Daiwa PI Partners Acquires Y International from The Riverside Company

United Sports Brands Acquires PEARL iZUMi from Shimano

May 5, 2022

Consumer Products

United Sports Brands (USB), backed by Bregal Partners, acquired cycling apparel and accessories brand PEARL iZUMi from Shimano. The deal adds PEARL iZUMi to USB’s portfolio of sports performance brands to expand its presence in cycling apparel and footwear while USB will manage a transition with Shimano to support retailers.

Blackstone Acquires International Data Group (IDG) for $1.3B

November 17, 2021

Data & Analytics

Blackstone’s private equity funds have completed the acquisition of International Data Group, Inc. (IDG) from Oriental Rainbow, LLC (a China Oceanwide subsidiary) for an enterprise value of $1.3 billion. IDG — which includes IDC and IDG Communications — provides market intelligence, data and technology-focused media; Blackstone said it will partner with IDG to expand product offerings and drive technology innovation.

Industrial Growth Partners Acquires Double E Company

June 21, 2022

Manufacturing

Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) acquired Double E Company, a West Bridgewater, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of web converting components and material handling equipment, from River Associates Investments. IGP partnered with Double E management and certain outside investors to create a platform to accelerate growth through strategic initiatives and add-on acquisitions; financial terms were not disclosed.

Nidec Precision Transfers 68.4% Stake in Nidec Precision Yamada to APIC YAMADA

March 31, 2025

Manufacturing

Nidec Precision Corporation has transferred its approximately 68.4% stake in Nidec Precision Yamada Corporation to joint-venture partner APIC YAMADA Corporation, with the share transfer agreement executed and completed on March 31, 2025. The target, a precision-mold design and manufacturing business based in Chikuma, Nagano (49 employees), will become a wholly owned subsidiary of APIC YAMADA to enable business consolidation and future expansion.

River Associates Acquires Yale Cordage

July 31, 2020

Manufacturing

River Associates Investments (River) partnered with Yale Cordage management to acquire Yale Cordage, a designer and manufacturer of high‑performance synthetic rope based in Saco, Maine. River funded the transaction from its River VII fund with subordinated debt and an equity co‑investment from Northstar Capital and debt financing from TD Bank; River plans to pursue add‑on acquisitions to grow Yale's capabilities and end‑market reach.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners Acquires Daniele International

September 17, 2019

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p) has acquired Daniele International, a Rhode Island-based producer of specialty Italian charcuterie and deli meats, from the Dukcevich family, who will retain a significant stake. The deal marks e2p's second platform investment and aims to leverage the firm's food and CPG expertise to support Daniele's growth across retail, club and mass channels.