Exclusive Networks Acquires Networks Unlimited to Establish Sub‑Saharan Africa Presence

Warburg Pincus to Acquire Network Plus from OMERS Private Equity

June 27, 2026

Industrial Services

Warburg Pincus has entered into an agreement to acquire Network Plus, a UK utility and infrastructure services provider, from OMERS Private Equity and other shareholders. The deal is intended to accelerate Network Plus’s growth in maintenance, enhancement, and operational services across water, wastewater, gas, power, and broader infrastructure sectors, with Network Plus’s leadership team and branding expected to remain in place after completion.

French State Acquires Alcatel Submarine Networks from Nokia

December 31, 2024

Telecommunications

Nokia completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State (represented by the Agence des participations de l'Etat) on 31 December 2024, with Nokia retaining a 20% stake and board representation until a targeted exit. The divestment allows Nokia to focus its Network Infrastructure portfolio while positioning ASN under French State ownership to support its continued development as a strategic, vertically integrated submarine cable systems provider.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Cloudrise

November 21, 2024

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks has acquired 100% of Cloudrise, a Grand Junction, Colorado-based security services provider specializing in managed and professional services for SASE, DSPM and CNAPP solutions. The deal strengthens Exclusive Networks' U.S. footprint and service capabilities by integrating Cloudrise's expertise and delivery centers while allowing Cloudrise to continue operating under its brand within the Exclusive Networks ecosystem.

CD&R and Permira Consortium Acquires Majority Stake in Exclusive Networks

July 24, 2024

Cybersecurity

A consortium led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), the Permira funds (via Everest UK HoldCo Limited) and Exclusive Networks founder Olivier Breittmayer agreed to acquire 66.7% of Exclusive Networks, followed by a simplified mandatory tender offer to purchase the remaining shares. The deal valued Exclusive Networks at about €2.2 billion (fully diluted) and included an exceptional distribution that produced a total per-share consideration of €24.25 ( €18.96 ex-distribution); the transaction completed and Exclusive Networks was delisted in March 2025.

Exclusive Networks Acquires NEXTGEN Group

March 28, 2024

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of NEXTGEN Group (NEXTGEN), a cybersecurity-focused channel services company in Australia and New Zealand. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024, subject to customary conditions precedent, and is intended to strengthen Exclusive Networks’ APAC go-to-market position.

Exclusive Networks Acquires Nuaware

November 24, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Exclusive Networks acquired London-based Nuaware, a specialist cloud- and DevSecOps-focused distributor and services provider, to accelerate its cloud, DevOps and containerisation capabilities for channel and vendor partners. Nuaware will continue to operate as a distinct business unit under its brand, adding immediate global scale and specialist services to Exclusive Networks' partner ecosystem.