Ravensburger takes majority stake in STEIFF

A strategic cross-portfolio acquisition has taken place in the pet nutrition industry as Assisi Pet Care, backed by US private equity sponsor Wind Point Partners, has completed the purchase of natural dog food producer Forthglade from European mid-market private equity firm IK Partners. The divestment marks the successful exit of IK Partners' majority interest acquired in August 2020 through its IK Small Cap II Fund. Under the leadership of chief executive David Cox, Forthglade achieved a doubling of its revenue base, driven by significant production capacity expansions at its Devon facility, product range diversification into functional treats and supplements, and the scaling of direct-to-consumer and third-party digital commerce channels

The Timex Group announced the definitive acquisition of the Swedish watch and accessories label Daniel Wellington. The deal was structured as a cash transaction, resulting in Timex obtaining 100 % of the equity interests previously held by the founders and minority investors. Daniel Wellington, founded in 2011, has built a globally recognised portfolio centred on minimalist timepieces and a digitally‑native distribution model that has propelled the brand to a leading position among fashion‑forward consumers

Artsana undergoes a structured balance sheet reinforcement combining a shareholder loan conversion and a capital injection jointly executed by Investindustrial and the Catelli family, aimed at consolidating the group’s financial architecture and supporting its ongoing industrial repositioning. The transaction is based on the conversion into equity of a shareholder loan originated in the context of the 2016 LBO, complemented by a cash capital increase subscribed by both reference shareholders. The total reinforcement amounts to €258 million, of which approximately €208 million derives from the conversion and €50 million from new cash contributions

The acquisition of FineToday Holdings by Bain Capital represents the full exit of funds advised by CVC Capital Partners through a 100% buyout transaction. The deal follows a multi-year value creation phase initiated in 2021, when CVC carved out FineToday from Shiseido and established it as a standalone consumer platform. Since then, the company has strengthened its operational independence, expanded its product innovation capabilities, and accelerated its growth across Asia, particularly in China and Southeast Asia

Decathlon, through its investment subsidiary Decathlon Pulse, acquired a 10% equity stake in Brompton Bicycle Ltd, joining BA Capital which holds five percent. The transaction was announced in June 2026 as part of Decathlon's strategy to deepen its involvement in urban mobility and to secure access to Brompton's proprietary folding‑bike technology. Both parties highlighted the intention to preserve Brompton's brand independence while leveraging Decathlon's extensive retail network. The acquisition aligns with Decathlon's objective to complement its existing bicycle range with a premium, compact offering that appeals to high‑end urban commuters

A continuation fund managed by Equip Capital, with the backing of Goldman Sachs Alternatives as the lead investor, has acquired a majority stake in Ryde, a specialist in free-floating electric scooters. The transaction is accompanied by a capital injection aimed at financing the group's next phase of development across Europe. This deal enables Equip Capital, which has been the majority shareholder of Ryde since 2021, to provide a partial liquidity event for its investors while maintaining significant exposure to the company's future potential

Capza has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a minority stake in Respire as part of its Flex Equity strategy. This transaction marks a new milestone in Respire's development, while maintaining founder control over the company. The deal primarily involves the buyout of shares held by historical investors who participated in a previous funding round (Bpifrance, Raise Ventures, and Kostogri), with Capza becoming the company's primary minority financial partner. In parallel, the founders are taking the opportunity to slightly strengthen their position and retain a comfortable majority stake in the company

American Pacific Group (APG) has acquired a majority stake in Dossier from the Paris-based evergreen investment platform Otium. The transaction marks a significant liquidity event for Otium, which incubated the brand in 2019 via its "Otium Studio." The deal structure includes a significant reinvestment from both Otium and the founding CEO, Sergio Tache, who will continue to lead the company. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to accelerate Dossier’s international expansion, specifically targeting markets in Mexico and the UK (via Boots)

Malibu Boats has acquired Saxdor Yachts to add a European adventure‑dayboat brand to its portfolio and to secure manufacturing capacity in the region. The transaction was announced in early March 2026 following months of confidential negotiations and received regulatory clearance in both the United States and the European Union. Malibu cited the acquisition as a means to diversify its product offering, leverage Saxdor’s established dealer network across Europe, and mitigate supply‑chain risk by operating multiple production sites

The transaction involves the acquisition of 100% of Vervent Audio Group by the Belgian industrial group Barco. This deal marks a significant strategic pivot for Barco, shifting from a pure visualization specialist to a fully integrated provider of premium audiovisual solutions. By integrating Focal and Naim into its Entertainment division, Barco aims to capture the growing market for "immersive experiences" in both professional settings (cinemas, auditoriums) and high-end residential environments (luxury home cinemas)