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VKR Holding offers to acquire StellaGroup from PAI Partners and ICG
Under PAI and ICG ownership, StellaGroup has been transformed from a French group into a diversified European leader, more than doubling turnover through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The Group has expanded internationally and strengthened its industrial capabilities, establishing leading market positions across five European countries.
L’OCCITANE Group and PAI Partners announce agreement for PAI to acquire ELEMIS
ELEMIS is a globally recognised British prestige skincare brand, combining advanced skincare science with natural ingredients and a distinctive spa heritage. Its portfolio of clinically proven skincare products is led by the iconic Pro-Collagen range and sold internationally through digital channels, beauty retailers, spas and travel retail.
PAI Partners and Carlyle Agree to Sell Theramex
Under PAI and Carlyle ownership, Theramex has been transformed into a leading global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on women’s health, reaching more than six million patients in over 50 countries. The company has more than doubled its EBITDA, expanded its treatment portfolio through new product launches and strategic acquisitions, and strengthened its commercial infrastructure across 17 direct markets.
PAI Partners to acquire a majority stake in Arlettie
Arlettie is a leading international B2B inventory management specialist for luxury brands. Through its omnichannel platform, combining physical showrooms with a global online offering, the company helps luxury brands manage structural legacy stock effectively while preserving exclusivity, confidentiality and brand equity.
PAI Partners and EQT Agree to Sell World Freight Company
Under PAI and EQT ownership, WFC has developed into a truly scaled global platform with differentiated digital and operational capabilities. The company has completed more than 20 acquisitions, further expanded its international network and accelerated the digitalisation of its commercial and operational processes.
PAI Partners and Fondo Italiano d’Investimento sign partnership agreement to support the next phase of growth for Mecaer Aviation Group
Mecaer Aviation Group is a leading international provider of aircraft systems and services for the helicopter, business aviation and general aviation markets.
PAI Partners enters into an agreement for the sale of Uvesco
Under PAI ownership, Uvesco evolved from a strong local operator into a nationwide grocer, with a growing presence in Northern Spain and Madrid, and continued market share gains. The company increased revenues by more than a third and expanded its footprint with 50 stores.
2025: Progress with purpose in the real economy
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PAI Partners acquires Innovad Group
Innovad is a leading supplier of animal health and nutrition solutions, offering a wide range of specialty additives mainly for the poultry, ruminant and swine species. The Group’s diversified portfolio of products focuses on high-value applications that support a range of health outcomes.
PAI Partners enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire Cyrus
Cyrus is a leading independent wealth management brand in France. It is a fast-growing platform, with over €20 billion in assets under management and an expanding customer base of more than 30,000 institutional and private clients.
PAI Partners completes a €3.6 billion equity transaction to reinvest into Froneri, including significant co-investment from ADIA and new single-asset continuation vehicle led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Froneri has been transformed from a predominantly European, private-label producer into a brand-led, global business with €5.5bn in revenue.
PAI Partners to acquire Orion
Orion is a leading Italian provider of environmental monitoring services, operating across four verticals: water, air quality, emissions control, and technical asset optimisation. The company helps organisations monitor and improve their environmental performance to meet evolving ESG requirements.
VSP Vision enters into definitive agreement to acquire Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders
Marcolin is a global leader in eyewear design, manufacturing and distribution.
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