R+S GROUP acquired by VINCI ENERGIES

Fauché has completed a new management buy-out (MBO) transaction in partnership with its long-standing partner EMZ Partners. This deal comes nearly three years after a previous capital restructuring and aims to support the group's continued growth while strengthening employee ownership

EQT, through its Active Core Infrastructure fund, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Ocea Group from ICG Infrastructure Equity I. Based in France, Ocea is a leading provider of smart water and heat submetering infrastructure, operating more than four million devices

Aquirian Limited has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the business and assets of Cybem Mechanical Services for an enterprise value of A$3 million. The acquisition is a key step in Aquirian’s strategy to position itself as a leading provider of equipment and technical services

Ambienta has acquired a majority stake (~60%) in Groupe Cap Vert, taking over control from the family office Evolem. This transaction was executed off-market following a pre-emptive approach by Ambienta, interrupting Evolem's ownership after only 18 months

Cobepa acquired a majority stake in Groupe Climater from Sagard. The deal marks the start of a new growth cycle focused on geographical expansion and energy transition services. The management team and historical founders retained a significant minority stake to maintain the group's entrepreneurial culture

Ardian, through its Expansion team, has successfully finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in NetCo Group, succeeding IK Investment Partners and Andera Partners. This strategic transaction marks a new phase of international growth for the century-old family business, which remains under the operational leadership of the founding family’s fourth generation

LBO France acquired a majority stake in Prenax concomitantly with Prenax's acquisition of LM Information's subscription management activities and its US subsidiary LM Inc. The combined entity — with a total business volume of approximately €250 million — becomes the independent European leader in information subscription procurement, serving large corporates, public institutions, and academic clients across France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Nordic countries

Prenax acquired LM Information's subscription management activities and its US subsidiary LM Inc. in a transaction executed simultaneously with LBO France's majority investment in Prenax. The acquisition is transformative in nature, combining two highly complementary businesses — Prenax's strong corporate client base and Western European footprint with LM Information's deep academic and public sector expertise and presence across Northern and Central Europe — to create the independent European leader in information subscription procurement

Acolad Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Amplexor, executing a transformative consolidation within the global language services and content management industry. The tie-up creates an international heavyweight, with the combined group's headcount set to surpass 2,000 employees globally

HLD Europe acquired a majority stake (~60%) in TSG, the European leader in energy distribution services. The management team, led by CEO Jean-Marc Bianchi, reinvested heavily to retain a significant ~40% stake, ensuring strong alignment for the future transformation