METHAL acquired by ARCOLE / BENALU-LEGRAS

Holcim has finalized the 100% acquisition of Alkern from the private equity firm Chequers Capital. This transaction marks the final exit for Chequers, which had supported Alkern’s growth since 2016. The strategic rationale for Holcim is the immediate reinforcement of its "Construction Solutions" pillar in the French market, positioning it alongside its existing Lafarge and PRB operations. The deal received clearance from the French Competition Authority in late December 2025. Alkern will maintain its operational autonomy, brand identity, and current management team led by Xavier Janin

Mosaiq Group has acquired 100% of Redmark S.r.l., marking its first add-on acquisition since the platform's formation exited the business. The acquisition integrates Redmark's specific expertise in leather and sustainable branding materials into the broader Mosaiq portfolio. The deal was executed through Bulgarelli Production, one of Mosaiq's portfolio companies. The transaction strengthens Mosaiq's international presence via Redmark's Chinese and Turkish branches.

Sacred Group has finalized a majority BIMBO, valuing the company at less than €30 million. The transaction sees industrial partner Stéphane Tortrat take a 60% stake, integrating his company Fenec into the new entity. Historical backers Bpifrance and BNP Paribas Développement remain in the capital, while former majority owner reduced his stake from 75% to 9%. The strategic rationale is to reduce Sacred’s exposure to the automotive sector by leveraging Fenec’s non-auto client base in aerospace, defense, and medical sectors

Coim has completed the acquisition of Notedome Limited, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in cast polyurethane elastomers for high-stress industrial applications. The transaction marks the exit of the historical majority shareholder, India’s Manali Petrochemicals, and enables the Italian group to strengthen its position in the European specialty materials market. The integration of Notedome aligns with Coim’s strategy to consolidate its upstream and downstream operations within the polyurethane value chain

Compagnie Chargeurs Invest entered into exclusive negotiations to sell a 75% controlling stake in Novacel to KPS Capital Partners, while retaining a 25% minority interest. The all-cash transaction is part of a broader portfolio rebalancing strategy for Chargeurs, allowing the group to reduce debt, strengthen equity, and focus resources on its "Museum Studio" and "Fashion" divisions. For Novacel, backing from KPS provides the capital necessary to pursue external growth and deeper expansion in Asia and LATAM

Arsenal Capital Partners completed the acquisition of ThermoSafe from Sonoco Products Company. The deal represents a full‑control buy‑out of ThermoSafe, with the seller exiting the cold‑chain packaging segment and simplifying its portfolio around core metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging businesses. The temperature‑controlled packaging business is deeply embedded in the pharmaceutical and biologics value chain, serving high‑value, highly regulated shipments where product integrity and temperature control are critical

The transaction involves the acquisition of Sopano by FrenchFood Capital, supported by a pool of regional investors including BNP Développement, Caisse d’Epargne Normandie, Unexo, and Banque Populaire Nord. This secondary LBO marks the exit of NCI after a four-year holding period characterized by the group's successful diversification into the food sector. The deal is financed through an equity ticket of EUR 20–30 million and a unitranche debt facility provided by BNP Paribas AM, representing a leverage of approximately 3

The acquisition of Assotech by Unigasket, an Italian group specializing in the production of tubes and joints for various industrial sectors, is the outcome of an external growth strategy implemented by the group in partnership with its majority shareholder, Palladio Holding. This transaction enables Unigasket to strengthen its market positioning in high-growth niches and expand its product portfolio. With revenues now exceeding €100 million, and an export share of around 60%, the group plans to continue its expansion as an aggregation platform through synergistic and targeted acquisitions focused on increasingly core materials in next-generation technologies

FSN Capital IV and other minority shareholders have signed a definitive agreement to sell 100% of the shares in Fibo to Norcros. The transaction marks the conclusion of a successful 10-year growth journey under FSN Capital IV, which originally acquired Fibo as a carve-out from Byggma ASA in 2015. During this ownership period, Fibo underwent a transformation from a local Norwegian player into a robust international entity with a diversified revenue mix and highly automated manufacturing capabilities

Stirling Square Capital Partners has reached an agreement to sell 100% of Verescence to a consortium formed by Movendo Capital and Draycott. This transaction follows a competitive auction process managed by Rothschild & Co, which attracted interest from major international private equity firms (One Rock, Lone Star, ICG) and global industrial players (PGP Glass, Vitro, Heinz). The acquisition represents a strategic shift for Verescence toward long-term family-office ownership, moving away from traditional short-cycle private equity