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PE-backed IRI acquires Intelligent Shopper SolutionsChicago-based IRI, a provider of consumer purchase data, has acquired Intelligent Shopper Solutions, a retail consumer insight company.
Blackstone hires new senior managing directorPreviously, he worked at Carlyle where he was most recently co-head of illiquid credit strategies and co-head of Carlyle Strategic Partners, its special situation business.
Vestar makes growth investment in Dr. Praeger's Sensible FoodsThe company is led by second generation family members Larry Praeger, CEO, and Adam Somberg, president, who will continue in their current roles and remain significant investors in the business.
Comvest seeks buyer for D&S Community ServicesThe provider of residential- and community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities could find a buyer in a pure play financial sponsor or PE-backed strategic.
PE-backed Woodstream acquires DynaTrapWoodstream Corporation, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, has acquired Milwaukee-based Dynamic Solutions Worldwide, a maker of DynaTrap insect traps. No financial terms were disclosed.
- Vestar to buy minority of Simple Mills
Vestar Capital Partners said Oct. 7 that it agreed to buy a minority of Simple Mills. Financial terms weren’t announced. Simple Mills, of Chicago, offers more than 30 baking mixes, crackers, cookies, bars and frostings that are free of gluten, grain, dairy, soy, GMOs, excessive sugar, gums, emulsifiers, and anything artificial.
- Dougherty joins Roland Foods as CEO
Roland Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, said Sept. 9 that Keith Dougherty has joined the company as chief executive officer. Tyler Hawes, who has led Roland since the retirement of former CEO Jim Wagner this spring, will continue to serve as president. Dougherty was most recently senior vice president, merchandising, pricing & inventory at Essendant Inc.
- Genstar to buy ISS from Vestar for $720 mln
Genstar Capital has agreed to acquire Institutional Shareholder Services Inc, a provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to investors, for $720 million. The seller is Vestar Capital. The deal is expected to close in the early fourth quarter of this year. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP provided legal advice to ISS and Vestar Capital Partners on the transaction while Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to Genstar Capital.
- Vestar acquires health plan software provider Quest Analytics
Vestar Capital Partners acquired Quest Analytics, a provider of software development and consulting services to health plan providers. David Hill and John Weis, founders of Appleton, Wisconsin-based Quest Analytics, will retain substantial minority stakes in the company and remain active in the business.