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TSG sees significant increase in fitness M&A; Connected eyes add-ons for SPIT in Benelux and Germany; Cerberus picks up Swedish fintech biz

SPIT is a Dutch provider of services for static and rotating electrical machines.

Uncommon Equity snaps up casual restaurant chain HopCat

Currently, HopCat has 12 restaurants in Michigan, plus one restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Graham Partners-backed Woodland Gourmet scoops up International Spices

Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, Woodland is a provider of specialty culinary ingredients and solutions.

Forward Consumer to acquire Justin's food brand from Hormel Foods

According to the terms of the deal, Justin’s will become a standalone company, with Forward owning a 51 percent stake and Hormel Foods owning a 49 percent stake.

Increased optimism in restaurant sector, says Reed Smith; Carve-out activity to remain strong; PSG invests in QualityHosting

QualityHosting provides Microsoft Cloud distribution and value-added managed services