RETAIL PRO INTERNATIONAL acquired by NAYAX

Keysight Technologies acquired 100% of ESI Group through a two-stage process. First, it purchased a 50.6% controlling block from the founding Rouvray family and historical shareholders at EUR155 per share. This was followed by a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares at the same price. By early 2024, Keysight completed the squeeze-out and delisted ESI Group from Euronext Paris. The acquisition accelerates Keysight's strategy to shift its focus "left" into the design phase of the product lifecycle by integrating advanced predictive simulation and virtual prototyping into its design and test portfolio

Devolver Digital has completed the 100% acquisition of System Era Softworks, Inc. The transaction involves a multi-part consideration structure including upfront cash and shares, along with deferred and performance-based earn-out components, reflecting the firm's focus on long-term alignment with the target's management team. The acquisition serves as a strategic pivot for Devolver to extend its footprint beyond the traditional premium indie market. By integrating System Era, Devolver gains access to proven "Expandable Game" expertise and proprietary live-operations technology

Capza invested nearly EUR100M to acquire a 13% stake (via preferred shares) and refinance the group's debt. This transaction allowed the exit of Andera Acto. The founder, Christian Sabbagh, remains the majority shareholder (>70%). The deal aims to support Travelsoft's ambition to double in size within four years through massive European M&A.

The transaction involves the 100% acquisition of esco GmbH by Sandvik AB, integrating the target's specialized power skiving software into the acquirer’s Manufacturing and Machining Solutions division. This strategic acquisition is driven by the increasing shift toward electrification in the automotive sector, which is fundamentally changing manufacturing requirements for gears. Power skiving has emerged as a high-growth premium niche technology that provides superior productivity and flexibility compared to conventional machining methods, enabling significantly reduced cycle times

The British private equity firm Hg acquires a majority stake in Nomadia from Chequers Capital. This secondary LBO values the French software publisher at over EUR100 million. The management team, led by Fabien Breget, reinvests significantly alongside Hg. The partnership aims to accelerate Nomadia's growth across Europe, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, leveraging Hg's deep expertise in the software sector to consolidate the fragmented Smart Mobility market.

Idox has finalized the acquisition of Emapsite to significantly bolster its geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data capabilities. This transaction represents a pivotal step in the group’s overarching data strategy, aiming to provide a more comprehensive suite of spatial intelligence tools to its existing client base in the public and asset-intensive sectors. The integration of the Farnborough-based specialist follows a series of previous acquisitions in the geospatial space, including Aligned Assets and thinkWhere, effectively creating a high-scale geospatial line of business that now accounts for a substantial portion of the group's total pro-forma revenue

Pollen Street Capital has acquired a majority stake in Assessio from Main Capital Partners. This transaction marks the culmination of a successful transformation phase where the company pivoted from a consultancy-driven model to a scalable SaaS business. The deal provides an exit for Main Capital, which tripled the company's revenue during its four-year holding period through aggressive international expansion and bolt-on acquisitions in the Benelux and Nordic regions. Pollen Street Capital intends to continue this "Buy-and-Build" strategy, supporting the management team to further consolidate the fragmented European assessment market and drive product innovation in AI-driven talent analytics

EQT Private Equity, holding approximately 79% of SUSE’s shares, initiated a voluntary public purchase offer to acquire all remaining outstanding shares. The strategic objective is to transition SUSE from a publicly traded entity on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to a private company. This move aims to provide the company with a stable environment to focus on long-term strategic execution and operational priorities, free from the constraints of public market quarterly reporting cycles. The transaction includes a complex financial structure involving an interim dividend paid to all shareholders, which facilitates the financing of the purchase

The acquisition of Appli-Key by Santiane marks a strategic expansion of the latter's capabilities in the InsureTech sector, enabling the company to strengthen its market position and accelerate its growth. Through this transaction, Santiane aims to leverage Appli-Key's expertise in software development and digital solutions to enhance its own offerings and improve its operational efficiency. The deal is part of Santiane's broader strategy to diversify its business and expand its market footprint, driven by regulatory changes and evolving customer needs

Light & Wonder has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SciPlay Corporation. This transaction results in the full integration of SciPlay as a wholly-owned subsidiary, leading to the delisting of SciPlay from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The acquisition is intended to streamline the organizational structure of Light & Wonder, providing the necessary operational and financial strength to accelerate the company’s cross-platform strategy. By moving to 100% ownership, the firm expects to drive improved collaboration between teams, facilitating the development and deployment of engaging games across both digital and land-based platforms