Private Equity
Highview Capital has acquired Gold Star Foods Inc, a food distributor to K-12 child nutrition programs. No financial terms were disclosed. As part of the agreement, Gold Star will merge with Highview portfolio company Good Source Solutions. The newly combined company will be called GS Foods Group and Sean Leer will serve as CEO.
4 min read · 03 October 2019
NexPhase Capital has made an investment in Vernon, California-based Popcornopolis LLC, a maker of ready-to-eat popcorn. No financial terms were disclosed.
4 min read · 03 October 2019
Jazwares, which is backed by Alleghany Capital, has acquired Bristol, Pennsylvania-based Wicked Cool Toys Holdings, a toy company. No financial terms were disclosed. Ballard Spahr LLP acted as legal counsel to Jazwares. Baird advised WCT on the transaction with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC providing legal counsel.
4 min read · 02 October 2019
ASGARD Partners & Co and Merit Capital Partners have acquired the eyewear business of Revision Military Limited. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Vermont, Revision is a provider of eye protection for military and tactical use.
3 min read · 02 October 2019
3 min read · 02 October 2019
Cook & Boardman Group LLC, a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co LLC, has acquired American Building Services LLC, a provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware and related products. No financial terms were disclosed.
2 min read · 01 October 2019
TCG Capital Management has acquired a majority stake in New York City-based Food52, a kitchen and home brand. The investment was for $83 million. GCA Advisors LLC was financial adviser on this transaction. Lowenstein Sandler provided legal advice to Food52 while Gibson Dunn represented TCG.
4 min read · 01 October 2019
Arbor Investments has recapitalized Nashville-based The Bakery Companies, a maker of fresh and frozen breads, baked goods and dough products for leading food service, food manufacturing and retail customers. No financial terms were disclosed.
4 min read · 01 October 2019
Fenwick Brands led a $5 million growth financing round for Ursa Major. Also investing were Finn Capital Partners and several family offices active in the personal care market. Ursa Major is a skincare brand.
3 min read · 01 October 2019
Taymax Group Holdings LP, a portfolio company of Trilantic North America, has acquired Southfit Holdings LLC, PF Jax Three LLC and PF Jax Four LLC. Financial terms weren’t announced. Southfit operates 14 Planet Fitness locations in the Jacksonville, Florida and southeastern Georgia regions. MFA Cos advises Southfit in the sale.
2 min read · 30 September 2019
