SRV KALUSTO acquired by RAMIRENT

Speedy has acquired Lifterz, a UK-based aerial lift and access equipment rental specialist, as part of an external growth strategy aimed at bolstering its position in the equipment rental market. The acquisition enables Speedy to strengthen its presence in the access segment and enhance its territorial coverage in the UK, particularly in areas where Lifterz has a strong foothold. This move is part of a broader strategy to establish a comprehensive national offering that can cater to the needs of major accounts across the entire territory

MISTRAS Group has acquired 100% of the stock of Onstream Pipeline Inspection Services from the Canadian private equity firm Novacap and other shareholders. The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to establish a "pipeline integrity pillar" within MISTRAS’ service portfolio. Onstream brings a fast-growing, highly profitable platform with a 4-year revenue CAGR of over 25%. The integration allows MISTRAS to leverage its extensive US customer relationships to accelerate Onstream’s expansion into the American market and the large-diameter midstream segment

Kiloutou acquired Michaud Location to reinforce its network in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Var departments. This tactical acquisition integrated 3 branches and approx. 15 employees. It allowed Kiloutou to recover a loyal local customer base and a well-maintained fleet of about 300 machines.

MBO Partners has acquired a majority stake in Groupe LT, a French company specializing in equipment and heavy machinery rentals, through a primary leveraged buyout (LBO). This transaction marks the exit of the company's two historical founders and minority shareholders, while the management team reinvests alongside MBO Partners to continue driving the group's growth. With a presence in three French regions, Groupe LT employs 350 staff members, operates a fleet of 500 vehicles, and generated +€40 million in revenue in 2017

Warburg Pincus has finalized the acquisition of Supplier Assessment Services from Capita plc. This strategic carve-out includes the prominent Constructionline and Acclaim portfolios, marking a significant entry for the private equity firm into the UK’s third-party risk management space. The investment thesis for the acquisition is based on the increasing criticality of supply chain risk management and the rising global requirements for stringent health, safety, and procurement standards. Warburg Pincus intends to leverage the target's existing platform and deep network to accelerate growth through product enhancement and expansion into new industry verticals

Private equity firm Hg has entered into a definitive agreement to fully divest its equity stake in JLA to pan-European investment firm Cinven. The transaction, which remains subject to customary regulatory clearances, marks the culmination of a highly successful holding period and exit process for the selling sponsor. Exclusively advised by investment bank Baird on the corporate finance front, Hg successfully concludes an investment cycle defined by significant operational transformation, executed in close partnership with the management team led by CEO Stephen Baxter

Eurofins Scientific has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Covance Food Solutions from LabCorp (which originally acquired the business through its 2015 purchase of Covance). The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to enhance Eurofins’ footprint in North America, the UK, and Asia while adding a high-quality portfolio of food product testing and consulting services. Because the two organizations have complementary geographic reaches and service offerings, no restructuring is required. Instead, Eurofins expects to realize top-line synergies through cross-selling to each organization’s existing client base

HLD and Dentressangle acquired a majority stake in Kiloutou to support its transformation into a pan-European leader. Under PAI (2011-2017), the group doubled its size. The new shareholders' mission was to accelerate international growth (Poland, Spain, Germany, Italy) and technical specialization.

Eurofins Scientific has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of EAG Laboratories from the private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners. This acquisition represents one of the three largest transactions in Eurofins' history and significantly accelerates its 2020 growth roadmap by adding a new, highly profitable business line in the US TIC market. The strategic rationale for the deal is the perfect geographic and service complementarity between the two groups. EAG reinforces Eurofins' global offering in the strategic biopharmaceutical and agrochemical markets while providing a dominant entry point into materials and engineering sciences

Omers acquired a majority stake in Trescal from Ardian (who had held the asset since 2013).Omers successfully pre-empted a formal auction process—which was expected to attract heavyweights like PAI, Wendel, and Cinven—by moving quickly and submitting a fully financed, binding offer after a limited due diligence period. This move allowed them to secure the asset before a bidding war commenced.