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NLB Group Improves Offer to Acquire Addiko Bank (competing bids vs Raiffeisen Bank International)

July 16, 2026

Financial Services

Brandes Investment Partners said it intends to tender Addiko Bank AG shares it manages for clients to NLB Group, favoring NLB’s €37.00 per share offer over Raiffeisen Bank International’s (RBI) €26.50 per share. Brandes noted NLB’s offer is subject to regulatory approvals and highlighted the economic premium and differences in competing deal structures.

Lone Star Funds to Acquire ContiTech from Continental AG

July 6, 2026

Industrial Services

Lone Star Funds, through an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XIII, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ContiTech, the material solutions group of Continental AG, for €4.0 billion (plus performance-based components up to €250 million). The transaction is intended to position ContiTech as a standalone industrial company focused on further development of its platform and product suite.

Journey Financial Group to Acquire Lone Star Bank

March 9, 2026

Financial Services

Journey Financial Group, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lone Star Bank. The boards of both companies have approved the deal, which is expected to close in late Q2 or early Q3 2026, subject to customary conditions including Lone Star shareholder approval and regulatory approvals.

ABN AMRO to Acquire NIBC Bank From Blackstone in €960 Million Deal

November 12, 2025

Financial Services

ABN AMRO agreed to acquire NIBC Bank from Blackstone for an estimated €960 million (0.85x book value), strengthening ABN AMRO’s retail and commercial banking presence in the Netherlands. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and works council consultations, and includes integration steps such as merging certain mortgage entities and refocusing mortgage brand strategy.

IK Partners Acquires Majority Stake in BIOBank

May 29, 2024

Medical Devices

IK Partners (via its IK Small Cap III fund) has agreed to acquire a majority stake in French tissue bank BIOBank from Verto Growth, Capital Croissance and management, who will reinvest. BIOBank, headquartered in Lieusaint, France, is a leading processor and distributor of bone allografts for orthopaedic, spine, dental and cranio‑maxillofacial surgery; IK plans to support market-share gains in France, accelerate international expansion and pursue a buy‑and‑build strategy.

Credit Suisse Acquires The Klein Group (MK&C) for $175M

February 9, 2023

Financial Services

Credit Suisse Group AG has acquired The Klein Group LLC (MK&C), the investment banking business of M. Klein & Company LLC, for USD 175 million. The seller will receive equity exposure in CS First Boston via a convertible note and warrant, and Michael Klein will be appointed CEO of Banking, CEO Americas and designated CEO of CS First Boston. The deal is intended to strengthen and accelerate the carveout and build-out of CS First Boston as an independent capital markets and advisory-led business.