GROUPE ATLANTIC invests in AUSTRIA EMAIL

riton Partners acquired 100% of GEA Heat Exchangers from GEA Group AG in a transformational European industrial technology transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive share and asset purchase agreement that concluded a highly publicized, competitive auction process aimed at major international financial sponsors and trade buyers

Apem takes a major strategic step by signing its second buy-out, with the exit of its majority sponsor and former parent company, and reorganizes around its former mezzanine lender ICG, which acquires over 95% of the capital, alongside the managers, this transaction enables Apem to strengthen its presence in key markets and to continue its development and expansion in the international market, with an ambition to strengthen its position as a leader in the human-machine interface sector, and to continue to innovate and offer customized solutions to meet the specific needs of its clients, this transaction is also characterized by an alternative financing scheme, with a corporate debt subscribed from a pool of lenders, and a mezzanine provided by ICG, for a total debt of around 2 times Ebitda, compared to a leverage of 5 to 6 in 2006, this transaction testifies to the confidence of investors in Apem and its growth and development potential

Triton Fund III has completed the 100% acquisition of Logstor from funds managed by Montagu Private Equity. The transaction involved the transfer of all share capital to the Triton-controlled investment vehicle, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals

Bridgepoint has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in The Flexitallic Group from Eurazeo PME. This transaction marks a successful exit for Eurazeo PME, which had supported the company's transformation from a regional French player (SIEM) into a global leader through organic growth and six strategic acquisitions across the UK and North America

Holweg‑Weber has been acquired by Azulis Capital, acting together with BNP Paribas Développement, Unigrains and the company’s founders, from Sollya, the entity controlled by Perfectis. The transaction transfers ownership of the French and American machine‑building operations to a new holding, Bag Invest, which will serve as the vehicle for the combined business

The third LBO of Vulcanic represents a major turning point in the group’s trajectory, marking the transition from its tenure under 21 Centrale Partners to a new partnership with Abénex Capital and Cathay Capital Private Equity

Cinven reached an agreement to acquire SLV Group from HgCapital and the company's founder. The deal aimed to accelerate SLV's international expansion, leveraging Cinven's pan-European network and its specific office in Hong Kong to optimize Asian sourcing

The acquisition of MPS Meat Processing Systems by Equistone Partners Europe marked a strategic investment aimed at professionalizing and accelerating the growth of a global leader in red meat processing infrastructure

Sud Robinetterie has been acquired by 21 Centrale Partners in an owner‑buyout that formalises the succession of the founder to his son, Jean‑François Deprat. The transaction, executed in May 2007, is the first deal of the year for the fund and the fourth investment of 21 CP III

LBO France has sold Actaris to US-based industrial company Itron in a deal valued at over $1.5 billion. This transaction follows a significant value creation period under LBO France's ownership, during which the company experienced substantial growth in valuation, driven by operational improvements, strategic repositioning, and accelerated international expansion