Enact Fund (Endless) Acquires GEO Specialty Chemicals UK and Waddington Europe

Veolia Acquires Enviropacific for AUD 220M to Expand PFAS Soil Remediation in Australia

March 24, 2026

Environmental Services

Veolia announced the acquisition of Enviropacific, a major Australian soil remediation and hazardous waste treatment player, for an enterprise value of about AUD 220 million. The deal is intended to strengthen Veolia’s capabilities and geographic expansion in PFAS treatment and complex contaminated site remediation across Australia.

Endless LLP Acquires Enablelink

April 29, 2024

Industrial Services

Endless LLP has acquired Enablelink, a UK metal recycling business based in the Birmingham area (Tipton). The deal transfers ownership as founder Roy Millard retires and Operations Director Josh Long becomes Managing Director; Endless will provide capital to support further organic growth and acquisitions for the business, which processes over 300,000 tonnes per year and has turnover of around £110m.

Endless LLP Acquires ASCO Group

August 11, 2023

Oil & Gas

Endless LLP, a UK private equity firm, acquired ASCO Group on 11 August 2023. ASCO, headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a global provider of multi-site integrated supply base operations and offshore logistics to the energy sector and employs roughly 1,500 people across 60 locations; Endless plans to support ASCO's growth into renewables and new energy markets.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires GENTEC and FT Polymer

March 3, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group acquired GENTEC and FT Polymer, two European-based adhesive suppliers that serve electronics, medical, aerospace and automotive end markets. The two businesses will join Meridian’s Electronics Division and work with Epoxy Technology Europe to expand Meridian’s European footprint and product/distribution capabilities.

Endless Acquires Hovis

November 6, 2020

Food & Beverage

Endless has acquired Hovis, the 134-year-old UK bakery brand, in a deal funded from Endless Fund IV for an undisclosed price. Hovis — headquartered in High Wycombe and employing about 2,700 people across eight bakery sites and a flour mill — will receive further investment to upgrade infrastructure, grow its branded range and capture additional share of the UK bakery market.

CPS Performance Materials Acquires GEO Specialty Chemicals

September 3, 2019

Manufacturing

CPS Performance Materials, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired GEO Specialty Chemicals. GEO is a specialty chemicals manufacturer serving coatings, adhesives, water treatment, medical and construction markets with 19 production sites in the U.S. and Europe; terms were not disclosed.