Bridgepoint agreed on 16 July to acquire a majority stake in GBA Group, a Hamburg-based laboratory testing company, from Ardian.
Why Bridgepoint Group is buying GBA Group (majority stake)
Bridgepoint plans to speed up GBA's international expansion, invest in people and digital tools and pursue selective acquisitions.
Deal terms and financing
Ardian, the majority owner since early 2021, will keep a minority stake and management remains invested. Terms were not disclosed.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Closing is expected by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Market context
Ardian bought GBA in early 2021. The group serves more than 60,000 customers across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device and cosmetics testing.
