Express Vending Group Limited has been acquired by Selecta Group B.V.
August 2018 — The shareholders of Express Vending Group Limited have sold the business to Selecta Group B.V., a KKR portfolio company. Financial details have not been disclosed.
Express Vending is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of vending machines, with a fully managed vending service offering. The company’s product base comprises vending machines, coffee machines, water dispensers and table top machines, among others, and its service provision includes stocking, cleaning and maintenance.
Selecta Group is the leading independent operator of vending machines in Europe. The company offers a range of products, including hot and cold beverages, and various snacks and confectionery items. Selecta Group is headquartered in Switzerland and has more than 8,500 employees in 16 countries.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised the shareholders of Express Vending on the sale of the business to Selecta Group.
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Rustins has been acquired by Remmers
Germany’s Remmers Gruppe SE has acquired UK coatings maker Rustins. The acquisition strengthens Remmers’ presence in the UK and expands its product portfolio and distribution channels. While Remmers has an established UK business focused on industrial flooring and wood coatings, Rustins brings complementary product ranges, established trade and distribution relationships and access to new customer groups in the DIY, painting and household retail sectors. Following completion, Rustins Group is wholly owned by Remmers, which has acquired all shares in Rustins Holdings Limited, including its operating company, Rustins Limited.
Learn moreValuation advisory has been provided to a co-investor in VDK
EMK Capital has transferred VDK Groep B.V. from EMK Capital Partners Fund I into the newly established US$1.4 billion single-asset continuation fund, the EMK VDK Partnership Fund, alongside a co-investment from EMK Capital Partners Fund III. The transaction, co-led by LGT Capital Partners and Coller EQT, provides existing investors with the opportunity to retain their exposure to VDK while securing additional capital to support the company’s continued growth and buy-and-build strategy.
Learn moreBe-Cloud has been acquired by PSG Equity
Be-Cloud, backed by B&Capital since 2021, has been acquired by PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm specializing in software and technology-enabled services. The transaction marks the full exit of B&Capital and the reinvestment of Be-Cloud’s founders, Lenny and Sébastien Vercruysse, alongside PSG Equity.
Learn more