GROUPE ARTEMYS acquired by ANDERA PARTNERS

Ardian increased its investment in Jakala by acquiring a 60% majority stake, transitioning from its initial minority position held since 2018. The founder retained a 25% stake through Jakala Holding, while several historical institutional investors and the senior management team reinvested alongside Ardian. The transaction was structured to provide Jakala with the massive financial resources required to accelerate its international build-up strategy. The strategic roadmap focuses on scaling the group's footprint in the US, UK, Brazil, and Poland, while continuing a high-paced M&A strategy to integrate specialized digital media and data science capabilities. The partnership also emphasizes shared ESG goals, specifically targeting B Corp certification.

Adista signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of its peer Waycom. This transformative operation, supported by majority shareholder Equistone, allowed Adista to solidify its position as the premier alternative French B2B operator, second only to the three historical national carriers. The transaction involved a massive reinvestment by Waycom’s management shareholders into the new group, ensuring operational continuity. This merger followed the acquisition of Fingerprint Technologies in 2020, densifying the group's presence in the Paris region and strengthening its capabilities in multi-cloud and connected retail. The combined entity reported a pro-forma turnover of €153 million in 2020 with a total workforce of 720 employees.

Groupe Open announces the signing of an exclusive negotiation agreement between the founders and Montefiore Investment, with a view to concluding an investment agreement to launch a mandatory public tender offer for Groupe Open shares. The transaction aims to accelerate Groupe Open's transformation and put the group back on a growth trajectory by providing it with the means to finance the investments necessary for this transformation. These financial resources should in particular enable Groupe Open to make dilutive acquisitions in the short term with the aim of creating value within a 4- to 5-year timeframe.

HIG Europe has acquired a majority stake in the Italian IT services provider Project Informatica from its founder. The strategic rationale for the transaction is to support the company’s next phase of development within the rapidly evolving Italian technological landscape. By partnering with the founder, who remains as CEO and a significant minority shareholder, HIG aims to leverage its deep international IT expertise to capture both organic growth and strategic consolidation opportunities. The deal focuses on strengthening the company’s position as a reference technological partner for industrial and financial organizations, facilitating professionalized management and broader market reach. This acquisition represents a key entry point into the Italian ICT sector for the sponsor, providing a scalable platform to build a diversified technological group through a programmatic build-up strategy.

The founders of Devoteam have partnered with the global financial sponsor KKR to launch a tender offer aimed at taking the organization private. This strategic restructuring is designed to transition the entity from a public listing to a private ownership model, providing the founders with reinforced legal and operational control. The move facilitates greater agility in decision-making and allows the firm to prioritize long-term investments in digital transformation and cloud technologies without the pressure of quarterly market expectations. The rationale for the transaction centers on the surging demand for large-scale digitalization among international corporate clients. By exiting the public markets, the group can more effectively execute its growth strategy across Europe and the Middle East, particularly in high-stakes sectors like cybersecurity and platform management. The partnership with an international investment firm ensures the necessary capital and industrial expertise to accelerate both organic development and future acquisitions. This integration consolidates the leadership’s vision of creating a dominant player in the technology consulting landscape while fostering a more flexible environment for talent retention and innovation.

The acquisition of Centauri by KBR Inc. is a strategic move to expand KBR's capabilities in the cybersecurity and space domains. The deal is expected to create a leader in end-to-end military, intelligence, and commercial space solutions, and to drive growth and innovation in the industry. The acquisition is also expected to enhance KBR's scale and add complementary expertise and space domain awareness to its strong space system design, development, test, launch, and operations capabilities. The deal is a result of KBR's mission to become a highly technical, mission-focused organization, and is expected to create new opportunities for the company to deliver high-quality solutions to its clients. The acquisition is also expected to bolster KBR's position in the government services and technology sectors, and to drive growth and innovation in the industry. With the addition of Centauri's world-renowned technical talent, specialized mission expertise, and advanced R&D labs, KBR is well-positioned to deliver sustainable solutions and drive value for its clients and shareholders.

Pechel and Omnes Capital backed the management team, led by Jacques Benhamou, to acquire the group from its founders. This primary LBO aimed to reorganize the capital around the management and provide the financial resources to accelerate the group's specialization in Big Data and cloud services.

Orange SA has announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of SecureLink, executing a major cross-border corporate buyout within the European digital infrastructure sector. The acquisition thesis represents a strategic consolidation play designed to transform Orange into a pan-European leader within the highly fragmented managed security services market. By fully integrating SecureLink, Orange achieves a major geographic expansion, establishing an immediate, large-scale operational footprint across critical Northern European territories where the target holds a strong local presence. The post-closing strategic rationale focuses on leveraging the target's technical expertise to broaden Orange's specialized cybersecurity architecture. The combined corporate entity will deliver an integrated, end-to-end product pipeline—encompassing advanced risk consulting, hardware and software solution provisioning, continuous infrastructure maintenance, and 24/7 security operations center (SOC) assistance.

3i Group has acquired a substantial majority stake in Evernex from Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (CETP). 3i pre-empted a planned auction process, having tracked the asset for over two years. The deal supports the management team, led by CEO Stanislas Pilot, in continuing their international buy-and-build strategy and diversifying their service offerings.

Capgemini, a global leader in consulting and IT services, and Altran Technologies, the world leader in engineering and R&D services, have entered into an agreement for a friendly takeover. The transaction, structured as a cash tender offer at �14.00 per share, values Altran at approximately �3.6 billion. This strategic combination creates a global powerhouse with combined revenues of �17 billion and a workforce exceeding 250,000 employees.