Bridgepoint has fully exited its majority stake in Vermaat, a leading European premium catering and hospitality services provider, in a strategic sale to Compass Group valued at approximately EUR 1.5 billion.

Since acquiring a majority stake in 2019, Bridgepoint helped double Vermaat’s revenue to EUR 700 million and expand across Europe.

This marks Compass Group’s largest-ever acquisition, reinforcing its premium positioning in the European hospitality market.

The Luxembourg corporate aspects of the sale were handled by the M&A/Corporate team, led by Cédric Bless and Imède EL MOUDDEN.

For more information, please see the press release.