Consumer goods

H.I.G. agrees to acquire audiobook publisher RBmedia from KKR

RBmedia employees will receive a cash payout based on their tenure with the company,, with long-term employees earning up to two times their annual salary.

Oaktree invests in car wash chain Magnolia

As part of the transaction, Oaktree has acquired a majority ownership position in Magnolia.

Ardian acquires property in Milan’s Magenta district

Ardian is a private investment house based in Paris, France.

Wind Point-backed FreshEdge scoops up wholesale produce distributor Sirna & Sons

Based in Indianapolis, FreshEdge is a distributor of fresh food.

Apollo to invest in pet retailer PetSmart

BC Partners, alongside co-investors including GIC and the PetSmart management team, will remain the majority shareholder of PetSmart and retain control of the board.

Ferrara Candy Company to buy Brazilian sweets and snacks manufacturer Dori Alimentos

Dori is backed by ACON Investments.

Trilantic Europe agrees to sell Dietopack to DENTRESSANGLE Capital

Dietopack is a manufacturer of nutraceutical and pet nutritional products.

Flywheel Partners buys majority stake in Freshcut Foods

Freshcut is a producer of high-added value plant-based ingredients.

Riverside found ways to grow Guestline even in sector shutdown

Access Group, a portfolio company of Hg Capital, TA Associates and GIC, agreed to buy Guestline from The Riverside Company in July.