H.I.G. Capital Acquires France Workwear from Rentokil Initial
October 1, 2025
An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of the France Workwear business from Rentokil Initial. France Workwear — a France-headquartered provider of workwear, flat-linen and hygiene rental and laundry services operating 34 sites and serving over 21,000 customers on subscription contracts — will be rebranded and positioned for independent growth across Europe; H.I.G. was advised by Jefferies and Santander.
- Buyers
- H.I.G. Capital
- Targets
- France Workwear (business)
- Sellers
- Rentokil Initial
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- France
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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