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Last updated: April 16, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

European Buyout Activity & Sector Focus

Charterhouse agreed to take the veterinary pharmaceutical supplier Animalcare private, a move occurring amidst elevated pet ownership but increasing regulatory scrutiny in the vet pharma sector. Separately, May River Capital portfolio company Cashco acquired 3B Controls, a UK manufacturer specializing in storage tank solutions, signaling continued M&A in niche industrial components. Meanwhile, Eurazeo expanded its German footprint by opening a third regional office in Munich, explicitly targeting investments within the German Mittelstand, underscoring the continued appetite for continental European mid-market assets.

Asia Exits and Re-launches

EQT has relaunched the sale process for the China division of contact lens maker Ginko, aiming to secure a valuation of at least $1 billion following an earlier exit by Advent. This re-launch suggests ongoing global investor interest in specialized healthcare manufacturing assets in Asia, despite broader market volatility impacting exit timelines.