Each month, we take a look at the latest M&A deals to gain a better understanding of sector dynamics. Here are those that caught our attention in March in Luxembourg, Belgium and France:
Fortius, the Luxembourg art storage specialist, is taken over by its management with the support of AKCEAN
Fortius has been taken over by its directors Claude Hermann and François Duverger via a Management Buy Out, accompanied by AKCEAN as M&A advisor. Based at the Luxembourg High Security Hub (formerly Freeport), the world’s second largest free port dedicated to art, the company specializes in the storage and logistics of works of art. This acquisition strengthens Fortius’ local roots and consolidates the commitment of its management team to its customers.
Luxembourg asset management company Lemanik AM acquired by Blackfin Capital Partners
Blackfin Capital Partners, an investment fund specializing in financial services, has completed the acquisition of Lemanik AM, a Luxembourg-based independent asset management company with €30 billion in assets under management. The transaction will enable Lemanik AM to continue its development, while benefiting from Blackfin’s support for future acquisitions.
Fiduciaire Jean-Marc Faber, a Luxembourg-based provider of accounting and administrative services, comes under the control of Anacap
The British fund Anacap has become the majority shareholder of Fiduciaire Jean-Marc Faber, a Luxembourg-based provider of accounting, fund, social secretarial, tax and payroll services. The company now supports over 1,800 customers and has a team of 70 employees. The management team remains committed to accelerating growth and actively participating in the consolidation of the sector.
ARK Capture Solutions, Walloon decarbonation start-up, raises €2.2 million from Aperam Ventures and others
ARK Capture Solutions, a Walloon start-up developing an innovative process to capture CO2 from industrial fumes, has raised €2.2 million. The round was led by Aperam Ventures (the steel group’s investment vehicle) and the Brussels-based Seeder Fund, with support from public funds(Wallonie Entreprendre, InvestBW and Noshaq). A demonstration unit is planned for 2026, with commercialization expected as early as 2027.
Staphyt, a family-owned agricultural research group based in Hauts-de-France, opens up its capital to Unigrains and several partners
Based in the Hauts-de-France region, French family-owned agronomy research group Staphyt welcomes Unigrains, Bpifrance, Nord Est Partenaires and IRD Invest as minority shareholders. With 600 employees and sales of over €45 million, the group aims to further diversify, strengthen its international presence and pursue its external growth strategy.
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Sources: Paperjam, L’Echo, Les Echos, S&P Capital IQ Pro
