JOTT acquired by L CATTERTON

3i Group agreed to invest approximately 125 million to acquire a majority stake in MPM alongside the existing management team. The transaction is built on a thesis of international expansion: 3i aims to use its global network and brand building expertise to accelerate MPM's growth in North America, a key strategic priority. The partnership also focuses on supporting product innovation and sustainability initiatives (such as recyclable packaging).

The Carlyle Group sold 100% of Britax Childcare to Nordic Capital following approximately five years of ownership during which revenues approximately doubled and earnings more than doubled. Carlyle had acquired the business from Britax International in October 2005 and focused its value creation strategy on geographic expansion into emerging markets, product range diversification including the launch into wheeled goods and travel systems, enhancement of the company's online presence, and continuous investment in R&D and safety technology innovation

Capital Croissance, a French growth equity firm, entered the capital of Onatera through a growth equity transaction structured as a capital reorganization and recapitalization. The deal involves an equity injection alongside a reshuffling of existing shareholders, with Capital Croissance taking the place of exiting shareholder Entrepreneur Venture, which had entered the company in 2015. The operation is designed to support Onatera’s next phase of expansion, including business model evolution, geographic reach, and potential external growth opportunities

The transaction between Filorga and Colgate-Palmolive is a major strategic operation, which enables Colgate-Palmolive to strengthen its position in the personal care market. This acquisition allows Colgate-Palmolive to complete its range of personal care products, by integrating the expertise and products of Filorga. The transaction is also an opportunity for Colgate-Palmolive to strengthen its presence in the European market, where Filorga is already well established. The sale of Filorga to Colgate-Palmolive is the result of a sale process led by Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas, which has attracted the attention of several cosmetics giants

The Kooples has been acquired by the Swiss family group Maus Freres, which also owns Lacoste, Gant, and Aigle, as part of its development strategy focused on accessible luxury premium brands. The brand was previously owned by the Elicha family (founder and majority shareholder) and the LBO France fund, which held a 20% stake.

L'OCCITANE announced the acquisition of ELEMIS, a UK-based luxury skincare brand aiming to strengthen its portfolio of luxury beauty brands and expand its presence in the luxury cosmetics market. This acquisition is the largest since the listing of L'Occitane on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2010. ELEMIS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary, with a growth strategy focused on innovation and quality. The french group expects this acquisition to increase its presence in the luxury cosmetics market, particularly in Asia-Pacific, where the group has a strong presence

The deal involves the sale of Eurazeo's 10% stake in Desigual to Thomas Meyer, the company's founder and controlling shareholder. This transaction is the result of a strategic decision by Eurazeo to exit its investment in Desigual, which was made in 2014. During its four-year investment period, Eurazeo actively supported Desigual's transformation, including the development of a new brand image, the expansion of its digital distribution channel, and the optimization of its retail network. The transaction marks the final conclusion of Eurazeo’s investment cycle in the asset

PAI Partners has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Asmodee from Eurazeo, following a highly competitive auction process involving major private equity players and strategic investors. The transaction marks the successful conclusion of Eurazeo’s five-year holding period, during which the target underwent a massive transformation through more than 20 build-up acquisitions. Under the new ownership structure, the existing management team, led by CEO Stephane Carville, is expected to reinvest significantly, retaining approximately 30% of the capital

The successful restructuring of Juratoys' capital has resulted in Argos Wityu becoming the majority shareholder, with an 85% stake in the company. This transaction follows a three-year period during which Juratoys was owned by US-based Alex Brands. The Juratoys management team, led by Ludovic Martin, has retained a 1% stake in the company. Negotiations began at the start of the year and culminated in a closing this month. This deal enables Juratoys to regain its independence and pursue growth, particularly internationally, where it generates 40% of its revenue

Private equity sponsor Investindustrial, led by Andrea Bonomi, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 60% controlling equity stake in Artsana Group. Structured to ensure seamless operational continuity, the founding Catelli family (previously the sole owners of the business) will roll over a significant portion of their equity to retain a 40% minority position. Furthermore, Michele Catelli will remain Chairman of the board, and Claudio De Conto will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer