Amala Partners sell-side advisor of WMH Project in the sale of a minority stake to Société Générale Capital Partenaires.

WMH, a major player in out-of-home communication, organizes over 1,500 strategic events every year on behalf of large companies and public institutions, both internal (seminars, conventions, trips…) and external (trade shows, fashion shows, ceremonies…). With recognized expertise, it offers its clients a turnkey service focused on creating impactful and sustainable experiences, within a set time and budget. The Group handles all sizes and types of operations, demonstrating its agility, which constitutes a key differentiating advantage.

Founded in 1995, the Group has grown both organically and externally, primarily in France and Belgium (with 11 acquisitions since 2018). It now aims to accelerate its international expansion, both in Europe and the United States, while diversifying its sectoral and technical expertise through relevant and synergistic acquisitions. A mission-driven company since 2024, WMH Project is a pioneer in CSR initiatives within its sector and fully integrates these issues into its strategic plan.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Tikehau Capital, Amundi Private Equity, IDIA Capital Investissement, Arkéa Capital and the Management in the sale LMB Motors & Fans to Loar Group.

Founded over 60 years ago and headquartered in France, LMB Aerospace has established itself as a global specialty leader in the design, production and distribution of high-performance and customised electric fans and cooling solutions for aerospace and defence applications. With approximately 75 employees, the company has built a strong market position in the defence sector, fostering long-term relationships with Tier 1 clients and OEMs.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Capélia and the Management in the sale of a majority stake in ERE to LBO France.

ERE, a key player in the energy transition, has developed unique expertise over more than 80 years in the design and production of prefabricated concrete electrical substations, complemented by a range of maintenance services. Since its investment in 2021, Capélia has supported ERE in doubling its size and strengthening its industrial capabilities, thereby consolidating its position in the market.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Idi and the management of CDS, in the sale of a minority stake to Andera Partners.

CDS Group is a leading European player providing business travel solutions to corporate clients and travel agencies.Since 2022, the group has strengthened its presence in Europe through several strategic acquisitions: Goelett (2022), Corporate Rates Club (2023), and SIAP (2024).
This transaction enables Ziad Minkara, founder of CDS, to regain majority ownership of the company.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor of Andera Partners in its majority stake acquisition in Ayming, alongside the management and EMZ Partners.

Ayming is a global leader in business performance consulting. With 1,500 employees across 14 countries in Europe and North America, the Group structures its offering around two key areas: performance in Financing & Innovation and in Human Resources.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the shareholders of NGC Data in the sale of a strategic stake to S&P Global.

NGC is the leading French player in providing services related to automotive data: converting vehicle registrations into technical data, providing market data, and offering historical vehicle reports through Autoviza. Its clients include automobile manufacturers and distributors, insurers, aftermarket companies, automotive listing websites, and more.”

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor of Andera Acto in its investment in IEF2I Education alongside the founder, Nxicap Partners and MBO+.

IEF2I Education group is a vocational education group based in Île-de-France, with 6 campuses and comprising 3 schools (Institut F2I, DSP Digital School of Paris, and Cogefi Formation) in digital, IT, and management/sales fields.

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Amala Partners buy side advisor to Dentressangle in its acquisition of EDL.

EDL is the French leader in software dedicated to medical imaging facilities in healthcare establishments. Its strong growth is based on the #Xplore software suite, which offers an integrated Saas solution to improve information sharing and the operation of technical platforms. The company has developed strongly in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Belgium.

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Amala Partners buy side advisor to Seven2 on its investment in  School of Arts alongside Finoli Group.

School of Arts is one of the leading private higher education groups specialising in artistic and creative professions, with 8 schools spread over 15 campuses in France and Belgium, offering nearly 1,400 students each year a range of degree courses, mainly 3-year Bachelor’s degrees and 2-year Master’s degrees, preparing them for careers in the performing arts, events management and the visual arts.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to MML in the cession of Gravotech to Brady Corporation.

Gravotech is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative solutions for specialized engraving, marking and cutting, offering laser, mechanical engraving, scribing and dot peen capabilities. It manufactures machines and consumables and develops CAD software, and has an international presence in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Amala Partners sell-side and buy-side advisor to HTIVB in the acquisition of a majority stake prior to a simplified mandatory takeover bid for Exclusive Networks by CD&R, Permira and HTIVB.

Exclusive Networks is a trusted cybersecurity specialist, able to meet these new challenges. With high-performance technologies from leading vendors, an extensive partner ecosystem and a unique service vision, they are leading the way to a secure, data-centric digital future.

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Amala partners buy-side advisor to Talan in the acquisition of Coexya.

Coexya is an IT multi-specialist and operates as an integrator, software publisher and consulting firm. They help companies in their digital transformation and the exploitation of their data by developing solutions that meet the new uses for their employees and customers.

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Amala partners buy-side advisor of Ardian in the acquisition of Robot-Coupe 

Robot-Coupe has been designing, developing and manufacturing food preparation equipment in France since 1961. In just a few decades, the brand has developed its expertise in kitchens all over the world. Some products have become unmissable bestsellers, making Robot-Coupe an established leader.

Robot-Coupe is present in over 130 countries, using its savoir-faire and expertise to ensure that its products and services are available worldwide.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Kostogri and PLAYERS management on the sale of a majority stake to Vendis Capital.

Created from the merger of Soccer Park and LE FIVE in 2016, PLAYERS group has established itself as a major player in indoor sports leisure in France. The group now operates 35 centres dedicated to 5-a-side football (under the LE FIVE brand) and padel (under the 4PADEL brand), welcoming more than 3.5 million players a year.

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Amala Partners financial advisor to LBO France and the Management in the refinancing of SERAPID Group, the world leader in the transfer of heavy loads using rigid chain technology, specialises in the design and marketing of rigid chains for industrial, lift and entertainment companies, with Zencap Asset Management

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Amala Partners financial advisor to Talan in the conclusion of a strategic agreement in sight of a takeover bid for Micropole.

The Micropole Group supports companies in their Data, Cloud and digital transformation, by making them Data intelligent.

Through its 1,200 talented staff, Micropole brings together the full range of Data-related consulting and technology expertise in its various business lines: Data Strategy, Cloud acceleration, Digital Business, to successfully carry out ‘data-driven’ transformations.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor of Raise Invest in its investment in Alpha Group alongside the Management team.

Alpha Group, a leading player in waterproofing and roofing, has established itself as an essential player in the economic, ecological, and energy valorisation of roofing systems.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Tondeur Family – anchor and founding shareholders of mci group – alongside EMZ Partners and Indigo Capital who accompanied the Swiss group since 2017, in establishing a strategic partnership with the new co-shareholder, L-GAM.

mci group is an independent global marketing & communications group that combines talent, technology and creative power to connect brands, institutions and communities with their audiences in the digital age.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Prodware in the cession of its Private cloud business unit to Adista, subsidiary of Inherent Group, specialist in cloud, connectivity and cybersecurty in France.

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Amala Partners advisor of EMZ in its investment in Vulcain Engineering, a multi-specialist engineering group in critical infrastructure within the energy transition, transportation, and life sciences sectors
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Amala Partners financial advisor to UI Investissement in the refinancing of Ekkia, sports equipment supplier, number one in France, and one of the leading players in Europe in the segment of horse and rider equipment

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the financial sponsors (incl. UI Investissement) and to the management in the sale of a minority stake in Ekkia, sports equipment supplier, number one in France, and one of the leading players in Europe in the segment of horse and rider equipment

Amala Partners advisor of Toutapprendre founder in the acquisition of Skilleos, thereby strengthening its undisputed leadership position in the French market, particularly in the field of online learning towards Works Councils (CSEs) and libraries

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Cartesia Education in the capital opening of Objectif CRPE to CAPZA.

Objectif CRPE is a leading French online preparation platform for the competitive entrance exam for primary school teachers.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor of the Management and Initiative & Finance in the sale Primelis to Sagard.

Primelis is a major MarTech player dedicated to optimizing its customers’ digital marketing performance, combining a holistic, ROI-driven approach with a suite of proprietary technological tools. Today counting c. 120 experts addressing more than 350 active customers, Primelis has strongly accelerated its growth since 2021 with the successful launch of its operations in the United States (c. 30% of Group activity).

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Amala Partners advisor of IMDEV, one of the leading medical imaging companies in France, in a minority stake acquisition by Capza and Bpifrance

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Amala Partners financial advisor to Bridgepoint in the refinancing of Anaveo, leading French provider of smart and unified electronic security systems specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of solutions, with LGT Capital Partners and Bank of Ireland.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders and shareholders of Infogene in their cession to Vulcain Engineering Group.

Infogene is a digital services company specialising in the healthcare sector and an expert in critical data issues.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders of Ecole Bleue Global Design in their sale to EDH Group.

Ecole Bleue Global Design trains students for careers in global design, interior architecture and scenography.

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to IMDEV shareholders in the acquisition of Imagis, radiology and medical imaging unit located in Laval (France).

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders and shareholders of Time2plug in their affiliation to TotalEnergies.

Time2Plug offers tailor-made, turnkey electric vehicle charging solutions for the residential and corporate markets.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founder and managing shareholders of KMSI in their affiliation to Magellan Partners.

KMSI, an expert in HR and HRIS consultancy, is involved in high added-value assignments: audits, payroll transition assignments, assistance with choices, migration of highly complex data, etc. It markets a SaaS solution that is unique on the market and growing rapidly, automating the management and processing of daily sick pay.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to INTESCIA GROUP, supported by Five Arrows Principal Investments in the acquisition of EXPLORE – Expert in data intelligence.

Explore provides information on calls for tender, particularly in the construction and commercial property sectors.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders and management in the sale of a minority stake in UpSlide, leader in Microsoft Office integrated productivity solutions for finance professionals, to Partech.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to VISEO in the strategic sale of its Microsoft Dynamics ERP business to Inetum.

Drawing on its experts in both finance and IS, Viseo, an ESN with over 3,000 employees in 15 countries, is a key player in the implementation of ERP solutions in France. Wishing to focus exclusively on the integration of SAP software packages, it has entrusted its Microsoft business to Inetum, thereby strengthening its ability to meet the growing needs of its European customers for the digitisation of their operational processes.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to private investors in the acquisition of a stake in SNS Security, a french service company specializing in IT security, founded in 2002. It offers high-quality services to meet the current cybersecurity challenges faced by companies of all sizes and in all areas of expertise

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Crédit Mutuel Equity in the acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Claire, a long-standing leader in equipment solutions for improving the performance of water networks (leak detection, remote control, etc.).

With 180 years of expertise and a presence in 40 countries, the Group designs, manufactures and distributes reliable, long-lasting equipment for the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution networks. Groupe Claire is a key player in drinking water management and resource conservation in France and Europe, promoting access to water for all.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to idiCo, in the acquisition of MMI, training institute specialised in interior decoration and community management.

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Amala Partners has advised Oreegami, a bootcamp for learners undergoing professional reconversion in digital marketing and data, in its fundraising with iXO Private Equity.

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Seven2 in the acquisition of Infraneo alongside the management team.

Infraneo inspects and diagnoses essential infrastructure (water, energy, transport) and operates in France, Spain, Belgium and Germany, at the heart of environmental transition and climate change issues.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to ICG, the management team and Andera in the sale of a majority stake in Infra Group to PAI Partners.

Based in Belgium, Infra Group offers a full range of turnkey services in the design, installation and maintenance of essential infrastructure in the fields of electricity, water, telecommunications, gas, district heating and green spaces.

Infra Group is a major player in infrastructure services in Europe, particularly in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and France, generating sales of over €750m and employing more than 3,000 highly qualified staff.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to LBO France and Passman management , a leading provider of connected solutions in France and Belgium for the hospitality, healthcare, military and retail sectors, in the acquisition of a majority stake by Siparex, alongside Andera, the founding directors and key managers.

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Cathay Capital and the management of The Independents in the capital reorganization resulting in the acquisition of a stake by Towerbrook and FL Entertainment.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Acolad in the disposal of her subsidiary Acolad Digital (ex-Amplexor, specialist in customer experience and employee experience solutions) to Amexio backed by Qualium Investissement.

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Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Cobepa, Andera and the founders of Scalian Group (a leading European consulting firm in digital transformation, project management and operational performance) in their sale to Wendel.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Parquest in its minority stake acqusition of Xelya, a SaaS software publisher for home-based personal services providers (private and associative), but also for law firms and SMEs in the service sector.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to MML in the acquisition of Freeland, alongside the management team and the current financial shareholders. Freeland is the French leader in integrated services for freelancers.

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Amala Partners buy-side advisor to FASI (Five Arrows Sustainable Investments) on its investment into Financière Canella (SMRD-Bat92, Harmonie), a leading player in the renovation and thermal envelope of housing in Ile de France

Amala Partners sell-side advisor in the opening of N2F capital (SaaS for expense management) to PSG Equity

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to a private investor in the acquisition of School of Arts, which groups together the aicom, atla and Music Academy International institutes

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the management of Cream Consulting in the cession of a majority shareholding by the Audensiel group (backed by Sagard and Capza)

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders of k-ciopé (IT services provider specialising in UX, tech and data) in their sale to the Proxiad group (minority shareholding of UI Investissement)

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Capza on its acquisition of a stake in Biolam, a consolidation platform for medical biology laboratories

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to EQT Infra on the acquisition of Trescal, a global leader in calibration services for industrial measurement equipment

Amala Partners, sell-side advisor to Waat, an installer and operator of EV charging stations in the Paris region, when it opened its capital to Raise Impact

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to EMZ Partners in the acquisition of a minority stake in Almerys, operator offering insurers, bankinsurers and provident institutions solutions for digitizing and securing business processes for the management and processing of their operations

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Goal Acquisitions Corp (a SPAC) in the acquisition of Digital Virgo, a content monetization specialist and partner of telecom operators, aiming for an IPO on NASDAQ

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to SMILE, a European leader in digital and open source technologies supported by Keensight, in the acquisition of Synotis, a Swiss ESN specialized in data, BI and governance consulting

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Qualium on the sale of its minority stake in EM Lyon at the time of the recomposition of its capital with the entry of the education group Galileo

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Capital Croissance and the managers of ToutApprendre.com, a pioneer in online training for libraries and works councils, on the acquisition of a minority stake by Arev Partners

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the managers of MBV-SI, an IT service provider specialized in secure hosting and managed services, in its sale to Magellan Partners, a consulting firm in organization and IS, supported by Capza

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Permira and the managers of Vacanceselect in its sale to European Camping Group owned by PAI, leading to the emergence of a European champion in the outdoor hotel industry

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Motion Equity Partners in the sale of HolwegWeber to Ambienta in view of a merger with In.Pack to create a world leader in sustainable packaging machines

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Eurazeo in the acquisition of Sevetys, an operator of veterinary clinics and a platform to consolidate the French and European market

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Sagard in its acquisition of a stake in Audensiel, a specialist in digital transformation

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the shareholders and managers of Wittyfit, a SaaS company that monitors and improves employee satisfaction, on its sale to Cegid, supported by  KKR, Silver Lake and AltaOne

Amala Partners M&A advisor to companies and their shareholders in the merger of Comadata and Konecta to form a European leader in customer relationship and experience management

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to MBO & Co in its acquisition of a stake in Praxedo, SaaS publisher of a Field Management Services solution

Amala Partners financial advisor to Imagerie Développement (IMDEV) in its refinancing with ICG

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Capza and the management of Intescia, a provider of solutions and data for optimizing sales prospecting and tender selection, on its sale to Five Arrows Principal Investments (FAPI)

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the management of Droit de Regard, an optical network accessible to all, in its fundraising with business angels

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Isatis and the managers of Novéane, a transformation consulting firm and project management solutions integrator, in its sale to Scalian, owned by Cobepa

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to IK Partners in its acquisition of a stake in Sofia Développement, a publisher of software solutions for paramedics and private nurses

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Abenex and Tikehau Capital in their acquisition of a stake in Oryx (Propriétés Privées), a network of online real estate agents

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to One Point in the acquisition of Nexworld, an IT service provider and consulting firm in business and public sector transformation

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Raise, MBO & Co and Arkea Capital in the sale of their stake in LMB Aerospace, a manufacturer of fans and cooling solutions for the aerospace industry, to Tikehau Ace Capital and a consortium of funds

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Five Arrows Principal Investments (FAPI) in its acquisition of a stake in Padoa, a leading provider of software solutions for occupational health services

Amala Partners, buy-side advisor to MBO & Co in its acquisition of a stake in the Klee Group, an IT services provider organized around solution development, integration and consulting subsidiaries

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Constellation, an IT services provider supported by Qualium, in the acquisition of Clariteam sold by KMSI

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to PGH and Cap Horn in the acquisition of Qualium’s stake in Constellation, a service provider offering IT strategy, cloud, devops, data, infrastructure, hosting and cybersecurity services for the mid-market

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders and managers of Ilex International, a provider of access and identity management software, in its sale to Inetum, supported by Mannai

Amala Partners buy-side provider to Siparex in its acquisition of a majority stake in Destia, a personal services group

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Andera Acto in its sponsorless transaction alongside the management of DP Logiciels, a management software publisher, solutions integrator and web services provider for real estate professionals

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to TechLife Capital in its acquisition of a minority stake in MyData-Trust, a Belgian company that advises biotech and pharmaceutical companies on GDPR compliance

Amala Partners, financial advisor to Ardian and the management of Prosol (Grand Frais) in the refinancing of the activity with a banking pool

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders of Axyus, an IT services provider positioned with public clients in the Paris region, during its sale to Magellan Partners, supported by Capza

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Abenex in its acquisition of EDL, the French leader in the hospital segment of software dedicated to radiology services, in the context of a primary LBO

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders and Qualium for Permira’s acquisition of a stake in New Immo Group (Safti, megAgence), a digital platform that brings together over 7,000 independent real estate consultants

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Apax Partners in the sale of Sandaya, a specialist in open-air hotels, to Infravia Capital in association with Amundi PEF and Idia Capital

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Andera Partners and the managers of Infra Group, the Belgian leader in the installation and maintenance of infrastructure networks, on the sale to ICG

Amala Partners sell-side advisor of Symag, a SaaS provider of payment, management and loyalty solutions for retail chains, in its acquisition by Wynd

Amala Partners buy-side advisor of Qualium in the acquisition of Clinadent, network of dental clinics for its primary LBO

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Motion Equity Partners and the managers of Omni-Pac Group, a manufacturer of molded cellulose packaging, during the acquisition by Latour Capital and minority co-investors

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders of Easyteam, IT services provider specialized in solutions integration, especially cloud and managed services, on its sale to Constellation

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Innovafonds on its acquisition of a stake in Béton Solutions Mobiles, a ready-mix concrete specialist, alongside Capza, Entrepreneur Invest and the management

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Evolem, Unigrains and the management of Nutrisens, a clinical nutrition and medical food group, on their sale to Sagard

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Activa Capital and the management of Alliance Etiquettes, a printer of labels for wines and spirits, in the LBO led by Chequers Capital

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to IK Partners in its acquisition of Kersia, the European number two in food safety

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to Creadev and the management of Ysance, an IT provider specialized in data services, for its sale to Devoteam

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Total Specific Solutions (TSS) on its acquisition of Alcuin, a publisher of management software for higher education and training centers

Amala Partners buy-side advisor to Eurazeo on its acquisition of Altaïr, manufacturer and distributor of home care products with the brands Starwax, Oro, Kapo, Sinto and Mistol

Amala Partners sell-side advisor to the founders of Karoo, an IT services provider specialized in the integration of SalesForce, Selligent and PROS software, during its acquisition by Magellan Partners