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Cap Vert has completed its fifth leveraged buyout (LBO) with the entry of Gimv as the new majority shareholder, replacing Ambienta, alongside President Eric Girot, the management team, and employees who are reinvesting in the transaction. The sale process, led by Amala Partners, generated significant market interest, with multiple indicative offers and a second round that included only private equity funds. This transaction aims to support a new phase of development focused on accelerating organic growth, strengthening the group's technical expertise, and pursuing an active external growth strategy

Investcorp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Smart Managed Solutions, a UK-based specialist in mechanical and electrical maintenance services for critical buildings and infrastructure. The company's founders will retain a significant minority stake, ensuring managerial continuity and long-term alignment of interests between the parties. The strategic rationale is based on several value creation levers. Firstly, Smart holds a differentiated position in high-criticality segments such as life sciences, digital infrastructure, public institutions, and premium commercial properties

Loomis AB has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Hermes Transportes Blindados, marking Loomis's strategic entry into the Peruvian market. This transaction represents the largest acquisition in Loomis's history, underscoring its commitment to expanding its footprint in Latin America, which the company has identified as a priority region for external growth. The rationale for the acquisition is heavily based on the attractive characteristics of the Peruvian market, which exhibits one of the fastest economic growth rates in the region, a stable macroeconomic environment, and a high prevalence of cash usage

ISS (International Service System) has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Tomagruppen, a Norwegian integrated facility management services provider. The transaction supports ISS’s growth strategy in the Nordic region and strengthens its position in a market increasingly driven by demand for comprehensive building management, technical services and workplace solutions. The acquisition represents a strategic step for ISS in Norway, complementing its existing presence across the Nordic markets, particularly in Sweden and Denmark

Eurazeo has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the target organization from its previous financial sponsor, Ardian. This strategic transaction marks a significant milestone in the group’s expansion, as the founding family reinvests substantially to accelerate the entity’s development as a global market leader. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of resilience and fragmentation in the critical maintenance sector, which offers extensive opportunities for consolidation and international growth

Astorg has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Barkene from Montefiore Investment, marking the ninth investment from its €1.3 billion mid-cap fund. Barkene’s founder will continue to lead the group during this new phase of institutional ownership. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is focused on accelerating Barkene’s "buy-and-build" engine in a market that remains highly atomized. Under Montefiore’s ownership, Barkene successfully integrated 16 acquisitions, growing its revenue to over €110 million by 2025

CapVest has acquired a controlling stake in TSG from HLD. The transaction values the company at EUR1.8 billion. HLD, which acquired the business in 2020, will retain a 30% minority stake to benefit from future growth. The management team is also reinvesting significantly. The deal structure involves a "portable" debt package of EUR750 million (Term Loan B) which remains in place, speeding up execution. PAI Partners and CVC were also bidders in the process.

TSG Group acquired Tepu Holding to significantly bolster its subsidiary, TSG Switzerland. This transaction is part of an aggressive buy-and-build strategy, marking the group’s 45th acquisition in four years. The deal allows TSG to nearly double its Swiss workforce (increasing from 105 to 200 employees) and adds €40 Million in annual revenue. Strategically, the acquisition integrates key expertise in medium-voltage and photovoltaic systems, which are essential for delivering "turnkey" electric charging hubs that incorporate local energy production and management

Eurofeu, backed by pan-European private equity firm IK Partners, has acquired Pighi, a key Italian player in the fire safety sector. This transaction marks Eurofeu's entry into the Italian market, previously uncovered by the group. Alessandro Campedelli, the former sole owner via Gruppo Pighi Holding, has sold his stake but will retain an operational leadership role to drive future growth. The deal is part of Eurofeu's broader buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the European fire safety market

Halma plc has acquired the entire share capital of Safetec S.r.l. from the founding Stumpo and Modoni families. The transaction involves a full cash consideration. Safetec will continue to operate as a standalone company within Halma's Safety sector, retaining its current management team led by CEO Marco Stumpo. This acquisition enhances Halma's capabilities in fire and gas detection for complex industrial environments and expands its geographical footprint in the Middle East and Africa energy sectors