France M&A Transactions

Vivo Capital secures Dutscher Group, a European leader in lab supplies, signaling a major expansion into the continent's life sciences sector.

Nasta Petfood secures €120M from H.I.G. WhiteHorse to acquire FirstMate Pet Foods, expanding its ultra-premium pet nutrition reach in North America.

KNDS Mobility

KNDS France integrates Texelis Defense as KNDS Mobility, strengthening European land defense capabilities and military vehicle propulsion systems.

RYDGE Conseil strengthens its position in Northern France by acquiring Cogesten-Sfec, enhancing its service offerings for SMEs and mid-market businesses.

Kering divests 80% of its Milan Via Monte Napoleone property to Al-Mirqab Group for €1.16B, part of a strategic asset-light pivot.

Hartree Partners strengthens its global agriculture platform by acquiring soft commodities trader Touton SAS, enhancing its supply chain and trading capabilities.

V Collection

Vivendi expands its media footprint by acquiring Prisma Media's luxury division and securing a stake in the parent company, Prisma Group.

Oury Medical expands orthopedic and spinal offerings with Cefimeca acquisition, backed by TAG Partners and ISALT. Enhances manufacturing and market reach.

Blue Soft strengthens its French IT services market position with the acquisition of Wemoov, boosting digital transformation and cloud capabilities.

Accor completes $1.1B divestiture of Essendi, exiting hotel real estate to focus on asset-light operations and returning capital to shareholders.

Air France-KLM formally proposes acquiring a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, aiming to leverage Lisbon as a strategic Southern European hub.

SELECTIRENTE

Selectirente expands its French retail real estate portfolio with five key acquisitions totaling €4 million, enhancing its high-street asset base.

Global pharma major Lupin Limited completes acquisition of VISUfarma B.V., significantly expanding its ophthalmology portfolio and European market reach.

French State secures Bull's HPC and AI divisions for up to EUR 404M, bolstering national technological sovereignty and innovation in advanced computing.

Bankinter Investment acquires 49% of Access Capital Partners for €115.1M. Alantra IM exits with significant capital gains, reinforcing market consolidation trends.

Allshares strengthens its global equity and ownership management platform by acquiring Amalia, a leader in sales commission and performance software.

OVHcloud buys Dragon LLM to boost its AI strategy, launching an AI lab for sovereign generative AI solutions. Learn more about this key acquisition.

SEMEIA

SEMEIA and HEALABS unite to create a dominant French digital health group, enhancing remote patient care for over 35,000 individuals.

Danone strengthens its health and nutrition offerings by acquiring Huel, a leading UK-based protein and meal replacement brand. Learn more about the deal.

Alexandre Yazdi of Voodoo in exclusive talks to acquire DC Company, including Konbini and Le Gorafi. Explore this significant digital media diversification.

MIDITRACAGE-ESVIA strengthens its French road signaling and marking expertise with the strategic acquisition of AB SERVICE, boosting its market position.

NGE strengthens its energy infrastructure and renewables portfolio by acquiring CDH's energy division, enhancing its presence in western France. Learn more.

Isagri strengthens its comprehensive agrodigital platform by acquiring Abilio, enhancing crop management and precision agriculture solutions for farmers.

Movento acquires Auto Beltran, strengthening its Mercedes-Benz presence in Barcelona with three new dealerships. Learn more about this strategic expansion.

NextStage AM invests €30 million in Societe des Eaux Minerales d Arcachon (SEMA) to drive national growth for its Abatilles and Source des Pins water brands.

French giant Paprec acquires 70% of Convertini for €15M, expanding its European reach into Italy's industrial waste sector. Details and market impact.

Rivolier Group strengthens French ammunition production by acquiring Thifan Industrie and its Sauvestre ballistic technologies, boosting domestic manufacturing.

Ocealliance strengthens its French seafood distribution network with the acquisition of Cofima, enhancing its presence in Northern France and reaching €270M in revenue.

Kali Environnement enhances its biodiversity consulting services with the strategic acquisition of EXEN, bolstering its offerings for the renewable energy sector.

Ekinops strengthens its SASE platform by acquiring Chimere, offering integrated SD-WAN, SSE, and on-premises ZTNA for enhanced cybersecurity.

Agora Makers integrates Kuzzle's IoT and data tech, backed by Hivest Capital Partners, to create a sovereign smart city solutions platform in France.

Nestlé advances stake sale of its European water division for €5 billion. KKR, PAI Partners, and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice are key bidders.

Astorg Mid Cap secures Barkene, a leading French B2B technical services platform, to drive growth via strategic acquisitions and operational enhancements.

Pernod Ricard

Global spirits leaders Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman confirm merger discussions, aiming to form a $30 billion entity with a vast portfolio of iconic brands.

TowerBrook Capital Partners backs ID Unlimited's global growth in sports apparel personalization, enhancing fan engagement and customization trends.

Siparex ETI secures controlling interest in ATK Sports, a leader in ski touring bindings and precision aluminum components. Deal valued at EUR 80-100M.

Nexia S&A strengthens its expertise by acquiring Atriom, expanding its consolidation and valuation capabilities for over 5,000 clients in France.

DanHatch secures 100% ownership of BD France SAS, a major French hatchery, boosting its European presence. Deal awaits competition authority approval.

TSA Industries strengthens its stainless steel manufacturing with the acquisition of TSEIN, marking a significant step in its growth strategy supported by Turenne Groupe.

La Route strengthens its French logistics operations by acquiring Fredon Logistique International (FLI), enhancing multimodal transport services and market presence.