Consumer goods

Clarion Capital acquires dance studios franchise Arthur Murray

The 112-year-old company now counts 300 dance studios in two dozen countries across the globe.

Apollo-backed Novolex and Pactiv Evergreen to merge in $6.7bn deal

The deal is supported by Apollo, the majority shareholder of Novolex since 2022, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

CenterGate backs eyewear frames provider Zyloware

Co-CEOs Jamie and Chris Shyer, who will continue to co-lead Zyloware.

SK Capital picks up sweets manufacturer Spectra Confectionery

The sellers were the company founders Bill and Maureen Georgas and the Georgas family.

Riata Capital-backed Salon Republic acquires Mosaic Salon + Spas

Salon Republic is an operator of salon studios.

Partners Group looks to consolidate Spanish hospitality; EQT launches strategy with battery biz

EQT is acquiring Juniz Energy, a battery energy storage system developer and operator, from its founder Franz Hauk.