GROUPE STERNE acquired by TIKEHAU CAPITAL

Following the agreement signed in January 2022, the CMA CGM Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of Colis Priv�, France's leading private specialist in home and relay point parcel delivery for individuals. This strategic transaction integrates Colis Priv� into CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM�s dedicated logistics subsidiary.

Basalt Infrastructure Partners launched a public takeover bid for Nobina, delisting the company from the Nasdaq Stockholm. The offer priced at SEK 108 per share represented a significant premium. Basalt aims to support Nobina's long-term growth and transition to electric fleets as a private owner.

A.P. Moller – Maersk has completed the acquisition of B2C Europe Holding. The deal, initially announced in August 2021, was finalized following regulatory approvals and represents a critical step in Maersk’s e-commerce logistics expansion in Europe. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to "close the circle" around Maersk’s e-commerce logistics capabilities in Europe. By integrating B2C Europe’s asset-light delivery product and its extensive network of 100+ European carriers, Maersk can now offer its global customersn particularly those in North America and China, standardized Europe-wide last-mile rates through a single interface

Aquasourca, accompanied by Stags, acquired a minority stake in Astr’in. The transaction was structured as an Owner Buy-Out (OBO), allowing the founders to cash out partially while retaining the majority of the capital and operational control. Key managers also increased their stakes. The new capital is earmarked to finance the expansion of the agency network (currently 5), the opening of new logistics platforms, and specific investments in the handling and storage of hazardous materials (Seveso constraints)

The deal involves EQT Infrastructure V fund's voluntary cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Torghatten ASA, excluding the airline segment, through HATI BidCo AS. The offer price is set at NOK 175 per share, with an additional distribution of shares in Flyco AS to existing shareholders, valuing each Torghatten share at NOK 192. This represents a 14% premium to the last registered trading price on Norway's NOTC. The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including a minimum acceptance level of 2/3 of the issued and outstanding share capital of Torghatten, regulatory approval, and the amendment of Torghatten's articles of association

BBL Invest, the holding company controlling the BBL Group, has signed a capital agreement with the investment company GENEO Capital Entrepreneur. This transaction, worth a total of EUR15 million, strengthens the BBL Group's equity capital and provides it with long-term resources to finance its growth.

Siparex and Bpifrance acquired a 51% majority stake in Top Chrono during the company's first-ever LBO. The transaction facilitated the exit of founders. The strategic rationale focuses on scaling Top Chrono's national footprint beyond the Paris region and capitalizing on the structural shift toward home delivery accelerated by the health crisis. The new shareholders aim to double the group's size through a mix of high organic growth and targeted external acquisitions (build-ups) to consolidate the fragmented last-mile delivery market in major French urban centers

CVC Fund VII is acquiring the Greek, Croatian and United Arab Emirates businesses of D-Marin from the Doğu Group. The transaction transfers the concession and management rights for the marinas located in these three countries, while the Turkish facilities remain owned by Doğu Group and continue to be operated by D-Marin under existing agreements. The deal is subject to the receipt of the required governmental approvals in each jurisdiction. CVC’s investment thesis targets the creation of a globally diversified premium marina platform that can benefit from scale economies and cross‑regional branding

Oaktree Capital Management made a strategic minority investment in MBE Worldwide, a global provider of logistics and business services. The transaction was structured as a significant capital increase, with the investment proceeds intended to fuel the company's next phase of growth. The founding Fiorelli family, who will continue to lead the company, retained a majority ownership stake post-transaction. The partnership with Oaktree provides MBE with significant capital and a strategic partner with deep experience to support its ambitious expansion plans

Star Service has completed its third leveraged operation (an OBO) to diversify its shareholding and support a new phase of healthcare-led growth. In this transaction, the founder and the management team (which has expanded since the previous 2013 operation) maintain majority control of the capital. The pool of minority investors has been significantly renewed: while historical partners Socadif and BNP Paribas Développement have reinvested, lead investor Andera Partners has fully exited its position via the Winch Capital 2 fund