Consumer Products Acquisitions in Kentucky

Worthington Enterprises has acquired an 80% ownership stake in an affiliate of HALO Products Group, adding HALO-branded pizza ovens, pellet grills, griddles and accessories to its consumer/outdoor-living portfolio. HALO is based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, employs about 25 people and generated approximately $7 million in revenue in 2023; the deal is intended to expand Worthington's presence in the outdoor living segment and leverage its ecommerce, marketing and retail relationships to grow the HALO brand.

Globe Electric Company acquired Heath Zenith, LLC (HeathCo), a leading provider of outdoor security and decorative residential lighting and door chimes, from Transom Capital Group. The acquisition expands Globe Electric’s North American product portfolio and retail footprint across the U.S., Canada and Mexico and brings HeathCo’s category-leading DIY retail relationships into Globe’s platform.

St. Louis-based Manna Pro Products has agreed to acquire Dinovite, a 20-year-old, family-owned direct-to-consumer pet supplement and wellness brand. The deal expands Manna Pro's portfolio and direct-to-consumer capabilities in the companion pet care category; Manna Pro is owned by funds managed by The Carlyle Group.

Clearview Capital Fund IV and its newly formed platform Vertikal Brands recapitalized Higdon Outdoors (including Power Calls), with Higdon remaining as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vertikal Brands. The recapitalization, closed August 18, 2020, provides capital to support Higdon’s organic growth and acquisition plans while John and Ben Higdon (and Kelley Powers) remain involved and retain meaningful equity.