TOMTOM TELEMATICS acquired by BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION

TagMaster has finalized the acquisition of Sensys Networks, a maneuver designed to fundamentally strengthen the group’s competitive positioning within the global Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Smart City markets. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "market-expansion" play, merging the target's technical operational depth in wireless sensing with the group’s established presence in the European Traffic and Rail sectors. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the data-driven transportation arena, providing the group with a robust platform to deliver next-generation infrastructure-to-everything (I2X) applications

Francisco Partners announced the completion of its acquisition of EG, concluding a process that had been disclosed publicly in June 2026. EG is a Danish‑based provider of enterprise software and digital services with a client portfolio spanning manufacturing, utilities and financial services. The target has been operating for over two decades, delivering a suite of modular applications that support core operational processes, data analytics and cloud migration initiatives. The transaction was executed under standard merger‑control approvals and reflects a continuation of Francisco Partners’ disciplined approach to expanding its technology‑focused investment platform in Europe

The acquisition of eFront by BlackRock marks a transformative milestone in the evolution of investment management technology. This strategic transaction facilitates the full exit of the previous financial sponsor, Bridgepoint, and marks the transition of the Parisian software leader from private equity ownership to integration within a global financial giant. The rationale for this deal is rooted in the "whole-portfolio" approach, aiming to bridge the historical gap between liquid public markets and illiquid private assets

This growth transaction marks a significant evolution for Théradial, transitioning from a specialized medical device distributor to a provider of an integrated ecosystem encompassing care equipment and clinical operation digital solutions. The acquisition of Groupe Théma is financed through a hybrid structure combining cash contribution and share exchange for the selling founders, as well as an extension of senior debt lines granted by the acquirer's historical banking pool. The underlying financial analysis is based on creating a significant competitive advantage by integrating medical consumables logistics flows into dialysis center management software interfaces, which will increase switching costs for hospital clients

Five Arrows announced the acquisition of a majority block of Harvest's capital from its foundersand key managers at a price of EUR85 per share. This block purchase triggered a mandatory simplified public tender offer (OPA) for the remaining shares. This deal marks the first step towards the company's delisting.

Maxifier Ltd has been acquired by Bmax AS. The transaction was announced on 20 November 2018 following a shareholder agreement between the parties. Bmax purchased a 70 percent equity stake in Maxifier, which had been a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Cxense ASA. The sale was executed on a cash‑free, debt‑free basis and included a vendor credit agreement maturing 1 January 2021. Completion of the transfer was subject to customary regulatory approvals and was expected to close within the month of announcement

The transaction involves the acquisition of a controlling interest in SCHEMA Group by the IK Small Cap II Fund, alongside the company’s founders. This deal represents a strategic partnership intended to transition the founder-led niche leader into an institutionalized platform capable of capturing broader international market share. The strategic rationale for the investment is centered on accelerating the company's organic growth within its core DACH market while expanding its sales reach into new global geographies

In a landmark European tech transaction, Abry Partners, via its vehicle Victory Partners VIII Norway AS, has launched a recommended voluntary cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of LINK Mobility Group ASA. The transaction is structured as a public-to-private (P2P) takeover, with the board of directors of LINK Mobility providing a unanimous recommendation in favor of the deal. Notably, the transaction includes a substantial management roll-over, where key executive investors are reinvesting a portion of their holdings (representing 14

Thoma Bravo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Veracode from Broadcom Inc. The acquisition is structured as an all-cash purchase, transitioning Veracode from a business unit within a larger corporate entity into a standalone, privately held company under the ownership of the private equity firm. This transaction represents a strategic alignment between a firm specializing in software optimization and a market leader in application security testing. The acquisition is driven by the urgent and growing need for integrated security within the software development process as digital transformation accelerates across all industries

Private equity firm Hg (formerly HgCapital) has reached a definitive agreement to divest the HR software company Lumesse to trade buyer Saba Software, which is currently backed by private equity sponsor Vector Capital. The competitive sale process was run by US investment bank Jefferies Group LLC. Scheduled to successfully close by the end of 2018, the transaction brings to an end an eight-year holding period for Hg, which originally backed the platform through its £1.87bn HgCapital 6 fund. The integration of Lumesse into Saba Software—a company maintaining dual headquarters in Ireland and the US—will create a highly consolidated industry entity boasting a combined roster of 4,700 clients