Stifel Financial to Acquire Bryan, Garnier & Co

Ardian Acquires Majority Stake in Finaxy from Equistone

July 30, 2020

Insurance

Ardian, via its Ardian Expansion team, has acquired a majority stake in Finaxy, a French multi-specialist B2B and B2C insurance broker, from Equistone Partners Europe. Ardian plans to support Finaxy's continued buy-and-build strategy to accelerate organic growth and further consolidate its leading position in the fragmented French insurance-brokerage market.

BC Partners and Bpifrance Acquire Biogaran from Servier

January 30, 2026

Pharmaceuticals

BC Partners and Bpifrance have completed the acquisition of Biogaran from Servier. The deal is supported by regulatory approvals (including EU clearances and French foreign investment screening), after a favourable opinion from Biogaran’s Social and Economic Committee.

Stifel Financial to Acquire Portion of B. Riley Wealth Management Business

November 1, 2024

Wealth Management

B. Riley Financial has signed a definitive agreement to sell a portion of its traditional (W-2) wealth management business to Stifel Financial for an estimated $27 million to $35 million in cash. Approximately 40 to 50 independent advisors (and related customer accounts with $3.5 billion to $4.5 billion in AUM) are expected to transition to Stifel in early 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Stifel Financial to Acquire Finance 500 and CB Resource

March 14, 2024

Financial Services

Stifel Financial Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Finance 500, Inc. and CB Resource, Inc. The companies are based in Irvine, California, and together provide CD underwriting/issuance and technology-enabled enterprise risk management, planning, and performance analytics for community banks.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Company, Inc.

March 20, 2023

Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquired Fort Wayne-based retail insurance broker Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Company, Inc. (SBP); terms were not disclosed. SBP will continue operating from its Fort Wayne location and the existing leadership team will remain under the direction of Sean Gallagher as Gallagher expands its capabilities and presence in central and northern Indiana.

Astorg Acquires Majority Stake in Steliau

February 26, 2024

Industrial Services

Astorg, a European private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Steliau, a pan-European value-added distributor (VAD) of electronic solutions, from B&Capital. Steliau, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Montrouge, France, employs more than 200 people across eight countries and will partner with Astorg to accelerate organic growth and execute a buy-and-build strategy.