International private equity firm Cinven has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Finaxy Group from Ardian. Finaxy, a prominent French multi-specialist insurance broker led by Founder and CEO Erick Berville, has experienced significant growth through a successful buy-and-build strategy that includes over 30 acquisitions. Cinven aims to leverage its Strategic Financials Fund to drive further growth in Finaxy, focusing on M&A activities in the fragmented French market. The transaction will see Finaxy’s management reinvest alongside Cinven. Financial terms remain confidential, and regulatory approvals are pending.

Insurance Brokerage, Private Equity, Financial Services,France, Europe

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