UNOFI acquired by LA FRANCE MUTUALISTE / MALAKOFF HUMANIS

Carac entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake of just under 70% in Cedrus & Partners. This transaction follows a highly competitive bidding process involving international private equity funds and wealth management consolidators, where Carac emerged victorious over finalists such as Corient and Anacap. The deal facilitates the complete exit of the firm's founders while allowing the current management team, led by the President and the CEO, to retain the remaining one-third of the capital by reinvesting their proceeds

The independent wealth management group Rhetores completes its first LBO (Primary LBO) with IK Partners. The transaction values the firm at a staggering EUR310 million, setting a new benchmark multiple in the sector. The founder, Stephane Rudzinski, opens his capital to a financial sponsor for the first time to accelerate growth. The objective is to double the assets under management (AUM) by pursuing an aggressive buy-and-build strategy in the highly fragmented French market, targeting other CGP firms

JTC PLC has been acquired by Permira Advisers LLP through the special purpose vehicle Papilio Bidco Ltd. The offer was presented after a competitive process that included a rival bid from Warburg Pincus, and it received unanimous recommendation from JTC’s board. The transaction is structured as an all‑cash purchase of all outstanding shares, with financing supplied primarily by Permira VIII and co‑investment from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions

The strategic entry of PAI Partners into the capital structure of Cyrus Group signifies a major advancement for the independent wealth management sector in Europe. The strategic logic of this transaction hinges on a "platform-acceleration" maneuver, merging the target’s technical operational depth in wealth advisory with the sponsor’s extensive expertise in scaling global business services. This alignment equips the organization with the institutional backing and capital necessary to address the increasing demand for sophisticated, integrated support among high-net-worth clients facing the complexities of internationalization

Groupe VYV has acquired a controlling interest in Groupe Patrimmofi, facilitating the exit of Andera Partners (via its Andera Expansion fund). This transaction follows a period of hyper-growth where the target quintupled its size and executed 18 strategic bolt-on acquisitions under the stewardship of private equity. The strategic rationale for the deal is the long-term institutionalization of the platform, shifting from a typical four-year investment cycle to a permanent capital structure provided by France's top mutualist insurer

The transaction involves the acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Allen by Qualium. The operation sees the exit of Parquest, which was a minority shareholder of the wealth management advisor since 2021. The deal is supported by a unitranche debt provided by Blackrock, which represents a leverage of 4.5 times the company's Ebitda. With Qualium's support, Groupe Allen aims to deepen its international footprint, particularly in European neighboring countries, and strengthen its Hedon Family Office division

Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners Development) has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Olifan Group, alongside its management team. The transaction marks the exit of BlackFin Capital Partners, which had held a minority stake since 2021.

Apax Partners agreed to acquire the Professional Services business of Evelyn Partners. The transaction resulted from a competitive process where Apax outbid rival Bridgepoint. Upon completion, the business will be rebranded as S&W, returning to its historical roots. The strategic rationale for the carve-out is to allow both entities to operate as standalone businesses with dedicated management teams and specialized capital bases. Apax intends to use S&W as a primary platform to consolidate the fragmented UK accountancy mid-market through an aggressive M&A program

Crystal, a dominant player in the French wealth management and private banking sector, has announced that Goldman Sachs Alternatives, via its Private Equity team, has acquired a majority stake in the group. This high-profile transaction marks a new scaling phase for Crystal, with Seven2 (formerly Apax Partners) reinvesting to maintain a 25% stake alongside the management team.

Eurazeo, through its Mid-Large buyout team and co-investors, has finalized the acquisition of Eres Group for an investment exceeding �350 million. This transaction, completed in July 2024, marks the fifth deal for the Eurazeo Capital V (ECV) fund, which is now over 40% deployed.