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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
Press Release
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
Press Release
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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August 26, 2025
Verso Capital to acquire Schneider Electric’s (publ.) Fire, Security, and Building Management Systems units in the Nordics
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February 12, 2025

French electrical equipment manufacturer Schneider Electric (publ.) is working with KPMG France on a potential carve out of Nordic assets within Building Management and Fire Prevention - revenue of EUR ~100m (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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August 25, 2025
Unigestion private equity acquires a minority stake in Ortivity, a buy-and-build network of orthopaedic clinics backed by private equity investor Apheon, to support further growth
Press Release
June 24, 2025

Update: the Houlihan Lokey-advised sales process for Ortivity, a buy-and-build network of orthopaedic clinics established by Apheon in 2022, has reportedly relaunched after a Q4-2024 attempt did not play out, with updated 2025E EBITDA of EUR 70m, acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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October 16, 2024

Following a beauty parade in late September Houlihan Lokey is reportedly mandated to explore a majority sale of Apheon’s portfolio firm Ortivity, a buy-and build network of orthopaedic clinics following rapid growth and projected 2024E EBITDA of EUR 55m, according to sources (NKP proprietary)

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August 25, 2025
Canada-based Volaris Group acquires Maze Feedback, a SaaS company providing customer experience software to retailers
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January 27, 2023

Maze Feedback in final stages of Alpha Corporate Finance-run majority sale acc. to sources – a process first covered by NKP in November 2022 (NKP Proprietary)

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November 14, 2022

Privately owned Maze Feedback, a combined staff training and customer feedback collection app, is being prepared for a sale in a process advised by Alpha Corporate Finance according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 22, 2025
BDO Norway divests its Business Services division to Norvestor-backed Rantalainen
Press Release
May 15, 2025

Update: NBOs are expected early June in the DNB Carnegie-advised process to carve out and divest BDO Norway’s BPO services line, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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May 5, 2025

BDO Norway is working with DNB Carnegie to explore a carve-out and divestment of its BPO services line, with IMs expected to be distributed this week, according to sources - Revenues of NOK ~1bn in FY24 (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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August 20, 2025
H.I.G. Infrastructure acquires Finnish waste management company Fluo from Sponsor Capital
Press Release
April 16, 2025

Update: The Carnegie-advised sale process for Fluo, a Finnish circular economy services group owned by Sponsor Capital, is well progressed following the collection of NBOs in March 2025, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 20, 2024

Update: Carnegie has been mandated to guide Sponsor Capital’s ownership exploration efforts for Fluo, a Finland-based circular economy services group, with a process kick-off expected for H1-2025, acc. to several sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 20, 2025
Kirk Kapital acquires a majority stake in Sitecover, a Danish provider of modular shelter structures for construction sites
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April 11, 2025

Update: NBOs were collected last week in the Deloitte Corporate Finance-advised sale process for SiteCover, a Danish provider of modular shelter structures for construction sites, acc. to sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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September 26, 2024

Sitecover, a provider of patented modular shelter structures for construction sites, weighs ownership options to accelerate growth - Deloitte Corporate Finance appointed, according to multiple sources (NKP Proprietary)

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August 19, 2025
European PE investor Astorg acquires majority stake in German insurance broker buy-and-build platform Attikon from its founders
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June 10, 2025

Amid ongoing market consolidation, Macquarie Capital is preparing to launch a potential sale in H2-2025 of its portfolio firm Attikon Finanz—a founder-led, B2B-focused insurance brokerage platform pursuing a buy-and-build strategy with 2025E EBITDA of 20m, Macquarie advising - acc. to multiple sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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August 19, 2025
Wingmen Solutions acquires 51% majority stake in Trifork Security, a Danish subsidiary of Swiss-based Trifork Group (publ.)
Press Release
December 2, 2024

Discussions with potential investors are ongoing in connection with Trifork’s (publ.) efforts to bring in a co-owner for its managed security services (MSS) business through a capital raise, acc. to several sources (NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary)

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