Transactions - Consumer & retail

Saxdor Yachts, one of the world’s fastest-growing designer and manufacturer of premium leisure boats, was acquired by Malibu Boats.

3AS Racing, a vertical e-commerce player focused on motorsport technical spare-parts and equipment, completed an LMBO with private equity firm IRDI Capital Investissement.

Migros, Switzerland’s largest retail company, sold its French subsidiary Idhéa to GYMA.

A consortium of private Italian operators acquired the Esso-branded distribution network in Italy, marking the return to national ownership of a strategic asset for the energy and mobility sector.

RFG, a leading producer of convenience meal solutions in South Africa, was sold to Premier Group.

J.L. Coquet, emblematic French porcelain manufacturer, was sold to Atelier Expressions.

The SPAR Group Limited entered into a sale and purchase agreement with the Swiss family office Tannenwald Holding AG, under the terms of which SPAR will dispose of its entire shareholding in its SPAR Switzerland operations.

La Basque, a premium ice cream company formerly owned by Grupo Alfa, was sold to Flamboyant, a leading player in the food sector in the state of Pará.

Cdimex S.A., a company specialised in the development of beauty brands, sold 40% of its equity stake to Grupo Newsan, one of the leading conglomerates in consumer electronics, urban mobility, fast-moving consumer goods, and food.

Tiger Brands entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Rand Agri, under terms of which Tiger Brands will dispose of its maize operations (including its Ace maize meal brand, its Maize Mill and Wheat Mill).

Grupo Drumattos, the Brazilian holding company behind Camarada Camarão restaurants and the Camarão&Cia fast-food franchise chain, announced the merger of its operations with Alife Nino Group.

Ballande Group, a family-owned company founded in 1838 and operating both in Bordeaux and New Caledonia, financed its wine activity in Bordeaux.

Molino Cañuelas, one of Argentina’s most iconic food companies, received court approval for its debt restructuring agreement, marking the successful conclusion of a complex and unprecedented process.

Náš chléb, a Czech group producing and selling bakery and confectionery products, sold a majority stake to Jet Investment.

Tricorp, a leading specialist in the design, production, and distribution of high-quality workwear for professionals, was sold to Gilde Equity Management, a prominent Dutch private equity firm.

Swedish department store chain Åhléns and Finish retailer SOK engaged in procurement cooperation.

VDMI, a specialist in the development, production, and filling of cleaning and personal care products, was sold to VE Partners, a Dutch private equity fund focused on supporting mid-sized companies in the Benelux.

Sauvale Production, a French producer of organic pet food, was sold to La Compagnie des Insectes.

Cashbuild Limited, a South African building materials company, agreed to acquire Allbuildco, which will own the assets and liabilities of three hardware and building material stores currently trading under the Amper Alles brand.

Labellov, Benelux’ leading platform specialising in the resale of authentic pre-owned luxury designer handbags and accessories, announces its acquisition by a private investor.