Ardian (formerly Axa PE)
Ardian appoints Erdland as senior adviser
Alexander Erdland has previously held roles including president of the German Insurance Association
Providence in single-asset restructuring for HSE24
GP bought a majority stake in the shopping channel operator from Ardian in 2012 via its sixth fund
Ardian-backed Gantner buys Contidata
Deal expands the contactless payment company's product portfolio to the catering sector
Ardian buys minority stake in ProduceShop
GP invested in the e-commerce indoor and outdoor furniture company via its Ardian Growth strategy
Ardian closes eighth secondaries mega-fund on $19bn
ASF VIII intends to provide the necessary liquidity to investors amid the global Covid-19 pandemic
Ardian buys majority stake in Swissbit
Investment comes from the GP's Expansion fund strategy and follows a competitive auction process
Weber family in asset deal for Ardian-backed Weber Automotive
Shareholder structure is unchanged and the automotive supplier's self administration continues
Ardian backs Argon & Co
GP deploys capital from Ardian Growth II, which closed on €230m in April 2018, surpassing its target
Ardian buys minority stake in Euro 4x4 Parts
Auto parts retailer also announced the bolt-on of B2B-focused market peer Japocat
The Deals Pipeline
A fortnightly highlight of deal processes underway and involving PE, either on the buy- or sell-side, across Europe
Bridgepoint buys 28% stake in French asset manager Cyrus
GP invests via its lower-mid-cap fund Bridgepoint Development Capital III, which raised around £600m
Ardian-backed Celli buys T&J Installations
Celli plans to consolidate its market position in the UK and further expand internationally
UK holiday parks advised to close: Portfolios affected
British Holiday and Home Parks Association has advised its members to close all holiday parks
The Deals Pipeline
A fortnightly highlight of deal processes underway and involving PE, either on the buy- or sell-side, across Europe
Covid-19 set to increase Schülke sale valuations – report
Ardian, EQT and PAI Partners are reportedly considering bidding for the hygiene products producer
Coronavirus: PE processes that could be affected
A round-up of ongoing and expected sale processes in sectors impacted by the coronavirus outbreak
The Deals Pipeline
A fortnightly highlight of deal processes underway and involving PE, either on the buy- or sell-side, across Europe
Ardian and Tikehau to exit DRT to trade
Ardian invested in the plant-based chemicals company in 2017 in a deal valued at €1bn
EQT and Ardian in final round for Schülke – report
PAI is also in the final round for the hygiene products company, according to Mergermarket
Amundi PEF, SGCP back Vivalto Vie in capital reshuffle
Azulis Capital exits the care home operator, having backed it since 2015
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: IPEM Highlights
The Unquote Private Equity Podcast recaps key takeaways from exclusive interviews with a number of speakers and delegates
Ardian sells stake in CLS to CNP
Ardian invested €30m for a minority stake in the satellite services group in November 2013
Ardian closes fourth private debt fund on €3bn
Launched in Q4 2017, Ardian Private Debt Fund IV is 50% larger than its predecessor
Ardian buys natural ingredients specialist Frulact
GP plans to support the company's expansion, accelerating organic growth and add-ons