Retail

Private equity firms lean on strategic exits with M&A still tough

Bluegem’s sale of Dr Vranjes Firenze relied on ‘a process tailored to trade buyers who are less affected by the expensive financing’, says founding partner Emilio Di Spiezio Sardo.

Ice cream products maker Mini Melts secures investment from Altamont Capital

Mini Melts founder and CEO Dan Kilcoyne will remain CEO of the business and a major investor alongside Altamont and existing shareholders.

PAG Private Equity to acquire ice cream producer Food Union Europe

The deal is expected to close and get regulatory approval in the first quarter of this year.

Perwyn invests in Crosta & Mollica

Crosta & Mollica is a B-Corp certified branded grocery business.

Platinum Equity snaps up youth sports apparel firms Augusta Sportswear Brands and Founder Sport Group

ASB and FSG provide team uniforms, and off-field performance wear and fan apparel for the youth and recreational sports markets.

Investcorp picks up HVAC firm Best in Class Technology Services

The BCTS management team and Dunes Point Capital will remain meaningful shareholders alongside Investcorp.

Centre Partners scoops up roofing service provider Quick Roofing

Quick’s CEO Eric Armstrong will continue to lead the business alongside the existing management team.

Sycamore Partners takes fashion company Chico's FAS private

The deal is valued at about $1 billion.