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October 2, 2026
Japanese industrial manufacturer Yanmar reaches agreement on NOK 5.9bn voluntary cash offer for global aquaculture technology company AKVA Group (publ.)
Press Release
June 16, 2026

Update: NBOs are reportedly expected to be collected before the Nordic summer break in connection with the DNB Carnegie-advised process for AKVA Group (publ.), acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 4, 2026

Update: Sell-side material has reportedly been distributed in the DNB Carnegie-advised process for AKVA Group (publ.), a global aquaculture technology company, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 2, 2026
German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom (publ.) acquires ruhrfibre and Metrofibre fibre infrastructure
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May 29, 2026

Livingstone reportedly engaged for the investor search for Metrofibre and ruhrfibre, amid ongoing insolvency proceedings, with a process to launch imminent – sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 2, 2026
ICG acquires majority stake in Belgian IT services provider Trustteam from Rivean Capital
De Tijd
April 8, 2026

Company to watch: Trustteam is tipped as a potential near-/mid-term exit for Rivean, following a buy-and-build strategy that has expanded the Belgium managed IT services group into the Netherlands and France - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 2, 2026
Rhein Invest-backed German consultancy Essentiq secures acquisition of German market research firm MSR Consulting Group
Press release
March 30, 2026

Privately-held MSR Consulting Group reportedly explores renewed sale - with BELGRAVIA advising - amid ongoing consolidation in German consulting market - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 1, 2026
UK-based Arcus Infrastructure Partners acquires German pharmaceutical logistics company SK Pharma
Press Release
September 3, 2026

Update: confirmatory bids are reportedly upcoming, with five bidders remaining in the Lincoln International-advised sale of Syz Capital-backed SK Pharma, a provider of logistics and supply-chain services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 16, 2025

Lincoln Int. is reportedly mandated to prepare a Q1-2026 sales process for SK Pharma, a provider of logistical services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, backed since 2022 by Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital - 2025 estm. revenues of EUR 60m and EBITDA of EUR 10m, acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 1, 2026
Norwegian investor Hawk Infinity acquires Knitting for Olive, a Danish provider of premium knitting yarn and patterns
Press Release
June 5, 2026

Update: NBOs have reportedly been collected in connection with the Grant Thornton-advised process for Knitting for Olive, a provider of premium knitting yarn and patterns, according to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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April 14, 2026

The owners of Knitting for Olive, a provider of knitting yarn and patterns, are reportedly working with Grant Thornton to explore ownership options for the company, according to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 1, 2026
German communication logistics firm Deutsche Post acquires Austrian automated parcel lockers provider myflexbox from STAR Capital
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May 26, 2026

STAR Capital-backed MYFLEXBOX, an Austrian provider of automated parcel lockers, is reportedly working with CBHH on strategic options to accelerate its network expansion - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 1, 2026
Italian asset manager Ambienta acquires majority stakes in four Nordic aquaculture technology providers, including Bio Marine, FLS, Smir, and GroAqua
Press Release
May 11, 2026

Update: IMs are out in the ABG Sundal Collier-advised process for Bluefront Equity-backed Bio Marine, a fast-growing provider of advanced aquaculture technologies, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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December 3, 2025

Company to watch: Bluefront Equity may weigh options for its portfolio firm Bio Marine, a fast-growing provider of advanced aquaculture technologies, in 2026, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 1, 2026
Serafin Group acquires Swiss B2B electrical installation services provider Jaisli-Xamax
Press Release
May 9, 2025

Zurich-based corporate finance boutique IFBC is mandated to launch a sales process for B2B electrical installation services provider, Jaisli-Xamax, generating 2024 EBITDA of around CHF 5m and revenues of CHF 130m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 30, 2026
Livingbridge-backed UK-based software group Elevare acquires Rubixx and Voicescape
Press Release
March 12, 2026

Update: The second round is reportedly underway in the A&M-advised sale process for Voicescape, a social housing management SaaS platform backed by BGF - acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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November 10, 2025

Voicescape, a UK-based provider of a social housing management SaaS platform, has mandated A&M Corporate Finance to prepare a Q1-2026 sales process, and is expected to reach ARR of GBP 7m by end-2025, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 30, 2026
H.I.G. Capital takes over previously family-owned UK safety equipment supplier Arco
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February 27, 2026

After five generations of family ownership, the Martin family is said to be reviewing strategic options for Arco, a supplier of PPE and workplace safety solutions, with an advisor engaged - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 29, 2026
EMERAM invests in Austrian loyalty platform hello again to bolster European expansion and AI capabilities
Press Release
April 22, 2026

hello again, an Austrian white-label SaaS platform for customer loyalty and engagement, is reportedly preparing a EUR 25-30m Series A round - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 29, 2026
Danish technical contractor Wicotec Kirkebjerg, part of the Per Aarsleff (publ.) group, acquires technical-services firm Rent-Tech for DKK 597.5m
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May 6, 2025

The owners of RENT-TECH, a well-performing provider of electrical installation and industrial services, explore ownership options advised by Oaklins Beierholm, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 28, 2026
Standard Investment acquires majority stake in Dutch maritime services group Marine People
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June 26, 2026

Family-owned Marine People, a maritime services group operating heavy lifting, salvage, and port services, is understood to be exploring strategic options, advised by Crown, with NBOs reportedly collected - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 24, 2026
Cibus Capital acquires Aweta, a Dutch optical sorting machine provider specializing in fresh fruit and vegetables, from Standard Investment
Press Release
April 23, 2026

Standard Investment has reportedly picked Oaklins to oversee the sale of Aweta, an optical sorting machine provider specializing in fresh fruit and vegetables, sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 24, 2026
Bridgepoint acquires majority stake in German equine veterinary group Altano
Press Release
November 19, 2025

Update: an IM was circulated last week in the Jefferies-led sales process for Ufenau’s buy-and-build global equestrian-focused vet clinics group Altano - 2025E EBITDA of EUR 50m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 21, 2025

Company to watch: Swiss-based Ufenau Capital is reportedly mulling a 2025 sale of its buy-and-build global equestrian-focused vet clinics group Altano, with a presence across DACH, the Nordics, US, and Australasia, with 2024E revenues of EUR 221m and estimated EBITDA of EUR 30m - Dutch ECG also in the market, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insight Proprietary)

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September 24, 2026
Sweden-based golf equipment retailer Dormy Golf completes IPO at valuation of SEK 1,050m
Press Release
October 14, 2025

Update: The ABG Sundal Collier-led sale process for privately-held pan-European golf equipment retailer Dormy is now live following the distribution of IMs earlier this month, acc. to multiple sources - EBITDA of SEK 100m in 2024 (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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January 21, 2025

Well-performing golf equipment retailer Dormy is preparing to explore a potential sale of the company in 2025 advised by ABG Sundal Collier - Revenue of SEK 935m and an EBIT of SEK ~100m in 2024E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 24, 2026
Dutch software investor Main Capital Partners acquires Swedish SaaS group Confirma from ABRY Partners for EUR ~415m
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October 28, 2024

Abry Partners is in the early stages of preparing a potential exit of Confirma Software, a Sweden-headquartered vertical software platform, following strong recent growth and a successfully executed buy-and-build strategy - LTM revenues of EUR 82m in Sep 2024 (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 23, 2026
Dalcour Maclaren, an infrastructure surveying and planning consultancy, secures growth investment from MML Capital
Press Release
July 14, 2026

Update: The Arrowpoint-advised sale process for Dalcour Maclaren, a founder-owned infrastructure surveying and planning consultancy, is said to be progressing to the second round - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 12, 2026

Dalcour Maclaren, a founder-owned infrastructure surveying and planning consultancy, is said to be exploring ownership options advised by Arrowpoint, with sell-side material in circulation - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 23, 2026
NPM Capital-backed Dutch edtech company Infinitas Learning acquires two education software firms LessonUp and fobizz
Press Release
June 23, 2026

Update: the Houlihan Lokey-led sale process for privately held EdTech software company fobizz is reportedly approaching the due diligence phase - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 16, 2026

Houlihan Lokey is reportedly overseeing the ownership explorations for privately held EdTech software company fobizz - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 23, 2026
DBAG acquires minority stake in German thermal imaging systems provider Vected
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November 27, 2025

The private owners of VECTED, a developer and producer of military thermal imaging systems and optronic electronics, are reportedly working with Majer & Co. on a sale, with IMs on the doorstep and expected to be marketed off 2025E revenues of EUR 20m and adj. EBITDA of EUR 6m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 23, 2026
French asset manager Mirova invests EUR 65m in Ingrid Capacity battery storage projects in Finland and Sweden
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June 11, 2025

Update: NBOs are due in late June in connection with Ingrid Capacity’s potential sale of majority stakes in its 700MW BESS portfolio, advised by DNB Carnegie and BNP Paribas, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary) *ESG FRIENDLY*

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April 22, 2025

Energy technology firm Ingrid Capacity is looking to sell majority stakes in a 700MW portfolio of BESS projects across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, acc. to sources - potential capital raise further out (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary) *ESG FRIENDLY*

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September 22, 2026
US-based Superior Energy Services acquires Denmark-based global robotics firm Welltec from 7 Industries and Exor (publ.)
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July 31, 2026

7 Industries and Exor (publ.) are reportedly preparing to explore ownership options for Welltec, a robotics company for oil and gas well intervention, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 21, 2026
Australia-based Telix Pharmaceuticals (publ.) acquires Germany-based radiopharmaceutical producer ITM for up to USD 2.4bn
Press Release
March 12, 2026

Update: the Jefferies-guided sale process for ITM’s isotope supply business is reportedly underway, with NBO deadline expected in the second week of April 2026, sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 25, 2026

Cancer diagnosis and treatment developer ITM has reportedly mandated Jefferies to explore a carve out of its isotope supply business, with EUR 60m EBITDA 2025 - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 17, 2026
TA-backed US-based software provider Aptean acquires pan-European logistics software group FleetGO from Main Capital Partners
Press Release
April 27, 2026

Update: IMs are reportedly to be circulated shortly for FleetGO, a Pan-European logistics software company, backed by Main Capital - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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March 19, 2026

Main Capital reportedly weighs a potential exit of FleetGo, a Pan-European logistics software company with offices in the Netherlands, UK, and Germany - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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