MOTT CORPORATION acquired by IDEX CORPORATION

Flowserve Corporation has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of MOGAS Industries, integrating the entity into its Flow Control Division. This strategic transaction marks a major milestone in the execution of the group's 3D growth strategy, specifically targeting the expansion of its severe service valve portfolio in high-demand sectors such as mining and mineral extraction. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the high degree of complementarity between the target’s specialized metal-seated valve technology and the group’s existing global distribution and aftermarket service scale

The management team of Segepo, led by its CEO, becomes the majority shareholder of the group. This capital reorganization, supported by Arkea Capital and Bpifrance, aims to secure the company's independence and finance its "Segepo 2028" strategic plan focusing on modernization and international growth.

Ardian has finalized a definitive agreement to sell 100% of its stake in Corob to Graco Inc., marking a strategic exit after a six-year holding period. Under the previous financial sponsorship, the target transitioned from a regional specialist into a global leader by focusing on technical innovation and geographic expansion into high-growth emerging markets. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the acquirer's objective to reinforce its "Contractor" segment and diversify its fluid management portfolio with high-tech automated dispensing systems

Spectris plc has announced the acquisition of Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics from AVL List GmbH, as part of its strategy to bolster its precision measurement technology offerings and solidify its position in the advanced sensor market. Following the transaction, Piezocryst will be integrated into Spectris' Dynamics division and become part of the HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær) business, which specializes in measurement, testing, and analysis solutions. The acquisition enables HBK to expand its product portfolio through Piezocryst's piezoelectric technologies, while strengthening its presence in the high-performance pressure and vibration sensor segments

Verder, a global technology leader in advanced pumping and scientific solutions, has announced the strategic acquisition of Sauermann, a prominent provider in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) market. This transaction, finalized in September 2024, significantly broadens Verder's industrial portfolio by integrating Sauermann’s niche expertise in air quality and fluid management.

Investindustrial entered into agreements to acquire a combined 64.82% stake in Piovan (67.96% excluding treasury shares). The transaction involves purchasing 58.35% from Pentafin and 6.47% from 7-Industries. Following the closing, the acquirer will launch a mandatory tender offer to acquire the remaining shares and delist the company from the Milan stock exchange. The partnership is designed to accelerate Piovan's global organic and inorganic growth, with the Piovan family (via Pentafin) reinvesting to maintain a 25% indirect stake in the purchaser

Spectris has acquired SciAps. SciAps will be integrated into Malvern Panalytical (Spectris Scientific division). The acquisition accelerates Spectris's digital strategy by moving analysis "closer to the sample" (from lab to field). SciAps' handheld XRF and LIBS devices complement Malvern Panalytical's benchtop range, creating a comprehensive suite for customers in mining, recycling, and batteries.

Spectris plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. The acquisition, which constitutes a Class 2 transaction under UK Listing Rules, will be funded through existing cash and new external debt. Upon completion, Micromeritics will be integrated with Malvern Panalytical within the Spectris Scientific division. The strategic rationale is to create the global market leader in particle characterisation for advanced materials analysis. By combining Micromeritics’ expertise in surface area and porosity with Malvern Panalytical’s capabilities in size and distribution, Spectris will offer a fully integrated workflow from R&D to QC/QA

Andera Partners, through its Andera MidCap 5 vehicle, and Equiter have completed the joint acquisition of a 70 percent majority stake in Tecnikabel. The transaction marks Andera’s inaugural deployment within the Italian geography. The founding Garaffi family executed a partial equity rollover to maintain a significant minority interest, ensuring operational continuity and preserving historical customer relationships during the ownership transition. Senior management teams co-invested alongside the financial sponsors to align mid-term operational incentives, while corporate leadership will be altered through the external recruitment of a new Group Chief Executive Officer

Thermo Fisher Scientific has finalized the acquisition of Olink Holding AB, an operation designed to fundamentally strengthen the group's capabilities in the high-growth proteomics market. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "platform-complementarity" play, merging the target's industry-leading protein analysis technology with the group’s established leadership in mass spectrometry and life sciences instrumentation. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the protein biomarker discovery arena, providing the organization with the necessary technical operational depth to address the increasing demand for precision medicine solutions