FDJ (La Française des Jeux) Acquires Aleda

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.

FDJ Acquires 1.12% Stake in Kindred from Veralda Ahead of Tender Offer

March 28, 2024

Media & Entertainment

La Française des Jeux (FDJ) exercised a right of first refusal to buy 2.4 million shares (1.12% of outstanding shares) in Kindred Group plc from shareholder Veralda at SEK 122.5 per share. The purchase is part of FDJ's previously announced recommended cash offer for Kindred and increases FDJ's stake as it pursues a broader takeover of the gaming group.

Preludd Payment Services Acquires Amadis

May 23, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Preludd Payment Services has acquired Amadis, a provider of EMV card-present payment acceptance software and SoftPOS solutions, to broaden its payment platform capabilities and accelerate global expansion. The deal combines Preludd's cloud-based white-label gateway and POS management services with Amadis' EMV/SoftPOS software expertise to create a stronger global payments solutions provider.

Banyan Software Acquires Fedelta

November 29, 2024

Software

Banyan Software, a permanent-capital acquirer of enterprise software businesses, has acquired Fedelta, an Australian enterprise point-of-sale (POS) platform serving the hospitality and retail sectors. Banyan said it will invest in product and business development to support Fedelta's continued scaling and growth in the APAC region.

Bain Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Eleda from Altor

December 11, 2023

Infrastructure

Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Eleda, the Stockholm-headquartered Nordic infrastructure projects and services group, from Altor, which will retain a minority stake. Eleda's founders and management will reinvest, and Bain will partner with the team to accelerate growth—particularly in segments tied to the green transition such as water, power distribution, district heating, roads, data centres and EV charging.

Ageras Acquires French Business Banking Platform Shine from Société Générale

December 11, 2024

Payments & Fintech

Danish fintech Ageras has completed its acquisition of French business banking platform Shine from Société Générale after receiving final approval from the French regulator ACPR. The deal gives Ageras a payment institution license and expands its footprint in France, enabling plans to integrate Shine's banking capabilities into Ageras' pan‑European offering.