A.P. Moller Holding Acquires Unilabs from Apax Partners

A.P. Moller - Maersk Acquires HUUB

September 15, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

A.P. Moller - Maersk has acquired HUUB, a Portuguese cloud-based logistics start-up that provides an omnichannel fulfilment platform focused on the fashion industry. The deal — executed through Maersk’s venture activities — brings HUUB’s technology and talent into Maersk’s e‑commerce logistics offering while HUUB’s existing investors, including Maersk Growth, are exiting.

A.P. Moller Holding Acquires Faerch Group

December 14, 2020

Packaging

A.P. Møller Holding A/S has signed an agreement to acquire Faerch A/S, a pan‑European leader in sustainable food packaging, from funds managed by Advent International for approximately EUR 1.9 billion. The deal, subject to competition approvals and completion of Faerch's recently announced Sirap acquisition, will support Faerch's expansion of recycling capacity and accelerate its circular packaging strategy.

A.P. Moller Holding to Acquire Maersk Supply Service

March 20, 2023

Transportation

A.P. Moller Holding has entered into an agreement to acquire Maersk Supply Service from A.P. Moller – Maersk. The acquisition aims to reposition Maersk Supply Service from primarily servicing oil & gas toward becoming a leading offshore marine company for the offshore wind and renewable energy market; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and expected to close in Q2 2023.

Unilabs Acquires RIMED to Build Nationwide Diagnostic Network in Switzerland

November 7, 2022

Healthcare Services

Unilabs has joined forces with Swiss radiology group RIMED, combining RIMED's 18 radiology sites with Unilabs' five radiology centres to create a nationwide private diagnostic network. The deal expands Unilabs’ integrated clinical diagnostic capabilities and lays the groundwork to scale complementary disciplines such as pathology, genetics and clinical analysis across Switzerland.

Novo Holdings Acquires Ellab from EQT Private Equity

June 21, 2023

Medical Devices

Novo Holdings A/S has agreed to acquire Ellab from EQT Mid Market Europe (EQT Private Equity); the deal was announced in June and subsequently completed following regulatory approvals. Headquartered in Hillerød, Denmark, Ellab is a provider of validation and monitoring hardware, software and services for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries; the Lundbeck Foundation has also agreed to acquire a significant minority stake.

Apax Partners and Fremman Capital acquire co-controlling stakes in Palex Medical

August 1, 2023

Medical Devices

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP and funds advised by Fremman Capital agreed to acquire co-controlling stakes in Palex Medical, with Fremman remaining an investor while some of its funds and other minority shareholders sell. Palex, a Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona)-headquartered MedTech distributor with ~928 employees, will partner with Apax and Fremman to accelerate pan-European growth and international expansion; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2023 and financial terms were not disclosed.