How many acquisitions has CVC made so far?

CVC has completed 162 acquisitions so far, with an average acquisition amount of $1.22B.

Which countries does CVC usually acquire in?

CVC has made acquisitions in 32 countries with the most activity in United Kingdom and United States.

In which year did CVC make the most acquisitions?

CVC was most active in 2021, with 21 acquisitions completed in that year.

List of 162 Acquisitions by CVC (Apr 2026)

Q: Which is CVC's latest acquisition?

CVC's most recent acquisition is Marathon Asset Management, a Diversified investment management firm, acquired in January 2026 for $1.2B.

CVC has completed a total of 162 acquisitions. Peak activity occurred in 2021 (21 acquisitions), 2017 (20), and 2024 (16). Its acquisition activity spans 32 countries, with a notable concentration in United Kingdom (30), United States (27), and Italy (13). The acquisitions have encompassed 95 sectors, with the highest volume observed in Management Consulting Services (5), IT Services (4), and Retail Chains (4). Over the last five years (2020-2025), an average of 12 acquisitions were made annually. In the current calendar year, 1 acquisition has been completed so far. The most recent acquisition, Marathon Asset Management—a diversified investment management firm founded in 1998 in New York City—was completed in January 2026 for $1.2B.

Here's the year on year acquisition history of CVC:

Number of Total Acquisitions

Year	# Acquisitions
2026	1
2025	4
2024	16
2023	8
2022	11
2021	21
2020	6
2019	10
2018	9
2017	20
2016	10
2015	8
2014	9
2013	5
2012	4
2011	4
2010	5
2007	3
2006	2
2005	2
1999	1
1998	1
1994	1
1990	1

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Recent acquisitions by CVC

CVC's most recent acquisition - Marathon Asset Management is a Diversified investment management firm, founded in 1998 and located in New York City. CVC acquired a 100% stake in it in January 2026 for a price of $1.2B.

Here is the list of all acquisitions by CVC sorted by the latest acquisition date:

Acquired on	Acquired Company	Acquisition Price	Facilitators	Stake Acquired	Acquisition Multiple
Jan 26, 2026	Marathon Asset Management	$1.2B	J P Morgan, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer ... and 3 more	87	633
Dec 03, 2025	Smiths Detection	$2.64B	Barclays, Lubelski Węgiel	34	929
Dec 01, 2025	Low Carbon	$1.3B	-	21	670
Apr 17, 2025	CompuGroup Medical	Undisclosed	-	81	913
Apr 16, 2025	GSH Group	Undisclosed	-	51	427