Aiglon Capital and Merit Capital Partners Acquire Propét Footwear

Aiglon Capital and Merit Capital Partners Acquire Classic Brands

April 11, 2019

Consumer Products

Aiglon Capital Management, together with Merit Capital Partners and Classic Brands' management, has acquired Classic Brands, a Denver-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of wild bird feeders and related birding products. The investors plan to support Classic's expansion into new product categories, e-commerce and select add-on acquisitions to grow the business.

Merit Capital Partners and Fulton Capital Acquire AFX, Inc.

March 7, 2024

Manufacturing

Merit Capital Partners and Fulton Capital partnered with AFX management to acquire AFX, Inc., a Waukegan, Illinois-based designer, assembler and distributor of contemporary and decorative lighting fixtures. Merit provided subordinated debt and equity to support the transaction; the deal positions AFX to continue expanding sales and improving operations across its commercial, residential and hospitality end markets.

Brand Velocity Partners Acquires Original Footwear Inc.

January 20, 2020

Consumer Products

Brand Velocity Partners (BVP), a newly formed private equity firm with an integrated marketing capability, has acquired Original Footwear Inc., owner of the Altama and Original S.W.A.T. brands. BVP is investing alongside Boston-based private equity firm BPEA, with financing participation from Pinnacle Financial Partners and Invision Capital, to expand Original Footwear's consumer and global footwear business through enhanced marketing and product launches.

Private Investors Led by John Prothro Acquire Foot Solutions

February 25, 2020

Healthcare Services

Foot Solutions, Inc., an Atlanta-based franchisor and retailer of custom orthotics and footwear, was acquired by a group of private investors led by anchor investor John Prothro. Prothro was named CEO while former owner Ray Margiano becomes a special advisor; the new ownership plans to invest in marketing, customer education and operational support to drive growth.

L Catterton and Financière Agache Acquire Majority Stake in BIRKENSTOCK

April 30, 2021

Consumer Products

L Catterton, alongside Financière Agache (with representation from GIC), completed the previously announced acquisition of global footwear brand BIRKENSTOCK. Financial terms were not disclosed; the company said it will invest to accelerate growth and expand its market leadership in Europe and North America while increasing its presence in China and other Asian markets.

Westward Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Superfeet

June 16, 2021

Consumer Products

Seattle-based private equity firm Westward Partners has acquired a majority ownership stake in Superfeet Worldwide, the Pacific Northwest–based maker of performance and orthotic insoles. The transaction transitions Superfeet from a 100% employee-owned ESOP structure to PE ownership to support accelerated growth, expanded distribution channels, and product portfolio development.