Vivendi Acquires Amber Capital's Stake in Lagardère

Mubadala Capital to Acquire Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs Group via MC Pomona Bidco

July 20, 2026

Consumer Products

Mubadala Capital has signed a tender offer agreement to acquire Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs Group at €1.90 per share in an all-cash deal, to be implemented through MC Pomona Bidco. Shareholders representing about 80.13% of Pierre & Vacances’ outstanding shares have committed to tender, and the board welcomed the proposal while awaiting regulatory clearances and other conditions.

Vivendi invests in Prisma Group via subscription for a 13.58% stake

March 31, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Concurrently with the luxury-division acquisition, Vivendi acquired a 13.58% interest in Prisma Group. The investment was made pursuant to a subscription to a share capital increase of €30 million, followed by a shareholders’ agreement between Vivendi SE and Louis Hachette Group.

Legrand to Acquire a Majority Stake in Cogelec

July 9, 2025

IT Services

Legrand France, a subsidiary of Legrand, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of Cogelec Développement, which indirectly holds 60.09% of Cogelec’s share capital and 78.39% of voting rights. If completed, Legrand will launch a mandatory simplified tender offer for the remaining Cogelec shares at €29 per share, with potential squeeze-out thereafter.

Victory Capital to Combine Amundi US into Its Platform; Amundi Takes 26.1% Stake

July 9, 2024

Financial Services

Victory Capital has reached a definitive agreement to combine Amundi's US business (formerly Pioneer Investments) into its platform in exchange for Amundi receiving a 26.1% economic stake in Victory Capital. The deal includes reciprocal 15-year distribution agreements, aims to broaden product offerings and global distribution, and is expected to deliver meaningful cost synergies and near-term EPS accretion.

Vivendi Invests in Progressif Media

January 18, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Vivendi announced it will support digital communication group Progressif Media by becoming an 8.5% shareholder. The company will acquire the stake from ZeWatchers, which will own 30%, while the three founders (Emile Duport, David Bonhomme, and Thomas Ghys) retain 60%.

H.I.G. Europe to Acquire Lagardère Sports from Lagardère Group

February 20, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G. Europe) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lagardère Sports from the Lagardère Group, which will retain a 24.9% minority stake. Lagardère Sports is a global sports-marketing firm with ~1,300 employees and more than €450 million in annual sales; H.I.G. plans to rebrand the company, install Stefan Felsing as CEO and pursue growth pending antitrust clearance.