Swissport International AG Acquires ViaEurope

Vanderlande to Acquire Siemens Logistics from Siemens

October 31, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Dutch logistics automation specialist Vanderlande has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens Logistics from German technology company Siemens. The deal — approved by the management and supervisory boards (including Vanderlande’s parent Toyota Industries Corporation) and subject to regulatory approvals — will expand Vanderlande’s airport baggage, cargo handling and digital solutions capabilities and is expected to close next year.

H.I.G. Europe to Acquire Lagardère Sports from Lagardère Group

February 20, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G. Europe) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports from the Lagardère Group, which will retain a 24.9% minority stake. Lagardère Sports is a global sports-marketing firm with ~1,300 employees and more than €450 million in annual sales; H.I.G. plans to rebrand the company, install Stefan Felsing as CEO and pursue growth pending antitrust clearance.

Paysafe Acquires viafintech

November 1, 2021

Financial Services

Paysafe Limited has completed its acquisition of German fintech viafintech (brand: viacash), a market-leading bank-independent cash-in/cash-out and alternative payments infrastructure. The deal expands Paysafe's eCash and alternative payments capabilities and accelerates its growth in Germany and other key European markets.

Unifi Aviation Acquires Viggo to Enter Continental Europe

January 29, 2026

Transportation

Unifi Aviation, part of the Argenbright Group, has acquired Viggo, a Dutch ground-handling provider with more than 50 years of experience. The deal expands Unifi’s footprint into continental Europe—adding operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport—and aims to provide airline partners enhanced stability and resources while maintaining Viggo's operational leadership.

OptiX Acquires Vircon Transport Solutions

May 8, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

OptiX Entities LLC acquired Vircon Transport Solutions LLC in an equity purchase to create a new OptiX Transport Solutions division headquartered in Pittsburgh. The deal adds freight brokerage capabilities, 4,000+ carrier partners and coverage across 48 states plus Canada and Mexico, expanding OptiX's drayage, managed freight, warehousing and intermodal service offering.

Tiger Infrastructure Partners Acquires International Aerospace Coatings and Eirtech Aviation Services from Vance Street Capital

December 7, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Tiger Infrastructure Partners has acquired International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) and Eirtech Aviation Services (EAS) from Vance Street Capital. The transaction combines IAC's global aircraft coatings capability (headquartered in Shannon, Ireland) with EAS's engineering and asset management services (headquartered in Irvine, California) to create a leading aviation aftermarket platform; terms were not disclosed.