(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has sold Pharmia Holding Oy, the leading Nordic contract manufacturer of dietary supplements and medical devices, to Labomar, an Italy-based European group owned by Charterhouse Capital Partners. Since CapMan’s investment in 2021, Pharmia has grown into … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Anders Björkell, CANADA, CapMan Buyout, CapMan exits Pharmia as Finnish dietary supplements leader joins Labomar to expand Nordic presence, Charterhouse Capital Partners, contract manufacturing, dietary supplements, Finland, functional cosmetics, health and wellness industry, Italy, Labomar, M&A, medical devices, Nordic market, Petteri Laaksomo, Pharmia Holding Oy, Pharmia sold by CapMan to Labomar as part of strategic expansion in Nordic dietary supplements and medical devices, probiotics, R&D, Spain, Walter Bertin
(IN BRIEF) Novartis, through its wholly owned subsidiary Torino Merger Sub Inc., has launched a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Tourmaline Bio, Inc. at USD 48 per share in cash. The offer commenced September 29, 2025, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, biopharma acquisition, Computershare Trust Company, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Innisfree M&A, M&A, Merger Agreement, Novartis, Novartis Commences Tender Offer to Acquire Tourmaline Bio for USD 48 Per Share, Novartis Moves Forward with Acquisition of Tourmaline Bio Through Tender Offer, Novartis Pursues Strategic Acquisition of Tourmaline Bio with USD 48 Per Share Tender, Schedule 14D-9, Schedule TO, SEC filing, shareholder offer, tender offer, Torino Merger Sub, Tourmaline Bio, USD 48 per share
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has successfully exited its investment in duagon, selling its stake from DBAG Fund VII to Knorr-Bremse AG. The deal demonstrates DBAG’s ability to achieve strategic exits despite a European private equity market dominated by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged buy-and-build, DBAG, DBAG completes successful duagon exit as Knorr-Bremse acquires leading rail technology provider, DBAG Fund VII, DBAG Fund VII achieves strong exit with duagon sale amid shifting European M&A market, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, digitalisation, duagon, electrification, embedded electronics, Germany rail investment, IndustryTech, infrastructure, Knorr-Bremse AG, M&A, MEN Mikro Elektronik, Michael Goldbach, OEM Technology Solutions, predictive maintenance, private equity, rail technology, safety-critical systems, secondary buyouts, signalling, TechOnRails, Tom Alzin
(IN BRIEF) John Wood Group PLC has appointed Paul O’Donnell as a Non-Executive Director, effective 28 July 2025. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Paul brings over 25 years of experience in M&A, business transformation, and board governance, having served … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Blackstone Advisory Partners, board appointment, board composition, business transformation, Chartered Accountants Ireland, corporate governance, EnerMech, John Wood Group, leadership, Leadership changes, M&A, National University of Ireland Galway, Non-Executive Director, Nordic Aviation Capital, Paul O’Donnell, Roy Franklin, TalkTalk, The Very Group, UK Listing Rule 6.4.8, University College Dublin, Wood
(IN BRIEF) EQT Healthcare Growth will acquire a controlling interest in Europa Biosite from Adelis Equity. Europa Biosite, based in Stockholm, distributes over ten million life science research products—antibodies, biochemicals, diagnostic kits, and biospecimens—to more than 60,000 researchers across 17 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Adelis Equity, antibodies, Azelis, Beijer Ref, biochemicals, biospecimens, commercial excellence, diagnostic kits, digital infrastructure, EQT Healthcare Growth, Europa Biosite, healthcare distribution, Kate Swann, life science reagents, M&A, OEM International, partnership, research tools, Research Use Only, Rikke Kjær Nielsen, Stockholm, Sune Schmølker
(IN BRIEF) Antonio Filosa has stepped into the role of CEO at Stellantis N.V., immediately appointing a revamped global Leadership Team that places regional product decisions at the center of its strategy. The restructured team includes familiar faces—like Doug Ostermann … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alison Jones, Antonio Filosa, appointment, Arnaud Deboeuf, brand expertise, CEO, Clara Ingen-Housz, Davide Mele, Doug Ostermann, Emanuele Cappellano, Enlarged Europe, Giorgio Fossati, Jean-Philippe Imparato, leadership, M&A, Monica Genovese, Ned Curic, North America, Olivier François, Philippe de Rovira, product planning, Ralph Gilles, regional structure, Rest of World, Richard Palmer, Scott Thiele, Sébastien Jacquet, Stellantis Leadership Team, Stellantis N.V., supply chain, Xavier Chéreau
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has appointed Frédéric Chevalier as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2025. Working alongside Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen, Chevalier will take full charge of global operations. With nearly 20 years of experience at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Travel
Tagged 2025 leadership, Arnaud Lagardère, Auckland, Business Growth, business integration, CEO Appointment, Dag Rasmussen, duty free, Euronext Paris, Frankfurt, Frédéric Chevalier, global operations, Kigali, Lagardère Group, Lagardère Travel Retail, leadership transition, M&A, retail expansion, Schiphol airport, travel retail
(IN BRIEF) LBBW and its subsidiary, German Centre Singapore, are celebrating 30 years of helping German companies expand into Southeast Asia. LBBW’s Singapore branch, established in 1995, serves as the bank’s largest location in Asia and a regional hub managing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged 30 Years, Business Support, capital markets, Dr. Danyal Bayaz, expansion, German Centre Singapore, LBBW, M&A, Market Growth, office space, partnership, Rainer Neske, Regional Hub, renewable energy projects, Singapore, small and medium-sized enterprises, Southeast Asia
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory has agreed to acquire Brightflag, an AI-powered legal spend and matter management software provider, for approximately €425 million. The acquisition, set to close by June 2025, will expand Wolters Kluwer’s presence among mid-size … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, AI, AI-powered technology, annual recurring revenue, Brightflag, Business Growth, corporate legal departments, Europe, Ian Nolan, legal industry, legal operations, legal solutions, legal spend management, legal technology, M&A, Martin O’Malley, matter management, partnership, recurring revenue, U.S., Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for approximately $3.9 billion. This acquisition will significantly enhance Merck’s rare tumor portfolio, adding first-in-class therapies for desmoid tumors and NF1-PN. The deal aligns with Merck’s strategy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, biopharmaceuticals, cancer treatments, desmoid tumors, Healthcare Innovation, M&A, Merck, NF1-PN, partnership, pharmaceutical acquisition, rare tumors, SpringWorks Therapeutics, U.S. healthcare
(IN BRIEF) Altor Fund II has reached an agreement to divest Qmatic Group AB to Valsoft Corporation Ireland, a company specializing in vertical software solutions from Canada. Altor’s investment in Qmatic began in 2007 with a focus on queue management … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Altor Fund II, CANADA, customer journey management, global leader, hardware-focused, M&A, multi-tenant SaaS platform, organic growth, partnership, Qmatic Group AB, queue management solutions, software company, Valsoft, Valsoft Corporation Ireland, vertical software specialist
(IN BRIEF) Alcura France, a fully owned subsidiary of Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, has received a firm acquisition proposal for its home healthcare services division (PSAD) from Santé Cie Group, a key European provider of homecare and ambulatory services. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 2024 revenue, acquisition offer, Alcura France, ambulatory care, CIO, EUR 17 million, home healthcare services, homecare, Johannes Laumann, M&A, MA&D, maintien à domicile, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, partnership, PSAD, Santé Cie Group, shareholder returns, works councils
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital is an Amsterdam-based private equity firm founded in 2025 by Sergio van Luijk and Ramon Keijsers. The firm’s strategy centers on partnering with Independent Sponsors (ISPs) across Europe and North America to uncover overlooked investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Netherlands, Small Business, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged co-investments, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, family office investments, Holland Corporate Finance, Independent Sponsors, ISPs, M&A, Oaklins Netherlands, private equity, private equity firm, Ramon Keijsers, Rise Point Capital, Sergio van Luijk
(IN BRIEF) Kerry Penny, SVP and Global Head of Brand & Content at Valtech, has been named Marketing Leader of the Year at the 2024 Gartner Marketing & Communications Awards. She was recognized for her exceptional leadership, strategic, data-driven marketing … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged 2024 Gartner Marketing & Communications Awards, client, CMO, cross-functional global processes, data-driven, digital transformation consultancy, Employee Experience, employee value proposition, Global Head of Brand & Content, global marketing organization, GROWTH, Kerry Penny, Kin + Carta, leadership, M&A, marketing, Marketing Creativity and Performance, Marketing Leader of the Year, marketing teams, partner organizations, revenue, strategic alignment, strategic approach, SVP, Valtech
(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has announced the retirement of Francisco Ballester, President of Region International, after 34 years of service, effective March 1, 2025. Francisco has been instrumental in expanding business growth and patient access in markets outside North America and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, biosimilars, Business Growth, Chief Executive Officer, commercial strategy, Country President, Francisco Ballester, generics, Global Platform Head, Health Management and Policy Advisory Council, leadership, M&A, Miami Herbert Business School, patient access, Peter Stenico, Pro Generika, Region International, retirement, Richard Saynor, Sandoz, Sandoz Austria, Sandoz Executive Committee
(IN BRIEF) Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at NIRAS, effective March 1, 2025. With significant experience in finance, accounting, and M&A, including her previous role as CFO at AKF, Ann-Sofie brings a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2025, accounting, AKF, Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby, appointment, Carsten Toft Boesen, CEO, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, digital, finance, financial expertise, GROWTH, HR, international growth, IT, leadership, leadership team, M&A, March 1, mergers and acquisitions, NIRAS, NIRAS strategy, professional development, project development, property development, strategic mindset, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Pier Luigi Colizzi, Chairman of EMEA M&A at Barclays, has been appointed as a Global Chairman of Investment Banking and joins the Global Chairman Group (GCG). The GCG, formed in 2021, focuses on managing key client relationships and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged advisory and M&A operations, advisory services, appointment, Barclays, BZW, Chairman of EMEA M&A, Citi, Co-Head of GCG, corporate banking, corporate clients, Credit Suisse First Boston, European markets, financial sponsors, GCG, Global Chairman Group, Ingrid Hengster, Investment Banking, IPOs, leadership, M&A, Mark Zanoli, Pier Luigi Colizzi, Smith Barney, strategic client relationships, strategic initiatives
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Martin Douglass as the new Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. With nearly 15 years of investment banking experience, Douglass joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he was a Managing Director. In his new role, Douglass … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Dan Grabos, Head of Financial Sponsors, leadership, M&A, Martin Douglass
(IN BRIEF) Sebastiaan Bergen Henegouwen, co-founder of Modern Media Hub, discusses the successful execution of a management buy-out transaction with the help of Cap Expand Partners. The Belgian firm, known for providing cross-border financing solutions, played a crucial role in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sergio van Luijk, Managing Partner at Cap Expand, announced that his company was proud to assist Modern Media Hub in raising capital to accelerate growth. Cap Expand is a renowned industry leader in providing tailored M&A and financing … Read the full press release
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