PlanetArt Acquires I See Me! Personalized Children's Book Publisher

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires Idea Planet

June 16, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) has acquired Idea Planet, a Dallas-based consumer insight and merchandise innovations agency. The acquisition expands BDA's global reach and manufacturing, sourcing and distribution capabilities while allowing both firms to grow merchandise, collectibles and direct-to-consumer programs for enterprise clients.

The Planet Group (MidOcean-backed) Acquires Interactive Business Systems (IBS)

November 13, 2020

Staffing & HR

The Planet Group, a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, has agreed to acquire Interactive Business Systems (IBS), an Oak Brook, Illinois–based provider of flexible IT staffing, project solutions and managed services. The deal is an add-on acquisition intended to strengthen Planet's technology services and expand its IT staffing and managed-service capabilities, including IBS's Midwest presence and offshore delivery center in India.

D.K. Smith & Co. Acquires PLANET by Lauren G

April 3, 2025

Consumer Products

D.K. Smith & Co., the middle-market private equity division of DKS Capital Partners, has completed a control acquisition of PLANET by Lauren G, a luxury fashion designer, manufacturer and retailer based in Sunrise, Florida. Founder Lauren Grossman will remain as CEO and Chief Design Officer and join the board; D.K. Smith & Co. intends to expand PLANET's digital footprint and pursue strategic growth opportunities. Terms were not disclosed.

The Imagine Group Acquires Temporary Display and Signage Portfolio from Meyers

August 14, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

The Imagine Group has acquired a large temporary display and signage portfolio from Meyers Printing Company. The deal transfers Meyers' temporary display/signage team and capabilities to Imagine, expanding Imagine's visual communications capacity while allowing Meyers to focus on its core packaging and labels business.

La Visual Acquires At Play Creative

August 1, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

La Visual has acquired At Play Creative, a multidisciplinary design studio led by Gary Smith. The deal brings At Play Creative's brand strategy, identity design and integrated marketing capabilities into La Visual to expand its human-centered design and digital transformation services.

Capstreet Acquires PlanetBids

September 28, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Houston-based private equity firm Capstreet has acquired PlanetBids, a Studio City, California–based provider of eProcurement SaaS solutions. As part of the transaction, David DiGiacomo joins PlanetBids as CEO while co-founders Arpie and Alan Zavian remain with the company; terms were not disclosed.