investnet AG, a Swiss private equity and investment group. adRom, founded in 2000, is a data-driven dialogue marketing company. adRom develops technology for real-time cross-channel marketing campaigns in the DACH region.
UK
Lean Education and Development Limited (LEAD), a national provider of accredited vocational learning and development programs, completed a management buyout. Funding was provided by Finance Birmingham and Royal Bank of Scotland’s Corporate Transactions team, Birmingham.
UK
Friars 716 Ltd acquired SWP Group Plc in a privatization process. SWP Group designs, manufactures, and installs a range of industrial engineered products and systems. The newly-established business is wholly owned by management.
Germany/China
Brock Kehrtechnik GmbH, Witten, a leading manufacturer of compact and large truck mounted sweeping-machines and related airport equipment sold 100 % of its shares to Foton Germany, the subsidiary of Beiqi Foton Motor Co. Ltd., Beijing, China.
France
Mattout Carrelage, a distributor of floor tiles, was sold to Richardson, a family company focused on plumbing and heating installations with sales of EUR 500 million.
France
WikiPME, an online community platform for entrepreneurs, raised equity capital from a pool of high-net-worth individuals and issued convertible bonds to Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, a French public institution.
Italy/Sweden
FIAC S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of piston compressors and related equipment, was sold by the Lucchi family to Atlas Copco, a global provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Founded in 1977, FIAC has production sites in Italy, China, and Brazil, and sells into more than 110 countries.
France
Turenne Capital Partenaires, Absiskey’s minority private equity shareholder, sold its stake in the company through a sponsorless transaction. Founded in 1988, Absiskey provides advisory services for innovation & tax incentives.
Italy
ACS Dobfar, an Italian chemical-pharmaceutical group leader, received term loan financing through an underwriting deal closed with Unicredit and Natixis in Italy. ACS Dobfar manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients and final dosage forms for the antibiotic sector worldwide.
France/UK
Tournus Equipment, a French manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for professional kitchens, acquired CED Fabrications, a UK-based commercial-catering equipment manufacturer.
Norway
Phonero acquired 100% of the shares in its competitor Mobitalk. The acquisition expands Phonero’s distribution and local presence in the western part of Norway. Following the transaction, Phonero will have more than 250,000 subscribers in the B2B market.
Netherlands
Holland Venture sold its majority stake in Opdidakt to Karmijn Kapitaal and the company’s management. Opdidakt is a nationwide provider of high-quality support for children with learning disabilities and psychological issues.
France
MBO Partenaires and private investors sold their shares in Storm Elec Group, a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and B2B distribution of electrical boxes and automation solutions for both the swimming-pool and photovoltaic markets.
France/Italy
Wish Days S.r.l., the leading Italian retailer of experience-based gift boxes, was sold to Smartbox Group. Wish Days provides a wide range of products and services in the prepaid activity industry. Smartbox Group, based in France, provides gift packages that entitles the user to a leisure activity.
Netherlands
DentConnect, a large chain of dental care practices owned by the Dutch PE fund Bencis, acquired Kliniek voor de Parodontologie, a clinic that offers a wide range of dental care services, from its founding shareholders.
Poland
OPTeam S.A., a Polish IT company, acquired a 50% stake in Polish Electronic Payments Company (PeP). OPTeam (WSE:OPM) is a producer and integrator of systems utilizing electronic card technologies. The acquisition was a buyout financed by the private equity house Innova Capital.
Poland
Voxen Sp. z o.o., an insurance intermediary specialized in the sale of motor insurance products through a network of 250 car dealers, sold 100% of its shares to Unilink S.A., one of the leading insurance multi-agencies in Poland.
Sweden
Private equity firm SOBRO sold Nordomatic to Adelis Equity. Nordomatic is the leading independent provider of energy-efficient smart building solutions to property owners and general contractors with offices throughout Sweden.
UK/US
Accutronics Limited, a leading UK specialist in the design, development and manufacture of smart batteries for high-performance portable and handheld electronic devices, was sold to the Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ:ULBI).
India/UK
Point to Point, a provider of complex workplace engineering services with extensive experience in desktop and application virtualization, was sold to HCL Technologies (NSE: HCLTECH). Point to Point maintains an impressive roster of enterprise clients, including St James Place, National Air Traffic Services, Premier Foods, and Tarmac.
UK/Norway
Shareholders of LG Harris & Co Ltd disposed the business to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oslo-headquartered Orkla. Harris, founded in 1928, is a market leader in painting tools for the UK Do-It-Yourself sector.
UK
CORE Gaming, a content studio that specializes in the development of HTML5 real money games for casino operators and platform holders, was sold to Sky Betting and Gaming, one of the UK’s leading online bookmakers.
UK
Wavenet, a specialist provider of unified communications solutions to the SME and corporate market, was sold through an MBO to Beech Tree Private Equity. Wavenet, founded in 2000, provides communications products and services to over 2,000 customers in the UK.
France/Italy
Groupe RG, a leading French specialist in personal protective equipment (PPE), acquired A+A Monferrato. With some 2,300 active customers including major Italian industrial groups, A+A Monferrato (founded in 1960) is one of the leading PPE distributors in Italy.
France
Cottel.com, specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of promotional items, acquired Sacar, a French designer and manufacturer of small leather goods and luggage for famous brands.
France
Executives of ACM took a significant stake alongside Intuitis and BPI France. ACM, founded in 1948, manufactures pressure vessels and heat exchangers for the chemical, oil, nuclear, and health industries. ACM group employs around 100 people at its two Lyon-area plants.
Finland/Sweden
Autoklinikka, Finland’s largest independent auto body repair and paint services group, was sold to funds managed by the Swedish private equity investor Procuritas Partners. Autoklinikka will be combined with the Swedish Werksta chain, which was formed by Procuritas in 2015.
Germany/Sweden
Schneider Druckluft, a premium specialist in compressed air systems, was sold to Atlas Copco, a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Schneider Druckluft is based in in Germany with offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Germany/US
Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX), an American Fortune 1000 company that sells computers, computer supplies, consumer electronics, and industrial products, signed a definitive agreement under which Cancom SE (ETR:COK) acquires certain assets of Misco Germany.
Brazil
Premier Group sold its printing outsourcing division to Selbetti. Premier Group provides IT services including service desk and printing outsourcing solutions. Selbetti Gestão de Documentos S.A. provides leasing and maintenance of printing and document management systems.
Australia
Starts at 60, an online publisher of social media content for people over 60 years of age, raised equity from Seven West Media, an ASX-listed Australian multiple platform media company, with a market-leading presence in broadcast television, and magazine, newspaper, and online publishing.
France
Clinéo, a retirement home group in southern France, raised EUR 4 million from 123Venture. The investment is being used in the acquisition and renovation of three retirement homes (La Résidence Chevillon, La Maison Ensoleillée and Le Château de la Malle).
Denmark/Sweden
DKS A/S, a leading debt-collection company in Denmark, was sold to Intrum Justitia AB, Europe’s largest debt collector, primarily active in debt collection for third-party clients. Intrum is present in 20 different European countries and is publicly listed in Sweden.
Italy/US
Samiro Group S.p.A. and other minority shareholders sold Ravaglioli Group consisting of Ravaglioli S.p.A., Butler, Sirio, and Space to Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV). Ravaglioli is an Italian manufacturer of vehicle service equipment.
Germany/Poland
iParts, a Polish leading online car spare parts distributor, was sold to Hella, one of the top 40 automotive suppliers and aftermarket distribution organizations for spare car parts worldwide, headquartered in Germany.
France
LIM Group sold a minority stake to CM-CIC Investissement. LIM is the parent company of CWD Sellier and Devoucoux, two prestigious manufacturers of horse saddles.
Australia
Terry White Group, a leading Australian pharmacy franchise, merged with EBOS Group’s Chemmart, creating one of Australia’s largest retail pharmacy networks of approximately 500 stores representing AUD 2 billion in annual sales.
Australia
Grove, a leading processor and distributor of juice products across Australia and selected export markets, was sold in part to the Estens family (a 50% shareholder) who acquired the remaining 50% from the Willis family.
Finland
N-Clean, one of the leading Finnish facility management companies, sold a minority stake to private equity fund Juuri Partners. N-Clean enjoys a particularly strong market position in the cleaning of hotels and passenger vessels. It has about 1,300 employees, and a nationwide presence in Finland and Stockholm.
France
Ets Grassot, a family company owning garden centers under the franchise Villaverde, was sold to Gamm Vert, the top garden center retailer in France.
France
Ets Grassot, a family company owning garden centers under the franchise Villaverde, was sold to Gamm Vert, the top garden center retailer in France. Ets Grassot is the leading garden center in Lyon.
Finland
Elisa Corporation, the largest telecom operator in Finland, sold Elisa Rahoitus to Aktia Bank Plc. The transaction includes Elisa Lompakko, the first mobile payment service in Europe. The Elisa Lompakko app has been downloaded by over 120,000 users.
Finland/Sweden
Mehiläinen acquired Mainio Vire, a leading Finnish provider of elderly care, mental health care, and home services, from HgCapital (private equity) and private owners. Triton and KKR-backed Mehiläinen is a highly regarded private provider of healthcare and social services in Finland.
Germany
Tentamus acquired BLS Analytik GmbH & Co. KG, a German company specialized in testing services, analysis and quality certification in the food, pharma, and consumer sectors.
Austria/Germany
Immodirekt.at, an online real estate platform in Austria, was sold to ImmobilienScout24.
Australia
Cherry Blooms, a niche cosmetics business, raised equity from a high-net-worth individual for a stake in the business.
Finland/Sweden
Humana, the leading care company in the Nordics, acquired the leading Finnish psychosocial care provider Arjessa from funds managed by Sentica Partners and private owners. Together Arjessa and Humana will form the largest Nordic provider of individual and family care.
Spain
Clínica Bellavista, a mental-healthcare hospital, with a 50-year history was sold to SARquavitae, a leading network of nursing homes.
Australia/Japan
Skyreach, Australia’s largest privately-owned elevated-work-platform rental company, sold a majority stake to Nishio Rent All Co, a leading provider of elevated work platform and construction equipment rental in Asia.
Austria/Germany
Two minority shareholders of Geizhals, a leading Austrian and German price-comparison site, sold 16% of the company to majority shareholder Heise Gruppe. Geizhals was founded in 1996 and today is a leading price-comparison portal in the DACH region
Australia/Sweden
Sherry’s, a leading provider of termite and pest management services in Australia, merged with Flick Anticimex, a pest-control company based in Sweden.
Norway
The four founders and owners of Tripletex AS sold the company to Visma. Tripletex, founded in 2002, is a leading provider of ERP solutions to SME companies in Norway with more than 13,000 customer
Sweden/Norway
Clairfield Sweden issued a fairness opinion to the board of Fortnox AB on the public offer from Visma AS, a Norwegian accounting-software firm. Fortnox is a Swedish accounting-software company headquartered in Växjö.
France
Ets Grassot, a family company owning garden centers under the franchise Villaverde, was sold to Gamm Vert, the top garden center retailer in France. Ets Grassot is the leading garden center in Lyon.
France
CapVisio, a French videoconferencing solutions integrator, acquired NexesVisio, a competitor providing its services to customers located in western France.
Norway
House of Control, a SaaS Enterprise software provider for contract lifecycle management, was sold to Viking Venture, a technology-focused small-cap private-equity player based in Norway.
UK
Progress Care, a leading specialist education and care provider, was sold to Priory Group, a leading provider of behavioral care in the UK. Progress provides care for children and young adults with high acuity learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, and autism.
Netherlands
The shareholders of Psychologenpraktijk Oog B.V. sold 100% of their shares to the Mutsaersstichting. The Mutsaersstichting is a Dutch provider of mental health services to children and youth, as well as social care and counselling to women and their children.
Mexico/US
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), a global technology company sold 100% of the outstanding shares of its Mexican subsidiary, to Moneta Technologies, a provider of technological solutions for the financial, retail, and telecommunications sectors.
Mexico/US
First Cash Financial Services, Inc., the global leader in the retail pawn industry, acquired Maxi Prenda, an operator of 211 pawn stores in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Denmark/UK
ScanNet A/S, one of the leading Danish hosting and cloud solutions providers, was sold to HG Capital.
Denmark/US
Siteimprove A/S, a leading provider of web governance software, received a minority investment from Summit Partners, a global growth equity firm.
Denmark
DanaWeb, the leading provider of websites in Denmark, acquired Skandiaweb.
UK
FineFrance UK Limited, an importer and distributor of premium food products sourced from across Europe, was sold to Vestey Holdings Limited. FineFrance supplies over 400 restaurants as well as wholesale markets.
Sweden
Ratos, a NASDAQ Stockholm-listed private equity conglomerate, divested Hafa Bathroom Group to private investors in Sweden. Hafa Bathroom Group supplies bathroom interiors through the brands Hafa and Westerbergs.
UK
Thomas Miller acquired a majority shareholding in Osprey Holdings, a provider of marine and aerospace insurance. Established in 1885, Thomas Miller is an independent and international provider of insurance, professional, and investment services.
UK/US
Lonham Limited, a managing general agent specializing in cargo and freight liability, was sold to Chaucer, a subsidiary of Hanover Insurance Group Inc.
Mexico/US
Te Creemos, a specialized financial institution that provides comprehensive financial services to the unbanked Mexican population and to small and micro enterprises, acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Finclusión, a large regional microfinance institution with presence in 13 states of Mexico.
Hungary/South Africa
Extreme Digital, a leading online consumer electronics player in Central and Eastern Europe, was sold to Steinhoff International, an international furniture and household goods retailer chain.
Italy/UK
Raccortubi S.p.A, an Italian company active in the production and distribution of piping materials used primarily in the oil & gas industry, acquired the UK company Norsk Alloys, which supplies specialist pipeline equipment.
Netherlands
4Launch, a Dutch e-retailer active mainly in the field of consumer electronics, was sold to Infotheek, a Dutch supplier of IT hardware and software to businesses and organizations.
France
Global Imaging On Line, one of the key European players in medical imaging software solutions and backed by Amundi Private Equity Funds, CM CIC-Capital Privé and Isatis Capital, was sold to Groupe Numerix, a French leader in technical solutions for medical imaging centers.
Norway/France
Dermagruppen, a Nordic distributor of professional skin care products, sold its distribution activites of Decleor, Carita and Essie products to L’Oreal. Dermagruppen was owned by Ringnes Holding AS, NSV Invest AS, and Look North AS (CEO Henning Nielsen).
Finland
Tieto, the largest IT services company in the Nordic region, sold its Lean System business to a Finnish private equity fund managed by Korona Invest. Lean System offers ERP and manufacturing operations management (MOM) software for the manufacturing sector.
Italy/Germany
Rollon, a world leader in linear motion systems based in Italy, acquired the German company Hegra, which specializes in the production of telescopic and linear guides. The takeover was finalized with the support of Linear Guides BV (controlled by Chequers Capital) and its partner in Rollon IGI SGR.
France
The founder and shareholders of RBB Group (SRB & Gravaloire Recyclage) sold a majority stake to Naxicap Partners and Garibaldi Participations. RBB Group specializes in the collection, recycling, and recovery of concrete columns mainly from infrastructure networks.
Finland
Alma Media, a Helsinki-listed media company focusing on digital services and publishing, sold Alma 360, a content-marketing provider to Otavamedia, part of a 125-year-old family-owned media company.
France
Médioffice, a company specialized in the recruitment of doctors for short-term assignments in hospitals and clinics, was sold to R3G2, a company owned by an experienced entrepreneur.
Norway/Sweden
One Piece, a distinctive fashion brand in chill-out wear with retail stores in Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Berlin and Stockholm, obtained growth capital from a consortium of Swedish investors including Arthur Engel, Stefan Georgi, the Johansson family, and Gavia Food Holding.
UK
Consilium Employee Benefits, a fast-growing private-medical-insurance specialist, was sold to Chase Templeton. Consilium Employee Benefits, based in Kent, focuses on the SME market.
Netherlands/Sweden
Indutrade Benelux B.V., a subsidiary of Indutrade AB, acquired EPE-Goldman B.V., a Dutch distributor of hydraulic components. Indutrade AB is a Swedish industrial trading group. EPE-Goldman supplies hydraulic components to the ship-building, offshore, chemical, and petrochemical industries.
Mexico
Deja is a diversified Mexican family office with investments in real estate, private equity, and the pharmaceutical industry, acquired the interest of AWA Holdings in “Office Fund I”, a private equity fund managed by Tresalia Real Estate to develop high-end office buildings in Mexico City.
France
Profimo, a metals profile manufacturer, along with ScoverPlus, a rainwater gutter company owned by Profimo, were sold to Imerys Toiture, a leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. Profimo products are distributed under the brands Aquaz and Fazer through wholesale and DIY stores.
France
Profilmar, a specialist in accessories and profiles for rolling shutters, was sold to Zurfluh Felle, the European leader in the design and manufacture of system components for shutters and the outer closure of buildings.
France/Sweden
Nergeco, the leader in the production and distribution of automatic flexible doors in France, sold 87.77% of its shares to Assa Abloy, the Swedish-listed lock manufacturer.
France
CMBB, a home renovation company, acquired La Vaillante, a well-established repair-in-kind company in the Lyon region.
France
Blitz B.S., a French software-as-a-service publisher, was sold to Holding Seraip. Blitz’s software solutions optimize non-payment reduction, checkout processes, customer loyalty, check processing time, and cost reduction. Its clients include France’s largest retailers.
Italy/Germany
Safil S.p.A and Gruppo Tessile Industriale, both Italian-based worsted yarn manufacturers, were sold to Südwolle Group, a global producer of worsted yarn for weaving, circular, and flat knitting in pure wool and wool blends.
France/Germany
LFD Group took over I.S.O. Roulements, a French specialist in the distribution of bearings, following a winding-up procedure filed at the Nanterre Commercial Court. LFD Group, based in Germany, is a European leader in the production and distribution of rolling bearings.
Norway/US
Vianova Systems AS, a Scandinavian leader in civil engineering software for infrastructure design, was sold to Trimble, a NASDAQ-listed software company with operations in 35 countries.
Mexico
Vtufin, a provider of working capital lines of credit to direct-sales micro entrepreneurs, divested its private-label credit business to IAL, a Mexican financial holding and operator of Tarjeta Amiga, a leading consumer credit card program.
US
East Coast Seafood and Garbo Lobster, two of the largest lobster suppliers in North America, were sold to Seafood Investment Group, a long-term equity capital provider.
France
The sausage manufacturer Sipas Group opened up its capital to two private equity funds, Siparex and Carvest. The transaction involved the purchase of a stake from historical shareholders and partially financed the acquisition of Clavière from Bongrain.
Sweden
Lomond Invest divested Lomond Industrier, a supplier of a broad range of construction consumables and builders’ hardware products to Volati, a Swedish industrial group specializing in acquisitions of mature and middle-market companies.
France
Initative & Finance and CA Developpement sold their stake in the Company Transports Galvaing Freres.
France/US
SlipNaxos Rappold France, engaged in the sales and technical support of the brands Rappold and SlipNaxos in France, was sold to 3M, American conglomerate.
France
Toutelec, engaged in the trading and maintenance of electric motors for heavy industry, was sold to a management team led by Michel Gayte and Maxime Vial.
Denmark
Danish Crane Building, a manufacturer of cranes serving various industries, sold shares to SE Blue Equity, an independent private equity firm based in Denmark.
France
Indicia Production, a provider of industrial production services to life sciences companies, sold a stake to Amundi PEF, an investment fund.
Finland/US
Clothing+, a wearable-technology company, was sold to Jabil, the third-largest electronics manufacturing service supplier in the world.
Finland
Governia Oy, a 100% state-owned investment company used for special-ownership restructuring purposes, acquired Pajakulma from Raskone. Pajakulma equips versatile commercial vehicles according to customer specifications. Raskone is one of the largest chains of service shops in Finland.
Norway/Sweden
Hamilton People, a Norwegian staffing and recruitment company providing qualified labor primarily to the construction, oil & gas, and power supply industries, merged with TopTemp, a staffing and recruitment company.
Australia
Practice Insight was sold to IPH Limited, the holding company for Spruson & Ferguson, a provider of intellectual property services in the Asian-Pacific region. Practice Insight and Wise Time provide data analysis and software for IP and professional services firms.
Sweden
Ratos, a NASDAQ Stockholm-listed private equity conglomerate, divested Hafa Bathroom Group, a supplier of bathroom interiors, to private investors in Sweden.
UK
Aston Scott Group, a provider of risk management and insurance advice to commercial organizations, completed a management buyout funded by Bowmark Capital. Aston Scott employs nearly 250 staff members and operates from 12 office locations around the UK.
France/Germany
Autonetzer, the German market leader in private car-sharing, was sold to Drivy, a French community-based car rental service. Autonetzer is Germany’s market leader in peer-to-peer car sharing with the largest offering of cars and the highest number of registered members.
Sweden
Nefab Packaging AB, a provider of packaging solutions to industrial groups in 35 countries, completed a co-ownership deal through a new share issue, corresponding to a 50% stake sold to FAM AB, a private equity firm.
France/Belgium
Solving Efeso International, a consultancy firm, acquired Empact, a Brussels-based consultancy firm. Solving Efeso is a global leader in corporate strategy and operational performance improvement. It employs more than 450 consultants in 26 countries.
Netherlands
The shareholders of DocCare (Fa-med Group, backed by Gilde Equity Management) sold DocCare to its competitor Karmac. DocCare’s main activity is the processing of business documents. Its customers include many large health insurance companies in the Netherlands.
UK/US
NPA, a commercial insurance broking company, was sold to Integro, the US-based insurance and risk management firm.
Denmark
The shareholders of Pilgrim, a Danish jewelry company, sold 49% of its shares to Aktieselskabet CBH, a private investor. Pilgrim was founded in 1983 and in 30 years grew into a company with over 150 employees, exports to 40 countries, and 30 of its own stores.
France
Cogepart, a provider of express shipping and delivery services for retail and business customers, received an investment from Omnes Capital and Finadvance in a leveraged buyout operation. Based in Marseille and founded in 1986, Cogepart is a leading player in the “last mile” logistics market.
Australia
iPRO, a specialist provider of cloud-based vendor management software, received an investment from Bailador Investment Management, a growth capital fund focused on the IT sector.
UK
Flow Communications, a provider of network infrastructure and IT security solutions, received development capital from Maven Capital Partners, one of the UK’s leading private equity funds.
France
Quincaillerie Féraud, a hardware store created in 1959, acquired Auto Fermeture AF, a hardware store specializing in locksmithery and accessories.
France
Coquelle, a transport Company, raised funds from Siparex and Finorpa to complete financing of the acquisition of Trafilogic, a freight forwarder.
Finland/Poland
The Helsinki-listed wiring systems and electronics company PKC Group Oyj, focusing mainly on the global commervial vehicle industry, acquired the wiring and controls business of the Warsaw-quoted Groclin S.A. Group.
France/Netherlands
Altran, a global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, acquired Nspyre, a Dutch specialist in R&D and high-technology services.
Netherlands/US
Aeroworks, a manufacturer of high-quality aircraft interior components, was sold to HEICO Corporation, a publicly-traded holding company focused on the aerospace and electronic technology fields.
UK/Sweden
Adaero Precision Components Limited, a specialized manufacturer of high-precision components for the medical, optical, defense, laser and hydraulic industries, was sold to Indutrade, a Swedish industrial group.
Netherlands
Psychologenpraktijk Oog was sold to Mutsaersstichting, a Dutch provider of mental health services to children and youth, as well as social care and family counselling.
Finland
Genelec, a family-owned global business that develops high-quality studio monitors and active speaker systems for professional, home, and AV installation use, sold a minority stake to private investors.
Norway
DSG Bagdrop AS, a provider of complete bagdrop solutions, with cloud-based software applications and award-winning hardware products, was sold by the Bertel O. Steen Group to Materna Group, an information and communications firm.
Denmark
Siteimprove A/S, a leading provider of web governance software received a $55 million minority investment from global growth equity firm Summit Partners.
France/Brazil
Trescal, an international leading specialist in calibration, acquired MEC Q, a provider of calibration services in Brazil with a strong presence in the automotive and oil & gas industries.
Mexico/US
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS), the global leader in the retail pawn industry, acquired Maxi Prenda, which operates 211 full-service pawn stores in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador. This acquisition is First Cash’s largest and most significant acquisition in Latin America to date.
Australia
Rental Express, Queensland’s largest and fastest-growing specialist property-management business with over 5000 properties under management, was acquired by Little Real Estate, Australia’s largest independently-owned real-estate agency.
Denmark
ScanNet A/S, one of the leading Danish hosting and cloud solutions providers, was sold to HG Capital.
Denmark
DanaWeb, the leading provider of websites in Denmark, acquired Skandiaweb. DanaWeb handles the entire web process from design and development to hosting and ongoing service of the website. The acquisition of Skandiaweb strengthens Danaweb in the Danish market and adds new customers.
Australia
Windoware and Smart Home Products, Australia’s largest wholesalers of prepackaged and custom-made window coverings, were sold to a consortium of private investors.
Denmark/Norway
Mondux, one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing insurance agencies with strong ties to the auto industry in Denmark, was sold to Gjensidige, the leading insurance group in the Nordic region (listed on Oslo stock exchange).
Denmark/Sweden
Plum A/S, Denmark’s top producer of hygiene and disinfection products, was sold to CCS Healthcare, the market leader in hygiene and disinfection products in the Nordic region.
UK
Thomas Miller, a major independent and international provider of insurance, professional, and investment services, acquired a majority shareholding in Osprey Holdings, a provider of marine and aerospace insurance.
UK/US
Lonham Limited, a managing general agent specializing in cargo and freight liability, was sold to Chaucer, a subsidiary of Hanover Insurance Group Inc. with aggregate revenues over USD 5 billion.
Norway/Japan
Gas & Diesel Power, a pioneer in maritime gas engines, was sold to Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V., Japan’s largest shipbuilder and machinery manufacturer.
Italy
OneExpress Spa, an Italian company specializing in express delivery transport of palletized freight, sold a minority stake to 20 members of its company.
Mexico
Te Creemos Holding, S.A.P.I. de C.V., a Mexico Development Partners portfolio company and the parent company of Te Creemos, S.A. de C.V. Sociedad Financiera Popular, acquired 100% of the shares of Felicidad Financiera, S.A de C.V., a microfinance organization.
UK
Syscap Holdings Ltd., an independent finance provider for IT, was sold to Wesleyan Assurance Society, the mutual financial services specialist.
Norway/Netherlands
Barents NaturGass, one of the leading players in the small scale liquid natural gas distribution in Norway, was sold to Broadview, a Dutch industrial holding company with a portfolio of various manufacturing and trading businesses.
US/South Africa
Oceana Group, the largest fishing company in South Africa, acquired Daybrook Fisheries, the second largest fishmeal and fish oil producer in North America.
Norway
ABAX, one of the fastest growing tech-enabled service companies in Norway, and portfolio company of Norvestor VI, acquired FrontTek AS, a computer peripherals manufacturer.
Netherlands
BeLeave Capital provided the necessary growth capital for the further development of Blink Education, a company seeking to develop innovative digital teaching methods, designed to increase the involvement of pupils in the learning process.
Austria/Belgium
diamond:dogs|group, an expert in online, mobile, and social integral solutions, was sold to Emakina Group, an independent European group of cutting edge communication agencies.
Sweden/Germany
Swedish investor Proventus sold the renowned Swedish toy company BRIO AB, a famous manufacturer of high-quality wooden toys, to the German Ravensburger Group.
Netherlands
Geschenkbezorgen.nl, an online gift shop with a strong focus on business customers, was sold to Topbloemen.nl.
Finland
Terrafame, a fully-owned subsidiary of the state of Finland, acquired Talvivaara Mining Company plc., a mine that uses a bioleaching process to produce mainly nickel and zinc.
Austria
mPAY24, a company that provides payment services to e-commerce shops, was sold to Prepa Management Consulting GmbH.
Austria
Aktionsfinder GmbH, one of the leading Austrian online distribution platforms for leaflets in Austria, was acquired by Österreichische Post.
UK
SME Insurance Services, a specialist commercial insurance Company, was sold to Marsh, a global insurance broking and risk management consulting firm.
Finland/Norway
The Helsinki-listed technology company Elektrobit Corporation, specializing in embedded software and hardware solutions for the wireless and automotive industries, acquired the Finnish subsidiary of the Oslo-quoted Birdstep Technology Group.
Netherlands
Greenwheels International B.V., a Dutch car rental company, sold its remaining shares to Pon Holdings B.V., a Dutch trading and service company that distributes passenger cars, commercial vehicles, automotive parts, earth-moving equiptment, yachts, and supertankers.
France
Azur Soft, a leading software company in France for the safety and security market, received an investment from IXO Private Equity.
Italy/US
Italian private-equity firm Star Capital and other minority shareholders sold Saet S.p.A. to the US group ParkOhio (NASDAQ:PKOH). Saet is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and testing of induction-heating equipment and heat-treat solutions.
Italy
Raccortubi S.p.A, a producer of piping materials used mainly in the oil & gas industry, sold a minority stake to Synergo, the Italian private equity fund.
Italy
Raccortubi S.p.A, a producer of piping materials used mainly in the oil & gas industry, acquired 100% of the share capital of the Italian company PetrolRaccord.
Poland/Germany
Eckelmann Group sold a 100% stake in Cleanpipe Polska, a sanitary services company, to its current management in exchange for cash. Eckelmann Group is a privately-held group of shipping-industry companies based in Hamburg, Germany. Eckelmann Group offers waterside transportation and freightage, mainly on the Upper and Lower Elbe and the German inland waterway network.
Italy
Automa S.p.A sold its service division to AMS, a company that supplies technical service and spare parts for automated packaging and blow-molding machines.
Italy
Automa S.p.A. sold its extrusion blow-moulding machine activity to OverEngineering.
Italy
Automa S.p.A. sold its injection-stretch blow-molding machine activity to SIPA.
UK/Germany
Lift & Engineering Services Limited, one of the leading independent lift service providers in the UK, was acquired by ThyssenKrupp.
France/Netherlands
Abeo, a French manufacturer of sports and leisure equipment, acquired Janssen Fritsen, a Dutch manufacturer of gymnastic equipment.
Spain/US
Riverside sold the Spanish NJoy Baby S.L., a designer, developer, and marketer of strollers and related accessories, to Newell Rubbermaid, a global marketer of consumer and commercial products.
Italy
Star Capital SGR S.p.A, an Italian private equity firm, sold Vetriceramici S.p.A to Ferro Corporation, a leading global supplier of technology-based performance materials.
Norway
EcoOnline AS, a Norwegian provider of documentatoin for chemical software, sold 65% stake to Viking Venture, one of the leading technology-focused venture funds.
UK
Crawford & Company, the world´s largest independent provider of claims management solutions, acquired GAB Robins, a loss-adjusting and claims management business.
France/India
Webhelp, a major operator of contact centers in continental Europe and Africa, acquired RSystems Europe from RSystems International, an IT services company.
Netherlands
Bouwinvest, the property-focused asset manager, acquired the real-estate portfolio of Beurs WTC from Beurs Rotterdam N.V.
Netherlands
Value 8 N.V., the listed Netherlands-based private equity firm, acquired a 60% stake in Kersten Revalidatietechniek B.V., a Dutch supplier of medical aids.
UK
Nenplas, a leading supplier of extruded and fabricated plastic profiles, acquired Delta Plastic Ltd., a firm specializing in the design and manufacture of thermoplastic extruded products.
Denmark/Sweden
Scanditoy, a part of the BRIO Group owned by Proventus Invest AB and one of Scandinavia’s leading distributors of toys, was sold to Toys Scandinavia, a major developer and seller of toys in the Nordic market.
Sweden/Denmark
Mantacore, a provider of end-to-end enterprise solutions for the insurance sector in Sweden, was sold to Keylane, a software solution supplier to the insurance and pension sector.
Netherlands
Mentha Capital, a private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in Fri-Jado, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for preparing, storing, and presenting hot and cold food products.
Finland/UK
Paroc Group Oy AB, a Finnish insulation producer, was sold to CVC Capital Partners Limited, a UK-based private equity firm.
Denmark/Sweden
Intrum Justitia AB, Europe’s leading debt collector, acquired Advis, the market leader in debt collection for the Danish telecom sector.
Spain
People Sports Tickets, S.L., owner of the Spanish online ticketing-solutions platform “Never Empty”, raised capital from a private investor.
Germany
Städtische Werke AG acquired a 49.99% stake in the EAM Energie GmbH as part of a joint venture (distribution of electricity and gas). The sales area includes a potential customer base of approximately 800,000 in the private and commercial sector.
France
Encore Productions, one of France’s leading independent companies specializing in live entertainment, raised new capital from Fimalac.
Sweden/Norway
Frösunda, a leading Swedish private care provider, sold Tua and Tilitaks Gruppen, providers of youth care in Norway, to Humana.
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Norway/Sweden
Dolphin Software, a provider of systems to contact centers, was acquired by Loxysoft Group, a Swedish IT company.
France
Mediaflex Cliches, active in the flexography industry, sold its activities to Chemence, a specialty chemical company.
Italy
Panini Spa, the world leader in payment technologies, completed a debt restructuring deal with a pool of banks including Monte dei Paschi di Siena, UBI Banca, and Banca Popolare de Vicenza.
Sweden
The Nordgren-Pihl family, the original founders of Nefab Packaging AB, acquired a majority shareholding in Nefab, a packaging solutions firm.
Netherlands
Gilde Equity Management Benelux, a private equity firm, acquired Fa-med, a provider of receivables management services mainly for medical care providers.
Netherlands
Opvoedpoli B.V., a company that provides child care services, sold a 51% stake to Horizon Jeugdzorge en Onderwijs, a health and child care services provider.
Denmark
Egebjerg International, a manufacturer of animal housing, was sold to ACO Funki, a Danish agricultural-equipment company.
Australia/US
Pool Corp acquired a majority stake in Pool Systems, a distributor of swimming pool and spa equiptment, accessories, and leisure products. Simultaneously, Pool Systems acquired Niagara Pool Supplies, a similar distributor in NSW to achieve market dominance over the east coast of Australia.
Denmark/Netherlands
Kamstrup, a leading provider of energy and water metering solutions, sold its Dutch gas division to QAT Investments, an investment company that invests in medium-sized companies in the B2B market.
Netherlands/US
NedSense sold NedGraphics, a software solutions provider, to Constellation Software Inc.
Netherlands
Nspyre, a portfolio company that provides technical and industrial automation services, acquired the engineering services and information services activities of Irmato.
Finland
Suominen Corporation divested its flexible packaging division to Lonsdale Capital Partners along with new and existing management.
UK
TT Electronics, the UK’s leading manufacturer in the transportation, industrial, aerospace, defense, and medical markets, acquired Roxspur, the UK’s largest instrumentation manufacturer.
UK
Intrinsic Equity worked alongside Seneca Partners to raise senior debt and asset based lending to acquire Homebuy and provide working capital facilities.
France
Sopragglo, a French manufacturer of concrete products, acquired CAM.
France
Management, with support form Viveris Management and BPI France, acquired DPIA. DPIA manufactures, refurbishes, and distributes OEM parts, such as leaf springs and u-bolts, for industrial vehicles from its four locations in France.
France/Switzerland
Go Shop, a pioneering digital agency dedicated to mobile shopping, acquired Mobile News Channel, owned by Alcatel-Lucent.
France
Azulis Capital acquired a majority stake in Father & Sons, a ready-to-wear brand for men.
Israel/Italy
Private investors in Israel sold 100% of their shares in Drorys Group, one of the leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels for the food & beverage industry, to the company’s managers.
South Africa/Italy
Bidvest Group, a South African food service giant, acquired a majority stake of DAC Group S.p.A.
UK
Deritend Industries, a leading UK provider of engineering asset management, maintenance, and repair solutions, sold its subsidiary Preformed Windings Ltd, a manufacturer of high-voltage coils for electric motors and generators, to Clyde Blowers Capital.
Netherlands
ABN AMRO Participaties acquired DuoMed NV, a supplier of surgical instruments.
UK
An MBO was completed for Macro Art, one of the UK’s leading wide-format digital printers focusing on the retail, event, and exhibition markets.
Italy/Germany
IMR, a manufacturer of exterior parts for the automotive industry acquired FPK, a company active in the design and manufacture of lightweight structures and aerodynamic components.
Norway
Mobile service provider Phonero acquired its larger competitor Ventelo, one of Norway’s leading providers of complete fixed and mobile telephony services to the private and public sector.
Denmark
Vaskeriet Neptun, one of the leading washroom services companies in Denmark, was sold to private investors after filing for bankruptcy.
Denmark/Sweden
TIA Technology, the leading supplier of standard software systems for the insurance industry in Europe, was sold to EQT Partners.
Netherlands/UK
H2 Equity Partners acquired Ballast Phoenix Limited, the UK´s leading incinerator bottom ash recycling group.
Netherlands
AP Support, the outsourcing division of Akkermands & Partners, was acquired by the management of AP Support in an MBO transaction.
Finland
Governia sold Easy Km, Finland´s largest comercial vehicle leasing company, to ALD Automotive Finland.
France
Weezevent, a French provider of online registration and ticketing services, was sold to Vente-Privee, the leading event sales site.
Poland
Hawe Telekom Ltd., a major company in the Hawe Group that renders carrier services with its countrywide fiber optic network, merged with Mediatel, a listed company that offers wholesale voice, data center, and co-location services.
France
Impack, an investment group, acquired OTICR, a printed-packaging company.
UK
Oval Financial Services, a large financial advisory group, was sold to Arthur J. Gallagher.
Netherlands
LeanApps, a supplier of SaaS software for life and pension insurers, was sold to Keylane, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity Investments.
Italy
DEI Srl, a wholesale distributor of electric materials for civil and industrial use, sold 100% of its shares to ELFI spa.
Norway
Vigor Kristiansund, a Norwegian manufacturer of components for the subsea sector, was sold to Sub Sea Services which designs and manufactures niche products for the subsea drilling industry worldwide.
Norway
CRM Insight, a leading Norwegian consulting company in CRM solutions, was acquired by Økonomibistand Group, a fast-growing Visma ERP software partner focusing on accounting, logistics systems, CRM and payroll and major player in financial and accounting services across Norway and Sweden.
Norway/Sweden
Otera Elektro was sold by Otera Group to Bravida, Scandinavia’s leading supplier of technical installation and service solutions. It is one of the largest pure play electrical installation and service companies in the Norwegian market.
Denmark/US
Corena, a provider of product support solutions to help companies manage their critical information in the defense, aerospace, marine, rail, energy, and ariline industries, was sold to Flatirons Solutions, the US-based provider of software and consulting services to the aviation industry.
Denmark/UK
FortConsult, one of the leading Nordic security testing service providers based in Denmark, was sold to NCC Group, a UK-listed company.
Australia
East Coast Traffic Control, a provider of traffic control services, labor hire, and equipment to civil construction companies and government departments, was acquired by TeamInvest Private, the private equity arm of TeamInvest, an investment firm whose members own or control approximately AUD 1 billion in invested funds.
Finland/Norway
Elisa sold BCC Finland, an IT hardware and services company, to Atea, a leading IT infrastructure company.
Sweden
Litorina, a Swedish private equity firm, sold Pelly, a leading provider of flexible storage solutions, to Fouriertransform, a state-funded venture capital company.
Finland
Sanoma, a media and education company, sold its B2B business unit Sanoma Pro to Talentum, a Helsinki-listed media company.
France
Clairfield International France advised the shareholders of EDOM, a turnkey contractor specialized in maintenance services for hydroelectric sites on the sale of their shares to Maser Engineering.
Denmark
Vikargruppen Danmark, one of the top 10 Danish providers of temporary staffing services, was sold to TeamVikaren.dk, a Danish temporary staffing company, after filing for bankruptcy.
Germany
MVZ Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum Saarbrücken GmbH, the largest provider of dialysis treatment services in the federal state of Saarland, Germany, was sold to Via Medis Nierenzentren GmbH, a subsidiary of B. Braun Group.
Brazil/Chile
Australia/Malaysia
TFP Engineering, a specialist in maintenance of mining equipment, was sold to Haynes Group, a division of Sime Darby Berhad.
France
Cimail Solutions, a French software publisher of both electronic-content management and customer-relationship management solutions, was sold to Numen, a group specializing in processing sensitive data and documents and providing outsourcing services.
France/Czech Republic
Norwind completed the divestiture of 100% of its subsidiary Ronson Plastics s.r.o, to Gumotex, a manufacturer of rubber-coating technology and polyurethane-based foam products for the automotive industry.
Netherlands
HappyBee.nl, a Dutch online shop specializing in children´s fashion, was acquired by Fifth Floor Fashion Group, a shared e-commerce, fulfillment and logistics platform.
Finland/Estonia
Alma Media sold Baltic News Service, the leading news agency and media monitoring company in the Baltic countries, to Koha Captial, a VC firm.
Israel
Mobixell, a mobile data management, network optimization, and rich media delivery solutions company, was sold to Flash Networks.
US/Israel
LightBridge Communications Corporation, a provider of wireless engineering services, acquired Leadcom Integrated Solutions.
France/Germany
ADB Airfield Solutions, the world leader in airfield lighting for international and regional airports, military bases, and heliports, acquired Lucebit Group and Erni.
Italy
Lediberg, a leader in the paper and printing industry, was acquired by a pool of investors in a debt-restructuring procedure.
UK
R3: Financial Services Group Forces Financial, a niche-focused personal lines financial services group, was sold to Police Mutual.
UK
Sontay, a UK market leader for the manufacture and supply of building measurement and control peripherals, completed a share buyback structure.
Netherlands
Allshare acquired Bitlibre, a provider of mobile and web applications services.
France/Netherlands
Webhelp, a major operator of contact centers in continental Europe and Africa, acquired SNT, one of the Netherland’s leading customer experience management companies.
Italy/Germany
IMR Automotive S.p.A, a manufacturer of exterior parts for the automotive and truck industry, acquired Sommer Indusrielackierung GmbH.
Sweden
Bisnode, a leading European provider of decision support for business, credit and market information, was sold to Lundalogik, a software company.
France
Viveras was issued a fairness opinion as a part of Enovacom’s equity reorganization. Enovacom is a French IT Company specialized in the development of interoperability and security software for the health sector.
France
Korus, an interior design and construction services firm, was acquired by Super Build, a general contractor based in Paris with expertise in interior design for commercial and industrial buildings.
Italy/Switzerland
Thales Italia, fully controlled by the listed French group Thales, sold its SAP business unit to the Swiss group Amaris.
Poland
Clairfield rendered a fairness opinion on parity of shares in a merger for AQUA, the leading designer of civil engineering projects specializing in wastewater treatment and water pipelines.
UK
Intercept, a leading UK cloud-based provider of financial services and insurance, was sold to Alternative.
Poland/Netherlands
Neuca, a Polish drug retailer, acquired ACP Pharma, a Polish pharmacy chain, from Mediq, a Dutch healthcare company.
Italy/Sweden
OSTP sold its threaded fittings business (THF) to a Swedish family group. OSTP is a joint venture between Tubinoxia and Outokumpu Group that manufactures welded stainless steel tubular products. The THF unit is comprised of the Nords operations located in Sweden; Ratas AS, located in Estonia; and SH Trade Oy, located in Finland.
Italy/Poland
Ferrarini sold its Polish operations in Klosowice to ABP, the biggest beef processor in Ireland.
UK
Palmer Hargreaves, a full-service integrated marketing communications agency, raised expansion funding from BGF, an independent company with up to GBP 2.5 billion with which to make long-term equity investments.
Netherlands/US
The management at Tuvalu Media, a Dutch television show producer, bought out major shareholder Sony Pictures with the financial support of private equity Karmijn Kapitaal.
Brazil/US
PetCenter Marginal, one of the market leaders in the pet industry in Brazil, sold a majority stake to the private equity fund Warburg Pincus.
Norway
Stanges Gardsprodukter, a Norwegian chicken producer, was sold to Reitangruppen.
France/Finland
The French company Edenred SA acquired the prepaid voucher and card business of Nets Oy, a leading Finnish operator in prepaid employee benefits.
Netherlands
The management of Food Technology Noord-Oost Nederland B.V., a company that develops and manufactures food processing equipment, acquired the company in an MBO backed by Active Capital Company.
Spain/France
Lavenderias Diana, the largest independent provider of industrial laundry services, was sold to the French business services group Elis SA, a French business services group.
Netherlands
Buurt & Co, a private Dutch marketing business, was sold by its founders to H&H B.V., the management holding of two private individuals.
Netherlands
Careyn, a Dutch provider of medical services, sold its subsidiary Vitaal to Medux. Vitaal provides consumers and professionals with medical aids and advice through its 11 medical aid stores and online shop.
Germany/Sweden
Synatec GmbH, a data collection and analysis provider serving mainly the auto industry, was acquired by the Swedish Atlas Copco Group.
Brazil/Italy
Romi Italia, a subsidiary of the Brazilian Industrias Romi, sold Sandretto, a historical Italian brand of injection-plastic-moulding machines, to a pool of Italian entrepreneurs.
Netherlands
Simal Beheer B.V., an ICT infrastructure company, acquired a minority stake in Simac Techniek N.V., a company engaged in system integration, development of information, and computer technology infrastructures.
Italy
Consorzio Assoutility sold 100% of its shares in Axopower, a wholesaler of electricity and natural gas, to Ambrosiana Energia, a company owned by Ambrogest and the three managers of Axopower.
Taiwan/Germany
The Fair Friend Group acquired the industrial equipment division of The MAG Group.
Norway/UK
SmartMotor, a Norwegian technology company that produces high-torque electrical machines using permanent magnetic technology, was sold to Rolls-Royce Marine.
Germany/US
Michelman, a global developer and producer of water-based coatings, surface modifiers, emulsion dispersions and powders, acquired Ecronova Polymer, a company that develops, produces, and commercializes water-based polymers.
Germany
UK
A private investor group acquired Abacus, a provider of columns, masts and lighting systems, out of administration.
Sweden/Finland
Teracom Group, a Nordic media operator owned by the Swedish government, sold the leading Finnish pay-TV operator PlusTV to DNA, a Finnish telecommunications operator.
Finland
Terveysrahasto (“Health Fund” in Finnish) and private equity fund manager Korona Invest sold Vetrea Terveys Oy to Osuuskunta KPY. Vetrea provides housing, rehabilitation, and medical and private hospital services.
Marsilli, a winding machine producer based in Castelleone, sold a minority stake to Fondo Italiano di Investimento.
UK
Halma plc, a FTSE 250 company that produces safety and environmental sensors, acquired Talentum Developments, a manufacturer of flame detectors for the fire protection industry.
UK
CCSG, one of the UK’s leading debt collection agencies, was sold to the Sigma Financial Group, a contingency collections and portfolio purchase business.
Australia
Mackay Sugar, Australia’s second largest sugar milling company, issued AUD 50 million of unsecured notes through FIIG.
Australia
Quad, a developer of cloud-based education administration applications for independent schools throughout Australia, was acquired by WebISIS, an investment entity related to the CountryNet IT Solutions business that provides software to support school data collection.
France
The founding shareholders of Duprat Group, a French provider of outdoor sport and leisure activities, sold their shares to Orium, a French private-equity firm, in a leveraged MBO transaction. The founder retains a minority stake in the Group.