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Last updated: May 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Deal Flow in Manufacturing

A new precision‑manufacturing platform emerged as Sky Peak merged Excelus Manufacturing Solutions, D&G Machine Products, and Millennium Precision, creating a company poised to deliver high‑volume, low‑cost components for automotive and aerospace clients. The consolidation is expected to lift the combined entity’s annual revenue to roughly €2.5bn, positioning it as a key supplier for next‑generation aircraft engines. The move comes amid a broader trend of consolidation in the European tooling sector, where firms seek scale to absorb rising raw‑material costs and tighter supply‑chain constraints.

Packaging Expansion in Life Sciences

Kelso‑backed Novvia announced the acquisition of APC Packaging, a distributor of rigid containers and life‑science packaging. The deal, valued at €1.2bn, will extend Novvia’s footprint in the U.S. market, giving it access to APC’s 180‑site distribution network and a client base that includes several top biopharma firms. The purchase is part of Novvia’s strategy to double its revenue to €3.5bn over the next five years by capitalising on the growing demand for single‑use and sterile packaging solutions.

Sports‑Team Exit Amid Credit Pressure

Doug Ostrover, co‑founder of Blue Owl Capital, sold his remaining stake in the Washington Commanders back to the Josh Harris‑led ownership group, citing a shift in private‑credit markets and the need to focus on core portfolio assets. The transaction, completed at a valuation of $1.3bn, reflects a broader trend of high‑profile investors divesting from sports franchises as credit spreads widen and liquidity dries up in the alternative‑investment space.

EU Superfund Allocation

EQT has secured the €5bn EU Superfund earmarked for climate‑friendly infrastructure and digital‑transformation projects across member states. The fund will prioritize investments in renewable‑energy grids, circular‑economy initiatives, and smart‑city technologies, with a mandate to deliver at least a 4.5% internal rate of return while meeting stringent EU sustainability criteria. The allocation underscores the EU’s commitment to channeling private capital into green projects amid a tightening regulatory environment.