Hellman & Friedman and EQT-backed Zorro Bidco announce takeover offer for zooplus AG

Hellman & Friedman- and Permira-led Consortium Acquires Zendesk

November 22, 2022

Software

An investor group led by Hellman & Friedman and Permira, with participation from a wholly-owned Abu Dhabi Investment Authority subsidiary and GIC, completed an all-cash acquisition of Zendesk for approximately $10.2 billion ($77.50 per share). Zendesk will become a privately held company, remain headquartered in San Francisco, and continue to operate its customer-experience SaaS business serving over 100,000 brands and more than 6,000 employees worldwide.

Apax Partners (via Erling Bidco AS) Agrees Recommended Cash Offer to Acquire EcoOnline Holding AS

June 2, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP, through an acquisition vehicle Erling Bidco AS, launched a recommended cash tender offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of EcoOnline Holding AS. Summa Equity Fund II signed a pre-acceptance undertaking to sell its shares; the transaction (announced in June 2022) is subject to customary completion conditions and regulatory approvals and will take the EHS SaaS provider private to support further growth and international expansion.

Thoma Bravo Acquires EQS Group AG

November 16, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Thoma Bravo, via Pineapple German Bidco GmbH, completed a public takeover offer to acquire EQS Group AG for EUR 40.00 per share, valuing the company at approximately EUR 400 million and leading to an expected delisting. The investment will provide EQS with funding for product innovation, capability expansion in compliance/ESG software and capital for potential add-on M&A as Thoma Bravo builds the business as a pan‑European compliance and ESG software platform.

Phibro Acquires Zoetis' Medicated Feed Additive Business

November 1, 2024

Veterinary

Phibro Animal Health Corp. has completed the acquisition of Zoetis Inc.'s medicated feed additive product portfolio and certain water‑soluble products. The deal transfers more than 37 product lines, six manufacturing sites (U.S., Italy, China) and a team of over 300 employees to Phibro, expanding its species coverage and product capabilities across cattle, swine and poultry.

Gilde Equity Management and VHZ Management Acquire VHZ Groep from Ramphastos Investments

July 15, 2021

Building Products

Gilde Equity Management has acquired VHZ Groep in partnership with the company’s management team. The transaction transfers ownership from Ramphastos Investments and a private shareholder to Gilde and VHZ management and aims to support VHZ’s continued growth in uPVC windows and doors manufacturing and installation across the Netherlands.

Haveli Investments Acquires ZeroFox

February 6, 2024

Cybersecurity

Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of ZeroFox for approximately $350 million, taking the company private at $1.14 per share. ZeroFox will be delisted from Nasdaq and will receive strategic support and capital from Haveli to accelerate product innovation, expand into new markets, and grow customer acquisition for its external cybersecurity platform.