SEDIVER acquired by BLACKSTONE

Labelys organized a new buy-out to welcome Florac, Cerea, and Unigrains as new shareholders. The management team maintains a significant minority stake (~40% slightly diluted). The primary objective of this EUR200M equity injection is to finance a new wave of acquisitions across Europe. The financing package includes a senior debt and a Tranche C (private debt), with a leverage kept below 4x EBITDA, providing the group with a robust M&A "war chest" to reach EUR350M+ in revenue by 2028.

Cerea Partners acquired a majority stake (approximately two-thirds) in Isnard Groupe, valuing the company between EUR30 million and EUR40 million. The transaction is a classic "Primary LBO" (first time opening capital to PE). The deal involves recruiting a new external CEO to lead operations. Financing was secured through a senior debt package in two tranches.

Sonoco has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eviosys from KPS Capital Partners. This landmark transaction establishes Sonoco as the global leader in metal food can and aerosol packaging, combining Eviosys’s dominant EMEA footprint with Sonoco’s leading position in the United States. The strategic rationale is built on creating a global $25 billion total addressable market platform with unparalleled innovation and sustainability capabilities. Sonoco expects to achieve over $100 million in annual synergies within 24 months through procurement savings, supply chain optimization, and manufacturing footprint alignment

The Navigator Company reached an agreement to acquire Accrol Group Holdings through a recommended cash offer. The deal is defensive for Accrol, whose board cited a "challenging future environment" with massive new capacity (500k tonnes) entering the UK market. For Navigator, it secures a massive distribution channel in the UK for its tissue parent reels.

Gerresheimer Glas GmbH has signed an agreement to acquire Blitz LuxCo Sarl, the holding company of Bormioli Pharma Group, from the private equity firm Triton. This strategic acquisition significantly strengthens Gerresheimer's footprint in Southern Europe and expands its portfolio of moulded glass and plastic packaging solutions. By integrating Bormioli Pharma's nine European production sites, Gerresheimer accelerates its transformation into a holistic system and solution provider, offering complete "bottle-and-closure" combinations

Axiom Groupe, a logistics and packaging player based in Brittany, continues its national expansion by acquiring Osmea. This acquisition allows Axiom to establish a strong foothold in the South-East of France (Occitanie and PACA regions) and to reinforce its expertise in high-value industrial packaging (crate manufacturing) and industrial transfers.

International Paper and DS Smith have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination. Under the terms, DS Smith shareholders are entitled to receive 0.1285 new International Paper shares for each DS Smith share, valuing the target at 415 pence per share (a 47.7% premium over the undisturbed share price). The transaction creates a truly global leader in sustainable packaging, with industry-leading positions in both Europe and North America. The strategic rationale is built on optimizing the combined mill network and supply chains, with expected pre-tax cash synergies of at least $514 million (£413 million) annually by the end of the fourth year

Arcosa has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of Ameron Pole Products from NOV Inc. This strategic transaction marks a significant expansion of the organization's Engineered Structures segment, providing an immediate foothold in the attractive concrete and steel lighting pole market. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of complementarity between the target's traffic and telecommunication structure offerings and the group's existing industrial portfolio. By incorporating the target’s specialized manufacturing facilities and experienced management team, the group enhances its nationwide presence and reinforces its capability to support high-growth infrastructure verticals, including the rollout of 5G small-cell networks

Constantia Flexibles has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Aluflexpack AG. The transaction was structured in two phases: the acquisition of a 57% controlling block from the main shareholders, followed by an all-cash public tender offer for all remaining publicly held shares. The strategic rationale for the merger is to create a European champion in flexible packaging with an enhanced technology portfolio and a significantly broader geographical footprint, specifically expanding Constantia's presence in Poland, Türkiye, and Southeast Europe

This transaction represents the enterprise's fifth consecutive leveraged buyout, orchestrated as a majority primary acquisition by the incoming private equity consortium. The operation allows the historical financial sponsors to achieve a complete and successful exit. A crucial element of this newly structured capitalization is the significant reinvestment from the incumbent executive team, alongside the integration of new key managers into the shareholder base, ensuring total strategic alignment