EXOVA GROUP acquired by ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Omers acquired a majority stake in Trescal from Ardian (who had held the asset since 2013).Omers successfully pre-empted a formal auction process—which was expected to attract heavyweights like PAI, Wendel, and Cinven—by moving quickly and submitting a fully financed, binding offer after a limited due diligence period. This move allowed them to secure the asset before a bidding war commenced.

Parquest Capital, in partnership with the existing management team, has completed the acquisition of Groupe Aserti from Galiena Capital. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Jean-Louis Gaertner, the corporate leadership team co-invested alongside Parquest to ensure operational continuity. The transaction transfers a platform backed by 270 employees and an established infrastructure network of 27 service centers. Parquest Capital will provide the necessary capital resources to back the group's corporate growth, taking over from Galiena Capital, which supported three bolt-on acquisitions during its investment cycle

The management team of Acces Industrie completed an MBO valued at approx. US$115M (~EUR100M). Parquest Capital took the lead alongside Irdi Soridec and CM-CIC to acquire the majority stake held by Butler Capital Partners. Oaklins advised the management on the reinvestment and the refinancing of the company's senior debt, which included a US$73M bullet loan from Idinvest Partners and Artemid.

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

Assystem entered into an agreement to sell a majority stake in its Global Product Solutions (GPS) division to Ardian. The transaction was structured as a carve-out where GPS was transferred to a new entity controlled by Ardian. The parent company, Assystem S.A., reinvested a significant portion of the proceeds to retain a minority interest and governance rights. The deal was supported by a senior debt package in the form of a Term Loan B (TLB). This strategic move allowed Assystem to refocus its resources on its historical infrastructure and energy activities, including potential investments in the nuclear sector, while providing GPS with the independent financial structure required for international consolidation

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

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) announced the acquisition of Busch GmbH, a family-owned German automotive parts distributor headquartered in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. The transaction strengthens AAG’s expansion strategy in Germany following the recent integration of Coler GmbH & Co. KG and highlights the group’s continued efforts to consolidate its position within the fragmented European automotive aftermarket sector. The acquisition provides Alliance Automotive with a stronger regional presence in southwestern Germany through Busch’s established distribution network and long-standing relationships with independent repair workshops

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

Alliance Automotive Group announced the acquisition of Electro Diesel Service, a French distributor specializing in multibrand automotive spare parts, original equipment components and remanufactured products. Operating from its logistics facility in Sainte-Gemme-la-Plaine, the company has established a strong position in the French aftermarket through its extensive product catalogue and efficient distribution capabilities. The transaction forms part of Alliance Automotive Group's ongoing acquisition strategy aimed at consolidating the fragmented French automotive aftermarket while strengthening its distribution network and expanding its product offering

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