Consumer/Retail Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/sectors/consumer-retail/ For the world's private equity markets Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:16:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Banyan Capital’s Purity Life acquires Indigo Natural Foods https://www.pehub.com/banyan-capitals-purity-life-acquires-indigo-natural-foods/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 23:14:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679432 Indigo Natural Foods is a Toronto-based distributor of natural health products.

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]]> Aurelius agrees to acquire The Body Shop   https://www.pehub.com/aurelius-to-add-the-body-shop-to-its-beauty-kit/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:33:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679428 The Body Shop is a global beauty brand and retailer.

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]]> Bregal-backed Juniper Landscaping buys landscaping maintenance firm Shooter and Lindsey https://www.pehub.com/bregal-backed-juniper-landscaping-buys-landscaping-maintenance-firm-shooter-and-lindsey/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:07:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679424 Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Juniper is a commercial landscaping platform.

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]]> Encore Consumer-backed Tourtellot buys fruits and vegetable distributor Ryeco https://www.pehub.com/encore-consumer-backed-tourtellot-buys-fruits-and-vegetable-distributor-ryeco/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:22:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679388 The seller is the Reilly family, who continue to be an owner in the combined business.

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]]> Why private equity firms like investing in franchises https://www.pehub.com/why-private-equity-firms-like-investing-in-franchises/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:00:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679243 'Many franchise businesses are family-owned and still founder-led, and are within industries that we believe have good long-term tailwinds but are very fragmented,' says Orangewood's Alan Goldfarb.

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]]> General Atlantic to buy majority stake in Joe & the Juice https://www.pehub.com/general-atlantic-to-buy-majority-stake-in-joe-the-juice/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:10:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679368 Joe & the Juice is a juice bar and coffee company based in Copenhagen.

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]]> Striking the right key: 5 notable PE deals in music royalties https://www.pehub.com/striking-the-right-key-5-notable-pe-deals-in-music-royalties/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679123 Round Hill Music Royalty Partners and HarbourView Equity Partners are two PE firms that have been especially active in this sector this year.

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]]> Sterling Partners exits music education franchise School of Rock https://www.pehub.com/sterling-partners-exits-music-education-franchise-school-of-rock/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:19:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679288 Sterling Partners first invested in School of Rock in 2009.

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]]> Fish: It’s what’s for dinner, as PE firms like Butterfly and Equilibrium test the waters https://www.pehub.com/fish-its-whats-for-dinner-as-pe-firms-like-butterfly-capital-test-the-waters/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679106 Earlier in November, Butterfly Equity, Equilibrium Capital and a US public pension fund agreed to provide project financing for Pacifico Aquaculture.

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]]> CORE Industrial to bolster recent Century Box acquisition with add-on https://www.pehub.com/core-industrial-to-bolster-recent-century-box-acquisiton-with-add-on/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679193 'The packaging and folding carton market has been one of CORE’s thematic verticals due to the sector’s strong underlying industry fundamentals, growth outlook and fragmentation,' said John May.

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]]> PE-backed United Land Services snaps up Benchmark landscaping and Georgia Scapes https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-united-land-services-snaps-up-benchmark-landscaping-and-georgia-scapes/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:28:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679195 United Land Services is a commercial and residential landscape services platform.

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]]> Brentwood Associates and Sixth Street invest in Wingstop restaurant franchisee Far West https://www.pehub.com/brentwood-associates-and-sixth-street-invest-in-wingstop-restaurant-franchisee-far-west/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:21:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679191 Far West’s existing management will remain significant shareholders in the business going forward.

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]]> OMERS to buy 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment https://www.pehub.com/omers-to-buy-5-indirect-stake-in-maple-leaf-sports-entertainment/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:32:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679176 MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts and other sports teams.

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]]> HarbourView Equity Partners to acquire certain publishing assets from country singer/songwriter Kane Brown https://www.pehub.com/harbourview-equity-partners-to-acquire-certain-publishing-assets-from-country-singer-songwriter-kane-brown/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:54:29 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679177 To date, Brown has earned five Country Music Television Awards, five American Music Awards and an Academy of Country Music Award.

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]]> Gryphon-backed Vivify Specialty Ingredients acquires Access Ingredients https://www.pehub.com/gryphon-backed-vivify-specialty-ingredients-acquires-access-ingredients/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:40:18 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679155 Vivify is a provider of specialty colorants, additives, and ingredients for the food & beverage, personal care & cosmetics, and industrial end markets.

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]]> Lincoln Road scoops up two more landscaping services in the Sun Belt https://www.pehub.com/lincoln-road-scoops-up-two-more-landscaping-services-in-the-sun-belt/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679126 Considered recession-resilient, lansdcaping services have attracted PE firms recently, including Audax, One Rock and Trinity Hunt, as well as Lincoln Road.

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]]> Bregal Partners exits dog treats brand TDBBS https://www.pehub.com/bregal-partners-exits-dog-treats-brand-tdbbs/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:04:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679108 The buyer was Central Garden & Pet.

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]]> NewSpring-backed underdog & company scoops up college sports advisor Altius https://www.pehub.com/newspring-backed-underdog-company-scoops-up-college-sports-advisor-altius/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:43:55 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679092 Underdog & company is a marketing services firm for the sports, media, entertainment and social impact/nonprofit industries.

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]]> Bankrupt Rite Aid’s Elixir business ripe for mid-market PE buyout https://www.pehub.com/bankrupt-rite-aids-elixir-business-ripe-for-mid-market-pe-buyout/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678507 MedImpact Healthcare has a $575m stalking horse bid to acquire Rite Aid's Elixir pharmacy benefit manager business.

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]]> Equilibrium and Butterfly back striped bass producer Pacifico Aquaculture https://www.pehub.com/equilibrium-and-butterfly-back-striped-bass-producer-pacifico-aquaculture/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:21:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678957 This funding will be used to fully finance Pacifico’s nursery facility in Baja, California and provide a substantial runway to scale its production capacity.

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]]> KKR completes acquisition of book publishing giant Simon & Schuster for $1.62bn https://www.pehub.com/kkr-completes-acquisition-of-book-publishing-giant-simon-schuster-for-1-62bn/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:50:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678887 The seller was Paramount Global.

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]]> Princeton Equity Group invests in hydraulic hose repair franchisor Pirtek https://www.pehub.com/princeton-equity-group-invests-in-hydraulic-hose-repair-franchisor-pirtek/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:44:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678885 Pirtek was founded in 1998 and then re-acquired by the Duncan family in 2014.

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]]> Arcadea Group acquires majority stake in Europe’s Becosoft https://www.pehub.com/arcadea-group-invests-in-becosoft/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:55:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678779 Becosoft is a Temse, Belgium-based provider of POS and ERP solutions for retailers and wholesalers.

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]]> Garnett Station-backed ARB completes take-private buyout of Fiesta Restaurant Group https://www.pehub.com/garnett-station-backed-arb-completes-take-private-buyout-of-fiesta-restaurant-group/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:29:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678773 According to terms of the agreement, Fiesta stockholders will receive $8.50 per share in cash.

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]]> NFL ownership rule changes will help PE firms score more deals https://www.pehub.com/nfl-ownership-rule-changes-may-help-private-equity-run-up-the-score/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:53:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678752 Clearlake, RedBird, Arctos and Blue Owl are among the PE firms investing in teams.

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]]> Nexus Capital scoops up razor brand Dollar Shave Club https://www.pehub.com/nexus-capital-scoops-up-razor-brand-dollar-shave-club/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:43:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678730 The seller was Unilever.

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]]> Kian Capital seeks add-ons for HVAC equipment distributor Team Air https://www.pehub.com/kian-capital-seeks-add-ons-for-hvac-equipment-distributor-team-air/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:47:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678338 'It's fair to assume that we will announce an add-on acquisition within the first six months of 2024,' Kian's Jordan Lee tells PE Hub.

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]]> Roark-backed YEB acquires music education provider School of Rock https://www.pehub.com/roark-backed-yeb-acquires-music-education-provider-school-of-rock/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:04:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678563 YEB is a youth activities platform.

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]]> HarbourView acquires select music royalties of pop/rock icons Christine McVie, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo https://www.pehub.com/harbourview-acquires-select-music-royalties-of-pop-rock-icons-christine-mcvie-pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:31:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678519 McVie, who passed away in November 2022, was a member of the iconic pop/rock band Fleetwood Mac while power couple Benatar and Giraldo have sold over thirty million records and garnered four Grammy Awards.

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]]> Pearl Street Equity buys Mrs. Fields and TCBY parent company Famous Brands Franchising https://www.pehub.com/pearl-street-equity-buys-mrs-fields-and-tcby-parent-company-famous-brands-franchising/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:56:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678517 President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Lewis will continue to lead Famous Brands Franchising.

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]]> Private equity-backed Foodtastic to buy QSR brand Noodlebox https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-backed-foodtastic-to-buy-qsr-brand-noodlebox/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:31:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678404 Based in Montreal, Foodtastic is a franchisor of restaurant brands in Canada.

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]]> William Blair’s Brian Flynn: ‘We see a thawing in the packaging M&A market’ https://www.pehub.com/william-blairs-brian-flynn-we-see-a-thawing-in-the-packaging-ma-market/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678036 William Blair has been involved in eight deals in consumer packaging this year as an adviser.

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]]> KSL’s Alterra Mountain to buy Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing https://www.pehub.com/ksls-alterra-mountain-to-buy-mike-wiegele-helicopter-skiing/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:06:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678095 Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing is a heli-skiing company based in Blue River, British Columbia.

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]]> Tricor Pacific Capital acquires Ireland’s Treaty United FC https://www.pehub.com/tricor-pacific-capital-snaps-up-treaty-united-fc/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:58:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678094 Treaty United FC is a professional Irish football club in Limerick, Ireland.

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]]> L Catterton completes take-private buyout of vitamin maker Thorne HealthTech https://www.pehub.com/l-catterton-completes-take-private-buyout-of-vitamin-maker-thorne-healthtech/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678047 An earlier news item on the deal pegged the purchase price to be about $680 million or $10.20 per share

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]]> Fonds de solidarité FTQ invests in Difuze’s purchase of Wanted! https://www.pehub.com/fonds-de-solidarite-ftq-invests-in-difuzes-purchase-of-wanted/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:52:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003678011 Difuze is a Montreal-based provider of finishing, localization, accessibility and media services.

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]]> Time for trail mix? Citation’s debut deal features healthy snacks https://www.pehub.com/time-for-trail-mix-citations-debut-deal-features-healthy-snacks/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677914 Citation founder Tiffany Hagge: 'Cibo Vita is a hybrid between an industrial manufacturer and a staple [consumer packaged goods] company.'

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]]> Spin Master to buy early childhood play brand Melissa & Doug https://www.pehub.com/spin-master-to-buy-early-childhood-play-brand-melissa-doug/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:17:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677879 Based in Toronto, Spin Master is a children's entertainment company focused on providing toys, entertainment and digital games.

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]]> Apax snaps up Bazooka Candy Brands https://www.pehub.com/apax-snaps-up-bazooka-candy-brands/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:17:45 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677838 The sellers are Michael D. Eisner’s Tornante Company and Madison Dearborn Partners.

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]]> Sysco to acquire Vestar Capital-backed foodservice equipment provider Edward Don https://www.pehub.com/sysco-to-acquire-vestar-capital-backed-foodservice-equipment-provider-edward-don/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:57:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677832 J.P. Morgan and William Blair served as joint lead financial advisors to Edward Don and Vestar Capital.

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]]> SK Capital to buy food and beverage ingredients firm J&K Ingredients https://www.pehub.com/sk-capital-to-buy-food-and-beverage-ingredients-firm-jk-ingredients/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:43:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677825 The seller is CORE Industrial Partners.

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]]> Citation Capital to acquire snacks maker Cibo Vita https://www.pehub.com/citation-capital-to-acquire-snacks-maker-cibo-vita/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:15:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677821 The deal is expected to close later this year.

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]]> Ronin Equity seeks add-ons after merging six companies to craft Lotus https://www.pehub.com/ronin-equity-seeks-add-ons-after-merging-six-companies-to-craft-lotus/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677648 Ronin formed Lotus Beverage Alliance in April when the PE firm merged six craft beverage equipment providers.

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]]> Global private equity deal value fell 40% in first three quarters https://www.pehub.com/global-private-equity-deal-value-fell-40-in-first-three-quarters/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:49:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677754 While PE deal value was down, the number of deals was up slightly, suggesting more activity focused on the lower mid-market, finds LSEG.

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]]> Canada’s iA Financial to acquire JC Flowers-backed Vericity https://www.pehub.com/canadas-ia-financial-to-acquire-jc-flowers-backed-vericity/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:47:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677591 The all-cash deal, expected to close in the first half of 2024, is valued at about $170 million.

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]]> Pritzker Private Capital scoops up Sugar Foods https://www.pehub.com/pritzker-private-capital-scoops-up-sugar-foods/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:05:34 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677571 Sugar Foods is a multinational food products company.

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]]> InvestBev infuses capital into Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits https://www.pehub.com/investbev-infuses-capital-into-thomas-ashbourne-craft-spirits/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:02:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677547 Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits is a cocktail brand.

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]]> Tiny closes majority acquisition of film platform Letterboxd https://www.pehub.com/tiny-closes-majority-acquisition-of-film-platform-letterboxd/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:41:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677535 Letterboxd, a global social platform for film discovery and discussion based in Auckland, New Zealand

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]]> Jeff Zucker-led RedBird IMI invests in Front Office Sports https://www.pehub.com/redbird-imi-invests-in-front-office-sports/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:23:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677536 'Audiences are more interested than ever in the business of sports,' said Zucker, former president of CNN Worldwide and CEO of NBCUniversal.

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]]> Bain Capital agrees to invest $200m in Masan Group https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-agrees-to-invest-200m-in-masan-group/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:22:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677521 Masan is Bain Capital's first investment in Vietnam.

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]]> Halifax agrees to buy Sodexo’s Worldwide Home Care division https://www.pehub.com/halifax-agrees-to-buy-sodexos-worldwide-home-care-division/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:27:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677447 Worldwide Home Care division, based in Irvine, California, provides in-home care services.

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]]> PAI Partners’ Alphia purchase shows PE still loves pets https://www.pehub.com/pai-partners-alphia-purchase-shows-pe-still-loves-pets/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677213 Alphia recently announced a strategic partnership with Better Choice Company, a pet health and wellness provider. 

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]]> BV Investment Partners backs Tomorrow and Half Helix merger https://www.pehub.com/bv-investment-partners-backs-tomorrow-and-half-helix-merger/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:54:19 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677302 Half Helix and Tomorrow are Shopify Plus service partners.

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]]> KKR-backed apexanalytix scoops up cybersecurity firm Darkbeam https://www.pehub.com/kkr-backed-apexanalytix-scoops-up-cybersecurity-firm-darkbeam/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:46:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677243 KKR made a majority investment in apexanalytix in 2022.

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]]> Heartwood Partners picks up Somafina https://www.pehub.com/heartwood-partners-picks-up-somafina/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:24:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003677201 Somafina is a full-service nutraceutical manufacturer. 

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]]> Aria Growth Partners backs organic popcorn maker LesserEvil https://www.pehub.com/aria-growth-partners-backs-organic-popcorn-maker-lesserevil/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:45:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676900 Valor Equity, Invest Eco and Touch Capital also participated in the investment.

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]]> Carlyle-backed Litmus Music acquires Katy Perry’s music catalog https://www.pehub.com/carlyle-backed-litmus-music-acquires-katy-perrys-music-catalog/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:36:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676729 Carlyle declined PE Hub's request to comment on the terms of the deal, but media outlets have pegged it at $225 million.

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]]> PE-backed GS Foods scoops up food distributor Lamm Food Service https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-gs-foods-scoops-up-food-distributor-lamm-food-service/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:14:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676714 GS Foods is a specialized foodservice distributor.

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]]> Entertainment company RWS Global secures investment from Bluestone https://www.pehub.com/entertainment-company-rws-global-secures-investment-from-bluestone/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:03:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676704 RWS Global marks Bluestone's second investment.

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]]> Private equity still likes logistics: 4 more deals https://www.pehub.com/private-equity-still-likes-logistics-four-more-deals/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676574 Trident, Angeles Equity, LongueVue and Soundcore have made recent deals.

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]]> Decathlon Capital Partners invests in collectibles creator Youtooz https://www.pehub.com/decathlon-capital-partners-backs-consumer-product-company-youtooz/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:03:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676625 The investment's proceeds will support Youtooz in its launch of new product lines, expanded distribution and new partnerships.

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]]> Francisco Partners and H.I.G. complete buyout of audiobook publisher RBmedia https://www.pehub.com/francisco-partners-and-h-i-g-complete-buyout-of-audiobook-publisher-rbmedia/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:49:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676613 The seller is KKR.

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]]> Consortium Brand Partners details big plans for Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James https://www.pehub.com/consortium-brand-partners-has-big-plans-for-reese-witherspoons-draper-james/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676514 A 70% stake in Witherspoon's clothing line marks the inaugural acquisition for Consortium.

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]]> Roebling Capital Partners invests in field hockey distributor Longstreth Sporting Goods https://www.pehub.com/roebling-capital-partners-invests-in-field-hockey-distributor-longstreth-sporting-goods/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:56:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676547 John Schaefer and David Dahle serve as co-owners of Longstreth.

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]]> White Wolf-backed Seacoast Service Partners acquires plumbing services firm United Plumbing https://www.pehub.com/white-wolf-backed-seacoast-service-partners-acquires-plumbing-services-firm-united-plumbing/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:39:22 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676428 SSP is an active acquirer of plumbing and HVAC businesses in the Southeastern U.S.

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]]> Ronin-backed Heartisan Foods is acquiring cheese manufacturer North Country https://www.pehub.com/ronin-backed-heartisan-foods-is-acquiring-cheese-manufacturer-north-country/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:03:55 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676412 North Country’s co-founders, Kendall Goossen and his wife Maria will retain a significant stake in the combined entity.

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]]> Quad-C-backed Legacy Food Group acquires four foodservice distributors https://www.pehub.com/quad-c-backed-legacy-food-group-acquires-four-foodservice-distributors/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:55:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676406 Legacy Food Group is a new holding company created to acquire regional independent foodservice distributors that will become operating divisions of a new firm.

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]]> TPG to sell majority stake in talent agency giant CAA to Artémis https://www.pehub.com/tpg-to-sell-majority-stake-in-talent-agency-giant-caa-to-artemis/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:39:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676389 Singapore-headquartered investment firm Temasek will remain a minority investor in CAA while CMC Capital remains a strategic partner.

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]]> Consortium Brand Partners acquires a majority ownership stake in Reese Witherspoon’s clothing line Draper James https://www.pehub.com/consortium-brand-partners-acquires-a-majority-ownership-stake-in-reese-witherspoons-clothing-line-draper-james/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:51:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676375 According to terms of the deal, Consortium Brand Partners will now hold an approximate 70 percent ownership stake in the company.

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]]> Staple Street to snap up Delaware Valley Floral Group https://www.pehub.com/staple-street-to-snap-up-delaware-valley-floral-group/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:39:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676333 The sellers are the Wilkins family, who will continue to hold a significant stake in DVFG post-close.

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]]> Charlesbank-backed Neptune Retail Solutions completes buyout of media tech firm Quotient Technology https://www.pehub.com/charlesbank-backed-neptune-retail-solutions-completes-buyout-of-media-tech-firm-quotient-technology/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:32:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676326 Neptune Retail Solutions is a retail marketing firm.

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]]> American Securities-backed Conair snaps up Cuisinart outdoor products maker The Fulham Group https://www.pehub.com/american-securities-backed-conair-snaps-up-cuisinart-outdoor-products-maker-the-fulham-group/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:12:10 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676310 Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Conair is a provider of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes and accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.

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]]> Saothair Capital Partners scoops up MJM Yachts https://www.pehub.com/saothair-capital-partners-scoops-up-mjm-yachts/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:23:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676186 MJM was founded in 2002 by Robert Johnstone.

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]]> PE buys into the ‘better-for-you’ food sector https://www.pehub.com/the-health-food-market-is-only-getting-healthier/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:39:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676183 Riverside, Butterfly, Wind Point are banking on healthier eating habits.

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]]> SRJ Sports Investments takes minority stake in Professional Fighters League https://www.pehub.com/srj-sports-investments-takes-minority-stake-in-professional-fighters-league/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:22:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003676135 As part of the deal, SRJ will become an investor in a new regional league, PFL MENA as well as supporting PFL's expansion in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

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]]> BC Partners got creative with PetSmart when faced with anemic exit environment https://www.pehub.com/bc-partners-got-creative-with-petsmart-when-faced-with-anemic-exit-environment/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675075 In July, Apollo announced a minority stake in the pet retailer, which BC took private back in 2015. PE Hub spoke with both firms to learn more.

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]]> American Landscaping Partners secures investment from Shoreline https://www.pehub.com/american-landscaping-partners-secures-investment-from-shoreline/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:16:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675990 Stefan Banks serves as CEO of ALP.

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]]> L Catterton to take vitamin maker Thorne private for $680m https://www.pehub.com/l-catterton-to-take-vitamin-maker-thorne-private-for-680m/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675903 According to terms of the deal, L Catterton will acquire $10.20 per share in cash.

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]]> PAG to acquire food and beverage hospitality business Australian Venue Co from KKR https://www.pehub.com/pag-to-acquire-food-and-beverage-hospitality-business-australian-venue-co-from-kkr/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:47:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675836 AVC owns and operates a portfolio of more than 210 pubs, bars and restaurants across Australia and New Zealand.

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]]> PAI Partners to buy pet food company Alphia https://www.pehub.com/pai-partners-to-buy-pet-food-company-alphia/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:51:33 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675807 The seller is J.H. Whitney Capital Partners.

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]]> Round Hill Music buys music company Linus Entertainment https://www.pehub.com/round-hill-music-buys-music-company-linus-entertainment/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:56:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675786 Linus Entertainment is a Waterdown, Ontario-based music company operating as an independent record label, distributor and publisher.

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]]> Roark Capital to buy fast-food restaurant chain Subway https://www.pehub.com/roark-capital-to-buy-fast-food-restaurant-chain-subway/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:09:13 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675776 J.P. Morgan is serving as financial advisor to Subway while Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal counsel.

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]]> IVEST snaps up licensing rights to franchise Care Bears for $100m https://www.pehub.com/ivest-snaps-up-licensing-rights-to-franchise-care-bears-for-100m/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:01:16 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675727 Included in this transaction are the rights to the Care Bears and other characters and games, including Holly Hobbie and Mad Balls.

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]]> IVEST’s acquisition of Care Bears rights is a ‘rare opportunity’ for private equity https://www.pehub.com/ivests-george-jones-for-us-to-be-able-to-buy-licensing-rights-of-care-bears-is-a-rare-opportunity/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:01:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675728 In the summer of Barbie, IVEST has landed the rights to the Care Bears franchise by buying Cloudco for $100m.

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]]> PE-backed O2C Brands snaps up natural baby products provider Green Sprouts https://www.pehub.com/pe-backed-o2c-brands-snaps-up-natural-baby-products-provider-green-sprouts/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:57:21 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675774 O2C Brands, LLC is a collection of family-focused brands.

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]]> PSG-backed AppHub aims to boost e-commerce connections with AI https://www.pehub.com/psg-backed-apphub-uses-ai-to-boost-e-commerce-connections-to-customers/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675720 PSG Equity recently invested in AppHub, an e-commerce software developer, and made an add-on acquisition of Boost.

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]]> Exponent agrees to divest stake in Meadow to Fairfax Financial https://www.pehub.com/exponent-to-divest-stake-in-meadow/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:48:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675609 Meadow is a UK provider of sustainable dairy, confectionery and plant-based ingredients.

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]]> Hidden River backs Little Gym via acquisition of seven existing franchises https://www.pehub.com/hidden-river-backs-little-gym-via-acquisition-of-seven-existing-franchises/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:35:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675563 Hidden River teamed up with Taurus Capital Partners and formed Raleigh, North Carolina-based Somersault Holdings LLC, which acquired and aggregated seven franchises within The Little Gym franchise system under one management group.

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]]> Vestar-backed Roland Foods scoops up gourmet dessert products maker ifiGOURMET https://www.pehub.com/vestar-backed-roland-foods-scoops-up-gourmet-dessert-products-maker-ifigourmet/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:03:50 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675535 Roland Foods is a provider of fine global ingredients.

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]]> General Atlantic backs home services company Flint Group https://www.pehub.com/general-atlantic-backs-home-services-company-flint-group/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:25:53 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675504 As part of the transaction, General Atlantic advisor Alan Ferber will join the Flint board.

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]]> Truelink Capital acquires marketing tech platform Flipp Corp https://www.pehub.com/truelink-capital-acquires-marketing-tech-platform-flipp-corp/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:07:28 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675465 Flipp is a marketing tech platform focused on retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in North America.

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]]> Novacap capitalizes on shifting ad trends with Cadent acquisition https://www.pehub.com/novacap-sets-eyes-on-shifting-ad-trends-with-cadent-investment-principal-nasso/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675361 The deal also marked the exit of Lee Equity Partners, which acquired Cadent in 2013.

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]]> Kian unveils new platform PARC Auto with Meineke Car Care franchisee acquisition https://www.pehub.com/kian-unveils-new-platform-parc-auto-with-meineke-car-care-franchisee-acquisition/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:17:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675438 PARC Auto is currently comprised of 15 Meineke automotive care centers in the Louisville, Kentucky metropolitan area.

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]]> Bain Capital to scoop up Brazilian restaurant brand Fogo from Rhône Capital https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-to-scoop-up-brazilian-restaurant-brand-fogo-from-rhone-capital/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:21:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675348 The transaction is expected to close in September.

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]]> Blackstone’s Martin Brand: ‘High-quality assets will find a buyer’ https://www.pehub.com/blackstones-martin-brand-high-quality-assets-will-find-a-buyer/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:48:14 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675265 'For our acquisition of Cvent, we used the market dislocation in the SPAC market to source one of the lowest revenue multiple, high growth software deals in recent years.'

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]]> Valsoft buys European software companies Klopotek and Seekda https://www.pehub.com/valsoft-buys-european-software-companies-klopotek-and-seekda/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:22:26 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675163 Valsoft is a Montreal-based acquirer and developer of vertical market software businesses.

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]]> Slate Asset Management to close €1bn German portfolio acquisition https://www.pehub.com/slate-asset-management-readies-e1bn-german-portfolio-acquisition/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:40:43 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675113 The deal is set to be one of the largest in Europe so far this year, and the largest whole-portfolio transaction in the region.

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]]> Bregal Partners-backed Juniper Landscaping buys Flawless Lawncare & Landscaping https://www.pehub.com/bregal-partners-backed-juniper-landscaping-buys-flawless-lawncare-landscaping/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:04:17 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675090 Flawless has been serving Brevard County since 2005.

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]]> Advent International to buy luxury fashion brand Zimmermann https://www.pehub.com/advent-international-to-buy-luxury-fashion-brand-zimmermann/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:01:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003675040 The seller is Style Capital, who together with the Zimmermann family, will retain a significant minority share in the company.

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]]> Raine’s Sherri Williams: From rock concerts to fitness classes, small discretionary purchases reign https://www.pehub.com/raines-sherri-williams-from-football-games-to-fitness-classes-small-discretionary-purchases-reign/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:40 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003674851 'People will go to an NFL game if they can’t go on vacation or buy a second car.'

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