BUSCH acquired by Alliance Automotive Group

Advent International has acquired IPH from PAI Partners as part of a private equity transaction aimed at creating a leading European distributor of industrial supplies. The deal follows several years of steady growth under PAI's ownership, during which IPH was transformed into a pan-European B2B technical distribution platform. The acquisition is part of Advent's sector consolidation strategy, which previously involved taking UK-based distributor Brammer private. The goal was to merge the two groups, creating a premier European player with combined revenues exceeding €2

The acquisition of Hune by Loxam is a strategic move to consolidate the European equipment rental market and expand Loxam's presence in the Iberian region. The deal enables Loxam to strengthen its market position in Spain and Portugal, and to extend its geographical reach to new markets such as Saudi Arabia and Colombia. The acquisition is expected to generate significant synergies, both in terms of cost savings and revenue growth, as Loxam is able to leverage Hune's network of agencies and customer base to expand its own operations

Ardian entered into exclusive negotiations with IK Investment Partners to acquire a majority stake in Trigo Group. The transaction was structured as a partnership with the existing management team, which remained in place to drive the next phase of development. The deal aimed to support Trigo's international growth strategy and its consolidation of the global quality services market through strategic acquisitions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The investment provided the group with the long-term resources required to expand its service offering and strengthen its leadership in the aerospace and automotive verticals

KKR has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LGC Group from the private equity firm Bridgepoint. This secondary LBO marks a transition for LGC following its ownership by Bridgepoint, which acquired the company in 2010. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to leverage KKR’s global platform to accelerate LGC’s growth, particularly in North America and Asia. KKR intends to support the company’s ongoing focus on R&D and pursue an aggressive buy-and-build strategy to consolidate the fragmented life sciences tools and services market

Bridgepoint has acquired a majority stake in Element Materials Technology from 3i Group and its managed funds. This secondary LBO marks the end of a highly successful five-year partnership with 3i, during which Element nearly trebled its revenue and quadrupled its EBITDA through 10 strategic acquisitions. The strategic rationale for Bridgepoint is to utilize Element as a primary platform for further consolidation in the global materials testing market. Bridgepoint intends to support CEO Charles Noall and his team in accelerating their buy-and-build strategy over the next five years, expanding the group’s technical capabilities and geographic reach

The deal involves the opening of EMAGINE's capital to MBO PARTENAIRES, allowing the company to take independence from its former parent group GFT. The transaction is led by EMAGINE's management team, led by Jean-François Bodin, who become majority shareholders. The deal provides EMAGINE with the financial resources and support to pursue its development objectives, including accelerating its growth and expanding its international presence through potential acquisitions. The partnership with MBO PARTENAIRES brings expertise and resources to support EMAGINE's strategic plans, including reinforcing its positioning as a specialist in niche markets and pursuing its international development

The acquisition of Imtech España by Springwater Capital is a strategic move to create a national engineering services champion in Spain with a critical size to compete internationally. The transaction is subject to approval of the Spanish merger authorities. The acquisition fits well into Springwater's strategy to build a strong presence in the industrial services sector in Spain. Imtech España's operations and employees will be integrated into Springwater's existing portfolio of companies in the sector

Socotec has finalized the 100% acquisition of ATS and its international subsidiaries in Italy and China from its founding directors. This transaction represents a strategic build-up for Socotec, which has been operating under a secondary LBO backed by Cobepa and Five Arrows Managers for approximately one year. The transaction is driven by the significant reinforcement of Socotec’s technical capabilities in the specialized Oil & Gas quality control market. Beyond enhancing technical synergy, the acquisition provides a critical geographic expansion, granting the group an immediate footprint in Italy and Asia through established subsidiaries in Milan and Shanghai

In late 2012, PAI Partners signed an agreement to acquire IPH Group from Investcorp as part of a buyout transaction aimed at supporting the European industrial supplies distributor's next phase of development. The deal, which was finalized in March 2013 after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals, marked the exit of Investcorp after nearly seven years of ownership and value creation. Under Investcorp's ownership, IPH underwent a significant transformation, evolving from a primarily French player to a pan-European B2B technical distribution platform

Cobepa and Five Arrows Managers have successfully completed a secondary LBO to acquire the majority stake in Socotec from Qualium Investissement. This transaction represents a strategic transition for the organization, marked by the early exit of the previous shareholder through a private, bilateral negotiation. The management team remains significantly involved, ensuring continuity in leadership and operational strategy during this new phase of development. This deal capitalizes on the continued internationalization and market consolidation of the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) landscape