VILLARD acquired by YOTTA CAPITAL

NORD Holding have acquired Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging from August Equity to merge it with German-based OR Technology. The transaction establishes a new, globally active imaging technology holding company in the veterinary sector. This is the second acquisition by NORD Holding in this sector in less than a year, following its partnership with OR Technology in 2025. The strategic rationale is to create a "one-stop-shop" for veterinary imaging, combining Hallmarq's specialized MRI/CT expertise with OR Technology’s digital X-ray and ultrasound portfolio

IMA Group acquired a majority stake in ProSys Sampling Systems Limited from its co-founder and Treysa Limited. The transaction is a core component of IMA's international growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its "IMA Life" division by integrating specialized containment and sampling expertise. ProSys will continue to operate as an independent business from its headquarters in Ireland, with Michael McLoughlin remaining as Managing Director. This acquisition follows IMA's August 2024 purchase of Sarong's packaging divisions, further consolidating IMA's leadership in the advanced biopharmaceutical technology segment

Fagron acquired 100% of University Compounding Pharmacy for an Enterprise granting to Fagron a stronghold in California (a high-barrier market) and adds complementary therapeutic expertise (Urology) to its existing US portfolio (which includes Anazao). Fagron expects to realize significant synergies over the next 18-24 months by integrating UCP into its national platform.

Charterhouse Capital Partners acquired a majority equity stake in Winback following a competitive process that attracted interest from several top-tier private equity funds. This transaction facilitates the exit of Capza, which had supported the company since late 2021 through a minority "flex equity" structure, and allows the founding duo to cash out a portion of their holdings while reinvesting to remain significant minority shareholders and operational leaders. The deal is financed through a combination of equity and a debt package comprising senior bank debt provided by a consortium of French banks and a mezzanine tranche arranged by a specialized private debt fund

Arlane has acquired a majority stake (approximately two-thirds) in Dessintey through a primary LBO. The transaction allows for the exit of early-stage investors Turenne Sante (via Relyens Innovation Sante) and Credit Agricole Haute-Loire, who invested in 2019. The three founders (Nicolas Fournier, Davy Luneau, Pascal Giraux) and key managers have reinvested alongside Arlane but are diluting their stakes. The deal is supported by a conservative senior debt package provided by CIC and LCL.

Pfizer has finalized the acquisition of Metsera, an operation designed to fundamentally transform the group’s Internal Medicine portfolio and secure a leading foothold in the obesity treatment sector. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "pipeline-transformation" play, merging the target's highly differentiated clinical-stage obesity candidates with the group's global development and commercial infrastructure. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the cardiometabolic arena, providing the organization with a suite of weekly and monthly injectable therapies, alongside oral alternatives, to address the maturing needs of a global patient base

Anjac acquired a majority stake in HCG to accelerate its growth in the nutraceutical space. This is the 17th company to join the Anjac ecosystem. Beyond the acquisition cost, Anjac has committed to a EUR25M investment plan to expand the Velenje production site, aiming to triple its output within 12 months. The historical founders remain as operational partners.

Ottobock successfully completed its Initial Public Offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, marking the largest German IPO of 2025. The shares were priced at €66.00, with the first trading price reaching €72.00 (a 9% premium). At the issue price, the market capitalization stood at €4.2 billion, rising to €4.6 billion upon listing. The strategic rationale for the IPO was to raise gross proceeds to deleverage the balance sheet and accelerate investments in "future technologies," such as AI-integrated bionics and exoskeleton research

CapVest Partners agreed to acquire a controlling majority stake in Stada from Bain Capital and Cinven. This deal serves as an alternative to a planned IPO in Frankfurt, which was shelved due to market volatility. Under the agreement, the previous owners (Bain and Cinven) will retain a significant minority stake to benefit from future upside. CapVest intends to support the management team's strategy of international expansion and further consolidation in the fragmented consumer health market. Canson Capital Partners is also expected to co-invest alongside CapVest

InvestIndustrial finalized the acquisition of DCC Healthcare Limited from the London-listed group DCC plc. This transaction is a strategic corporate carve-out designed to simplify DCC plc's operations, allowing the group to focus resources on its largest and most profitable Energy division. The proceeds from the sale are earmarked for distribution to DCC shareholders. The deal received regulatory approval from the European Commission.