Consumer Products Acquisitions in 2024
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December 23, 2024
- Buyer
- USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
- Target
- Hiya Health Products, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
USANA Health Sciences acquired a 78.8% controlling stake in Hiya Health Products, LLC for approximately $205 million in cash, closing December 23, 2024. The acquisition expands USANA's direct-to-consumer presence in the children's health and wellness market and is expected to be accretive to USANA's 2025 adjusted EBITDA.
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December 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Consortium Brand Partners, American Exchange Group
- Target
- Jonathan Adler
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), in strategic partnership with American Exchange Group, acquired Jonathan Adler, the New York–based home décor, furniture and lifestyle brand, closing the transaction on December 23, 2024. Founder Jonathan Adler will remain Founder and Chief Creative Officer as the buyer partners plan to expand the brand’s retail, wholesale and international footprint.
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December 20, 2024
- Buyer
- General Mills, Inc.
- Target
- Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat feeding and pet treating business
- Seller
- NXMH
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
General Mills has acquired Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat feeding and pet treating business for $1.45 billion. The deal includes the Tiki Pets and Cloud Star brands and adds manufacturing operations at two facilities in Joplin, Missouri, while NXMH retains Whitebridge's European business and brands.
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December 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Harbour Group
- Target
- Senproco, LLC, Groomer's Choice Pet Products, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Harbour Group has acquired Senproco, LLC and Groomer's Choice Pet Products, LLC, a Sioux Falls-based manufacturer and wholesale distributor of pet grooming supplies. Terms were not disclosed; founder Dan Dressen indicated he will retain a meaningful ownership position while partnering with Harbour Group to drive growth and operational improvements.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Salt Creek Capital
- Target
- Eight One Int'l d/b/a Carrie Amber Intimates
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salt Creek Capital has acquired Eight One Int'l d/b/a Carrie Amber Intimates, a designer, manufacturer and wholesaler of women’s intimate apparel headquartered in El Monte, California. The private equity firm will partner with CEO Vinh Luong and existing management to accelerate growth initiatives and expand the company’s market presence in the off-price and broader women's intimates channel; Caryn Lerner and Greg Shugar have joined the board as operating advisors.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Helen of Troy Limited
- Target
- Olive & June, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) completed its previously announced acquisition of Olive & June, LLC, a DIY nail care brand. The deal adds a high-margin beauty consumables business to Helen of Troy’s portfolio and is intended to be immediately accretive to key financial metrics.
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December 11, 2024
- Buyer
- BIC
- Target
- Tangle Teezer
- Seller
- Mayfair Equity Partners
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
BIC has acquired 100% of Tangle Teezer, the London‑headquartered premium detangling haircare brand, for approximately €200 million. The deal gives BIC exposure to a fast‑growing, profitable consumer haircare business (estimated ~€70m net sales in 2024) and aims to leverage BIC's commercial and supply‑chain capabilities to accelerate Tangle Teezer's growth; Tangle Teezer had been owned by Mayfair Equity Partners since 2021.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Icon Luxury Group, CP Brands Group
- Target
- Thomas Pink
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Icon Luxury Group and CP Brands Group have acquired Thomas Pink, the British luxury clothing brand. The joint venture plans to relaunch and expand the Thomas Pink retail footprint globally (including additional UK stores beyond the Jermyn Street flagship) and pursue licensing deals across categories such as fragrances and eyewear.
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December 9, 2024
- Buyer
- StarPics
- Target
- BAM! (BAM! Entertainment)
- Seller
- Adam McArthur, BAM! Entertainment
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
StarPics, the trading-card company founded by Gareb Shamus, has completed its acquisition of the BAM! brand from founder Adam McArthur. The deal brings BAM!'s community of collectors and curated autographed-product expertise into StarPics as it launches its CGC Signature Series card drops and expands its footprint in the autographed collectibles market.
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- Buyer
- Rhino-Rack, Clarus Corporation
- Target
- RockyMounts
- Seller
- RockyMounts
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
Rhino-Rack, a brand within Clarus Corporation, has acquired certain assets of RockyMounts, a Boulder, Colorado-based maker of bicycle transport products. The transaction, funded with cash on hand and with terms undisclosed, will integrate RockyMounts into Rhino-Rack’s Colorado facility while founder Bobby Noyes will remain on the innovation team to support product development and expansion into U.S. and Australian markets.
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- Buyer
- W Electric Intermediate Holdings, LLC
- Target
- Mace Security International, Inc.
- Seller
- Mace Security International stockholders
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mace Security International, Inc. completed a going-private merger effective December 6, 2024, under which Merger Sub merged into the company and the company became wholly owned by W Electric Intermediate Holdings, LLC. Each outstanding share (other than excluded or dissenting shares) was cancelled in exchange for $0.015777 in cash per share, with potential additional contingent consideration; Charles A. Gaddis was appointed Stockholders' Representative.
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December 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Organigram Holdings Inc.
- Target
- Motif Labs Ltd.
- Seller
- Motif Labs Ltd. shareholders
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Organigram Holdings Inc. acquired 100% of Motif Labs Ltd. for $90 million upfront consideration (C$50M cash and C$40M in Organigram common shares) plus up to C$10M contingent share consideration. The acquisition gives Organigram #1 market share in the Canadian recreational cannabis market, adds Motif's extraction and high‑volume vape/IPR manufacturing capabilities and a Southwestern Ontario distribution hub, and is expected to deliver >C$10M of cost synergies over ~24 months.
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December 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Pins & Aces
- Target
- Edel Golf
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pins & Aces, a Denver-based premium golf accessories brand, has acquired Edel Golf, a Colorado-based maker of custom-fitting golf clubs and equipment. The deal brings Edel's club-fitting technology and product lines into Pins & Aces' portfolio while maintaining both brands and leadership roles (Doug Coors remains chairman; Rocky Hansler continues as Edel President).
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Dunes Point Capital, LP, Dunes Point Capital Fund III, LP
- Target
- Kravet, LLC
- Seller
- Kravet family
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dunes Point Capital, LP (via Dunes Point Capital Fund III) has acquired Kravet, LLC, a Woodbury, New York–based leader in to‑the‑trade home furnishings. Kravet operates global showrooms, distribution centers and a manufacturing site, employs approximately 870 people, and the Kravet family will remain a significant shareholder; debt financing was provided by Twin Brook Capital Partners and Lord Abbett.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Thule Group
- Target
- Quad Lock
- Seller
- Quadrant Private Equity, Founders and other minority shareholders of Key TopCo Pty Ltd (Quad Lock)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Victoria, Australia
- Type
- Buyout
Thule Group has completed the acquisition of Quad Lock, a Melbourne-based market leader in performance phone mounts, for AUD 500 million (cash and debt free). The deal (signed with Quadrant Private Equity, two founders and other minority shareholders of Key TopCo Pty Ltd) was completed on December 4, 2024 and is expected to be accretive to Thule's earnings; Quad Lock reported approx. SEK 1.4 billion in revenues for the 12 months ended Aug 31, 2024 with a ~25% EBITDA margin.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Barney's Farm Genetics, Sensi Seeds, ILGM
- Target
- Sensi Seeds, ILGM, Barney's Farm Genetics
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Barney's Farm Genetics has entered an agreement to merge with Sensi Seeds and ILGM, bringing the three cannabis genetics providers under a single operating umbrella. The combined group is expected to close in early 2025, with each brand continuing to operate distinctly while sharing breeding expertise and pursuing global expansion.
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December 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd.
- Target
- Electrolux South Africa Proprietary Limited (Kwikot), Kwikot
- Seller
- Electrolux Group
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Type
- Buyout
Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Electrolux South Africa Proprietary Limited (Kwikot) from Electrolux Group for ZAR 2.45 billion. The deal adds Kwikot's leading South African water-heating manufacturing, distribution and after-sales capabilities to Haier, accelerating the company's expansion into the South African and broader MEA appliance market.
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- Buyer
- Accel Entertainment, Inc.
- Target
- Fairmount Holdings, Inc. (Fairmount Park / FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack)
- Seller
- William Stiritz, Robert Vitale
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Accel Entertainment, Inc. acquired Fairmount Holdings, owner of the FanDuel Sportsbook & Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois, for approximately 3.45 million shares of Accel Class A-1 common stock. The deal adds a single-site racetrack, three OTB locations, a master sports betting license (in partnership with FanDuel) and a legislatively authorized casino development opportunity to expand Accel's locals gaming footprint.
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December 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Inflexion
- Target
- Nodor Group
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Inflexion, a European mid-market private equity firm, has invested in Nodor Group — the UK-based owner of premium darts brands including Winmau and Red Dragon. The investment (from Inflexion's Buyout Fund VI) will support geographic and channel expansion, product development and technology initiatives as Nodor scales its global consumer and retail business.
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December 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Highlander Partners, L.P.
- Target
- The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (Ergobaby)
- Seller
- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (Ergobaby) from Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI). Ergobaby, a Los Angeles–based global leader in premium baby carriers with roughly 170 employees and distribution in over 75 countries, will be positioned for growth under Highlander's buy-and-build strategy; terms were not disclosed.
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November 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Digital Artistry
- Target
- Croton Watches
- Seller
- Croton Companies
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Digital Artistry, a New Jersey-based marketing and e-commerce agency, has acquired Croton Watches, a legacy timepiece brand founded in 1878. The deal brings Croton's e-commerce-first retail operation (over $40 million in annual revenue) under Digital Artistry's ownership with founder David Mermelstein remaining as Chairman to guide product design.
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November 21, 2024
- Buyer
- CV Sciences, Inc.
- Target
- Extract Labs, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CV Sciences, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Extract Labs, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of premium cannabinoid products, for $400,000 in cash plus $1,000,000 in CV Sciences shares at closing. Additional contingent consideration of up to $600,000 in CV Sciences shares may be earned based on Extract Labs revenue targets post-closing, which is expected in Q1 2025.
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November 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Prosourcefit, Pilot Wave Holdings
- Target
- Hyggelight
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Prosourcefit, a Pilot Wave Holdings portfolio company, has acquired Hyggelight, a small premium candle brand known for its sustainable "Growing Candle" product. The add-on expands Prosourcefit's lifestyle and wellness product offering and will leverage Prosourcefit's and Pilot Wave's capabilities to scale Hyggelight.
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November 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Bose Corporation
- Target
- McIntosh Group, Sonus faber
- Seller
- Highlander Partners, L.P.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bose Corporation has acquired McIntosh Group, the parent company of luxury audio brands including McIntosh and Sonus faber, from Highlander Partners. The deal (consummated November 15, 2024) expands Bose’s premium product portfolio and opens opportunities to grow its in‑car and high‑end audio offerings.
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November 12, 2024
- Buyer
- KKR & Co. Inc.
- Target
- Varsity Brands, LLC
- Seller
- Bain Capital, Charlesbank Capital Partners
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KKR & Co. Inc. completed the acquisition of Varsity Brands from Bain Capital and Charlesbank Capital Partners in August 2024 in a deal reported at approximately $4.75 billion. Varsity Brands, a Dallas-based platform (including BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit) that provides team-sports apparel, equipment and event services, employs more than 7,200 people and later launched a broad-based employee ownership program.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- A. O. Smith Corporation
- Target
- Pureit
- Seller
- Unilever PLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Type
- Divestiture
A. O. Smith Corporation completed the acquisition of Pureit, Unilever’s residential water purification business, for approximately $120 million. The deal brings Pureit’s presence across India and other emerging markets into A. O. Smith’s portfolio and is intended to expand the company’s premium water treatment product offerings and e-commerce distribution footprint.
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November 1, 2024
- Buyer
- Inspired Beauty Brands, Inc.
- Target
- Fix Your Lid (HBB Consumer Products LLC)
- Seller
- HBB Consumer Products LLC, Margaret Wernars
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Inspired Beauty Brands, Inc. has acquired Fix Your Lid, a U.S.-made men’s grooming and styling products brand owned by HBB Consumer Products LLC. The acquisition brings the Fix Your Lid brand into IBB’s consumer beauty portfolio to expand its presence in the men’s grooming category; the seller was HBB Consumer Products LLC and owner Margaret Wernars.
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October 31, 2024
- Buyer
- Rover
- Target
- Cat In A Flat
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Rover, the Seattle-based online marketplace for pet care, has acquired Cat In A Flat, a London-founded cat-sitting marketplace. The acquisition expands Rover's European footprint (adding Switzerland, Belgium, Austria and Ireland) and will allow Cat In A Flat to continue operating under its own brand while benefiting from Rover's resources.
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October 28, 2024
- Buyer
- Encore Consumer Capital
- Target
- DeIorio (DeIorio Foods / DeIorio, LLC)
- Seller
- Rudolph Capital
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Encore Consumer Capital has acquired DeIorio (DeIorio Foods/DeIorio, LLC), a Utica, New York-based manufacturer of specialty frozen pizza dough products, from Rudolph Capital. DeIorio employs over 300 people and Encore plans to invest in capacity and capabilities while pursuing add-on acquisitions to build out a frozen-dough platform serving foodservice, convenience and retail customers across North America.
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October 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC
- Target
- Zieger & Sons, Inc.
- Seller
- Zieger family
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) has agreed to acquire Zieger & Sons, Inc., a family-run wholesale floral distributor that has served the U.S. Northeast for more than a century. DVFG will assume service of Zieger's customer orders after Zieger's final day of service (October 25, 2024), expanding DVFG's regional distribution footprint and customer relationships.
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October 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Longstreth Sporting Goods, Roebling Capital Partners
- Target
- Cultor Pty Ltd (Gryphon)
- Seller
- Jonathon Petterson (former owner / Managing Director of Cultor Pty Ltd)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Western Australia, Australia
- Type
- Addon
Longstreth Sporting Goods, a PE-backed U.S. field-hockey retailer and distributor, has acquired Perth-based Cultor Pty Ltd, owner of the Gryphon field hockey brand. The deal brings brand ownership to Longstreth, expands its international presence in key hockey markets, and will see both businesses continue operating under the Longstreth umbrella.
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- Buyer
- Second Nature Brands
- Target
- Voortman (cookie brand and business)
- Seller
- The J.M. Smucker Co.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Second Nature Brands agreed to acquire the Voortman cookie brand from The J.M. Smucker Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $305 million. The deal includes all Voortman trademarks and a leased manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario, with about 300 employees transitioning.
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October 21, 2024
- Buyer
- SNDL Inc.
- Target
- Nova Cannabis Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
SNDL Inc. completed the previously announced plan of arrangement under which it acquired all of the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Nova Cannabis Inc. that it did not already own, representing about 34.8% of Nova. Under the deal, Nova shareholders received $1.75 per Nova share in cash, with an option to receive SNDL shares in lieu of cash for up to half of the aggregate consideration.
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October 21, 2024
- Buyer
- CurrentBody
- Target
- Tria Beauty
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CurrentBody has completed the acquisition of Tria Beauty, the pioneer in at‑home laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation devices. The purchase brings Tria into CurrentBody's Beauty Tech portfolio alongside CurrentBody Skin and ZIIP, expanding CurrentBody's capabilities in clinical-grade at‑home beauty technology.
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October 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Inglesina
- Target
- Maclaren
- Seller
- Armon Limited
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Italian baby-gear maker Inglesina has acquired the iconic English stroller brand Maclaren from Armon Limited. The deal brings together two historic parenting brands to expand product range and accelerate international growth; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Havenly Brands
- Target
- Burrow
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Havenly Brands has acquired direct-to-consumer furniture brand Burrow for an undisclosed sum, adding the modular, flat-pack sofa specialist to its growing portfolio of home brands. Havenly plans to integrate the majority of Burrow’s team and keep Burrow’s retail locations open while leveraging cross-brand distribution and shared e‑commerce capabilities to expand reach and product distribution.
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October 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Hello Cake, Silas Capital, Strand Equity, AF Ventures
- Target
- Trigg Laboratories, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hello Cake, a Los Angeles-based sexual wellness brand, has acquired Trigg Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer behind the Wet brand, to vertically integrate manufacturing and accelerate product innovation. The acquisition coincides with an $18 million Series B round led by Silas Capital and Strand Equity (with participation from AF Ventures), which will support Hello Cake's retail and Amazon expansion.
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October 11, 2024
- Buyer
- NCWB, LLC, Ron Davis, Peggy Davis
- Target
- North Country Wind Bells, Inc.
- Seller
- North Country Wind Bells, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Type
- Buyout
NCWB, LLC, an acquisition vehicle formed by entrepreneurs Ron and Peggy Davis, purchased family-owned North Country Wind Bells, Inc. The deal closed October 11, 2024, and transfers ownership of the Round Pond, Maine-based maker of American-made recycled-steel wind bells to the new owners.
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October 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, LLC, WhiteHorse Capital
- Target
- Midwest Equipment Sales, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company, LLC has acquired Midwest Equipment Sales, LLC. WhiteHorse Capital provided a new first-lien credit facility to support the acquisition, refinance existing debt, and pay related transaction expenses; Westinghouse says the deal will help restore its manufacturing and product-innovation capabilities and leverage MWE's retail relationships.
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October 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Bosideng, Cathay Capital
- Target
- Moose Knuckles
- Seller
- Ayal Twik, Noah Stern
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
Moose Knuckles, the Montreal-based luxury outerwear brand, has received a strategic investment from Bosideng alongside majority investor Cathay Capital. Bosideng will join the Cathay Capital-led investor group while Cathay remains the majority shareholder; co‑founders Ayal Twik and Noah Stern are exiting as shareholders. The capital and strategic partnership are intended to accelerate Moose Knuckles' global expansion, with a particular focus on growth in Asia and expanded product and retail initiatives.
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October 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Creative Brands
- Target
- P. Graham Dunn Company
- Seller
- P. Graham Dunn Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Creative Brands, a Phoenix-based distribution and manufacturing firm, has acquired P. Graham Dunn Company of Dalton, Ohio. The deal transfers ownership from the company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to Creative Brands, which plans to expand P. Graham Dunn’s production and distribution capabilities and strengthen its marketing across retail channels.
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- Buyer
- Merz Lifecare (Merz Group)
- Target
- WindStar Medical
- Seller
- Oakley Capital (Fund IV)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Hesse, Germany
- Type
- Divestiture
Oakley Capital Fund IV has agreed to combine its portfolio company WindStar Medical with Merz Lifecare, with the Merz Group taking a majority stake in the new holding. The transaction — subject to regulatory approvals — will create a leading provider of OTC health, wellbeing and beauty products in the DACH region and continues Oakley’s support of WindStar following its 2020 investment.
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October 2, 2024
- Buyer
- Turnspire Capital Partners LLC
- Target
- GHP Group Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Turnspire Capital Partners, through an affiliate, has acquired GHP Group Inc., a Niles, Illinois–based designer and supplier of outdoor living and indoor heating consumer products (brands include Dyna-Glo, Bond, Pleasant Hearth and Vitapur). Turnspire said it will support GHP with operational improvements, new product development and organic growth initiatives. Wilkie Farr & Gallagher acted as legal counsel and William Blair served as financial advisor to Turnspire.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Bluestar Alliance, LLC, Hilco Global, TPG Angelo Gordon
- Target
- Off-White LLC
- Seller
- LVMH
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Bluestar Alliance, LLC has acquired Off-White LLC, the company that owns the Off-White brand, from LVMH; terms were not disclosed. Bluestar — joined in related financing and co-investment activity by Hilco Global and TPG Angelo Gordon — said it will invest in and build on Virgil Abloh’s legacy while leveraging its global brand-management capabilities.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Authentic Brands Group, Ames Watson, Fanatics, GearCo
- Target
- Champion (global Champion business)
- Seller
- HanesBrands Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Authentic Brands Group has completed the acquisition of the Champion brand and certain operating assets from HanesBrands. As part of the deal, Authentic granted a license for Champion's U.S. collegiate apparel and teamwear business to GearCo, which will be managed by Ames Watson (with Fanatics as an investor), to drive growth in the collegiate and teamwear markets.
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September 30, 2024
- Buyer
- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited
- Target
- Peak Achievement Athletics Inc.
- Seller
- Sagard Holdings Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Peak Achievement Athletics announced that certain affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will acquire all equity interests in Peak currently held by Sagard Holdings, giving Fairfax control of the company and its brands including Bauer Hockey, Cascade Lacrosse, and Maverik Lacrosse. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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September 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Renfro Brands
- Target
- MJ Soffe LLC (Soffe)
- Seller
- Delta Apparel, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Renfro Brands has acquired MJ Soffe (Soffe), the iconic athletic and lifestyle apparel brand, as part of a strategic effort to broaden its product portfolio and deepen its presence in the retail activewear market. The deal transfers the Soffe brand from Delta Apparel to Renfro and will allow Renfro to expand into apparel categories beyond its core socks and legwear business.
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September 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Vida Shoes International, Inc.
- Target
- Aquatalia
- Seller
- ADJHA Aquatalia LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Vida Shoes International, Inc. acquired luxury footwear brand Aquatalia from ADJHA Aquatalia LLC, with the transaction consummated on September 26, 2024. Vida said the acquisition expands its portfolio in the luxury footwear segment and will leverage Aquatalia's Italian craftsmanship and weatherproof technology to grow its women's luxury offerings and retail relationships.
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September 24, 2024
- Buyer
- Gilde Equity Management, EQT Mid Market Europe fund
- Target
- Dunlop Protective Footwear
- Seller
- EQT Mid Market Europe fund, EQT
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
EQT Mid Market Europe has agreed to sell its majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear to Gilde Equity Management. Dunlop, headquartered in Raalte, the Netherlands, is a global manufacturer of high-performance safety boots/wellington boots sold mainly via distributors to professional customers.
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September 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Blo Blow Dry Bar
- Target
- LashBar
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Blo Blow Dry Bar, North America’s leading blow dry bar franchise, has acquired California-based lash extension franchise LashBar. LashBar’s founders will merge the brand into Blo’s LashKind platform, expanding Blo’s franchise portfolio, product distribution and unit growth opportunities.
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