Consumer Products Acquisitions

Gilde Equity Management has re-acquired a majority stake in Dunlop Protective Footwear from EQT. Dunlop, a global leader in high-performance safety boots, will continue its growth strategy with Gilde as the new majority shareholder.

Hillman Solutions Corp., via its wholly owned subsidiary Big Time Products, LLC, acquired Intex DIY, a supplier of wiping cloths, consumable rags, and cleaning textiles. The deal expands Hillman’s Protective Solutions business, adding Intex’s patented cleaning-rag product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

New Era Cap, LLC completed its acquisition of '47, a privately held premium sports lifestyle brand, for undisclosed financial terms. The combination brings together two family-founded brands to expand their global apparel and accessories portfolio, while continuing to operate separate e-commerce sites and from their respective headquarters.

Thibaut, a fabric, wallpaper, and furniture company, has acquired textile brand Rosemary Hallgarten for undisclosed terms. Rosemary Hallgarten will remain with the business as chief creative officer, while the brand will leverage Thibaut’s back-end capabilities such as logistics, warehousing, and IT as the companies continue to operate separately in the market.

Utah-based private equity firm 2.0 Ventures acquired a majority (controlling) stake in DTC athleisure brand Feat Clothing; financial terms were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Feat co-founder and CEO Taylor Offer will step down as CEO and remain on the board while the existing team and core operations are expected to remain unchanged.

Aroma360 acquired the assets of NextScent Inc. to create a new commercial services division, Aroma360 Pro. The transaction adds NextScent’s patented eco-friendly air-care and scenting technologies (including the Ventus system) to Aroma360’s portfolio, with NextScent’s executive team leading the new unit.

Leste Group acquired a significant stake in Prestige Cosmetics, a leading distributor of luxury perfumes, cosmetics, and skincare brands in Brazil with a growing North American presence. The investment, made through Leste’s private equity platform, will support Prestige’s international expansion, including strengthening its retail footprint and e-commerce channel. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Clinical Skin has acquired skincare brand Glytone from Pierre Fabre Laboratories. The deal is described as a strategic move to expand Clinical Skin’s cosmeceutical skincare portfolio and scale science-backed skincare solutions in the US market.

Gryphon Investors has completed the sale of RoC Skincare to Bridgepoint Europe VII, a Bridgepoint fund focused on mid-market growth businesses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Society Brands, a tech-enabled consumer products company, announced it has acquired Orange County, California-based direct-to-consumer brands Clarifion and Cleanomic. Clarifion sells air ionizers and purifiers, while Cleanomic offers sustainable household products for cleaning and laundry, including bundles and subscription offerings. The acquisitions expand Society Brands’ portfolio of DTC brands that primarily sell through Shopify.

Fort Point Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm, acquired Ice House America, LLC, the largest automated retail ice and water platform in the United States, from existing investor Ulysses Management LLC. Ice House America is headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia and operates automated ice and water vending units while also designing, manufacturing, selling, and servicing related equipment and software. Ulysses Management will remain a minority investor alongside Fort Point Capital following the transaction.

Targeted PetCare (TPC), a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Pet Brands, a high-growth pet treats business. The deal expands TPC’s pet treat portfolio and adds complementary sourcing, design, and packaging capabilities.

AEA Investors has completed the sale of Melissa & Doug, a branded specialty toy company, to Spin Master Corp. The acquisition adds complementary early childhood products and further diversifies Spin Master’s toy portfolio across channels and formats.

GT Golf Supplies, Inc., backed by Kinzie Capital Partners LP, acquired The ProActive Sports Group, a national provider of golf accessories and products. ProActive, headquartered in Canby, Oregon, will expand GT Golf’s golf accessories distribution footprint, adding an Oregon facility as a fourth distribution center and strengthening GT Golf’s nationwide wholesale and e-commerce capabilities.

Rubelmann Capital acquired John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a pet food products distributor and manufacturer of Nature's Window wild bird seed. The company will continue operating under its existing name, with CEO Joel DeBruin remaining in place and David Blatte joining as chairman of the board.

HGGC-backed Grand Fitness Partners completed the acquisition of eight Planet Fitness franchise locations in California from PCV Holding Co. LLC. The acquired gyms are located across the Central Valley (including Fresno, Modesto and Stockton), expanding Grand Fitness’ California footprint. PCV’s owners rolled a portion of proceeds into Grand Fitness and retained a minority stake.

Pharmavite LLC acquired Bonafide Health for $425 million to expand and strengthen its women’s health nutraceutical portfolio alongside brands such as Uqora and Equelle. Bonafide Health will continue to operate from its headquarters in Harrison, New York, and additional commercial terms were not disclosed.

An entity affiliated with Centre Lane Partners completed the acquisition of the Appliances Division of Instant Brands (Instant Brands Appliances) following the business’s Chapter 11 filing earlier in 2023. The transaction is positioned as a recapitalization to strengthen the company’s platform in kitchen appliances and support future product innovation and growth.

Vivify Specialty Ingredients, a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, acquired Access Ingredients, a distributor of specialty surfactants and active ingredients for the personal care industry. The deal expands Vivify’s personal care and cosmetics offering, with Access partnering with Vivify’s Sandream Specialties division. Access’s owner and President Trudi Leung will continue to lead the business as Managing Director and will roll over a meaningful financial stake; financial terms were not disclosed.

Society Brands acquired Club EarlyBird, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer morning energy drink brand founded by Chuckie and Shelby Gregory. The founders will remain involved to help scale the brand, leveraging Society Brands’ operational resources and e-commerce expertise. Club EarlyBird was introduced to Society Brands by Mike Matuz of MRR Brands, a strategic partner and investor in Society Brands.

Carlin Consumer Health acquired Infirst USA Holdings, LLC, the parent company of Infirst Healthcare Inc., making Infirst a wholly owned subsidiary of Carlin. Infirst markets the digestive health OTC brands Mylanta and Mylicon under a trademark licensing agreement with McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. Financial terms were not disclosed; Carlin is sponsored by Hildred Capital Management, Bourne Partners Strategic Capital, and The Emerson Group.

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired and partnered with Assisi Pet Care Group Limited, a producer of premium and natural dog and cat foods and treats. Assisi is headquartered in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom, and sells products across the U.K. and Europe, with treat production facilities in Poland.

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP) acquired a majority ownership stake (approximately 70%) in Draper James, the fashion and lifestyle brand founded by Reese Witherspoon. Witherspoon will remain a partner and board member, and CBP will work with the existing management team to guide Draper James’ strategic direction and growth.

e.l.f. Beauty signed a definitive agreement to acquire Naturium, a fast-growing skin care brand, for approximately $355 million in a combination of cash and stock. e.l.f. Beauty expects the deal to double its skin care presence to about 18% of retail sales and to be accretive to adjusted EPS in fiscal 2024. Naturium will continue to operate from its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and the transaction is expected to close around September 30, 2023, subject to customary conditions.

AccuQuilt, LLC, a subsidiary of TekBrands, LLC (a WILsquare Capital portfolio company), completed the acquisition of the brand, product line, and other key assets of June Tailor. The deal expands AccuQuilt’s quilting, sewing, and crafting product offering and strengthens TekBrands’ platform of brands; financial terms were not disclosed.

Blue Point Capital Partners-backed Weaver Leather acquired Rex Specs, a premium outdoor products brand for active and working canines. The deal represents Weaver Leather’s second add-on acquisition since partnering with Blue Point in March 2021 and is intended to expand Rex Specs’ customer base, distribution network, and product offerings with support across supply chain, e-commerce, and marketing.

Essex Partners, LLC ("EP") formed SkinGenuity, LLC to acquire the SkinGenuity line of skincare products from SkinGen, USA. The acquired product line includes regenerative skincare formulations using bio-engineered growth factors, and the transaction is intended to provide resources to expand domestic/international distribution and support an e-commerce launch.

Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, backed by Bansk Group, acquired substantially all of the assets of Avrio Health L.P. Avrio is a U.S. consumer health products company with brands including Betadine, Colace, Senokot, and SlowMag Mg, which Arcadia expects will expand its portfolio and support growth through added scale and omni-channel distribution.

Lifeist Wellness Inc. has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of 1000501971 Ontario Inc. ("Zest") for C$3,411,707.90 in an all-stock transaction. The sellers are 13735346 Canada Inc. and 1000496959 Ontario Ltd., and the deal is expected to close in the coming weeks subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and customary closing conditions.

Foundation Wellness, a U.S. manufacturer of insoles and orthotics, announced the acquisition of CURREX, a performance insole brand focused on athletes and active individuals. The deal expands Foundation Wellness’s product portfolio and supports continued growth of the CURREX brand in the United States and globally.

Marucci Sports, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (CODI), acquired Baum Enterprises LLC (Baum Bat), a designer and manufacturer of composite wood baseball bats. The deal expands Marucci’s product line and is intended to strengthen its position in diamond sports by enhancing technology capabilities and wood bat offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Baum Bat’s leadership team will continue to lead the brand within Marucci.

WellSpring Consumer Healthcare acquired a portfolio of over-the-counter skin care brands from Bayer AG, including A+D, Solarcaine, Cortate, and Complex 15; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal is WellSpring’s first add-on acquisition since Avista Capital Partners invested in the company in August 2022 and is intended to expand WellSpring’s scale and therapeutic skincare product portfolio.

Turf Masters Brands, a CenterOak Partners-backed residential lawn care services platform, announced the acquisition of Fairway Green. The company also disclosed recent add-on acquisitions of Mighty Green Lawn Care Services, Perfectly Green Lawn Care, and MRW Lawns, expanding its footprint across the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

L Catterton Europe signed binding agreements to form a strategic partnership with French clothing brand A.P.C., under which L Catterton Europe will acquire a controlling interest. Founders Jean Touitou and Judith Touitou will remain involved and retain a significant minority stake as the company pursues international expansion and enhanced digital presence.

3Z Brands (3Z), a vertically integrated direct-to-consumer mattress and sleep products platform, announced the acquisition of Nolah Sleep. Nolah will continue operating under its independent brand alongside other 3Z brands, expanding 3Z’s DTC mattress platform backed by its vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

1847 Holdings LLC completed the acquisition of ICU Eyewear Holdings Inc., a designer of OTC non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, and related eyewear products. ICU Eyewear is headquartered in Hollister, California, and the total consideration was $4.5 million, consisting of $4.0 million in cash and $0.5 million in unsecured subordinated promissory notes.

Camp Lake Capital and GKS Capital completed a recapitalization transaction in LaserGifts alongside founder and CEO David Mudrick. LaserGifts, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Prescott, Arizona, supplies personalized souvenir programs across North America. The transaction closed on December 28, 2022, with financing provided by Oxer Capital and First American Bank.

Glowbar announced it has received a $10 million growth investment led by Peterson Partners. The funding will support expansion of Glowbar’s skincare studios (including new East Coast markets), increased hiring, and enhanced training for its licensed estheticians.

CC Wellness acquired the Shibari brand’s liquid personal lubricant product line, expanding its portfolio of consumer-facing intimate wellness and personal care brands. Catalus Capital, a private equity firm for which CC Wellness is a core investment, described the deal as an add-on acquisition; financial terms were not disclosed.

Circle Graphics, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, acquired JONDO, Ltd., a provider of personalized photo products. JONDO will be integrated into Circle’s Sensaria division, expanding Sensaria’s consumer-facing personalized products portfolio. JONDO is headquartered in Yorba Linda, California.

Boosted Commerce announced the acquisition of Happy Healthy Hippie, a vegan and plant-based supplements brand sold on Amazon and Shopify. The deal strengthens Boosted Commerce’s portfolio in the supplements category and expands its presence in better-for-you health products.

Kore Outdoor Inc., a portfolio company of Fulcrum Capital Partners, has been acquired by Ironbridge Equity Partners alongside the company’s management team. Kore Outdoor is a Montreal-based manufacturer and distributor of paintballs, markers, and related accessories serving customers globally.

Society Brands, an ecommerce aggregator of consumer brands, announced the acquisition of Orange County-based Barnesmith, a leading officially licensed collegiate apparel brand. Barnesmith founder Eric Barnes will remain with the business as Brand President, as the company expands its school roster and product lines under Society Brands’ portfolio.

GO Car Wash acquired Wash N' Go Depot, adding three operating car wash sites in Medford, Oregon and expanding its West Coast footprint. Following the transaction, GO Car Wash reported it will operate 115 locations across eight states.

Splash Car Wash announced the acquisition of 4 Seasons Car Wash, which operates two car wash sites in Liverpool, New York. One site is already an express wash and the second, currently self-service, will be converted to an express format in the coming months. The deal increases Splash’s total location count to 54 across New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.

Japonesque, in partnership with Topspin Consumer Partners, has acquired the premium at-home foot care brand Barefoot Scientist. Founded in 2019 by Dana Ward, Barefoot Scientist sells science-backed foot care treatments and tools distributed through national retailers and online. The deal expands Japonesque’s portfolio within the beauty and wellness category.

Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired Mr. Squeaky Car Wash, a single-location car wash in Pompano Beach, Florida. The deal expands Mammoth’s South Florida footprint and enables Mammoth to introduce its club membership offering to Mr. Squeaky’s customer base.

Wag Labs, Inc. (Wag!) announced the closing of its business combination with CHW Acquisition Corporation, a blank-check company. Following the transaction, CHW changed its name to Wag! Group Co., and the combined company’s common stock and warrants are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the symbols “PET” and “PETWW.”

Splash Car Wash announced it has acquired Fast Lane Oil Change & Car Wash in Brewster, New York. Splash plans to convert the site to an express wash with equipment upgrades and expanded membership access across its Brewster-area locations, with renovations expected to be completed by Q4 2022.

SureWerx, a global manufacturer and supplier of safety, tool, and equipment products, acquired MEGAComfort International Inc., an ergonomic anti-fatigue insole and orthotics provider. The deal expands SureWerx’s safety footwear and worker wellness offering; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bansk Group acquired amika and Eva NYC, two fast-growing independent haircare brands in the United States. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing and made an equity co-investment to support Bansk’s acquisition.

El Car Wash acquired Sunshine State Car Wash in Sunrise, Florida, expanding its footprint into Broward County and increasing store density in its core Florida market. Following the deal, the companies will merge their unlimited membership programs, and El Car Wash highlighted an ongoing expansion plan across Florida. The acquisition comes after a substantial investment from Warburg Pincus to support El Car Wash’s growth.

Summit Park led a majority recapitalization of Artifact Uprising, a direct-to-consumer provider of premium personalized photo books, prints, and gifts. Digital Fuel Capital, which partnered with management to acquire the company in 2017, will remain a significant investor, and Main Street Capital Corporation provided debt financing for the transaction.

Surge Private Equity LLC completed an investment in Amuze Products II Inc., a Dallas-based operator of massage chairs and hurricane simulators. The transaction included debt financing provided by CrowdOut Capital LLC, and Amuze founder Phillip Brothers will retain equity and continue as CEO.

Kanbrick acquired Marine Concepts, a designer and manufacturer of custom boat cover systems for recreational boating enthusiasts. Kanbrick is partnering with founder Randy Kent, who will continue focusing on customer satisfaction and product development as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Highlander Partners, L.P. announced it has acquired McIntosh Group through a newly formed holding company. McIntosh Group is a premium consumer audio technology company anchored by the McIntosh and Sonus Faber brands, manufacturing and distributing high-end audio products globally.

Gathr Outdoors acquired Vista, California-based WaterPORT, a maker of on-the-go, self-pressurized water tanks and accessories for outdoor adventures. WaterPORT will join Gathr Outdoors’ expanding portfolio of outdoor recreation brands; transaction terms were not disclosed.

H.I.G. Capital completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Virutex Ilko, a Latin American manufacturer of cleaning products and kitchenware. Virutex’s founding shareholders will remain significant shareholders and the existing management team, led by CEO Juan Martin Monsalve, will continue to run the company; financial terms were not disclosed.

ZIPS Car Wash acquired four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head, South Carolina market. The deal expands ZIPS’ presence along the South Carolina coast and makes it the largest express-only car wash chain in the state.

Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired two operating express conveyor car wash locations in Louisiana operating as Wash 'N Roll Express Car Wash. The acquisition expands Mammoth’s footprint in the Baton Rouge market and strengthens its broader presence in the Southeast/Gulf Coast region.

United Sports Brands (USB) announced it has acquired PEARL iZUMi USA, a manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join USB’s portfolio of sports performance and protective brands, and will be supported by Shimano for a transition period following the sale.

VCM Products, LLC, owner of the BuggyBeds and EcoBuggy brands, acquired Vic West Brands, the creator of Grandpa Gus's Natural Pest Control Products. The deal expands VCM’s plant-based, natural pest repellent portfolio, and Vic West Brands founder Nick Olynyk will remain on the executive management team to lead e-commerce strategy and growth. Rock Mountain Capital (VCM’s private equity sponsor) partnered on the transaction and Plexus Capital provided acquisition financing; financial terms were not disclosed.

Surge Private Equity LLC announced an investment in Bar Partners, Inc., which will merge with Surge’s existing portfolio company, Amuze Products LLC. The approximately $50 million transaction was financed with debt provided by Woodforest National Bank, and Bar Partners’ founders will retain equity and continue operating the combined business alongside Amuze’s founders.

Elvisridge Capital, LLC acquired Glacier Outdoor, Inc., which does business as Glacier Glove. Glacier Glove, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, manufactures gloves and other outdoor apparel for fishing and hunting and will join Elvisridge Capital’s portfolio alongside other fishing-related brands.

ZIPS Car Wash acquired a Fast Trac Car Wash location in Rockmart, Georgia, marking its second acquisition of a Fast Trac site as it expands across the Atlanta metro area. Following the deal, ZIPS operates 12 locations across north Georgia and more than 230 locations nationwide.

In March 2022, Geneva Glen Capital (GGC) completed the recapitalization of Salon Freedom, a major franchisee of Sola Salon Studios. The existing leadership team (David Raduziner, Steve Breuner, and Bo Breuner) retained significant ownership, and GGC partnered with operating partners Todd Recknagel and Kristi Mailloux on the transaction.

Worldwise, a pet supplies platform backed by A&M Capital Partners and A&M Capital Opportunities Fund, has acquired Pet Factory. Pet Factory is a U.S. producer of pet chews and treats (plus toys and accessories) headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, and will continue operating under its leadership with Greg Hill remaining President while joining Worldwise’s management team.

Aqua-Leisure Recreation, LLC, a portfolio company of Blackford Capital, acquired INYO Pool Products, LLC, a direct-to-consumer provider of swimming pool supply, repair, and maintenance products. The deal adds INYO’s Pureline product family and DIY-focused content platform to Aqua-Leisure’s brand portfolio, supporting its omni-channel growth strategy. This transaction represents Aqua-Leisure’s second add-on acquisition since Blackford Capital acquired Aqua-Leisure in January 2021.

LUV Car Wash closed the acquisition of eight car wash locations from Wash N Go across San Diego and El Centro, including a site in development in Calexico. The transaction marks LUV Car Wash’s debut in San Diego and supports its continued expansion across Southern California.

SureWerx, a global manufacturer and supplier of safety, tool, and equipment products, acquired Footwear Specialties International (FSI), a Portland, Oregon-based safety footwear company. The deal adds FSI’s brands Avenger Work Boots and Nautilus Safety Footwear to SureWerx’s growing portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

Olsam Group, an ecommerce platform that acquires and scales brands, has acquired Colapz, a UK-based camping and outdoor products company. The deal expands Olsam into the camping and outdoor market, and includes Colapz’s product design team joining Olsam. Olsam plans to scale Colapz globally, including expansion into Amazon US, the EU, and Asia.

BUBS Naturals closed its first external funding round led by an affiliate of McCarthy Capital, with participation from individual investors. The company plans to use the capital to scale operations, hire additional team members, and expand its health and wellness product offerings into new categories.

LongWater Opportunities, a Dallas-based private equity firm, acquired Pistil Designs, a designer of premium headwear, bags, and outdoor apparel accessories. The acquisition adds Pistil to Great Socks Holdings alongside LongWater portfolio companies Fox River Mills and Standard Merchandising Company, with plans to support growth and product line expansion.

Flora Growth Corp. acquired 100% of the equity interests in Just Brands LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC, which own and operate the JustCBD wellness CPG brand. The consideration included US$16.0 million in cash and 9.5 million privately issued Flora common shares, with potential future adjustments. The deal is intended to strengthen Flora’s U.S. infrastructure and distribution footprint, supported by JustCBD’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida manufacturing and distribution facility.

Juggernaut Capital Partners has sold Mitchell & Ness, a vintage licensed sports apparel and headwear brand, to Fanatics, Inc. A consortium of investors including Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and Maverick Carter is investing alongside Fanatics in the transaction.

Aldine announced an investment in Killer Instinct, a provider of branded crossbows and accessories in the hunting and outdoors market. Aldine provided a subordinated note and equity investment alongside Generation Growth Capital to support the business.

Win Brands Group raised $40 million in new equity financing led by Orangewood Partners to expand its omnichannel retail platform for Shopify-first brands. The funding will also finance Win’s acquisition of Love Your Melon, a mission-driven outdoor and lifestyle apparel brand known for knit beanies and charitable giving in support of pediatric cancer.

Pacifica Beauty received a strategic investment from middle-market private equity firm Brentwood Associates. The investment coincides with the appointment of Nathalie Kristo as CEO and board member, while founder Brook Harvey-Taylor transitions to company President to support Pacifica’s growth.

MidOcean closed the sale of its MidOcean Fund III portfolio company, Hunter Fan Company, to Griffon Corporation for $845 million, subject to post-closing adjustments. Following the transaction, Hunter will operate within Griffon’s Consumer and Professional Products (CPP) segment.

Northstar Capital announced a debt and equity co-investment in LumiSource, LLC, which is a portfolio company of CID Capital. The financing supports CID Capital in funding its transaction related to LumiSource, a home décor and furnishings supplier headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Kent Watersports, owned by private equity firm Seawall Capital, rebranded as Kent Outdoors and announced the acquisitions of BOTE and Kona Bicycles. The transactions expand Kent Outdoors’ portfolio beyond watersports into broader outdoor recreation across multiple seasons and activity categories.

Thirty Three Threads, Inc. announced it has acquired Vooray International, a brand known for duffels, backpacks, totes, and accessories. The acquisition expands Thirty Three Threads’ activewear portfolio (TAVI, ToeSox, and Base 33) by adding a complementary bags and backpacks category and aims to create cross-brand synergies and growth opportunities.

Boosted Commerce announced it has acquired FoxyBae, a hair care brand launched in 2017. FoxyBae will join Boosted Commerce’s portfolio of 40+ beauty, health, and wellness brands, with Boosted aiming to scale the brand further across existing retail/wholesale channels and Amazon while expanding product development.

HG International has acquired Ecozone, a London-based sustainable household cleaning brand. The deal supports HG’s strategy to become the leading European specialty household cleaning player while strengthening its sustainability positioning and expanding in the UK and Ireland and internationally.

CPC, LLC completed the acquisition of Paramount Apparel International from the company’s founding families. Paramount, headquartered in Bourbon, Missouri, owns the Imperial brand and its Global Brand Solutions division focused on embellished golf headwear and apparel. The founding families retained an ownership stake in Paramount and received an ownership interest in CPC, LLC, and Paramount will continue to be led by its current management team.

Arrowhead Engineered Products announced the acquisition of Custom Golf Car Supply, which will operate under Arrowhead’s Red Hawk golf parts division. Custom Golf Car Supply’s DoubleTake brand and domestic manufacturing capabilities for luxury golf car accessories will be combined with Arrowhead’s global distribution footprint to expand product availability for dealers and consumers.

NCK Capital completed a majority recapitalization of English Riding Supply (ERS), a U.S.-based marketer and distributor of English-style equestrian equipment and products. NCK Capital financed the transaction in partnership with PNC Mezzanine Capital and First Commonwealth Bank, while ERS’s CEO Michael Diamond will continue in his role and co-founder John Logerfo will remain involved as a special advisor.

LUV Car Wash completed two acquisitions totaling 11 car wash locations across Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The deal includes six sites acquired from Quicky in Las Vegas and five sites acquired from Speed Wash in Los Angeles, which will be converted to the LUV brand as the company expands its national express car wash platform.

Mister Car Wash, Inc. acquired express car wash platform Clean Streak Ventures LLC from MKH Capital Partners for $390 million. Headquartered in Orlando, Clean Streak operates 23 locations with 10 additional sites in development, and the deal expands Mister Car Wash’s Florida footprint to 65 locations.

L2 Capital Partners, L.P. completed the recapitalization of YakAttack, LLC, a designer and manufacturer of kayak fishing aftermarket accessories headquartered in Farmville, Virginia. Salem Investment Partners and Oxer Capital provided debt financing and also co-invested in the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Husqvarna Group completed the acquisition of Orbit Irrigation from Platinum Equity in a transaction valued at approximately $480 million. Orbit is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and sells watering and irrigation equipment, including its B-hyve smart watering product suite, primarily in North America.

WhiteHorse Capital provided financing through a new first lien credit facility to support Gryphon Investors' acquisition of Metagenics. Metagenics, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, develops, manufactures, and markets nutritional supplements globally.

Adventure Ready Brands acquired LuminAID, a maker of solar-powered lighting and charging solutions for outdoor and emergency use; the transaction closed on November 19, 2021. LuminAID will join Adventure Ready Brands’ portfolio of outdoor recreation and safety-focused consumer brands, which has been expanding following an equity investment by Victor Capital Partners in 2019.

Antelope, an omni-channel pet consumer platform launched by Alpine Investors, acquired Bocce's Bakery, an all-natural limited-ingredient pet treats company. Bocce's will continue to operate under its existing brand within Antelope, with founders Andrea Tovar and Natalia Tovar remaining involved as Senior Advisors.

SRP Companies, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, acquired Aerial Bouquets, Inc., a balloon, accessory, and gift supplier serving blue-chip clients in the Southeastern United States. Skyway Capital Markets served as the exclusive investment banker to Aerial Bouquets on the transaction. The deal brings Aerial Bouquets into SRP’s family of consumer products and retail-solution businesses to support expansion to a broader retail customer base.

Custom Ink announced it has acquired Swag.com, a platform for corporate swag and “gifting-as-a-service.” The deal is intended to position Custom Ink for growth in the corporate gifting market by combining capabilities in custom gear, online ordering, and distribution. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Swag.com’s leadership will continue to run the business within Custom Ink.

Guardian Capital Partners sold its portfolio company Cosmic Pet LLC to Petmate, a Platinum Equity-backed pet products company. Cosmic Pet, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, designs and markets pet hard-goods products, toys, chews, and treats across major retail and e-commerce channels in North America.

EagleTree Capital, through its fund EagleTree Partners V, acquired Lignetics Inc., a U.S. consumer-focused wood pellet manufacturer, from Taglich Private Equity and Mill Road Capital. Lignetics will become a new platform investment in EagleTree’s portfolio, with operations and management remaining in place. Co-investors including Alpha Associates, Bullingham Capital, Farol Asset Management, Manulife Investment Management, Misland Capital, Northwestern Mutual Capital, and Thrivent Financial invested alongside EagleTree; financial terms were not disclosed.

Galaxy Universal, a portfolio company of Gainline Capital Partners, agreed to acquire the And1, Avia, Gaiam and SPRI active brands from Sequential Brands Group for approximately $330 million. KKR is leading the debt financing for the transaction and will also participate as a co-investor. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions including court approval and was expected to close by mid-November 2021.

IFB Solutions acquired the assets of Pinnacle Mercantile, a reseller and manufacturer of home, kitchen, garden, and landscape products. Pinnacle Mercantile’s products are primarily made in the United States and are sold and distributed through the Amazon marketplace.