Consumer goods

KKR is acquiring book publishing giant Simon & Schuster for $1.62bn

The seller is Paramount Global.

Garnett-backed ARB to buy Pollo Tropical's parent company Fiesta Restaurant Group

The purchase price is $225 million.

Lion Equity Partners buys supplement manufacturer Country Life

The seller is KI NutriCare Inc, a subsidiary of Kikkoman Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of the soy sauce brand and other healthy foods.

HCI invests in lawn care platform Custom Lawn Care

Custom is led by brothers Rick and Robb Ritenour, who will remain with the company and continue to run the day-to-day operations.

Centre Partners-backed Alliance Mobile buys AT&T retailer TWE

With this acquisition, Alliance Mobile is now the second largest AT&T national authorized retailer with stores in 21 states primarily in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Southeast regions.

QPE-backed learndirect picks up LEAP Academy

LEAP Academy is a provider of accredited online qualifications in health and fitness.

TSG Consumer Partners invests in home services platform Trinity Solar

Trinity Solar management will remain in their current roles and continue to lead the company.

CenterOak-backed Palmetto Exterminators acquires PestNow and forms Entomo Brands

Entomo Brands manages multiple insect-related service companies operating under regional and local brands.

Boreal IM & Cadillac Fairview joint venture buys Italian logistics portfolio

The portfolio was acquired from Blackstone-sponsored closed-end real estate funds managed by Kryalos SGR.