• Investindustrial has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Grupo Alacant, an ice cream manufacturer based in Alicante. Founded in 1972, Grupo Alacant specializes in private label ice cream for modern retail clients and co-manufacturing for major brands. The company operates four manufacturing plants across Spain, employs approximately 850 people and reported revenues of €225 million in 2024.
• SAMY Alliance has acquired US-based Content Lab, marketing agency specialized in emerging platforms and certified global ecosystem partner of TikTok. With Content Lab joining the fold, SAMY Alliance continues its streak of acquisitions in 2024.
• Havas acquired CA Sports, a Spanish company specializing in sponsorship strategies and business development through sport.
• Portugal-based ETSA Group (Semapa) has acquired 100% of Grupo Barna from Corpfin Capital and minority shareholders. Grupo Barna operates in the circular economy sector within the food industry, producing proteins and oils by collecting and processing marine products primarily for animal feed.
• Avvale has expanded its presence in the Spanish market by acquiring PMP by Avvale, a company specializing in intelligent information management solutions.
• Duferco Iberia, formed by Italy-based Duferco Energia SpA’s acquisition of Catalan company Intraenergia, aims to bolster its position as a key energy trader in Europe by launching operations in Spain and Portugal.
• French infrastructure giant VINCI has sold its Spanish water subsidiary Hidrogestión S.p.A.ón to Portuguese INDAQUA. Hidrogestión specializes in water supply and wastewater treatment.
• Brazil’s CSN – Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, through its Spanish subsidiary has acquired Iberian steel profile producer Gramperfil, S.A.
• Valencia-based renewable energy distributor Bet Solar has strengthened its global presence by acquiring Chilean company Bulk Energy Chile.
• UFINET has acquired Gold Data Panamá, enhancing its fiber optic and wireless infrastructure in Panama and Latin America.
