MAWEEKLY · 12 de febrero de 2024

Week 6 (2024) in M&A and Private Equity 🛰️🇪🇸

Weekly collection of transactions (February 5 - 11)

• GPF Capital has acquired NOX, a padel brand, to leverage the sport’s growing popularity in new geographical markets and accelerate its international strategy. Founded in 2008 and based in Barcelona, NOX is known for its high-end padel rackets and sports equipment. The brand is prominent in the global padel community, sponsoring top players and the World Padel Tour. 1

• Scalian (Wendel) consolidates its cybersecurity business with the acquisition of Dulin Technologies, a specialist in cybersecurity and identity and access management (IAM). Founded in 1989, Scalian is an European consulting firm in digital transformation with a revenue of more than €550 M. 2

• Uvesco (PAI Partners), operating under the BM Supermercados brand, has expanded its presence in Madrid by acquiring Hiber Supermercados. This deal includes the transfer of 31 stores, increasing Uvesco’s total to 79 in the region and adding 800 employees. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, significantly boosts Uvesco’s market position in Madrid. 3

• Everwood Capital, through its transport and logistics fund, has acquired 100% of Transaez, a La Rioja-based logistics operator specializing in the cold storage and distribution of food products. This acquisition marks Everwood Capital’s second major investment in the logistics sector. 4

• Luxmetique, a nutricosmetic laboratory, has announced a minority investment from Tresmares Capital. This partnership is aimed at fueling Luxmetique’s growth and investment in clinical research, marking a significant step in its commitment to innovation and excellence, particularly in its international expansion efforts. 5

• Italy-based Intellera (Gyrus Capital) has acquired PredictBy - the Spanish research and advisory company specialized in the Life Science (health, environment and pharma) sector - which uses data and behavioural science to support companies and Institutions in making the best decisions. PredictBy’s acquisition is Intellera’s first outside-Italy operation. 6

• Educa Edtech (Aurica Capital) has acquired CEUPE (Centro Europeo de Postgrado y Empresa), a business school specializing in online higher education. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Educa Edtech’s portfolio in the online education sector, particularly in business studies_._ 7

• Cicrosa Hidráulica, a company specialising in hydraulic cylinders founded in 1989, has welcomed Tresmares Capital into its shareholding structure. Cicrosa, now under second-generation leadership, operates in 50 countries, focusing on clients in agricultural, civil engineering, and industrial machinery sectors. 8

• Peruvian Valora Tecavi has acquired a 40% stake in Productos Florida, a poultry company based in Castellón. This strategic move aims to strengthen Valora Tecavi’s position in the poultry sector and expand its market presence. 9

• Affidea, a European provider of advanced diagnostic and outpatient services, has acquired the Joan Autrán Institute, a dental clinic in Barcelona specializing in advanced dental aesthetics. The clinic, led by Dr. Joan Autrán, offers a range of treatments and has a significant patient base. This acquisition expands Affidea’s services in Spain, where it now operates 44 centers. 10

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