Cathay Capital Sells Minority Stake in Diot-Siaci

Groupe Burrus-led Consortium to Acquire Siaci Saint Honoré from Charterhouse

July 2, 2021

Insurance

Charterhouse Capital Partners entered exclusive negotiations to sell Paris-headquartered insurance broker Siaci Saint Honoré to a consortium led by Groupe Burrus, creating a newly combined group intended to be an independent European leader in insurance consulting and brokerage. The transaction will see Charterhouse fully exit the business; investors in the consortium include institutional backers such as Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan alongside Groupe Burrus.

Blackstone Makes Minority Investment in Sia Partners (up to €250M)

December 17, 2024

Consulting

Funds managed by Blackstone's private equity strategy will make a minority investment of up to €250 million in Sia Partners. Founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a significant majority stake and will continue to lead the firm; the capital will support Sia's U.S. expansion, capability development (notably in AI), and strategic M&A.

Hg, ADIA and CPP Investments acquire minority stake in IFS at €15 billion valuation

April 9, 2025

Software

Hg has increased its stake in enterprise software provider IFS to become a co-control shareholder alongside EQT, as new minority investors — a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) — buy shares from EQT, TA Associates and other minority holders. The transaction values IFS at over EUR 15 billion and supports the company’s continued AI-driven growth after surpassing €1 billion in ARR and more than 7,000 employees globally.

Mubadala Capital Acquires CI Financial in C$12.1B Take-Private

August 13, 2025

Financial Services

Mubadala Capital, through its investment vehicle MC Accelerate Co‑Invest LP, completed a take‑private acquisition of CI Financial Corp. for C$32.00 per share, in a transaction implying an enterprise value of approximately C$12.1 billion. CI will remain headquartered in Toronto and operate under its existing management and brands while gaining access to Mubadala Capital's global network and capital to accelerate its private wealth and U.S. expansion.

Dyal Capital Makes Strategic Minority Investment in PAI Partners

January 12, 2023

Financial Services

A vehicle managed by Dyal Capital (part of Blue Owl Capital Inc.) has made a passive, minority investment in private equity firm PAI Partners. The minority stake will provide PAI with balance-sheet capital to strengthen alignment with its limited partners and to invest further in its team and capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Bain Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Somacis

August 7, 2024

Manufacturing

Bain Capital has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Somacis, an Italian high‑technology printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, from Chequers Capital (which will reinvest alongside management). Somacis, founded in 1972 and employing more than 1,700 people across five production facilities in Europe, North America and Asia, serves high‑performance end markets including Aerospace & Defence, MedTech and Datacentres/AI; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals.