Eagle Football Acquires Controlling Stake in Olympique Lyonnais (OL Groupe)

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.

Global Eagle Entertainment Sold to First‑Lien Investor Group Following Chapter 11

March 23, 2021

Telecommunications

Global Eagle Entertainment completed a court‑approved sale of substantially all of its assets to a group led by its first‑lien investors, emerging from Chapter 11 with new ownership and $217.5 million of exit financing. The transaction reduced the company's debt, provided fresh liquidity, and refocused operations on mobility markets (aviation, maritime and energy), while its legacy NGO and African fixed‑site land operations were sold to Marlink AS.

Black Knight Football Club Acquires Remaining 60% of FC Lorient

January 28, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Black Knight Football Club (BKFC) acquired the remaining 60% equity interests in FC Lorient, making BKFC the club's sole shareholder. Former majority owner Loïc Féry received part of his consideration in BKFC shares, will remain president of FC Lorient, and the deal furthers BKFC's multi-club integration and strategic collaboration across its platform.

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc. (consortium incl. Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners) to Acquire Electronic Arts’ Notes-Related Transaction

March 11, 2026

Software

Oak-Eagle AcquireCo, Inc., formed by an investor consortium including The Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, announced tender offers and consent solicitations in connection with its acquisition of Electronic Arts Inc. The settlement/expiration timelines were extended, with the consummation of the acquisition conditioned upon completion of the merger process under the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 28, 2025.

Apollo Funds Agree to Buy Majority Stake in OEG Energy Group

March 28, 2025

Energy

Apollo funds and affiliates have agreed to acquire a majority stake in OEG Energy Group, an offshore energy solutions provider serving oil and gas and offshore wind. The deal values OEG at over $1 billion on a headline basis and is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

Seven2 Acquires Majority Stake in Olifan Group

November 25, 2024

Wealth Management

Seven2 has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Olifan Group, a French independent wealth management firm, investing via its Apax Development Fund II (ADF II). The transaction, which facilitates the exit of minority investor BlackFin Capital Partners and involves management reinvestment, will support Olifan's organic growth and an accelerated external growth (buy-and-build) strategy to consolidate the French wealth management market.