EQT Credit Leads Recapitalization of Bartec, Becoming Largest Shareholder

EQT Acquires Mabtech from IK Partners and Mérieux Equity Partners

January 9, 2024

Biotechnology

EQT, via its newly launched EQT Healthcare Growth Strategy, is acquiring Swedish immunoassay specialist Mabtech AB from IK Partners and Mérieux Equity Partners. Mabtech, a developer and manufacturer of antibodies, kits and readers used in vaccine, infectious disease and oncology research, will be supported by EQT to expand its product portfolio and accelerate geographic growth, particularly in the US. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and financial terms were not disclosed.

EQT Infrastructure to Acquire Majority Stake in Trescal from OMERS

November 28, 2022

Industrial Services

EQT Infrastructure V has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Trescal, the Paris-headquartered global leader in calibration laboratories, from OMERS Private Equity, which will remain a minority investor. Trescal operates more than 380 laboratories across 29 countries with ~4,400 employees and ~€450m in annual revenue; EQT will support the company's geographic expansion, digitization and capability development.

Blackstone Acquires DESOTEC; EQT Mid Market Europe Takes 15% Stake

March 18, 2021

Environmental Services

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone agreed to acquire Belgium-based DESOTEC from the EQT VII fund, with EQT Mid Market Europe exercising a co‑investment option to acquire a 15% minority stake and board representation. The transaction, which closed May 31, 2021, positions DESOTEC to continue its pan‑European growth in mobile, circular filtration services.

KLH Capital Majority Recapitalizes eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions

September 1, 2023

Environmental Services

KLH Capital has completed a majority recapitalization of eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions, partnering with eTech's management team. eTech, based in Odessa, Texas, is an environmental remediation and waste management services provider with over 125 field technicians; the transaction provides liquidity to Taglich Private Equity and will support eTech's geographic and service expansion across the United States.

EQT Private Equity to Acquire Billtrust

September 28, 2022

Payments & Fintech

EQT Private Equity (via its EQT X fund) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BTRS Holdings Inc. (Billtrust), a B2B accounts receivable automation and integrated payments leader. The transaction represents a PE buyout of the Nasdaq-listed company to accelerate growth and expand capabilities in AR automation and payments.

EQT Public Value Takes 2.7% Stake in Securitas AB

September 11, 2020

Professional Services

EQT Public Value, advised by EQT Partners, has acquired 10 million shares in Securitas AB, representing a 2.7% ownership and making it the company's fourth-largest shareholder. The minority investment is intended to support Securitas' ongoing transformation by providing active shareholder engagement and access to EQT's platform capabilities, including digital and sustainability expertise.