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Chris Gregory
Managing Director & Co-Head of Transaction Opinions
New York
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EMERAM Capital Partners has completed a single asset continuation vehicle transaction involving Boards & More
Client: EMERAM Capital Partners GmbH Client Location: Germany Target: Boards & More Target Location: Austria Target Description: Boards & More is the world’s leading company for kitesurfing, stand up paddling… Read More
PetHonesty has received a majority investment from Vestar Capital Partners
Founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, PetHonesty is a trusted leader in pet health, providing premium pet supplements that are formulated to help address a range of common… Read More
Compass Diversified has sold Liberty Safe to Monomoy Capital Partners
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Payson, Utah, Liberty Safe has established itself as the market-leading brand in the residential secure storage market. Known for its leading enthusiast brand, best-in-class… Read More
Natco Home has sold Multy Home to Novacap
Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Multy Home brings a unique approach to sustainable development and product innovation, resulting in an industry-leading position in the outdoor living and functional flooring products spaces.… Read More
Livingbridge has invested in World of Books
World of Books (Wob) is a re-commerce business operating within the books sector, committed to acting as a force for good. Its purpose-driven actions focus on three areas, 1) the… Read More
PJ United, the largest franchisee of Papa John’s, a portfolio company of The Halifax Group, has completed a leveraged dividend recapitalization
Client: The Halifax Group Client Location: United States Target: PJ United Target Location: United States Target Description: PJ United is the largest franchisee of Papa John’s.
Naxicap Partners has acquired Stromer
Client: Naxicap Partners Client Location: France Buyer: Naxicap Partners Buyer Location: France Target: Stromer Target Location: Switzerland Target Description: Stromer is a Swiss manufacturer of premium e-bikes.
Coeurdor has been sold to Oerlikon
Coeurdor is a well-established brand and full-service provider for the design, manufacturing and coating of metallic components to world-leading luxury brands. The company perpetuates the tradition of fine craftmanship and… Read More
Apax Partners has acquired Nulo from Main Post Partners and CAVU Venture Partners
Established in 2010 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Nulo is one of the fastest-growing major pet food brands in the United States pet specialty channel. The company’s diversified portfolio of… Read More
Bharani Kumar
Bharani provides growth capital raise and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services in the technology and consumer industries. Bharani has experience helping young and fast-growing businesses expand with growth equity,… Read More
High Ridge Brands, a portfolio company of Tengram Capital, has acquired a portfolio of personal care brands from Helen of Troy
Client: Tengram Capital Client Location: United States Target: Helen of Troy Target Location: United States Acquirer: HRB Brands LLC (Tengram Capital) Acquirer Location: United States Target Description: Helen of Troy is a designer,… Read More
Differentiated Pet Food Brands Fetch High Multiples: Guidance for Sector Entrepreneurs
For investors, the recession resilient nature of the pet sector and its strong performance through multiple economic cycles has long been notable. Most recently, the pandemic solidified the sector’s resilience… Read More
Orienta Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Cristallina Holding S.p.A.
Orienta has acquired 57.8% of Cristallina, a leading player in the mineral water market in Italy. This majority acquisition is part of Orienta’s strategic plan based on strong organic growth… Read More
Walker Edison received a significant minority equity investment from Blackstone
The company’s founders, Brad Bonham and Matt Davis, and controlling investor, Prospect Hill Growth Partners, maintain a majority stake. Brad Bonham, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Walker Edison, commented,… Read More
Pierluigi Bugari
Pierluigi advises private equity firms, public corporates and privately held businesses on a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, asset disposals and corporate carve-outs. He… Read More
Lincoln International Adds Jeff Cleveland as Managing Director
Bolsters Global Consumer Team’s Advisory Capabilities in Food and Beverage Lincoln International is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Cleveland as a Managing Director. Jeff joins the firm’s Global… Read More
Lincoln International Releases Proprietary Q1 2021 Middle Market Index
Private Company Enterprise Value Momentum Continues in Q1 2021 as the Lincoln MMI Climbs to Another Record High In the first quarter of 2021, the Lincoln Middle Market Index (Lincoln… Read More
Berlin Brands Group has raised debt financing to accelerate global acquisitions of e-commerce brands
Berlin Brands Group (BBG), one of the leading global e-commerce companies and pioneers in the direct-to-consumer business, raised debt funding to further support the acquisitions of online retail brands and… Read More
River Associates has sold Wheat Montana to Tilia Holdings
Wheat Montana is a leading brand of better-for-you fresh and frozen bakery and mill products, including high-protein flours, seeds, pancake mixes, breads and buns. The company has built a strong… Read More
Jeffrey Cleveland
As a Managing Director in the Consumer Group, Jeff provides mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services to clients in the food, beverage and agriculture sector. He has over 20 years… Read More
As the British Palate Diversifies, Investors Capitalize on South Asian Food Supplier Sector
While the UK’s grocery market has experienced little growth in recent years, the authentic South Asian cuisine market—offerings that incorporate ingredients, spices and food staples from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh—has… Read More
Cardo Systems, a portfolio company of Fortissimo Capital, has been sold to EMK Capital
Founded in 2003, Cardo Systems designs and markets wireless mesh and Bluetooth communication systems for motorcycle riders, skiers, site workers and other groups and individuals in motion. The company’s innovative… Read More
For Western Brands, When Chinese Consumers Buy, Chinese Investment Follows
When Solid Gold, a U.S.-headquartered pet food brand, began selling its gut-healthy pet food through e-commerce giants JD.com and Tmall.com in China, little did they know that they may have… Read More
Weaver Leather has been sold to Blue Point Capital Partners
Headquartered in Mt. Hope, Ohio, and founded in 1973, Weaver’s core values, culture and management philosophy have been key to its uninterrupted growth over the past 45+ years. Known for… Read More
Royal Sanders, a portfolio company of 3i, has acquired Tunap Cosmetics
Royal Sanders is the leading private label and contract manufacturer of personal care products in Europe. Its key geographies are Benelux, Germany, France and the UK, with plants in Vlijmen… Read More