CVC Capital Partners (Fund VIII) Acquires Stock Spirits Group

Shlok Spirits Corp Acquires International Beverage Center, Inc. dba SPIRITED Wines

August 20, 2024

Retail

Shlok Spirits Corp., led by Vishil Patel, acquired International Beverage Center, Inc. dba SPIRITED Wines, a premium wine and spirits retailer in Lenox, Massachusetts. The transaction closed on August 20, 2024, with Generational Group advising the seller.

Corby (Pernod Ricard) Acquires 90% Stake in Ace Beverage Group

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Corby Spirit and Wine, the Canadian affiliate of Pernod Ricard, will acquire a 90% stake in Ace Beverage Group for an enterprise value of CAD 165 million, with call options to buy the remaining shares in 2025 and 2028. The deal gives Corby a stronger position in the fast-growing Canadian ready-to-drink (RTD) category and will leverage Corby's distribution network to scale ABG's Cottage Springs, Ace Hill and other brands across Canada.

CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII Acquires RGI from Corsair

March 11, 2022

Software

CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII has agreed to acquire RGI, an Italian-headquartered provider of insurance software, from Corsair. CVC plans to support RGI's management in accelerating growth, further transitioning the business to cloud/SaaS and pursuing consolidation in the fragmented European insurance software market.

CVC Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Grupo GSH

April 16, 2025

Healthcare Services

CVC Capital Partners (Fund IX) will acquire a majority stake in Grupo GSH from Rede D’Or and Opus Investimentos, subject to regulatory approvals expected in Q3 2025. Grupo GSH, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, is a leading Brazilian provider of hemotherapy (blood bank) and nuclear medicine/radiopharmacy services that serves hospitals and diagnostic centres across the country; CVC said it will support growth into new product categories and patient services.

CVC Funds Takes Minority Stake in Hempel A/S

May 8, 2024

Manufacturing

CVC Funds will subscribe to new shares in Hempel A/S via its Strategic Opportunities platform to acquire a minority stake of up to 30%, with the Hempel Foundation remaining the majority owner. The investment is intended to accelerate Hempel’s organic and inorganic growth — including R&D in sustainable coating technologies and potential M&A — and is expected to close in the second half of 2024 subject to regulatory approval.

CVC Fund VII Takes 1/7th Stake in Six Nations Rugby

March 11, 2021

Media & Entertainment

CVC Fund VII will invest up to £365 million to acquire a 1/7th minority stake in Six Nations Rugby, with the six national unions of England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales retaining a 6/7th share. The partnership is intended to fund growth initiatives—enhancing tournaments, data and technology, and commercial capabilities—to expand the competitions' global fanbase and long-term commercial value.