Apax Global Alpha Ltd. announced Thursday that its investors overwhelmingly approved a sweeping €916.5 million ($1.1 billion) takeover bid by private equity powerhouse Apax Partners LLP, marking a pivotal step in one of the year’s largest investment shake-ups.
At both a general meeting and a court meeting held Wednesday under the Companies (Guernsey) Law 2008, shareholders voted on the scheme of arrangement. The bar was high: at least 75% support was required. But the results were decisive — more than 97.6% backed the deal, Apax Global Alpha confirmed.
Final Hurdle: Royal Court of Guernsey
The buyout is not sealed just yet. The arrangement must secure approval from the Royal Court of Guernsey at a hearing slated for Sept. 15. If cleared, the takeover is expected to be finalized by Jan. 21, 2026, signaling a seismic consolidation in Apax’s investment ecosystem.
Apax Partners first unveiled the offer in July, proposing to acquire Apax Global for €1.90 per share. The transaction underscores the tight link between the two firms: Apax Partners advises the Apax Funds, a behemoth with commitments valued near $80 billion, spanning sectors from technology to financial services.
