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Diversified Energy and Carlyle Enter Strategic Partnership to Invest in Up to $2 Billion of PDP Energy Assets

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BIRMINGHAM, AL and NEW YORK, NY – June 23, 2025 – Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC; NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified,” or “DEC”), a leading publicly traded natural gas and liquids production company, and global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) have today announced a strategic partnership to invest in up to $2 billion in existing proved developed producing (PDP) natural gas and oil assets across the United States.

This exclusive partnership will combine Carlyle’s deep credit and structuring expertise, led by Carlyle’s asset-backed finance (ABF) team, with Diversified’s market-leading operating capabilities and differentiated business model of acquiring and optimizing portfolios of existing long-life oil and gas assets to generate reliable production and consistent cash flow.

The partnership enhances Diversified’s access to capital in an attractive acquisition market. Under the terms of the agreement, Diversified will serve as the operator and servicer of the newly acquired assets. As investments occur, Carlyle intends to pursue opportunities to securitize these assets, seeking to unlock long-term, resilient financing for this critical segment of the nation’s energy infrastructure.

“We are excited to partner with Carlyle, a leader in the asset-backed finance space. This arrangement significantly enhances our ability to pursue and scale strategic acquisitions in what we believe is a highly compelling environment for PDP asset consolidation,” said Rusty Hutson, Jr., CEO of Diversified Energy. “We continue to see a robust pipeline of opportunities and the growing need for operational scale and efficiency. With Carlyle’s support, we are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends while aiming to generate sustainable cash flow and value for our shareholders.”

“Diversified is a leading operator of long-life energy assets and a pioneer in bringing PDP securitizations to institutional markets,” said Akhil Bansal, Head of Asset-Backed Finance at Carlyle. “We are excited to bring institutional capital to high-quality, cash-yielding energy assets that are core to US domestic energy production and energy security. This partnership underscores Carlyle’s ability to originate differentiated investment opportunities through proprietary sourcing channels and seek access to stable, yield-oriented energy exposure.”

Carlyle Asset-Backed Finance (“Carlyle ABF”) is a group within Carlyle’s Global Credit platform focused on private fixed income and asset-backed investments. The highly experienced team leverages the knowledge, sourcing, structuring, and breadth of the entire Carlyle investment platform to help deliver tailored asset-focused financing solutions to businesses, specialty finance companies, banks, asset managers, and other originators and owners of diversified pools of assets. Carlyle ABF has deployed approximately $8 billion since 2021 and has approximately $9 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025.

About Diversified Energy Company PLC

Diversified is a leading publicly traded energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. Through our differentiated strategy, we acquire existing, long-life assets and invest in them to improve environmental and operational performance until retiring those assets in a safe and environmentally secure manner. Recognized by ratings agencies and organizations for our sustainability leadership, this solutions-oriented, stewardship approach makes Diversified the Right Company at the Right Time to responsibly produce energy, deliver reliable free cash flow, and generate shareholder value.

About Carlyle

Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across its business and conducts its operations through three business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Carlyle AlpInvest. With $453 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2025, Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, portfolio companies, and the communities in which we live and invest. Carlyle employs more than 2,300 people in 29 offices across four continents. Further information is available at www.carlyle.com. Follow Carlyle on X @OneCarlyle and LinkedIn at The Carlyle Group

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Kristen Ashton

Corporate Communications

(212) 813-4763

Kristen.ashton@carlyle.com

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Gimv sells stake in Belgian technology scale-up Itineris to Cobepa

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Gimv and other financial investors sell their stake in Itineris to Cobepa. Founder and CEO Edgard Vermeersch remains significantly invested in the company. Together with Cobepa, the management team intends to continue Itineris’ growth, internationalization and innovation journey.

Founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Edgard Vermeersch, Itineris develops innovative software solutions that allow energy and water utilities to reach operational efficiency, achieve their environmental goals, and improve the relationship with, and experience of, their end customers. The company currently employs around 550 people in Europe and the United States and is expected to realize a turnover of more than 100mio EUR in 2025.

Since Gimv’s investment in 2013, Itineris has experienced sustained growth in its home region of Benelux and successfully expanded into the US and UK markets. Several large US cities currently use Itineris software to optimize the management of utility services, including New York, Dallas, Baltimore, Dakota, Georgetown, and Boston. In 2021, Itineris acquired Opinum, a Belgian software company that develops a data platform for energy and water utilities. This acquisition allowed Itineris to enhance its ability to support utilities in the energy transition by leveraging the untapped potential of their data.

Ruben Monballieu, Partner Sustainable Cities, declares: “Itineris has grown into a leading international technology player that contributes to the more efficient operation of utility companies. This is the result of a unique combination of Edgard’s vision and entrepreneurship, a talented team fully committed to innovation and technology, and a diverse and strong local professional shareholder base. We are proud of the impressive growth and successful internationalization that Itineris has achieved and the active contribution we have been able to provide with Gimv Sustainable Cities.”

Edgard Vermeersch, CEO & Founder of Itineris, declares: “Our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and long-term strategic partnerships with our customers has positioned us uniquely within the industry. The trust our customers place in us has fostered a very strong, loyal and vibrant community on both sides of the Atlantic. It is my ambition to continue building on this legacy. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Gimv and our other former institutional investors for their trust and partnership over the years. Their support has been instrumental in bringing Itineris to where it stands today.”

Since joining this scale-up in 2013 and making subsequent investments, Gimv is able to generate significant realised value, aligning with its target return. This transaction has a positive impact on Gimv’s net asset value as of 31 March 2025 by slightly less than EUR 1 per share. No further financial details are being disclosed.

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CapMan Plc and CAERUS Debt Investments AG enter partnership and launch new investment area CapMan Real Asset Debt

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CapMan Plc and CAERUS Debt Investments AG enter partnership and launch new investment area CapMan Real Asset Debt

CapMan Plc (“CapMan”) and CAERUS Debt Investments AG (“CAERUS”) have today signed an agreement where CapMan acquires 51 per cent of the shares of CAERUS from the company’s current shareholders.

CAERUS is a leading manager for real estate debt investments in Germany and one of the pioneers in the market. With its long presence in the market and strong track-record, CAERUS has demonstrated its expertise in sourcing and selecting attractive investment opportunities for institutional investors. With a team of 12 investment professionals, CAERUS offers tailored real estate debt financing across nearly all real estate segments with a focus on the DACH and Benelux regions. Since its inception in 2014, CAERUS has raised in total EUR 2.6 billion and today has seven active funds, with some EUR 700 million of assets under management.

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with a focus on real asset investments and an active approach to value creation. CapMan currently has EUR 6.4 billion in assets under management spanning real estate, infrastructure, natural capital and private equity. CapMan has 200 employees across seven offices in the Nordics, London and Luxembourg. The largest investment area, CapMan Real Estate has a team of more than 80 investment professionals and asset managers that manage funds and mandates across value-add and specialised income strategies with total assets under management of EUR 3.5 billion.

With the partnership CapMan establishes a new investment area CapMan Real Asset Debt, which complements the existing real estate, infrastructure and natural capital investment areas and further strengthens CapMan’s focus on real asset investments. The partnership is aligned with CapMan’s growth strategy and supports the strategic objective of reaching EUR 10 billion of assets under management through scaling existing real asset funds, launching new products and targeted acquisitions.

The market for private real asset debt is large and well-established with an attractive growth outlook. Private real estate debt offers competitive solutions for borrowers in complex situations when e.g. bank financing is limited or unavailable. For institutional investors it is an attractive asset class with several benefits such as stable yield, downside protection, diversification and attractive risk adjusted returns.

“This is a significant step for CapMan that further strengthen our focus on real asset investments and expands our presence to Germany. Real asset debt is a natural addition to our existing offering and an area where we see increasing demand and investor interest. I’m impressed with CAERUS’ extensive experience in the area, and excited to join forces with founder and CEO Michael Morgenroth and his team. They have a demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable returns to their investors over the cycles and an entrepreneurial mindset to developing their business. These are values that align with those of CapMan perfectly,” says Pia Kåll, CEO of CapMan.

“The whole CAERUS team is thrilled to partner with CapMan and look forward to this next chapter. CapMan’s platform and strong presence in the Nordics especially within real estate provides us access to asset management resources and local market understanding that offer interesting expansion opportunities. At the same time, we can support CapMan’s investment teams with local knowledge of the DACH and Benelux regions. By pooling our expertise, we are further expanding our market position in continental Europe and enabling our clients to benefit from this stronger market presence,” says Michael Morgenroth, founder and CEO of CAERUS.

At closing of the transaction Michael Morgenroth will be appointed to CapMan’s Management Group as Managing Partner for Real Asset Debt investment area.

The acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2025 after customary closing conditions have been fulfilled.

For more information, please contact:

Charlotte Wessman, CapMan Head of Communications, +46 734 290832

About CapMan
CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and €6.4 billion in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. Learn more at www.capman.com.

About CAERUS
CAERUS Debt Investments AG (CAERUS), founded in 2012 and based in Düsseldorf, is the leading independent provider of institutional real estate debt investments in continental Europe. CAERUS is one of the pioneers in the real estate debt market segment and finances real estate projects and transactions in continental Europe with a focus on the DACH region and the Benelux countries. As an investment advisor, CAERUS acts for Luxembourg-based multi-investor funds as well as for individual mandates and offers institutional investors attractive access to real estate debt investments, taking into account their specific regulatory requirements. To date, CAERUS has launched seven real estate debt funds, which have received around EUR 2.6 billion in capital commitments from institutional investors and financed a loan volume of around EUR 2.7 billion. The team’s extensive expertise and many years of experience in the areas of financing and real estate investment make CAERUS a reliable and trustworthy partner for institutional investors and borrowers alike. www.caerus.ag

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Blackstone Completes CDN$7 Billion Equity Investment in Rogers in Partnership with Leading Canadian Institutional Investors

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NEW YORK – June 20, 2025 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has successfully closed its previously announced CDN$7 billion equity investment in Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B; NYSE: RCI).

Under the terms of the transaction, funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) and leading Canadian institutional investors have acquired a non-controlling interest in a newly established subsidiary of Rogers that owns a portion of the company’s wireless backhaul transport infrastructure.

The Blackstone-led investor group includes Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse), the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO).

Robert Horn, Global Head of Infrastructure & Asset Based Credit at Blackstone, said: “We’re thrilled to close this transaction with Rogers to further their growth and balance sheet objectives. This is another example of Blackstone providing flexible and efficient capital solutions for the world’s leading corporations, while delivering what we believe is a highly differentiated opportunity for our investors.”

Mark Rutledge, US Head of Infrastructure Services at Blackstone Credit & Insurance, added: “Rogers’ backhaul network is positioned to enable the powerful megatrends we see in mobile data usage. We are excited to support Rogers in its next phase of investment and growth.”

BXCI’s Infrastructure and Asset Based Credit platform manages over $90 billion and has over 70 investment professionals, among the largest in the asset-backed marketplace.

About Blackstone Credit & Insurance
Blackstone Credit & Insurance (“BXCI”) is one of the world’s leading credit investors. Our investments span the credit markets, including private investment grade, asset-based lending, public investment grade and high yield, sustainable resources, infrastructure debt, collateralized loan obligations, direct lending and opportunistic credit. We seek to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for institutional and individual investors by offering companies capital needed to strengthen and grow their businesses. BXCI is also a leading provider of investment management services for insurers, helping those companies better deliver for policyholders through our world-class capabilities in investment grade private credit.

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Apollo Commits to £4.5 Billion Financing for Électricité de France, Marking the Largest Sterling-Denominated Private Credit Transaction

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Proceeds to primarily finance EDF projects in the UK, notably the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station

NEW YORK, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed affiliates, funds, and strategic accounts have signed an agreement to invest up to £4.5 billion in fixed-rate callable notes issued by Électricité de France (“EDF”) pursuant to its €50 billion Euro Medium Term Note (“EMTN”) program. Proceeds from the financing will be used primarily to finance EDF projects in the United Kingdom, most notably the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. This transaction represents one of the largest sterling-denominated note issuances on record.

Apollo Partner Jamshid Ehsani said, “Apollo is pleased to provide this bespoke, large-scale financing to EDF in support of its vital role in advancing European energy sovereignty and power infrastructure, including in the UK.”

Ehsani continued, “This landmark transaction highlights our deepening partnership with the French government and EDF and reaffirms our commitment to being a premier capital provider to leading European companies. This is the largest-ever capital funding transaction executed by EDF and the largest private credit transaction in the sterling market.”

This investment also builds on Apollo’s longstanding history of investing in French companies for nearly three decades. Notably, Apollo has provided €2.5 billion of High-Grade Capital Solutions across three transactions to Air France-KLM in recent years.

Since 2020, under its High-Grade Capital Solutions strategy, Apollo has originated over $100 billion of bespoke capital solutions for leading companies such as Intel, Air France-KLM, BP, Sony, AB InBev, Vonovia, and more.

Latham & Watkins, LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal counsel to Apollo while Apollo Capital Solutions Europe B.V. is providing structuring and arrangement services in connection with the transaction. BNP Paribas and Hogan Lovells, LLP acted as financial and legal advisors, respectively, to EDF.

About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of March 31, 2025, Apollo had approximately $785 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

Apollo Contacts

Noah Gunn
Global Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0540
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Joanna Rose
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
Communications@apollo.com / europeanmedia@apollo.com

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3i announces sale of MPM to Partners Group, generating gross proceeds of c.£400m and MM of 3.2x

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3i Group plc (“3i”) today announces that a definitive agreement has been signed whereby MPM, a global leader in premium, natural pet food, will be sold to Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients. Total gross proceeds to 3i are estimated to be c.£400m, which represents a c.17% uplift on its 31 March 2025 valuation and c.29% uplift on its 31 December 2024 valuation. Including proceeds already received, this represents a 3.2x multiple of invested capital and an IRR of 29%.

MPM owns the Applaws, Reveal and Encore brands. These well-established cat-led brands are characterised by high-quality, human-grade products, made with natural, clean-label ingredients. MPM’s proposition resonates well with consumers and retailers alike.

Since 3i’s investment in December 2020, MPM’s sales and EBITDA have more than doubled. The company has broadened its omnichannel footprint and scaled significantly, driven by strong growth across pet specialty, food / drug / mass retail, and online channels. International sales now represent c.80% of revenues (US, EMEA and APAC).

Alongside organic growth, 3i has supported MPM through strategic initiatives across brand, product innovation, operations and sustainability, with MPM recertifying as a B Corp in 2024.

Julian Bambridge, CEO, MPM, said: “3i has been an outstanding partner. Their support in expanding our international footprint, investing in innovation and elevating our brand has been instrumental in MPM’s success. We are proud of the global platform we have built together and are excited for the next chapter.”

Rupert Howard, Partner, 3i, said: “It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with Julian and the entire team at MPM. At every step, the team has over-delivered and we are extremely proud of what we have achieved together over the last 4.5 years as we have developed MPM’s brands, customers, channels and geographies. We wish the team and Partners Group every success as MPM continues to expand its international presence in premium natural cat food.”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in Q3 2025.

Harris Williams is acting as financial advisor for 3i.

 

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CapMan Real Estate welcomes Rexel as the first tenant in a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Mölnlycke

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CapMan Real Estate welcomes Rexel as the first tenant in a state-of-the-art logistics facility in Mölnlycke

CapMan and Panattoni have signed a lease agreement with Rexel, marking the first tenancy in their joint logistics project in Mölnlycke. The property is strategically located near Gothenburg city center, Landvetter Airport, and the Port of Gothenburg, offering modern and sustainable facilities spanning a total of 43,000 m², of which Rexel will lease approximately 21,000 m².

At the beginning of the year, CapMan Real Estate, together with Panattoni, acquired Mitsubishi Logisnext’s former industrial property in Mölnlycke. Since taking possession in March, demolition work has been underway with a strong focus on reuse and sustainability. Now, just three months later, it has been confirmed that Rexel, one of the world’s largest distributors of electrical supplies, will be the first tenant, leasing nearly half of the new logistics facility.

“Securing a tenant like Rexel at such an early stage is a significant milestone and a testament to the strength of our offering. The property’s strategic location in Mölnlycke, close to the Port of Gothenburg and Landvetter Airport, provides unique logistical advantages and creates optimal conditions for the logistics of tomorrow,” says Mathias Ljungberg, Investment Director at CapMan Real Estate Sweden.

CapMan Real Estate actively works to reduce carbon emissions and develop climate-smart properties. The goal is to recycle at least 90% of all waste and reuse materials wherever possible. The new logistics facility is being developed to achieve BREEAM certification at the “Outstanding” level, the highest environmental certification available on the market, as well as Energy Class A. This ensures exceptional energy efficiency, benefiting not only the environment but also reducing operating costs for tenants.

“We are very much looking forward to moving into a future-proofed facility. The fact that the building will be certified according to the highest levels of the BREEAM environmental certification program is extremely important to us—it aligns perfectly with our sustainability efforts,” says Peter Sedin, Logistics Director at Rexel.

The new logistics facility in Mölnlycke is being developed to meet future demands for logistics and sustainability. The property is flexible and can accommodate between one and six tenants, featuring modern solutions such as dual loading yards, energy-efficient systems, and spaces for offices and staff amenities. Through smart material choices and high energy efficiency, the facility contributes to both environmentally friendly operations and reduced costs for tenants. Move-in is scheduled for summer 2026.

For more information, please contact:

Mathias Ljungberg, Investment Director at CapMan Real Estate Sweden, +46 070 989 4916

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and €6.4 billion in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London and Luxembourg. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com

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ARCOS Announces New Strategic Growth Investment from Bain Capital

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – June 10, 2025 – ARCOS® LLC, the leading field operations and workforce management solution provider for utilities and critical infrastructure industries, today announced a new strategic growth investment from Bain Capital. The partnership will support a variety of growth and product innovation initiatives across the business. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

ARCOS is the only field workforce management system designed for utilities that integrates data from disparate systems of record to provide field workers and central operations real-time situational awareness, enabling them to safely and efficiently perform the full spectrum of field operations to manage both planned and unplanned field operations.  ARCOS’ AI-enabled software solutions are leveraged by customers from Fortune 150 energy companies to municipal utilities to power and transform their field management operations.

“Now more than ever utilities face increased strain on their grids as they address rising energy demands, climate change impacts, the integration of renewable energy sources and the replacement of aging infrastructure,” said Paul Bernard, CEO of ARCOS. “We are excited to continue to drive the digital transformation of the utility industry with our expanding suite of AI-powered, modern and mission-critical field operation solutions.” ARCOS’ recent acquisition of Clearion expands its capabilities into adjacent areas such as vegetation and asset management, strengthening its position as the most comprehensive field operations and workforce management platform for utilities. The partnership with Bain Capital will support continued investment in key products like Mobile Workbench, enhancing field crew productivity, while also enabling continued inorganic growth to further expand ARCOS’ platform capabilities.

“ARCOS provides an essential platform for modernizing how utilities respond to increasingly complex operational demands — from extreme weather to grid modernization and workforce constraints,” said Matt Evans, Partner at Bain Capital. “We are thrilled to partner with Vista and the ARCOS team to further accelerate innovation and build on the Company’s clear leadership in field operations technology during this next phase of growth. This investment is designed to provide a flexible capital solution to support ARCOS in further scaling its mission-critical impact.”

“ARCOS has established itself as a vital technology platform for the utilities and critical infrastructure industries by providing easy-to-use digital tools that help organize, automate and optimize their customers’ complex and variable field service operations,” said Martin Taylor, Co-Head of Vista’s Foundation Fund and Senior Managing Director. “We look forward to building on this momentum with Bain Capital and further strengthening ARCOS’ commitment to product and operational excellence.”

About ARCOS LLC
ARCOS provides innovative field workforce management solutions that help utilities and other critical infrastructure industries manage people, work, and assets in a single platform. ARCOS enables utilities to quickly mobilize personnel for blue and grey sky work, manage native and non-native crews in a single system, and accelerate operations with field mobility tools that deliver real-time situational awareness and significant productivity improvements. More than 200 utilities rely on ARCOS to advance safety, reduce field costs, and improve response times and customer satisfaction. To learn more, visit https://www.arcos-inc.com. Follow @ARCOS on LinkedIn.

About Bain Capital
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. Our Special Situations team focuses on capital solutions opportunities that provide companies flexible capital that meets their specific needs, coupled with deep operational, strategic and financial value-add capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $185 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.BainCapital.com. Follow @Bain Capital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

About Vista Equity Partners
Vista is a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. Vista’s private market strategies seek to deliver differentiated returns through a proprietary and systematic approach to value creation developed and refined over the course of 25 years and 600+ transactions. Today, Vista manages a diversified portfolio of software companies that provide mission-critical solutions to millions of customers around the world. As of December 31, 2024, Vista had more than $100 billion in assets under management. Further information is available at vistaequitypartners.com. Follow Vista on LinkedIn, @Vista Equity Partners, and on X, @Vista_Equity.

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Main Capital Partners acquires majority stake in CarWise & AutoDisk, market leader in integrated ERP software for leasing and car rental companies

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Main Capital Partners today announces the acquisition of CarWise and AutoDisk (collectively, “CarWise”), two integrated companies that hold a market-leading position in front-, mid- and back-office ERP solutions for the leasing and car rental sector in the Benelux.
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CarWise was founded in Almere in 1989 by brothers René and Roland Fabrie. AutoDisk followed in 1991, launched by Alain Snel and Klaas Steenstra in Haarlem. Close cooperation began in the 1990s, enabling companies to offer, for more than three decades, a single integrated, modular platform that supports the entire leasing and rental value chain. Over 370 organizations benefit from a seamlessly automated workflow encompassing every core process – from quotation and lease-price calculation, mobility budgeting, and contract and fleet management to invoicing and reporting – optimizing virtually all activities related to the renting, leasing and managing of vehicles.

With a team of about 65 professionals, a strong Benelux presence and a growing European footprint, CarWise is ready for a new phase of growth. Backed by Main, the company is well positioned to accelerate its European expansion strategy. Main and CarWise will jointly focus on further product innovation, internationalization, and enhancing customer experience through smart solutions for the leasing and rental markets. The founders of CarWise and AutoDisk will remain involved as shareholders in the business.

CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position.”

– Sjoerd Aarts, Head of Benelux & Managing Partner at Main: Capital Partners

René Fabrie, Founder of CarWise: “Partnering with Main is a major milestone for us. We are proud of what we have built over the past 35 years, and we believe Main – together with the family and current management – is the right partner to take the company forward. Main brings extensive experience, deep local knowledge and a broad international network. We look forward to this collaboration with great confidence and enthusiasm.”

Alain Snel, Founder of AutoDisk: “We are delighted to share this news. In recent years we have already transferred operational responsibilities to Edwin Fhijnbeen, Vincent Stikkelorum and the broader management team. We are confident that, together with Main, they are well positioned to lead the company into its next phase, continuing to focus on innovation, customer experience and organizational development.”

Sjoerd Aarts, Head of Benelux & Managing Partner at Main Capital Partners: “CarWise and AutoDisk unite front-, mid- and back-office solutions in a single modular suite, giving them a unique market position. With a leading presence in the Benelux and operations in nine European countries, the company is ready for the next step in its growth strategy. We look forward to supporting Edwin, Vincent and the broader team in executing that strategy in the Benelux and across Europe.”

About CarWise & AutoDisk

CarWise and AutoDisk jointly offer a one-stop mobility solution that seamlessly integrates the core processes of leasing companies – from quotation and vehicle configuration to contract management, invoicing, fleet management and reporting – enabling leasing and rental firms to boost operational efficiency, ensure compliance and make faster strategic decisions.

Nothing contained in this Press Release is intended to project, predict, guarantee, or forecast the future performance of any investment. This Press Release is for information purposes only and is not investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any securities or to invest in any funds or other investment vehicles managed by Main Capital Partners or any other person.

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Mercanis Secures Over $20 Million in Series A Round

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  • The company receives fresh capital from new investors Partech and AVP, as well as from existing investors.
  • Mercanis enables over 40% process cost savings and supports clients such as BASF-Coatings, GASAG, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose.
  • The funds will be used to further develop Agentic AI and support the upcoming expansion plans, including into the U.S.

Berlin, June 11, 2025

In its latest Series A round, Mercanis, a Berlin-based startup for Agentic-AI procurement solutions, has raised over $20 million. The round was led by new investors Partech and AVP, with additional funding from existing investors, including Signals.VC, Capmont Technology, and Speedinvest. Well-known business angels like Dr. Ulrich Piepel, Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Mirko Novakovic (Instana & Dash0), and Victor Jacobsson (Klarna) continue their support for Mercanis. The additional capital will be used to further strengthen the company’s leadership position in Agentic-AI and accelerate its international expansion, including entry into the U.S. market.zIn its latest Series A round, Mercanis, a Berlin-based startup for Agentic-AI procurement solutions, has raised over $20 million. The round was led by new investors Partech and AVP, with additional funding from existing investors, including Signals.VC, Capmont Technology, and Speedinvest. Well-known business angels like Dr. Ulrich Piepel, Dr. Marcell Vollmer, Mirko Novakovic (Instana & Dash0), and Victor Jacobsson (Klarna) continue their support for Mercanis. The additional capital will be used to further strengthen the company’s leadership position in Agentic-AI and accelerate its international expansion, including entry into the U.S. market.

Fabian Heinrich, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercanis, states: “The trust placed in us by both long-standing and new investors is not only a powerful endorsement of our mission, but also a driving force behind our ongoing commitment to excellence. With this funding, we can expand our AI solution and accelerate our international expansion – particularly into the U.S. In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, our technology empowers companies far beyond Germany to build more resilient procurement operations that safeguard their supply chains and protect their bottom line.”

Next-generation AI-powered procurement

Founded in 2020 by Fabian Heinrich and Moritz Weiermann, Mercanis aims to reshape procurement processes with its Agentic-AI Procurement Suite. The cloud-based platform combines procurement, supplier management, and contract management. Intelligent agents autonomously handle operational tasks, while AI continuously analyzes procurement data to uncover savings opportunities, enhance strategic decisions, and drive measurable results—delivering over 40% process savings, a 2.5x increase in efficiency, and a 12x return on investment.

“Mercanis has transformed the way we manage suppliers and execute procurement projects. What used to take days now takes only hours. The automation and transparency help us act faster and make better decisions – especially when multiple stakeholders are involved. It’s a must-have for any procurement team looking to modernize,” says Uwe Kreplin, Head of Procurement at GASAG.

In addition to GASAG, Mercanis also counts BASF-Coatings, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose among its clients.

“Within just a few years, Mercanis has established itself as a trusted partner to multinational firms, with impressive traction across organizations now procuring billions through the platform,” says Philippe Collombel, Founding and General Partner at Partech.

“We are particularly impressed by the strength of their product and its ability to drive adoption at scale,” adds Magda Poslusny, Principal at Partech. “By automating key procurement processes, Mercanis not only boosts operational efficiency but also drives meaningful cost savings by engaging a broader supplier base. We are confident Mercanis is on track to become a category leader in procurement.”

About Mercanis

Mercanis offers an Agentic-Ai Procurement Suite that covers the entire procurement process – from supplier selection to contract signing. The solution includes four key modules: Spend Analytics, Sourcing & Request Processes (RFx), Supplier Management (SRM), and Contract Management. With the integrated Mercu AI Co-Pilot, repetitive tasks like supplier discovery, risk detection, intake management and offer comparison are automated, leading to significant efficiency improvements and over 40% process savings. Founded in 2020 by Fabian Heinrich and Moritz Weiermann, Mercanis supports prominent clients like BASF-Coatings, GASAG, Goldbeck, Wilson, and Brose in digitizing their procurement processes. The company is based in Berlin and currently employs over 40 people.
Learn more at mercanis.com

About Partech

Partech is a global tech investment firm headquartered in Paris, with offices in Berlin, Dakar, Dubai, Nairobi, and San Francisco. Partech brings together capital, operational experience, and strategic support to back entrepreneurs from seed to growth stage. Born in San Francisco 40 years ago, today Partech manages €2.5B AUM and a current portfolio of 220 companies, spread across 40 countries and 4 continents.
Learn more at partechpartners.com

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