Tikehau Capital confirmed the sale of its holding in Aubert & Duval, the French maker of advanced metallic alloys. The exit frees capital for the firm’s broader European push and signals a shift away from niche industrial assets. Investors will watch how the proceeds are redeployed across Tikehau’s credit and real‑estate platforms.

Bain Capital signed an exclusive agreement to acquire 51 percent of Everllence, the maritime‑propulsion and decarbonisation specialist. The deal gives the private‑equity group control of a business positioned to benefit from tightening emissions rules in shipping and offshore energy. VW’s divestment clears the path for Bain to drive growth and potential roll‑up opportunities.

Castlelake secured rights to originate financing against EasyJet aircraft leasebooks, expanding its exposure to the airline’s fleet. The arrangement diversifies Castlelake’s asset base and taps steady cash‑flows from a carrier that has weathered recent market turbulence. The move underscores private‑credit firms’ appetite for airline‑related collateral.

Collectively, the three transactions illustrate Europe’s active secondary‑market landscape, where firms recycle capital toward sectors with clear regulatory tailwinds. The real impact will hinge on how quickly Bain can scale Everllence’s technology and whether Castlelake’s EasyJet exposure delivers the expected yield stability.