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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.

Law Firms Steering the Deal

The legal architecture of the takeover rests in the hands of major transatlantic firms. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is advising Apax Partners, while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP represents Apax Global.

A Convergence of Strategy and Scale

Apax Global Alpha, headquartered in Guernsey, invests directly in Apax Funds and primarily manages a portfolio of debt investments informed by Apax Partners’ private equity strategies. The merger effectively tightens the loop, drawing the investment arms even closer together in what analysts describe as a textbook example of consolidation designed to streamline influence and execution.

The court’s verdict will determine whether Apax Partners can transform boardroom approval into a legally binding acquisition — a deal that could reshape the firm’s footprint across global markets.