REKA CABLES acquired by NEXANS

Xylem has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of Evoqua Water Technologies, marking the creation of the world's most advanced and comprehensive water technology platform. This transformative merger brings together the group’s leadership in water transport and digital infrastructure with the target’s specialized treatment services and critical industrial market access. The strategic rationale for the transaction centers on addressing global systemic risks related to water quality, scarcity, and climate resilience at an unprecedented scale

Cerea Partners has acquired a majority stake in AB Process Ingénierie, a leading provider of customized automation and robotics solutions for the food processing industry, alongside the company's management and founders. This investment is part of Cerea Partners' third fund, Cerea Capital III, which held its first closing in 2022. AB Process Ingénierie has delivered average annual organic growth of 12% since 2020, supplemented by the strategic acquisition of Coaxial Technologie in 2022, a specialist in production lines for the food industry

Latour Capital has completed the acquisition of Gutor from Schneider Electric as part of a broader divestment program aimed at streamlining the seller’s portfolio and focusing on core activities. The transaction marks a strategic carve-out of a highly specialized industrial business with strong global positioning in uninterruptible power supply systems. The deal reflects Latour Capital’s strategy of acquiring carve-outs and standalone industrial champions with significant potential for operational improvement and international expansion

The acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion Corp. by Regal Rexnord represents a transformative step in the acquirer's strategic evolution toward becoming a global leader in high-margin automation and power transmission solutions. This transaction significantly enhances the organization's industrial powertrain offering by integrating complementary products such as high-precision brakes, gears, and clutches. A central strategic rationale for the move is the increased exposure to secular growth markets, with a substantial portion of the combined entity's sales now directed toward factory automation, medical, aerospace, and alternative energy sectors

Chart Industries has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of the target organization from an international private equity sponsor. This transformative strategic transaction creates a differentiated global champion in the fluid handling and cryogenic sectors, uniting a leader in stationary equipment with a pioneer in rotating gas handling solutions. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the expansion of the group's "Nexus of Clean™" portfolio, specifically targeting the accelerating energy transition and industrial decarbonization markets

In December 2022, The Carlyle Group announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Tescan, a Czech manufacturer specializing in scientific instruments and advanced electron microscopy technologies. This strategic investment not only provides Carlyle with a controlling interest in a niche market player but also positions the firm to capitalize on a high-growth segment driven by sustained demand for advanced analytical solutions and precision instrumentation. As part of its investment thesis, Carlyle plans to support Tescan's next phase of development, focusing on product innovation, enhancing its high-end positioning, and accelerating international expansion

IDEX Corporation has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Muon Group, marking a transformative addition to its Health & Science Technology (HST) segment. This strategic transaction represents a significant expansion of the group's micro-precision manufacturing capabilities, specifically targeting high-growth sectors with extreme technical requirements such as semiconductors and advanced medical diagnostics. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of cultural and technical alignment between the two organizations, both of which specialize in highly engineered solutions for mission-critical applications where failure is not an option

The acquisition of the Minnesota Rubber & Plastics by Trelleborg represents a transformational milestone for the group’s sealing division, signaling a definitive shift in its North American competitive landscape. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "geographic-lock" maneuver, merging the target’s industry-leading technical operational depth in the United States with the acquirer’s established global scale and R&D infrastructure. This structural alignment provides the organization with the scientific talent and manufacturing hardware required to address the increasing demand for high-precision polymer components in the medical and water management sectors

Abénex has acquired a majority stake in Origin Group, taking over from previous financial partners Initiative & Finance and Elige Capital, who had held the company since 2016. The transaction also facilitates the full exit of one of the founding families while allowing the management team, led by President Bertrand Sée, to increase their equity stake. The strategic rationale for the deal is to accelerate the consolidation of a highly fragmented European market. Between 2016 and 2022, Origin successfully doubled its turnover from €16 million to €30 million, supported by three "bolt-on" acquisitions

Alimak Group acquired Tractel from private equity firm Cinven after a seven-year holding period and allows Alimak to significantly diversify its product portfolio by integrating Tractel's market-leading manual lifting and height safety solutions. The deal creates a highly complementary industrial group with pro forma revenues exceeding EUR570 million. The strategic rationale focuses on cross-selling opportunities across a shared global customer base in construction and infrastructure, while leveraging Tractel's high-margin, recurring aftermarket services to enhance the combined group's overall profitability and resilience