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October 6, 2026
Belgian investor Apheon acquires majority stake in German dental instruments supplier Hager & Meisinger
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July 1, 2026

Owner-managed Hager & Meisinger, a manufacturer of precision dental rotary instruments, surgical solutions, and implant systems, is reportedly exploring a sale via Pava Partners - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
TDR Capital agrees to acquire energy infrastructure services company OCU Group from Triton Partners
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July 9, 2026

Update: Triton has reportedly launched a Lazard-led sale of OCU Group, its multi-utility services platform, with sell-side materials out and bids expected next month - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 5, 2026

Triton-backed OCU Group - an acquisitive multi-utility infrastructure services platform - is reportedly being circled by investors and advisors alike in anticipation of an exit process as the group nears the GBP 1bn turnover mark, sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
Main Capital acquires majority stake in German software vendor Raynet from Pinova
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June 3, 2026

Update: the Lincoln Int.-led sale process for Pinova-backed software vendor Raynet is understood to be live and approaching Phase 2 - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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November 17, 2025

Pinova is preparing an exit of its portfolio since 2021, Raynet, a German software vendor specialising in enterprise asset visibility, generating 2025E ARR of EUR 10m and EBITDA of EUR 4-5m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
EMZ Partners acquires minority stake in German trench-shoring systems manufacturer and rental provider SBH Tiefbautechnik
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May 12, 2026

The private shareholders of SBH Tiefbautechnik, a manufacturer of trench shoring systems for civil engineering applications, are reportedly working with Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe on a potential sale of the business, with IMs in circulation - sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
CVC DIF-backed Finnish energy company Loimua acquires district heating company Leppäkosken Lämpö
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March 2, 2026

Update: IMs have distributed in connection with Leppäkoski’s strategic review and potential sale of its electricity network business and district heating business, advised by PwC Corporate Finance, according to several sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 11, 2026

Update: PwC Corporate Finance is reportedly advising energy services company Leppäkoski on the strategic review and potential sale of the company’s operations, according to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
Marlin Equity Partners acquires minority stake in Norwegian energy data analytics firm Rystad Energy
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February 17, 2026

Update: The Morgan Stanley-advised process for Rystad Energy, a provider of data, analytics, and consultancy services to the global energy sector, is reportedly about to launch, acc. to sources - estimated ARR of EUR 120-135m in FY25E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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December 15, 2025

The owners of Rystad Energy, a provider of data, analytics, and consultancy services to the global energy sector, have engaged Morgan Stanley to explore a possible minority stake sale in 2026, acc. to several sources - Estimated ARR of EUR 120-135m in FY25E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 5, 2026
MCH-backed Spanish pharmaceutical company Noucor acquires German pharmaceutical business HELM Pharmaceuticals
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February 14, 2024

Jefferies mandated to oversee the carve-out and sale of Helm Pharma, the CDMO business of family-owned Helm AG focused on generic prescription drugs - to be marketed off 2023 adj. EBITDA of around EUR 70m (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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