Argand Partners Acquires Capezio (Ballet Makers Inc.)

Argosy Private Equity Acquires Controlling Interest in Barco Products

August 8, 2023

Building Products

Argosy Private Equity acquired a controlling interest in Barco Products, a Batavia, Illinois-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial outdoor site furnishings and traffic safety products. Argosy plans to execute its Value Acceleration Methodology to drive geographic expansion, evaluate add-on acquisitions, and coordinate sales and marketing initiatives to grow the business.

Tapestry, Inc. Acquires Capri Holdings Limited

August 10, 2023

Retail

Tapestry, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capri Holdings Limited for $57.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion. The deal combines Tapestry’s Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands with Capri’s Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors to create a diversified global luxury house, targeting over $200 million of run-rate cost synergies and expanded direct-to-consumer opportunities.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires Arandell Corporation

December 8, 2020

Manufacturing

Saothair Capital Partners, in partnership with Ocean Avenue Capital Partners (and with involvement from lender Farragut Capital Partners), acquired the business and assets of Arandell Corporation through a newly formed affiliate via a Section 363 sale out of Chapter 11. Arandell, a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based catalog and brochure printer with ~530 employees, will continue under existing management with Saothair providing capital to restructure the balance sheet and invest in future growth.

General Atlantic Makes Minority Investment in Partners Capital Investment Group

February 8, 2024

Financial Services

General Atlantic has acquired a minority stake in Partners Capital Investment Group by purchasing equity from longstanding external shareholders and some founding-generation partners. The transaction will increase ownership by the current leadership to retain senior talent while enabling Partners Capital to leverage General Atlantic's global network and capabilities to deepen investment and technology capabilities.

Quilvest Capital Partners Invests in Cabaïa

June 21, 2023

Consumer Products

Quilvest Capital Partners has made a growth investment in French accessories brand Cabaïa alongside founders Bastien Valensi and Emilien Foiret to support product-range expansion and accelerate international development. Founded in 2015, Cabaïa operates an omnichannel model with nearly 20 stores in France and a distribution network of over 2,500 retailers, and the company has experienced rapid historical growth.

Brynwood Partners Acquires Miracapo Pizza Company

September 3, 2024

Food & Beverage

Brynwood Partners IX L.P. has acquired Miracapo Pizza Company LLC from an affiliate of CC Industries, Inc. The deal includes Miracapo’s three Chicagoland manufacturing facilities and approximately 385 employees; terms were not disclosed. Brynwood said the acquisition expands its pizza manufacturing footprint and commercial capabilities in the private-label and frozen pizza retail channel.