Each month, we analyze major M&A transactions to highlight key market trends, particularly in Luxembourg, France and Belgium. Discover below the selected transactions for October, offering a glimpse of strategic moves in various sectors such as traceability technologies, construction, automotive distribution, renewable energies and retail.
1. 4i joins DatAction: leader in traceability in Benelux
4i, a Luxembourg-based specialist in barcode and RFID-based traceability technologies, has joined forces with the Dutch DatAction group to form the leading provider of traceability solutions in the Benelux. This acquisition strengthens DatAction’s offering and extends its market footprint. AKCEAN acted as M&A advisor to 4i’s shareholders, consolidating its role as a strategic partner for M&A transactions in the technology sector.
2. Costantini strengthens its expertise in sustainable construction
Constantini, a major player in Luxembourg’s construction sector, has made several strategic acquisitions. By integrating CZC and its sister companies EcomatLux and Ecomathome (Belgium), specialists in timber frame and construction, andArt Metal Design, a specialist in metal structures, Constantini has broadened its expertise in these two fields.
3. Bilia expands its automotive network in Luxembourg
The Swedish group Bilia, one of Europe’s leading automotive distributors, has strengthened its presence in Luxembourg with the acquisition of the BMW Schmitz dealership in Mersch. Bilia, already present on the Luxembourg market since the acquisition of the Emond group’s BMW and Mini dealerships in 2016, consolidates its strategic position in the premium vehicle segment. This acquisition reflects the interest of international players in the Luxembourg automotive sector, where demand for premium vehicles remains strong.
4. Oraxys invests in renewable energies with Optimum Tracker
Luxembourg-based investment fund Oraxys, which specializes in environmental sectors, has injected 10 million euros into Optimum Tracker, a leading French company in control technologies for solar and agrivoltaic power plants. This financing will enable Optimum Tracker to strengthen its international expansion, particularly in the US market. This investment underlines the growing attractiveness of the renewable energies sector to investors, in response to the demands of the energy transition and global ambitions in terms of sustainability.
5. Colruyt Group strengthens its position in the Belgian supermarket sector
Colruyt Group has acquired Delitraiteur from Louis Delhaize Group, strengthening its position in the Belgian supermarket sector. With this acquisition, Colruyt integrates a chain specialized in convenience products and fast food, responding to changing consumer habits.
Sources: S&P Capital IQ Pro, Capital Finance, Paperjam, L’Echo, Les Echos, Fusacq
