REEBOK INTERNATIONAL acquired by AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP

Authentic Brands Group has been acquired by CVC Capital Partners and HPS Investment Partners through the purchase of significant equity stakes from existing shareholders. The definitive agreements were signed in November 2021, and the transaction is expected to close in December 2021 following customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The acquisition adds two new investors to ABG's capital structure while retaining BlackRock Long Term Private Capital as the largest shareholder. The investors intend to support ABG's expansion by providing capital and strategic resources that complement the company's brand licensing platform

Ardian Growth acquired a minority stake in Kapten & Son to support the company's international expansion and operational scaling. The investment was made through the EUR320 million Ardian Growth Fund II. The founders retained a majority stake to remain incentivized as they collaborate with Ardian on a strategic roadmap. This partnership focuses on further penetrating the German market followed by a targeted entry into the French market and eventually global expansion. The growth strategy includes a potential buy-and-build approach in niche segments and the co-development of new product lines, leveraging Ardian's pan-European network and digital expertise to transition the brand from a regional leader to a global lifestyle player

HLD acquired a majority stake in Jimmy Fairly, allowing the exit of minority shareholders Experienced Capital (who held >40%) and historical seed investor Odyssee Venture. The founders reinvested significantly alongside HLD. The transaction concludes a competitive process managed by Lazard. HLD's entry aims to accelerate the brand's international expansion (beyond the UK) and scale the network to reach a revenue ambition of EUR500M in the long term.

Equip Capital has acquired a 60% majority stake in Ryde to support the company's next phase of growth in the Nordic micromobility market. This transaction allows the founders to remain heavily involved in the company's capital and management while partnering with an investor that brings the necessary financial resources and expertise to accelerate growth. Through this investment, Equip aims to drive Ryde's geographic expansion and strengthen its presence in key Norwegian cities. Ryde operates in a rapidly growing micromobility market, driven by increasing adoption of more flexible and environmentally friendly urban transportation solutions

Eurazeo and its partners invested �410M to acquire a majority stake in Aroma-Zone. The founding family remains significantly involved. Aroma-Zone, a French pioneer in aromatherapy, beauty, natural wellness, and DIY, is built on a digital model of direct-to-consumer sales. Founded in 1999 as an informational website about essential oils, Aroma-Zone is now one of the leading digital commercial platforms.

Permira agreed to acquire a majority stake in Golden Goose from The Carlyle Group, prevailing over rival bidder Advent International after a year-long negotiation process. This transaction represents a classic "Secondary Buyout," where a new private equity owner takes the baton to drive the next phase of growth. Under Carlyle's ownership (since 2017), Golden Goose had already doubled its revenue. Permira's strategic plan focuses on accelerating the brand's global expansion, particularly in the US and Asian markets, and shifting the business model further towards Direct-to-Consumer channels (both physical retail and e-commerce) to capture higher margins and control the brand experience

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

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).

L Catterton has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in JOTT (Just Over The Top), a French brand specializing in urban outerwear. The transaction enables the fund to become the controlling shareholder alongside founders Nicolas and Mathieu Gourdikian, who retain a minority stake and remain involved in the company's governance and operational development. This deal is part of a broader capital restructuring effort aimed at supporting a new phase of growth for the brand, characterized by accelerated international expansion and the development of a multichannel business model

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