Partners Group has entered exclusive discussions to acquire beauty and wellness company Aroma-Zone from Eurazeo at an enterprise value of around €2 billion. Founded in 1999, Aroma-Zone has tripled revenues since 2021 with a 36 percent CAGR, expanded its store count seven-fold, and grown its active customer base to more than five million. Eurazeo will retain a significant minority stake, and Partners Group plans to accelerate omnichannel growth across Europe.

In a potential take-private, CVC and Veritas Capital are pursuing Bodycote, a heat treatment and metallurgical services provider. CVC offers 915p per share, valuing total equity at £1.56 billion, while Veritas bids 914p. The Bodycote board is minded to recommend either proposal unanimously. Apollo previously offered 885p in May but withdrew in June.

KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire Medicover India, the hospital operations of Stockholm-listed Medicover. The network comprises 24 hospitals and approximately 4,800 beds across south and west India. KKR intends to invest in talent, technology, infrastructure, and clinical capabilities for the next growth phase.