Deals in brief

KKR to buy 50 percent stake in TotalEnergies' European onshore solar and wind business for €1.8bn

The deal follows the late 2025 acquisition by KKR of TotalEnergies' North American solar business for $1.25 billion

Amerit Fleet Solutions expands Canadian footprint with Triple Diamond Truck buy

Triple Diamond Truck and Trailer Repair is an MTO-certified commercial truck and trailer maintenance and repair provider.

Permira agrees sale of BioCatch to Visa for $2.4bn

BioCatch is a behavioral-based fraud intelligence provider that protects more than 760 million consumers across over 350 financial institutions worldwide.

AEA-backed Meritus acquires medical and industrial gas firm Wagner Welding Supply

The acquisition was made via Meritus subsidiary Buckeye Welding Supply.

Sterling Group sells manufacturer Tangent Technologies

The buyer is Platinum Equity.

AEA Enterprise-backed Meritus acquires industrial gases distributor Metroplex Welding Supply

Headquartered in New York City, Meritus is a network of distributors of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and welding and safety supplies.

Platinum Equity invests in lighting company LMPG

LMPG founder François-Xavier Souvay, W Investments, and president and CEO Peter Timotheatos and the company’s management team are rolling their equity and will remain significant investors in the business.

Capitol Meridian Partners taps Maisha Glover as operating partner

Previously, she worked at McKinsey & Company, where she most recently served as a partner.

KKR-backed Spectris acquires sensor business Sentech

Based in London, Spectris is a supplier of high-tech precision instrumentation, test equipment, and software for industrial applications.

Palladian invests in UK leasing company Global Vehicle Group

Global Vehicle Group provides leased vans and cars to business customers across the UK, managing more than 70,000 vehicles across its Global Vans, XLCR, LCV and Fleet Alliance brands.