Argos fund, through 7BIDCO, completes the acquisition of 91.06% of STAR7 S.P.A.

The Board of Directors of STAR7 S.p.A. (“STAR7” or the “Company”, EGM: ticker STAR7) – a company providing an integrated range of product information services, from product and process engineering support to the creation and management of technical and marketing content, translation, printing and virtual experience – further to the press release published on 1 April 2026, announces that it has been informed by the reference shareholders Dante S.r.l. and STAR AG (the “Selling Shareholders”) that, on today’s date, the transaction for the acquisition by 7BidCo S.p.A. (“7BidCo”), a corporate vehicle indirectly controlled by Argos Fund (“Argos”), of the entire shareholding held by the Selling Shareholders in STAR7,

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Argos – BCG Climate Transition Barometer 4th Edition – 2026

In an uncertain economic and geopolitical context, 88% of European SMEs and mid-caps state that decarbonizing their operations remains an important element of their strategy. For 56% of them, decarbonisation already constitutes a tangible competitive advantage. These figures, at the heart of the 4th edition of the Argos–BCG Barometer, confirm that the climate transition has entered a phase of maturity.

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Mid-market Argos Index® for the first quarter of 2026

The mid-market Argos Index® for the first quarter of 2026 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.

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Bracchi, a company supported by Argos, executes a landmark acquisition with the takeover of German heavy transport specialist Rostock Trans.

Bracchi, a leading player in specialised freight transport and logistics, has acquired Rostock Trans, a German specialist in heavy and complex transport. This transaction marks Bracchi’s second acquisition, following the acquisition of Mateco in 2024, and represents a major step in the Group’s European expansion strategy.
The transaction widens Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base alongside Argos and the management team, providing additional long-term resources and expertise to support the Group’s ambitious next phase of development, focused on innovation, industrial capacity and international expansion.

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Zodiac Milpro widens its shareholder base to accelerate innovation and international growth.

Argos, an independent European private equity group, announces the entry of BNP Paribas Développement and Société Générale Capital Partenaires as minority shareholders in Zodiac Milpro.

The transaction widens Zodiac Milpro’s shareholder base alongside Argos and the management team, providing additional long-term resources and expertise to support the Group’s ambitious next phase of development, focused on innovation, industrial capacity and international expansion.

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Havant, company supported by Argos, signs an agreement to acquire Intesa aiming to create a new leader in European digital transformation.

Havant (formerly SB Italia), a Digital Innovation Company with over 20 years of experience and a recognized leader in digital transformation and process digitalisation solutions, operating in six countries and backed by Argos Fund, announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire In.Te.S.A. S.p.A. (“Intesa”), a benefit corporation specialising in digital solutions for business process management and trust services. Intesa is a currently non-core-business of Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider.

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Argos acquires Bäckerei Kamps to build a leading German bakery group

Argos, an independent European investment company, announces the acquisition of the leading and highly recognised German bakery chain Kamps. Following the acquisition of Bäckerei Schmidt in 2024 and additional add-on acquisitions in 2025, the integration of Kamps will now create one of the leading bakery groups in Germany, with more than 400 locations across the country.

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SB Italia becomes Havant: a new identity to accelerate international growth.

Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company SB Italia, a leading Italian group in digital innovation, is adopting a new identity and will now operate under the name Havant.

This strategic rebranding marks the opening of a new phase of development, reflecting the Group’s increased scale, the expansion of its offering and its growing international footprint. While the name evolves, Havant remains firmly anchored in the same values, expertise and long-term vision that have guided the company for more than twenty years.

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Mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2025

The mid-market Argos Index® for the fourth quarter of 2025 – published by Argos, the independent European investment fund, and Epsilon Research, the online platform for the management of unlisted M&A transactions – is now available. Launched in 2006, this index tracks the valuations of unlisted eurozone SMEs in which a majority stake has been acquired during the last six months.

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Promotions in all four regions.

Argos, an independent European private equity group, has announced a series of promotions across its various offices. The Argos team now comprises 75 employees present in four regions: France, Italy, Benelux and DACH.

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Argos continues to accelerate and strengthen its leadership with the promotion of Sandra Lagumina, Jack Azoulay and Lucio Ranaudo to Managing Partners

Since joining Argos as Senior Partners in 2022, Sandra, Jack and Lucio have played a decisive role in the Group’s development, contributing strongly to its performance, strategic ambitions, and entrepreneurial culture. Their promotion reflects both their individual leadership and Argos’ long-standing commitment to building a cohesive, partner-led governance model grounded in merit and long-term alignment.

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Argos appoints Sophie Chateau as Partner to leadits Investor Relations

Argos, an independent European private equity group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Chateau as Partner, leading the Group’s Investor Relations platform. Sophie is taking over the executive leadership of the function, while Anna Karin Portunato will continue to support Argos in a non-executive role, leveraging her long-standing experience and deep knowledge of the firm and its investor base.

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Jean Pierre Di Benedetto

Managing Partner

ITALY

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Giuseppe Bonsignore

COO

ITALY

Paris

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Louis Godron

Managing Partner

FRANCE

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karel Kroupa

Managing Partner

FRANCE

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Gilles Lorang

Managing Partner

BENELUX

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Coralie Cornet

Head of communications

FRANCE

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Jacqui Darbyshire

Chief Financial Officer

FRANCE

La Compagnie Des Desserts - Argos
La Compagnie Des Desserts - Argos
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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 50M€

FRANCE

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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 40M€

ITALY

Sasa Demarle - Argos
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Foodservice industry

Revennues : 30M€

FRANCE