STONEPEAK takes majority stake in CASTROL

Syensqo has finalized the divestment of its Oil & Gas Business Unit to SNF Group. The strategic rationale for the sale is to advance Syensqo’s "pure play specialty" strategy, allowing the company to sharpen its strategic focus and reallocate capital toward its core science-led businesses. For SNF Group, the acquisition represents a significant milestone in its growth strategy, strengthening its competitive position in the global energy market. The integration of Syensqo’s oilfield stimulation chemicals portfolio and its 600 employees provides SNF with enhanced R&D capabilities and access to established customer networks

Arkea Capital acquired a 20% stake in Bartolac, marking the first time the family-owned group has opened its capital to an outside investor. The transaction facilitates the financial exit of the founding generation while supporting the second generation (Planeix family). The capital injection is intended to accelerate organic growth (targeting 7-12% annually) and fund strategic acquisitions in Europe and Asia.

Idé-Pro BE Holding ApS has been acquired by SP Group A/S. The transaction was announced in December 2025 and completed on the same day, with the parties signing a definitive agreement that transfers ownership of Idé-Pro’s Danish and Indian manufacturing assets, its proprietary digital platform and its established sales network across Northern Europe. The acquisition concludes a period in which Idé-Pro was jointly owned by its founder and a private‑equity investor, during which the company expanded its engineering centre in Bangalore and reinforced in‑house toolmaking capacity in Denmark

Holcim has finalized the 100% acquisition of Alkern from the private equity firm Chequers Capital. This transaction marks the final exit for Chequers, which had supported Alkern’s growth since 2016. The strategic rationale for Holcim is the immediate reinforcement of its "Construction Solutions" pillar in the French market, positioning it alongside its existing Lafarge and PRB operations. The deal received clearance from the French Competition Authority in late December 2025. Alkern will maintain its operational autonomy, brand identity, and current management team led by Xavier Janin

Inessens has completed the acquisition of 100% of Le Sanglier Packaging from its founder. The strategic rationale for the transaction is to enhance the complementarity within the Inessens group, specifically by strengthening its expertise in cardboard packaging. This integration allows Inessens to offer a more complete and qualitative product range to its existing client base in the wine and spirits sectors. For Le Sanglier Packaging, the deal provides the necessary resources to ensure long-term sustainability and benefit from group-level synergies while preserving its local identity and industrial values

Mosaiq Group has acquired 100% of Redmark S.r.l., marking its first add-on acquisition since the platform's formation exited the business. The acquisition integrates Redmark's specific expertise in leather and sustainable branding materials into the broader Mosaiq portfolio. The deal was executed through Bulgarelli Production, one of Mosaiq's portfolio companies. The transaction strengthens Mosaiq's international presence via Redmark's Chinese and Turkish branches.

Coim has completed the acquisition of Notedome Limited, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in cast polyurethane elastomers for high-stress industrial applications. The transaction marks the exit of the historical majority shareholder, India’s Manali Petrochemicals, and enables the Italian group to strengthen its position in the European specialty materials market. The integration of Notedome aligns with Coim’s strategy to consolidate its upstream and downstream operations within the polyurethane value chain

Compagnie Chargeurs Invest entered into exclusive negotiations to sell a 75% controlling stake in Novacel to KPS Capital Partners, while retaining a 25% minority interest. The all-cash transaction is part of a broader portfolio rebalancing strategy for Chargeurs, allowing the group to reduce debt, strengthen equity, and focus resources on its "Museum Studio" and "Fashion" divisions. For Novacel, backing from KPS provides the capital necessary to pursue external growth and deeper expansion in Asia and LATAM

Arsenal Capital Partners completed the acquisition of ThermoSafe from Sonoco Products Company. The deal represents a full‑control buy‑out of ThermoSafe, with the seller exiting the cold‑chain packaging segment and simplifying its portfolio around core metal and paper consumer and industrial packaging businesses. The temperature‑controlled packaging business is deeply embedded in the pharmaceutical and biologics value chain, serving high‑value, highly regulated shipments where product integrity and temperature control are critical

This transaction involves the carve-out of Bodycote's French heat treatment operations, a UK-listed group, as part of a strategy to refocus on its core activities. The deal comprises the sale of ten French industrial sites, consolidated under a new entity called Methal, to an investment structure combining the Arcole fund, which holds a majority stake, and the Benalu-Legras industrial group, which takes a strategic minority interest. This partnership brings together financial capital and industrial expertise to support the creation of a new, independent heat treatment player in France