Black Knight Football Club Acquires Remaining 60% of FC Lorient

Black Knight Football Club Acquires Majority Interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube

June 18, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Black Knight Football Club (BKFC), a multi-club ownership vehicle affiliated with Cannae Holdings, has acquired a majority ownership interest in Moreirense Futebol Clube, a Primeira Liga club based in Moreira de Cónegos, Portugal. The investment advances BKFC's multi-club strategy by expanding into Portugal to accelerate player development, create operational synergies across its club network, and strengthen on-field and commercial performance.

Eagle Football Acquires Controlling Stake in Olympique Lyonnais (OL Groupe)

December 19, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited, led by John Textor, acquired a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA on December 19, 2022. The transaction was backed by funds managed by Ares Management and investors Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners; Jean‑Michel Aulas will remain as chairman and join Eagle Football's board, and Eagle Football intends to launch a tender offer (with Holnest) for remaining shares.

Triller Acquires Majority Interest in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

February 23, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Triller, via its Triller Fight Club division, acquired a majority interest in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) to expand its combat-sports content and streaming offerings. The deal brings BKFC — a fast-growing bare-knuckle combat sports promoter — into Triller's creator and fight-club ecosystem, building on Triller's prior acquisition of the FITE streaming platform.

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Acquires Kindred Group plc

October 23, 2024

Media & Entertainment

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) successfully completed a public tender offer for Kindred Group plc, acquiring at least 98.60% of the company’s share capital and initiating a squeeze-out to buy remaining shares. The acquisition brings Kindred’s digital gaming and betting capabilities into FDJ, significantly expanding FDJ’s international footprint and online revenue mix to create a larger European gaming champion.

IK Investment Partners Acquires Blanchon; Abénex Reinvests

July 19, 2021

Manufacturing

IK Investment Partners has signed an agreement to invest in Blanchon, the French specialist in woodcare and floor coatings, with existing investor Abénex significantly reinvesting alongside the management team led by Guillaume Clément. The transaction — the first investment from IK's Small Cap III fund — remains subject to antitrust approvals and aims to support Blanchon's continued international expansion and external growth strategy.

Knighthead Capital Acquires Significant Stake in Birmingham Panthers Netball Team

March 21, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Knighthead Capital Management has acquired a significant minority ownership stake in the Birmingham Panthers, a new professional Netball Super League team representing Birmingham and the West Midlands. The investment supports Knighthead's broader sports strategy in Birmingham and will help the Panthers expand operations, community outreach, and visibility as netball grows in popularity across the UK.