Consumer/Retail Archives | PE Hub https://www.pehub.com/sectors/consumer-retail/ For the world's private equity markets Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:02:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 MedImpact to seek approval to acquire Rite Aid’s Elixir PBM business https://www.pehub.com/medimpact-to-seek-approval-to-acquire-rite-aids-elixir-pbm-business/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:43:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681225 A competitive auction for Rite Aid’s PBM business was canceled on December 21, while the company’s attorney will continue to seek offers for the retail stores at auction.

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]]> Apollo-backed WattEV’s growth to be fueled by decarbonization of California and other states https://www.pehub.com/apollo-backed-wattevs-growth-to-be-fueled-by-decarbonization-of-california-and-other-states/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681010 Starting in 2024, companies like Procter & Gamble, Target, IKEA, MGA and Walmart must use zero-emissions vehicles at ports of entry for commerce in California.

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]]> Hildred Capital snaps up baby and family care products brand Hello Bello https://www.pehub.com/hildred-capital-snaps-up-baby-and-family-care-products-brand-hello-bello/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:28:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681112 Hildred will transition Hello Bello into its portfolio under the stewardship of portfolio company Hyland’s Naturals, a pediatric consumer health company.

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]]> Turning Rock backs pet services provider Best Friends Pet Care https://www.pehub.com/turning-rock-backs-pet-services-provider-best-friends-pet-care/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:18:49 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681026 Existing shareholders also participated in the new round of capital.

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]]> Platinum Equity-backed Hop Lun buys swimwear company Rainbow West Apparel https://www.pehub.com/platinum-equity-backed-hop-lun-buys-swimwear-company-rainbow-west-apparel/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:03:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681024 Based in Hong Kong, Hop Lun is a designer and maker of undergarments and swimwear.

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]]> Gemini Investors-backed Conditioned Air snaps up HVAC service firm A/C Designs https://www.pehub.com/gemini-investors-backed-conditioned-air-snaps-up-hvac-service-firm-a-c-designs/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:10:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003681002 Conditioned Air is a provider of residential HVAC services and new construction services provider in Southwest Florida.

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]]> Kinzie Capital-backed GT Golf scoops up golf accessories provider ProActive https://www.pehub.com/kinzie-capital-backed-gt-golf-scoops-up-golf-accessories-provider-proactive/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:28:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680977 GT Golf is a wholesale golf distributor.

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]]> 65 Equity Partners takes minority stake in specialty appliances provider FSI https://www.pehub.com/65-equity-partners-takes-minority-stake-in-specialty-appliances-provider-fsi/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:19:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680978 FSI is the controlling company of the Summit Appliance and Accucold brands.

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]]> Yellow Wood to scoop up Elida Beauty from Unilever https://www.pehub.com/yellow-wood-to-scoop-up-elida-beauty-from-unilever/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680974 The Elida Beauty portfolio includes Q-tips, Impulse, Caress, Tigi, Timotei, Monsavon, Brut, Moussel, Alberto Balsam, and VO5.

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]]> Audax invests in tire retailer Dobbs https://www.pehub.com/audax-invests-in-tire-retailer-dobbs/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 12:57:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680973 Capstone Partners acted as financial advisor to Dobbs on the transaction, while Stifel acted as financial advisor to Audax.

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]]> Heartwood Partners invests in meat packing and distribution firm Bush Brothers https://www.pehub.com/heartwood-partners-invests-in-meat-packing-and-distribution-firm-bush-brothers/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:13:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680901 Bush Brothers is a fifth-generation family-owned business and the owners retained a meaningful investment in the company.

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]]> Waud Capital-backed TeamSnap scoops up youth sports media platform MOJO Sports https://www.pehub.com/waud-capital-backed-teamsnap-scoops-up-youth-sports-media-platform-mojo-sports/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:41:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680871 TeamSnap is a provider of sports management software and the online community for everything youth sports.

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]]> TowerBrook invests in protein products maker Demakes Enterprises https://www.pehub.com/towerbrook-invests-in-protein-products-maker-demakes-enterprises/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:26:51 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680842 A fourth-generation family business, Demakes was founded in 1914.

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]]> Red Dog Equity-backed Mammoth Holdings picks up car wash platform Today’s Car Wash https://www.pehub.com/red-dog-equity-backed-mammoth-holdings-picks-up-car-wash-platform-todays-car-wash/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:17:52 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680843 Dallas-based Mammoth Holdings is an express car wash platform with 130 operating locations.

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]]> Castle Harlan picks up Bluefin tuna rancher Baja Aqua-Farms https://www.pehub.com/castle-harlan-picks-up-bluefin-tuna-rancher-baja-aqua-farms/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:14:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680838 Baja Aqua-Farms is also backed by Westgrove Partners.

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]]> RF Investment Partners-backed Ally Waste Services snaps up Waste Consolidators https://www.pehub.com/rf-investment-partners-backed-ally-waste-services-snaps-up-waste-consolidators/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:59:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680834 Ally Waste is a valet trash and recycling provider for multi-family housing communities, student housing, and senior living facilities.

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]]> Inside the exit: How Vestar grew foodservice biz during covid lockdowns and sold it to Sysco https://www.pehub.com/inside-the-exit-how-vestar-grew-foodservice-biz-during-covid-lockdowns-and-sold-it-to-sysco/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:00:15 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680731 Edward Don & Co made four acquisitions under Vestar: Myers Restaurant Supply, Shervan Colonel Equipment, Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co and Smith & Greene.

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]]> White Wolf-backed Seacoast Service Partners acquires HVAC services firm Putnam Mechanical Services https://www.pehub.com/white-wolf-backed-seacoast-service-partners-acquires-hvac-services-firm-putnam-mechanical-services/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:28:48 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680797 SSP is focused on acquiring plumbing and HVAC services across the Southeastern U.S.

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]]> CD&R to acquire snacks food maker Shearer’s Foods https://www.pehub.com/cdr-to-acquire-snacks-food-maker-shearers-foods/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:33:23 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680787 As part of the deal, Ontario Teachers’, Shearer’s existing majority shareholder, will exit its position in the company.

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]]> Bain Capital to acquire significant stake in sports and nutrition brands provider 1440 Foods https://www.pehub.com/bain-capital-to-acquire-significant-stake-in-sports-and-nutrition-brands-provider-1440-foods/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:02:02 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680785 The transaction is expected to close in December.

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]]> Imperial Capital-backed GO Car Wash snags growth investment https://www.pehub.com/imperial-capital-backed-go-car-wash-snags-investment/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:41:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680712 Based in Denver, Colorado, GO Car Wash is an express car wash company with more than 140 locations nationwide.

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]]> HarbourView’s Sherrese Clarke Soares: Big buying opportunity plays music to her ears https://www.pehub.com/how-harbourviews-sherrese-clarke-soares-plays-the-chords-of-success/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680660 HarbourView has made some stunning acquisitions of music royalties from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Christine McVie, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

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]]> Mill Point-backed GlacierPoint picks up Cool River Beverages https://www.pehub.com/mill-point-backed-glacierpoint-picks-up-cool-river-beverages/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:13:47 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680617 GlacierPoint is a distributor of ice cream and other frozen products.

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]]> Coastal Amusements snags investment from Surge Private Equity https://www.pehub.com/coastal-amusements-snags-investment-from-surge-private-equity/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:08:55 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680616 CoView Capital acted as sole advisor to Coastal.

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]]> BlackRock-backed Influence Media Partners snaps up Enrique Iglesia’s music catalog https://www.pehub.com/blackrock-backed-influence-media-partners-snaps-up-enrique-iglesias-music-catalog/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:23:46 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680577 The deal includes the rights management of Iglesia's pre-2021 recorded music rights.

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]]> HGGC-backed Grand Fitness Partners picks up eight Planet Fitness locations from PCV https://www.pehub.com/hggc-backed-grand-fitness-partners-picks-up-eight-planet-fitness-locations-from-pcv/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:23:59 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680505 PCV Holding Co has been a Planet Fitness franchisee since 2011.

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]]> Velocity Capital scoops up Parella Motorsports Holdings https://www.pehub.com/velocity-capital-scoops-up-parella-motorsports-holdings/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:58:39 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680486 Parella's existing backers include Cohesive Capital and Bolt Ventures.

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]]> Blackford Capital buys patio furniture ecommerce business and wholesale distributor LTD https://www.pehub.com/blackford-capital-buys-patio-furniture-ecommerce-business-and-wholesale-distributor-ltd/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:45:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680449 LTD is the third addition to Blackford’s Patio Portfolio in the past year.

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]]> TZP Group makes investments to form dance brands holding company DanceOne https://www.pehub.com/tzp-group-makes-investments-to-form-dance-brands-holding-company-danceone/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:57:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680392 In addition to the transaction, TZP Partner Dan Galpern and Principal Zack Vertsman, will join the board of directors.

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]]> Rite Aid’s Elixir PBM auction delayed by a month https://www.pehub.com/rite-aids-elixir-pbm-auction-delayed-by-a-month/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:47:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680274 Private equity firms may be among those competing with stalking horse bidder MedImpact.

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]]> EagleTree Capital scoops up food company Summit Hill Foods https://www.pehub.com/eagletree-capital-scoops-up-food-company-summit-hill-foods/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:44:05 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680273 Summit Hill Foods owns brands including Better Than Bouillon and The Original Louisiana Hot Sauce.

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]]> Blackstone to buy pet care provider Rover in a $2.3bn take-private deal https://www.pehub.com/blackstone-to-buy-pet-care-provider-rover-in-a-2-3bn-deal/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:49:06 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680215 Rover is an online marketplace for pet care.

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]]> Patricof Co injects capital into IMG Academy https://www.pehub.com/patricof-co-injects-capital-into-img-academy/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:03:54 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680164 Over 50 of P/Co’s athlete clients took part in this investment, including Dak Prescott, Michelle Wie West, Jason Kelce, CC Sabathia, Justin Jefferson and Steve Kerr.

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]]> NEP scoops up United Sports Brand https://www.pehub.com/nep-scoops-up-united-sports-brand/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:50:09 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003680081 USB is a portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brand.

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]]> New Mountain Capital to buy majority stake in Broadcast Music https://www.pehub.com/new-mountain-capital-to-buy-majority-stake-in-broadcast-music/ Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:21:37 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679856 BMI is a performing rights organization based in New York.

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]]> OpenGate Capital to acquire Cineplex’s amusement services biz https://www.pehub.com/opengate-capital-to-acquire-cineplexs-amusement-services-biz/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:59:35 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679811 Player One Amusement Group serves around 2,400 customer locations and manages more than 20,000 equipment assets across North America.

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]]> Cibus Capital sells Spain’s Innoliva to Fiera Comox Partners https://www.pehub.com/cibus-capital-sells-innoliva-group-to-fiera-comox-partners/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:33:31 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679720 Innoliva Group is a Spanish extra virgin olive oil producer and processor.

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]]> Stern Partners agrees to acquire retailer Grafton Apparel https://www.pehub.com/stern-partners-agrees-to-acquire-retailer-grafton-apparel/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:20:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679718 Stern Partners is a Canadian private investment firm controlled by Ronald Stern.

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]]> Garnett Station seeks more ‘fortress’ restaurant brands like Pollo Tropical https://www.pehub.com/garnett-station-seeks-more-fortress-restaurant-brands-like-pollo-tropical/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:08 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679461 Garnett co-founders Matt Perelman and Alex Sloane expect to add more regional chains to Authentic Restaurant Brands in 2024.

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]]> Skky Partners signs first deal with sauce brand Truff https://www.pehub.com/skky-partners-signs-first-deal-with-sauce-brand-truff/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:56:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679704 Truff is a premium sauce and condiments company.

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]]> LLCP bids adieu to Therapeutic Research Center https://www.pehub.com/llcp-bids-adieu-to-therapeutic-research-center/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:28:25 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679701 TRC is an independent, evidence-based education and training provider.

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]]> Sterling Partners hit the right notes with School of Rock https://www.pehub.com/sterling-partners-hit-the-right-notes-with-school-of-rock/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679600 Sterling recently sold the performance-based music education franchise that inspired the Jack Black movie and the Broadway musical.

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]]> NEXUS 2024 Preview: BC Partners takes the long-term view on PetSmart https://www.pehub.com/nexus-2024-preview-bc-partners-takes-the-long-term-view-on-petsmart/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:32:27 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679669 BC Partners initially invested in PetSmart in 2015 and brought aboard Apollo as a minority investor earlier in 2023. Partner Michael Chang discussed the strategy with PE Hub's MK Flynn in this webinar.

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]]> McDonald’s to acquire Carlyle’s minority ownership stake in McDonald’s China https://www.pehub.com/mcdonalds-to-acquire-carlyles-minority-ownership-stake-in-mcdonalds-china/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679656 The CITIC Consortium, mainly through its equity affiliate CITIC Capital, will maintain its controlling ownership stake.

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]]> Kingswood Capital and First Bev invests in energy drinks brand G FUEL https://www.pehub.com/kingswood-capital-and-first-bev-invests-in-energy-drinks-brand-g-fuel/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:52:20 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679597 Also, Bryan Crowley was named by G FUEL as the company’s new CEO.

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]]> Banyan Capital Partners scoops up Second Nature Designs https://www.pehub.com/banyan-capital-partners-scoops-up-second-nature-designs/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:34:41 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679551 Second Nature Designs is a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of home décor and gifting products.

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]]> Stride Consumer Partners invests in clean hair brand Odele https://www.pehub.com/stride-consumer-partners-invests-in-clean-hair-brand-odele/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:06:04 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679553 The investment will be used for growth.

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]]> Rainier Partners scoops up Anytime Fitness franchisee Omega Fitness https://www.pehub.com/rainier-partners-scoops-up-anytime-fitness-franchisee-omega-fitness/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679533 Omega Fitness will be led by Russ Allen and Andy Gundlach.

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]]> NYSE’s Michael Harris optimistic about IPOs in 2024 https://www.pehub.com/nyses-michael-harris-optimistic-about-ipos-in-2024/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679508 'There is a healthy pipeline of IPOs at the NYSE, among US and international issuers and across industry sectors. Private equity and VC-backed transactions continue to represent a meaningful portion of that backlog.'

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]]> The Riverside Company to announce 50th franchising acquisition https://www.pehub.com/the-riverside-company-to-announce-50th-franchising-acquisition/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679499 'There's a lot of private equity money that is pouring into the franchising space,' said Riverside's Grant Marcks.

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]]> MAV Beauty Brands agrees to sell assets to Nexus Capital https://www.pehub.com/mav-beauty-brands-agrees-to-sell-assets-to-nexus-capital/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:37:07 +0000 https://www.pehub.com/?p=20000003679486 The deal is in connection with MAV's financial and corporate restructuring through proceedings under the CCCA.

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]]> 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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