METSERA acquired by PFIZER

Yotta Capital Partners led a majority buyout of Villard, succeeding the previous sponsorless structure held by CEO. The transaction values the company on a solid growth trajectory, with the management team and historical regional partners reinvesting in the new pool. This primary investment for Yotta's second fund aims to triple Villard's size by 2030 through organic growth and a proactive "buy-and-build" strategy, focusing on expanding the product range in medical logistics and increasing international sales beyond the current 20%

Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired a majority equity stake in Winback following a competitive process that attracted interest from several top-tier private equity funds. This transaction facilitates the exit of Capza, which had supported the company since late 2021 through a minority "flex equity" structure, and allows the founding duo to cash out a portion of their holdings while reinvesting to remain significant minority shareholders and operational leaders. The deal is financed through a combination of equity and a debt package comprising senior bank debt provided by a consortium of French banks and a mezzanine tranche arranged by a specialized private debt fund

Anjac acquired a majority stake in HCG to accelerate its growth in the nutraceutical space. This is the 17th company to join the Anjac ecosystem. Beyond the acquisition cost, Anjac has committed to a EUR25M investment plan to expand the Velenje production site, aiming to triple its output within 12 months. The historical founders remain as operational partners.

Arlane has acquired a majority stake (approximately two-thirds) in Dessintey through a primary LBO. The transaction allows for the exit of early-stage investors Turenne Sante (via Relyens Innovation Sante) and Credit Agricole Haute-Loire, who invested in 2019. The three founders (Nicolas Fournier, Davy Luneau, Pascal Giraux) and key managers have reinvested alongside Arlane but are diluting their stakes. The deal is supported by a conservative senior debt package provided by CIC and LCL.

Ottobock successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, marking the largest German IPO of 2025. The shares were priced at €66.00, with the first trading price reaching €72.00 (a 9% premium). At the issue price, the market capitalization stood at €4.2 billion, rising to €4.6 billion upon listing. The strategic rationale for the IPO was to raise gross proceeds to deleverage the balance sheet and accelerate investments in "future technologies," such as AI-integrated bionics and exoskeleton research

Proteor has orchestrated a secondary Owner Buy-Out (OBO Bis). The transaction allows Ardian Growth to exit its minority position, which it held since the primary OBO in 2021, realizing a return of approximately 3x money. The founding Archambeaud family remains the majority shareholder, continuing its 4th-generation leadership. The strategic rationale for this new round is to consolidate Proteor’s industrial activity and fund future international acquisitions, building on the successful integration of Freedom Innovations in the USA

CapVest Partners agreed to acquire a controlling majority stake in Stada from Bain Capital and Cinven. This deal serves as an alternative to a planned IPO in Frankfurt, which was shelved due to market volatility. Under the agreement, the previous owners (Bain and Cinven) will retain a significant minority stake to benefit from future upside. CapVest intends to support the management team's strategy of international expansion and further consolidation in the fragmented consumer health market. Canson Capital Partners is also expected to co-invest alongside CapVest

InvestIndustrial finalized the acquisition of DCC Healthcare Limited from the London-listed group DCC plc. This transaction is a strategic corporate carve-out designed to simplify DCC plc's operations, allowing the group to focus resources on its largest and most profitable Energy division. The proceeds from the sale are earmarked for distribution to DCC shareholders. The deal received regulatory approval from the European Commission.

The French medical diagnostics giant Sebia welcomes a new heavyweight investor, Warburg Pincus, into its capital. This transaction, valuing the company at over EUR5 billion, sees the partial exit of minority shareholders CDPQ and ICG. The current majority owners, CVC Capital Partners and Tethys Invest (the Bettencourt-Meyers family office), retain a significant stake and will continue to back the company alongside Warburg Pincus. This new consortium aims to support Sebia's expansion in the US and Asian markets and fund potential acquisitions in the IVD space

The deal represents a strategic investment by LGT Capital Partners, Montagu, and Astorg in Nemera, a leading global manufacturer of complex drug delivery devices. The transaction is expected to support Nemera's future growth plans, including enhancing its portfolio, expanding manufacturing capacity, and investing in innovation and operational excellence to meet rising global demand. The investment is closely aligned with the firms' focus on being leading global providers of capital solutions for private equity fund managers and their portfolio companies