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CVC DIF acquires strategic interest in Singapore’s leading hazardous waste management company ECO. This acquisition marks CVC DIF’s inaugural investment into Asia. Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner at CVC DIF: “ECO’s leading market position, their longstanding and diversified client relationships and the high barriers to entry in the sector make this an interesting investment for DIF Infrastructure VII. Moreover, this investment marks the first investment of CVC DIF in Southeast Asia, on the back of CVC DIF’s global sector relationships and CVC’s widespread local office network in the region. We are delighted to partner with Séché Environnement, a market leader in hazardous waste. Together with Séché Environnement and ECO’s Singapore based management team, we are well-positioned to drive ECO’s growth as a leader in sustainable infrastructure in the region.” Alvin Lim, Senior Managing Director at CVC Asia: “This acquisition is a pivotal entry point for CVC DIF in Asia. With CVC DIF’s infrastructure sector expertise and CVC Asia’s strong local presence, we are excited to support ECO’s management team, in partnership with Séché Environnement, to further drive ECO’s growth initiatives.” Maxime Séché, CEO of Séché Environnement: “We are delighted to have CVC DIF, a key player in infrastructure investment, as a long-term partner in ECO. Together, we share an ambitious vision for ECO’s future, one that aligns with CVC DIF’s ambition to advancing infrastructure across Asia. The combination of our industrial, financial and strategic expertise provides a strong foundation for ECO’s growth in Southeast Asia.” https://lnkd.in/egNNvXpf

FutureLife has announced the acquisition of the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM). The acquisition of BCRM Fertility represents a further step in FutureLife’s growth strategy and will expand FutureLife’s footprint in the UK. A CVC portfolio company since 2022, FutureLife is a pan-European provider of IVF and related genetics services.

CVC DIF to acquire leading data centre operator Adam Ecotech. Willem Jansonius, Partner and Head of the DIF Value Add funds at CVC DIF: “With its exceptional track record of providing reliable and secure digital infrastructure, Adam Ecotech is positioned as a key player in a rapidly growing market. This acquisition provides us with a strong entry point into the European data centre market, establishing a solid platform for future growth in the region. We are excited to support the next phase of growth, providing both capital and strategic guidance and look forward to collaborating with the management team to strengthen its presence in Spain and beyond.” Jose Mejías, CEO of Adam Ecotech: “I am incredibly proud of the progress our team has made in establishing Adam Ecotech as a trusted provider of data centre services in Spain. Our success has been driven by a relentless commitment to our clients, accompanying them in their growth, and ensuring we delivered the highest operational standards. We are excited to embark on the next phase of our growth journey, which will enable us to enhance our infrastructure and expand our services to meet the growing demand for digital solutions.” https://lnkd.in/edEPvZ5W

Ontic will be expanding their operations in early 2025 by establishing a new Centre of Excellence for maintenance, repairs and operations in Florida. This will be Ontic’s eighth site and additional facilities are already planned in Europe and Asia. The provider of aeronautical parts and repair services has been a CVC portfolio company since 2019.

CVC joins KKR in the acquisition of Superstruct Entertainment CVC has invested alongside KKR to support Superstruct Entertainment in its next phase of development as one of the world’s premier live entertainment groups.   Superstruct owns and operates over 80 music festivals across 10 countries in Europe and Australia. Since its inception in 2017, the company has grown into one of the leading operators in the world of live entertainment. Superstruct owns some of Europe’s most renowned events such as Wacken Open Air, Defqon.1, Parookaville, Tinderbox, Zwarte Cross and Sónar.    With CVC coming on board, Superstruct gains another strong strategic partner to support the talented team who have led the company’s growth and success. The business will benefit from the combined global expertise, resources and capital of two leading investors with significant experience across the media and entertainment sector. https://lnkd.in/ecZepZKh

Jewson has launched its first regional distribution hub to modernise its branch network and optimise distribution. The new hub will help drive delivery efficiency. Last year, CVC portfolio company STARK Group, acquired Jewson to expand their operations into the UK.

Congratulations to TMF Group which was named Fund Administrator of the Year at the Private Equity Wire US Awards. TMF Group, global provider of employee, financial and legal administration services, has been a CVC portfolio company since 2018. 

Żabka Polska begins trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) On 17 October 2024 Zabka Group debuted on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE). The share price at the opening on the first day of trading was PLN 23, 7% higher than the price in the initial public offering. The debut on the WSE is the culmination of the company’s public offering, which had a value of PLN 6.45 billion. It is the largest public offering in Poland since 2020, one of the biggest in the history of the WSE, and the fourth-largest offering in Europe this year. Tomasz Suchański, CEO of Zabka Group: “Zabka Group’s listing on the Warsaw Stock Exchange marks a major step in implementing our long-term growth strategy." Krzysztof Krawczyk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zabka Group and Partner at CVC Capital Partners: “We are proud that our long-term partnership with Zabka Group has led to one of the biggest stock market debuts in the history of the WSE." https://lnkd.in/e8AtN5SR

CVC’s Head of Sustainability, Chloe Sanders, spoke at the PRI in Person conference in Toronto last week. Chloë discussed how decarbonisation can help drive value creation in private markets, whilst also targeting sustainable outcomes. Principles for Responsible Investment

Authentic Brands Group recently announced the second largest brand acquisition in their history by finalising the acquisition of Champion. The acquisition of Champion, one of the leading athleticwear brands, helps enhance Authentic’s position as the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company. Authentic will look to expand the global presence of Champion beyond the 90 countries where the clothing is already available.