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PAI Partners

Nearing the finish line
PAI Partners nears close for EUR 7bn Fund VIII following timeline extension

France-headquartered firm is expected to close the vehicle in November 2023 amid a tough fundraising climate

  • Funds
  • 27 July 2023
Catering services
Naxicap to exit ECF in SBO to PAI

Hospitality and care equipment producer marks fifth deal from PAI’s eighth flagship fund

  • France
  • 16 June 2023
Lipsticks and other cosmetics
Capvis-backed Gotha Cosmetics to grant PAI Partners exclusivity ‘in coming days’

Capvis took a majority stake in the Netherlands-based colour cosmetics firm in 2016

  • Exits
  • 09 June 2023
Theme parks
PAI Partners to acquire The Looping Group from Mubadala Capital

GP will take a majority stake in French leisure park operator via its latest flagship vehicle, PAI Fund VIII

  • Buyouts
  • 10 May 2023
Bladder and bowel control products specialists
Wellspect bidders CVC, KKR, PAI, EQT expected to progress into second round

US trade owner attempted a previous sale for the Swedish bladder and bowel-control products specialist in 2018

  • Buyouts
  • 14 April 2023
Bolt-ons and buy-and-build platforms
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 20 March 2023

Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with Cinven's ETC, PAI's Apleona, TA Associate's Fairstone, and more

  • Expansion
  • 20 March 2023
Insurtech services and software
Eurazeo's Groupe Premium attracts multiple PE bidders ahead of IMs

Insurance broker has seen interest from parties including Ardian, Bridgepoint, BC Partners, Cinven, CVC

  • Exits
  • 15 March 2023
Greencore's cakes and desserts subsidiary
Argos Wityu to sell La Compagnie des Desserts to PAI

Deal for French frozen desserts group marks the sixth investment from PAI Mid-Market Fund

  • Exits
  • 16 February 2023
The Vet is a chain of veterinary services
BC's VetPartners sees Blackstone, KKR, Partners Group among parties preparing bids

Veterinary group could fetch a valuation in the GBP 2.5bn-GBP 3bn region, having been acquired by BC in 2018

  • Exits
  • 15 February 2023
Sponsor exits in Europe hit decade low
Going, going, not gone: PE auctions bid for relevance amid risk-off environment

With a debt financing drought and macro woes denting exits, GPs are adapting the traditional M&A auction in favour of more flexible bilateral negotiations to get deals across the line

  • GPs
  • 18 January 2023
Fundraising in dollars
Dyal raises USD 12.9bn for new fund with CVC, PAI stakes in portfolio

Blue Owl’s division exceeded target for fifth fund specialised in buying minority stakes in asset managers

  • Funds
  • 12 January 2023
Spices and ingredients
PAI Partners to acquire IFF’s Savory Solutions in USD 900m deal

GP is investing in the artificial aromas and flavours manufacturer via latest flagship fund

  • Buyouts
  • 21 December 2022
European private equity buyout activity 2018-2022 YTD
Private Equity Trendspotter: Sponsors look for sure footing as market slowdown signals change in deals landscape

Aggregate buyout volume brings 2022 just 6% above pre-pandemic dealmaking, with a significant sentiment shift in H2 2022

  • Investments
  • 16 December 2022
Denise Odaro of PAI Partners
PAI hires Odaro as head of ESG and sustainability

Denise Odaro joins from her role as head of IR and sustainable finance at the World Bank's IFC

  • People
  • 19 October 2022
Bolt-ons and buy-and-build platforms
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 16 September 2022

Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with A&M's Ayesa, BC Partners' Valtech, Advent's IRCA, EQT's IVC Evidensia and more

  • DACH
  • 16 September 2022
Opthalmology clinics
Magnum sells Miranza to PAI-backed Veonet for EUR 250m

Off-market deal values Spanish eye care chain at 14x EBITDA; at least three more ophtha assets in M&A pipeline

  • Southern Europe
  • 12 September 2022
Healthcare software
Doxx owner pulls process despite solid bids from private equity players

Alantra-led sale process for the German healthcare staffing platform had lasted around six months

  • Buyouts
  • 18 August 2022
Camping holidays providers
Permira to exit Vacanceselect to PAI-backed European Camping Group

French campsite operator will have approximately 10% market share in Europe after the acquisition

  • Buyouts
  • 01 August 2022
Chemicals manufacturing
PAI Partners to sell Perstorp to Petronas subsidiary

Acquisition by Malaysian group values the Swedish specialty chemicals company at EUR 2.3bn

  • Exits
  • 17 May 2022
Legal advisers and business consultants
Bridgepoint sells HKA to PAI Partners

New owner plans to accelerate expansion of UK-based risk mitigation consultancy into adjacent areas via acquisitions

  • Buyouts
  • 04 May 2022
Medicine specifically for women
CVC sells Theramex to Carlyle, PAI for GBP 1.2bn

CVC acquired the women's health pharmaceutical business in a USD 703m carve-out in 2017

  • Exits
  • 28 March 2022
Digital healthcare recruitment services
Doxx to collect initial bids amid fierce midmarket sponsor interest

German digital healthcare staffing specialist has attracted GPs such as IK, DPE, Ardian, Chequers, Triton, PAI, Equistone, Rivean Capital

  • Buyouts
  • 28 February 2022
Packaging companies and factory lines
PAI sells Refresco to KKR for USD 8bn

The price reflects a 14x EBITDA multiple for Refresco

  • Benelux
  • 22 February 2022
Waterworks and sewer maintenance
PAI hires Citi for upcoming M Group Services exit

Sale of services and infrastructure provider is expected to start later this year

  • Exits
  • 09 February 2022
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