Based on the article by Fernando Cabos, Partner at Albia IMAP, published in Industria Cosmética The beauty sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. After years of steady expansion, the European cosmetics industry has consolidated itself as one of the most attractive markets for investors and companies seeking inorganic growth, innovation and international expansion. According to […]
The cultural sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. After years of continuous growth, the European live entertainment and cultural industries have become highly attractive for investors and companies seeking inorganic growth, innovation and international expansion —a dynamic that resonates strongly with current M&A trends in Spain and Europe. According to the podcast conversation with Yurdana
• Atlético de Madrid’s main shareholders have agreed to sell a majority stake to Apollo Sports Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc.’s dedicated sports investment platform. CEO Miguel Ángel Gil and President Enrique Cerezo remain significant shareholders and retain management control, ensuring continuity. • Finsolutia, a tech-enabled credit and real estate servicer backed by Pollen
📌 Strong rebound in Q3 with 19 closed transactions, after two consecutive quarters below the average. Will the number continue to rise in Q4, surpassing the 27 deals closed in Q4 2024? 📌 Noticeably lower cross-border activity (42%) compared to the software industry, where our Q3 report showed that 79% of transactions were international. 📌
IMAP Netherlands advised on the sale of Lagerweij | Het Mens Effect, a specialist in organizational development, to Leeuwendaal, a prominent HR consultancy firm, backed by Bolster Investment Partners. Degroof Petercam (IMAP France) advised Promeo Groupe, a property developer focused on residential assets, in diversifying its activites into the retail asset class by
• Stellum Capital acquires a majority stake in LABORATORIOS BILPER Group, a Vizcaya-based manufacturer of pet hygiene, cosmetics, biocides and veterinary products marketed under brands such as Menforsan, Megusta and Bacterisan, sold in 60+ countries. • Atrys agrees to sell 100% of ASPY Prevención, its occupational risk prevention unit, to Grupo Echevarne for €145m,
IT Consulting Sector Accelerates M&A Activity in Spain During Q3 2025 In the third quarter of 2025, the M&A market in Spain’s IT consulting sector recorded 19 transactions, marking a 36% increase above the historical average. This momentum highlights the growing interest from both international investors and local companies seeking expansion. 🔹 58% of
The University of Salamanca Creates the New Albia Family Professorship The collaboration agreement was presented by Vice-Rector Federico Bueno de Mata, Albia partner Fernando Cabos Ortiz de Zárate, and the Professorship´s director, Julio Pindado. The Professorship will be affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Institute of Enterprise (IME) at the University of Salamanca. University
In the new episode of Mergers and Acquisitions, the podcast by Empresax, we speak with Judith Calzada, Deputy General Manager at pH Formula, a dermocosmetic company with a presence in more than 65 countries. In addition to her experience leading the brand, Judith is a professor at ESADE and Ramon Llull University, and an executive
Connecting M&A and Finance Professionals in a Different Way Last Thursday, October 30th, we celebrated a new edition of Cañax Pádel, an event organized by Empresax that brought together professionals from the M&A, financial, and business sectors for a unique day where sport met networking and genuine connection. Empresax, a leading community in the mergers
