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September 19, 2025
Vend Marketplaces divests Lendo Group, its loan comparison service, to Clar Global for NOK 1bn to refocus on core business
Press Release
September 18, 2025

Update: DNB Carnegie is reportedly acting as financial advisor in connection with Vend Marketplace’s (publ.) (prev. Schibsted Marketplaces) contemplated sale of the loan comparison service Lendo, acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 19, 2025
Private equity firm EOS Partners acquires a majority stake in IT service provider FLEXiCODE
Press Release
August 20, 2025

The founders of FLEXiCODE, an IT services provider specialising in digitalisation and ERP implementations, are reportedly mulling strategic options guided by Munich-based boutique advisory firm Atares in a process which saw some sell-materials distributed before summer - 2024 estimated revenues of EUR 15m and EBITDA of EUR 2m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 19, 2025
bluu unit backed by Triton acquires majority stake in HVAC service provider KKL Holding, from SüdBG
Press Release
May 16, 2025

Update: NBOs collected last week in the Lincoln Int. advised sale of KKL, an HVAC services provider specialising in data centre cooling, backed by Süd BG since 2018, 2024 EBITDA of around EUR 10m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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December 11, 2024

Süd Beteiligungen is reportedly preparing a potential 2025 exit of its investment in KKL Klimatecknik, an HVAC service provider specialising in data center cooling, expected to be marketed off 2024E EBITDA of EUR 7m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 19, 2025
Nordic Capital-backed NOBA publishes prospectus and prices IPO at SEK 70, valuing the specialist bank at SEK 35bn ahead of Stockholm listing in late September
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August 22, 2024

News media confirms NKP’s coverage of the potential IPO for Nordic Capital’s NOBA Bank Group (Bloomberg/NKP Proprietary)

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August 16, 2024

Nordic Capital has recently appointed Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Carnegie to prepare an IPO of digital consumer bank NOBA Bank Group acc. to sources - LTM operating profit of SEK 1,611m as of March 2024 (NKP Proprietary)

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September 19, 2025
The Organic Consumer Group acquires Danish haircare company Hairlust
Press Release
February 6, 2023

Company to watch: Hairlust, a clean beauty brand focused on innovative hair care solutions delivers revenues of DKK 66m with EBITDA of approx. DKK 5m in 2022E - owners are open towards inbound investor interest (NKP Proprietary)

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September 18, 2025
PE firm Lea Partners acquires SEPPmail, a provider of secure email services
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August 19, 2025

The private owners of SEPPmail, a Swiss cloud services company providing secure email gateways and messaging solutions for critical infrastructure organisations, are reportedly working with Raiffeisen Bank on the search for an investor, process is advanced, with NBOs collected earlier this month - 2024 estimated revenues of CHF 25m and EBITDA of EUR 2.5m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 18, 2025
D-ID acquires simpleshow to create leading AI video platform
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October 22, 2024

The owners of Berlin-based AI-powered explanation video creation software Simpleshow are reportedly working towards a sale, guided by Drake Star and marketed off 2024 ARR of EUR 80m and cash EBITDA of 3.5m (NKP Proprietary)

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September 16, 2025
Finnish Mirka acquires German Hermes Schleifmittel, an insolvent maker of abrasives and grinding tools
Press Release
August 13, 2025

Update: non-binding offers collected last week in Sigma Corporate Finance guided sale of Hermes Schleifmittel, an insolvent maker of abrasives and grinding tools, final bids due on 29 Aug, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 16, 2025
Rensa backed by Audax Private Equity, acquires IREMA and its U.S. subsidiary Aeolus Filter Corporation from Pinova Capital
Press Release
June 30, 2025

Update: the Stephens-led sales process of Pinova-backed industrial filter manufacturer IREMA sees IMs circulated last month and NBOs coming due end of this week, marketed off 2025E revenues of EUR 30m and EBITDA of EUR 7m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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April 11, 2025

Pinova has reportedly tapped Stephens to oversee a potential exit of industrial filter manufacturer IREMA likely to kick off before the summer, with estimated 2025E revenues of EUR 30m and an EBITDA of EUR 7m, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 16, 2025
Poland-based Trend Glass acquires GALA Group, a German candle manufacturer from Equistone
Press Release
November 11, 2024

Update: Clearwater-led search for a new owner for Equistone's portfolio firm Gala Group, is likely to see the German candle maker marketed off 2024 adj. EBITDA of EUR 16m, subject to December performance, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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April 29, 2024

Gala Group, a candle and home decor manufacturer and brand owner backed by Equistone since 2016, is likely coming to market after the Summer with advisor selection ongoing, performing at 2023 adj. EBITDA of EUR ~17m, according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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September 16, 2025
Virtual fencing technology firm Nofence secures NOK 350m in Series B to accelerate US expansion
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September 27, 2024

Eyeing continued international expansion, virtual fencing technology firm Nofence experiences solid growth and plans for a Series B funding round in 2025 - Revenues of EUR 14m in 2024E (NKP Proprietary)

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September 15, 2025
Private equity firm IK Partners acquires 20 local audit and advisory offices from PwC Norway
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May 2, 2025

KPMG Norway and PwC Norway are exploring possible carve-outs of part(s) of their auditing services business with their respective corporate finance teams advising, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 12, 2025
UK-based PE firm Klar Partners acquires German technical building service platform Konzmann
Press Release
July 2, 2025

Update: the Houlihan Lokey-guided sales process for Adiuva’s technical building equipment (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung – “TGA”) and HVAC services provider Konzmann Gruppe, marketed off 2024 adj. EBITDA of EUR 18m, sees NBOs due end of this week (04 July), acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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June 10, 2025

Houlihan Lokey is overseeing the sales process of technical building equipment (Technische Gebäudeausrüstung – “TGA”) and HVAC services provider Konzmann Gruppe, marketed off 2024 adj. EBITDA of EUR 18m, process kicked off in May with IMs in circulation and NBOs expected before the summer break - acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 11, 2025
Monterro welcomes minority investors in Umbraco to further strengthen Umbraco’s global growth
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April 9, 2025

Monterro is reportedly considering bringing in a co-investor for Umbraco, a Danish SaaS-based CMS provider, with advisor dialogues currently commencing, acc. to sources - estimated revenue of EUR 12-14m in 2024 (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 10, 2025
Private equity firm Cinven acquires a majority stake in Grant Thornton Germany
Press Release
August 11, 2025

Update: the 2nd phase of Perella Weinberg led sale of Grant Thornton AG, the German arm of the global auditing firm, is scheduled to kick off in early September following multiple indicative bids submitted around 27 June, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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January 29, 2025

Update: Perella Weinberg to oversee a structured sales process for the German part of global audit firm Grant Thornton, with a process likely to launch before the summer and with 2024E revenues of around EUR 200m and around EUR 50m in EBITDA, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 10, 2025
US-based maritime equipment supplier Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires Norwegian davit solutions supplier Vestdavit
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May 8, 2025

The owners of Vestdavit, a supplier of marine davit solutions, are exploring ownership explorations advised by ABG Sundal Collier, with sell-side material being out, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 10, 2025
Family Trust acquires AIS Assmann Industrie Steckverbinder and ISK, a distributor and specialist manufacturer for industrial connectors
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October 17, 2024

Lincoln International is overseeing the sales process of Assmann, a provider of server, network, and peripheral infrastructure products, expected to generate revenues of EUR 90m and EBITDA of EUR 10m in 2024E, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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September 3, 2025
German energy service provider ista acquires SGW Metering to enhance smart meter services in Germany
Press Release
February 18, 2025

SGW Metering, a privately-owned service provider for energy metering installations, is pursuing a majority sale advised by Oaklins as "Project Change" with EBITDA of EUR 5m in 2024, acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 2, 2025
DBAG acquires German IT service provider MAIT from 3i
Press Release
April 4, 2025

Update: Houlihan Lokey is reportedly mandated to oversee the H2-2025 sales process of IT services provider MAIT Group, backed by 3i since 2021, generating EBITDA of more than EUR 25m in 2024, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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January 27, 2025

Company to watch: 3i expected to weigh a sale of IT services provider MAIT Group during 2025, as the company reportedly reaches EBITDA of more than EUR 25m in 2025, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 1, 2025
Adelis Equity Partners acquires Retta, a provider of B2B property management services, from Altor
Press Release
May 9, 2025

Update: NBOs were collected in late April in Altor’s exit process for the remaining part of Retta, focused on B2B property management services, with Carnegie advising, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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March 11, 2025

Company to watch: Following the successful divestment of Retta Isännöinti, Altor is expected to weigh ownership options for the remaining B2B-focused operations of Retta Group in the near/mid-term, acc. to sources - expected revenues of EUR 60-70m in 2024 (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 1, 2025
Foreman Capital acquires Protection Group Denmark, a defense equipment company focused on body armor and ballistic helmets
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February 18, 2025

The owners of Protection Group Denmark (PGD), a fast-growing defense equipment company focused on body armor and ballistic helmets, explore ownership options advised by EY Corporate Finance - Teasers are out with IMs being on the doorstep acc. to sources - EBITDA of EUR 4-5m FY24/25E (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 1, 2025
CapVest Partners acquires 70% majority stake in German pharmaceutical company Stada, from Bain Capital and Cinven
Press Release
January 31, 2025

Update: Cinven, Bain Capital, preparing EUR 1,500m payment-in-kind ("PIK") pre-IPO financing from direct lenders, with some sell-side materials in circulation, on the back of EUR 900m in 2024 adj. EBITDA, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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August 1, 2023

Bain Capital, Cinven, appoints Jefferies, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Rothschild for reviewing options, including a potential 2024 dual-track process, for their joint portfolio firm Stada Arzneimittel, a generic drug-maker, which it delisted in 2017 - according to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 31, 2025
One Equity Partners acquires BARTEC, a maker of explosion protection equipment for various hazardous industrial applications, from Bridgepoint Credit
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November 15, 2024

Update: Teaser is out in the Rothschild advised sales process of Bartec, a maker of explosion protection equipment for various hazardous industrial applications, backed by its majority owner, Bridgepoint Credit, marketed off 2024E EUR 40m EBITDA, acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 9, 2024

Bartec Group, a maker of explosion protection equipment for various hazardous industrial applications, is being prepared for a sale by its majority owner, EQT/Bridgepoint Credit, which bailed out the then struggling firm in 2019 as part of a restructuring, Rothschild mandated - acc. to sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 28, 2025
Hoist Finance acquires minority stake in Finnish consumer credit portfolio from Permira-backed Lowell Group
Press Release
July 30, 2025

Update: Binding bids are due in early August for Permira-backed credit management company Lowell Group’s Nordic business, advised by Barclays, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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April 11, 2025

Permira-backed credit management company Lowell Group is working on a potential sale of its Nordic business - Barclays advising with NBOs due in late May/early June, according to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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August 27, 2025
US-based industrial holding company Regent acquires the Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) Business carve-out from German car parts supplier Continental
Press Release
July 17, 2025

Update: Due diligence is currently underway with several interested parties following the collection of NBOs in May, as part of the Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan-led sales process for Continental’s (publ.) OESL business, a rubber materials sub-supplier to the automotive industry and currently part of ContiTech, which is marketed off 2024 revenues of EUR 2 billion and EBITDA of EUR 150m - acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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February 13, 2025

Update: Goldman and J.P. Morgan reportedly advising on soon-to-kick-off sale of Continental's OESL business, a rubber sub-supplier to the automotive business, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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