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Messingschlager Acquires Cycle Force Group

December 31, 2021

Consumer Products

German bicycle distributor Messingschlager GmbH acquired Cycle Force Group, LLC (including its North America Cycles subsidiary) in a deal that closed Dec. 31, 2021. The acquisition establishes Messingschlager USA (doing business as Cycle Force Group) and is intended to drive the buyer's international expansion and deepen capabilities in parts, accessories and e-mobility across the U.S. and Europe.

Giant Ideas Acquires Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse

August 13, 2025

Healthcare Services

Giant Ideas, LLC has acquired Mayweather Boxing + Fitness and KickHouse, combining them with its Legends Boxing brand to form a large skill-based boutique fitness network of more than 70 domestic and international studios. Giant Ideas said it will operate the three brands with distinct identities while aligning backend systems, technology, merchandising and franchisee support focused on operational excellence and franchisee success.

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert Acquires Majority Stake in Canyon Bicycles

December 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles GmbH, with minority investor TSG Consumer Partners fully exiting. Founder Roman Arnold will remain as Chairman of the Advisory Board and reinvest alongside GBL, while Tony Fadell (via Future Shape) will co-invest to support product and service growth as Canyon pursues expansion in e-bikes and international markets.

Press Ganey Acquires SPH Analytics

May 26, 2021

Healthcare Services

Press Ganey has acquired SPH Analytics to combine patient experience data with member experience data, creating a unified view across the healthcare journey for payers and providers. The deal brings SPH's payer-focused analytics and measurement capabilities into Press Ganey's portfolio and STG Partners will remain a minority shareholder.

Fitness International Acquires XSport Fitness' 35 Clubs

July 16, 2024

Healthcare Services

Fitness International, operator of the LA Fitness family of brands, has acquired XSport Fitness' 35 locations and assumed operations effective immediately. The deal expands Fitness International's presence in the Chicagoland, New York and Virginia markets and preserves existing XSport membership agreements while offering members access to LA Fitness locations.

Authentic Brands Group & SPARC Group Acquire Eddie Bauer

May 7, 2021

Retail

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group have agreed to purchase Eddie Bauer from PSEB Group, an operating company owned by Golden Gate Capital. ABG will own Eddie Bauer's intellectual property while the brand's core operating business will be integrated into SPARC's portfolio; Eddie Bauer will remain headquartered in the Seattle area under current President Damien Huang. The deal (expected to close by June 1, 2021) is intended to expand the brand's global reach and accelerate omnichannel and e‑commerce growth; no financial terms were disclosed.