Bollé Brands (A&M Capital Europe) Acquires SPY

A&M Capital Europe Sells La Patria to Two European Private Investment Offices

October 8, 2025

Professional Services

A&M Capital Europe has completed the sale of its portfolio company La Patria S.p.A., a Bologna-based provider of tech-enabled security and alarm monitoring services, to two European private investment offices. La Patria—which serves more than 13,000 SME, corporate and residential customers across Northern Italy—will remain led by CEO Andrea Monti and will pursue further M&A-driven growth under the new owners.

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.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in SPANX

October 20, 2021

Consumer Products

Blackstone (through its Blackstone Growth and Tactical Opportunities businesses) agreed to acquire a majority stake in SPANX, Inc. at a $1.2 billion valuation, with founder Sara Blakely retaining a significant equity stake and becoming Executive Chairwoman. The investment is intended to accelerate SPANX's digital transformation, expand its global footprint, and support product and category growth across e-commerce and retail channels.

Sentinel Capital Partners Acquires L2 Brands

November 16, 2022

Consumer Products

Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired L2 Brands, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of custom apparel and headwear serving the collegiate, destination/leisure and corporate markets. The purchase expands Sentinel’s branded consumer products platform and supports growth of L2’s integrated design-to-shipment manufacturing capabilities, which include facilities in Hanover, Pennsylvania and San Salvador, El Salvador. Financial terms were not disclosed.

VSP Vision Acquires Marcolin from PAI Partners

December 23, 2025

Consumer Products

VSP Vision has completed the acquisition of Marcolin, a global eyewear design, manufacturing, and distribution group, from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders. The deal expands VSP's eyewear capabilities and brand portfolio, complementing its Marchon Eyewear business and strengthening its global manufacturing and distribution footprint.

De'Longhi Acquires Capital Brands (Nutribullet & Magic Bullet) from Centre Lane Partners

December 29, 2020

Consumer Products

De'Longhi Group agreed to acquire Capital Brands Holdings Inc., the Los Angeles-based owner of the Nutribullet and Magic Bullet personal blender brands, from affiliates of Centre Lane Partners for an enterprise value of approximately $421 million. Capital Brands forecasted roughly $290 million in 2020 net revenues; De'Longhi said the acquisition strengthens its presence in the U.S. and expands its food-preparation/blender portfolio and is expected to be accretive.