FIVES ENERGY CRYOGENICS acquired by ALFA LAVAL

KKR, through its vehicle Project Aurora Bidco Limited, has completed the acquisition of Spectris plc for a total consideration of approximately £4.4 billion. The transaction followed a competitive bidding war between KKR and Advent International. The strategic rationale for the deal is to transition Spectris to private ownership to provide the capital and flexibility needed for accelerated investment in R&D and bolt-on acquisitions. KKR has committed to maintaining Spectris’s headquarters in the UK and continuing its ESG initiatives, including a £1 million annual contribution to the Spectris Foundation. The deal allows Spectris to continue its transformation into a "world-class" precision measurement leader without the short-term pressures of the public market. The transaction was implemented via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.

Latour Capital takes over the majority stake in Rollakin from EMZ Partners in a secondary LBO transaction. Since the first LBO in 2021, the group has strengthened its industrial tool and expanded its international footprint. Latour Capital's entry aims to accelerate this growth strategy, focusing on operational excellence and potential build-ups to broaden the group's technical offerings in niche industrial markets.

PiovanGroup acquired 100% of both Mix&Co and BHT to enrich its technological portfolio and expand its presence in the food and industrial bulk handling segments. The management teams of both companies will remain in place to lead the new development phase. By integrating these specialized technologies—such as dosing units, mixers, and special valves—into its global distribution network, PiovanGroup aims to provide a more comprehensive "end-to-end" process solution for its global customers. The acquisitions also strengthen Piovan's industrial cluster in the Modena and Ferrara provinces, where it already maintains two production sites.

PiovanGroup acquired 100% of both Mix&Co and BHT to enrich its technological portfolio and expand its presence in the food and industrial bulk handling segments. The management teams of both companies will remain in place to lead the new development phase. By integrating these specialized technologies—such as dosing units, mixers, and special valves—into its global distribution network, PiovanGroup aims to provide a more comprehensive "end-to-end" process solution for its global customers. The acquisitions also strengthen Piovan's industrial cluster in the Modena and Ferrara provinces, where it already maintains two production sites.

JBT Corporation has completed the settlement of its voluntary takeover offer for Marel hf., acquiring 97.5% of the shares and initiating a compulsory acquisition for the remaining outstanding shares. The deal results in the formation of JBT Marel Corporation, a combined entity with a strengthened global footprint in food technology. The merger is designed to combine the complementary strengths of JBT (specializing in liquid food, beverage, and packaging technology) and Marel (specializing in protein processing and full-line food systems). By unifying these portfolios, the combined company aims to transform the future of food processing by leveraging a broader base of recurring service revenues and deep domain expertise. The strategic logic is built on significant revenue synergies and the creation of a "one-stop-shop" for food and beverage producers, allowing the new entity to offer a more comprehensive range of automated and software-enabled solutions to a global customer base. This deal represents a major consolidation in the food processing machinery industry, creating a tier-one global player with unmatched scale.

Crane has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of Technifab Products, integrating the entity into its Process Flow Technologies (PFT) segment. This strategic move follows a sequence of targeted investments in the cryogenics sector, designed to establish a comprehensive technical suite for high-growth end markets such as semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing. The strategic rationale for the transaction centers on the convergence of the target’s specialized vacuum-insulated piping expertise with the group’s existing cryogenic valve and control capabilities. By incorporating this differentiated manufacturing platform, the group bolsters its ability to provide end-to-end solutions for complex fluid management in the energy transition sector. The partnership is intended to leverage the group’s global distribution network and industrial scale to accelerate the target’s growth and technical development. This integration reinforces the group’s standing as a primary enabler of digital and industrial evolution in the aerospace and process flow landscapes, ensuring enhanced geographic reach and a more robust multidisciplinary service offering for global institutional clients.

The management team of Segepo, led by its CEO, becomes the majority shareholder of the group. This capital reorganization, supported by Arkea Capital and Bpifrance, aims to secure the company's independence and finance its "Segepo 2028" strategic plan focusing on modernization and international growth.

Flowserve Corporation has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of MOGAS Industries, integrating the entity into its Flow Control Division. This strategic transaction marks a major milestone in the execution of the group's 3D growth strategy, specifically targeting the expansion of its severe service valve portfolio in high-demand sectors such as mining and mineral extraction. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the high degree of complementarity between the target’s specialized metal-seated valve technology and the group’s existing global distribution and aftermarket service scale. By incorporating the target's significant installed base and specialized R&D capabilities, the group reinforces its value proposition as a primary provider of mission-critical flow management for the world's harshest operating environments. The partnership is designed to unlock substantial industrial synergies through procurement optimization and footprint consolidation while accelerating the group’s presence in the lucrative valve repair and maintenance market. This integration consolidates the group’s vision of delivering technically differentiated scale across the global industrial landscape, providing the operational depth required to support large-scale infrastructure modernization and the global energy transition.

Ardian has finalized a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its stake in Corob to Graco Inc., marking a strategic exit after a six-year holding period. Under the previous financial sponsorship, the target transitioned from a regional specialist into a global leader by focusing on technical innovation and geographic expansion into high-growth emerging markets. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the acquirer's objective to reinforce its "Contractor" segment and diversify its fluid management portfolio with high-tech automated dispensing systems. By incorporating the target’s specialized R&D capabilities and international service infrastructure, the group establishes a comprehensive platform for the paint and coating distribution market. The partnership is designed to leverage the target’s pioneering expertise in automatic color dosing to offer integrated solutions to a global client base. Furthermore, the integration allows the group to establish its first significant industrial presence in Italy, while capitalizing on the target’s strong operational density in India and Canada. This transaction consolidates the group’s vision of providing end-to-end automated solutions for the chemical and construction sectors.

Verder, a global technology leader in advanced pumping and scientific solutions, has announced the strategic acquisition of Sauermann, a prominent provider in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) market. This transaction, finalized in September 2024, significantly broadens Verder's industrial portfolio by integrating Sauermann�s niche expertise in air quality and fluid management.