ACCO Brands Acquires EPOS

Electrolux Professional Acquires Unified Brands

October 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Electrolux Professional AB (publ) has agreed to acquire Unified Brands Inc. and related assets from Dover Corporation for approximately SEK 2,140m (about USD 244m) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals — strengthens Electrolux Professional's presence in the United States and expands its foodservice equipment portfolio while Unified Brands' management will remain in place.

Supply Chain Services (Sole Source Capital Portfolio) Acquires Access POS

January 12, 2022

Transportation

Supply Chain Services, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital LLC, has acquired Access POS, an AIDC hardware and repair & maintenance provider headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. The deal — an add-on for SCS and Sole Source's fifth for the platform since 2020 — will expand SCS' repair & maintenance capabilities and create cross-selling opportunities across its customer base; terms were not disclosed.

Acuity Brands Acquires QSC, LLC

October 24, 2024

Manufacturing

Acuity Brands, Inc. has acquired QSC, LLC for approximately $1.215 billion, integrating QSC into Acuity's Intelligent Spaces Group to expand its audio, video, and control (AVC) capabilities. QSC's cloud-first Q-SYS platform and audio hardware (annual revenue ~$535M) will significantly boost ISG's scale and product offering, with the transaction financed through cash and a $600M delayed-draw term loan facility.

Masimo Acquires Sound United

April 12, 2022

Consumer Products

Masimo has completed its acquisition of Sound United, bringing the premium audio brands (including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, and others) into a Masimo subsidiary based in Carlsbad, California. Masimo said it will leverage Sound United's consumer channels and audio/home-integration capabilities to accelerate distribution of combined consumer-facing healthcare and home products.

Delmas Investissements & Participations Acquires Majority Stake in Acces Industrie from Equistone

April 16, 2024

Industrial Services

Delmas Investissements & Participations, a French family investment group, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Acces Industrie from Equistone Partners Europe. Acces Industrie is an independent rental specialist of mobile aerial work platforms and handling equipment that grew to ~650 employees and €140m revenue under Equistone; Delmas says it will consolidate the group's regional roots and pursue national and international development.

Bose Corporation Acquires McIntosh Group

November 19, 2024

Consumer Products

Bose Corporation has acquired McIntosh Group, the parent company of luxury audio brands including McIntosh and Sonus faber, from Highlander Partners. The deal (consummated November 15, 2024) expands Bose’s premium product portfolio and opens opportunities to grow its in‑car and high‑end audio offerings.