Octopus UK Bidco Limited (FTV VIII) to Acquire Windward Ltd in Cash Merger

FTV Capital Acquires Maritime AI Leader Windward

March 18, 2025

AI & Machine Learning

FTV Capital has completed a take-private acquisition of Windward, the maritime AI and analytics platform, delisting the company from the London Stock Exchange and establishing it as a privately held U.S. company. FTV will support Windward's product development and U.S. go-to-market expansion, and has joined the company's board to accelerate growth in government and commercial end markets.

PDFTron Systems Acquires Windward Studios

April 8, 2021

Software

PDFTron Systems Inc. has acquired Windward Studios, a Colorado-based leader in document automation and generation technology. The deal expands PDFTron's document platform capabilities by adding Windward's no-code automation and dynamic document generation tools, accelerating PDFTron's product roadmap following prior growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners.

Octopus Energy Group Receives FCA Approval to Acquire Octopus Renewables

July 5, 2021

Infrastructure

Octopus Energy Group announced it has received final approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority for its acquisition of its sister company, Octopus Renewables. The transaction transfers 300+ solar, onshore wind, and biomass projects worth over £3.4 billion into Octopus Energy’s green energy asset management portfolio.

Suntex Marina Investors (via Centerbridge JV) Merges with Windward Marina Group’s Florida Portfolio

March 19, 2026

Transportation

Suntex Marina Investors LLC, in a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, L.P., announced a merger with Windward Marina Group’s Florida marina portfolio. The transaction adds 13 marinas and 3,000+ slips, expanding Suntex’s nationwide presence to 100+ marinas (including 34 in Florida).

Publicis Groupe UK Acquires Octopus Group

February 16, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Publicis Groupe UK has acquired London-based B2B marketing agency Octopus Group, integrating the 60-person firm into its UK B2B capabilities. The move strengthens Publicis Groupe UK's B2B and technology-focused marketing offering, expanding creative, strategic and commerce capabilities for enterprise clients.

Woodside Energy Acquires Tellurian for ~$900 Million to Advance Driftwood LNG

July 21, 2024

Energy

Woodside Energy Group will acquire all outstanding shares of Tellurian in an all-cash transaction for $1.00 per share, totaling about $900 million (implied enterprise value ~$1.2 billion). The deal was unanimously approved by both boards and was completed in October 2024, with Tellurian subsequently delisting and continuing the Driftwood LNG development opportunity under Woodside.