Sycamore Partners Acquires Azamara from Royal Caribbean Group

Sycamore Partners Acquires Playa Bowls

September 3, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Sycamore Partners has acquired Playa Bowls, the rapidly expanding superfruit bowl franchise, from Tamarix Equity Partners and other investors including Pacific General. The transaction gives Sycamore control of the brand as it plans to accelerate franchise growth and open dozens of new locations nationwide; financial terms were not disclosed.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Chico's FAS, Inc.

January 5, 2024

Retail

Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, completed the take-private acquisition of Chico's FAS, Inc. for $7.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1 billion. The deal takes Chico's FAS, owner of the Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma brands, off the NYSE and positions Sycamore to pursue operational improvements and growth across the company's omnichannel retail footprint.

Nautic Partners and AKAM Management Complete Recapitalization of AKAM

February 14, 2020

Real Estate

Nautic Partners, in partnership with AKAM management, completed a management-led investment and recapitalization of AKAM, a provider of residential and commercial property management, leasing, capital project management, and brokerage services. The partnership will support AKAM's service expansion and technology investments while keeping the existing management team in place.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Pure Fishing from Newell Brands

January 7, 2019

Consumer Products

Sycamore Partners completed its acquisition of Pure Fishing from Newell Brands on Jan. 7, 2019. The PE firm said it will support Pure Fishing’s portfolio of global consumer brands and named Harlan Kent as CEO to help accelerate growth following the carve-out from Newell.

Branded Legacy, Inc. Acquires Sycamore BioPharma, Inc.

March 12, 2024

Biotechnology

Branded Legacy, Inc. (OTC.PK: BLEG) has acquired Sycamore BioPharma, Inc., a developer of plant-based pharmaceuticals, securing more than $2.0 million in assets, including approximately $500,000 of ready-to-sell inventory and key personnel to support clinical development. The deal expands Branded Legacy's manufacturing and extraction capabilities and strengthens its product portfolio and clinical trial resources.

Sycamore Partners Acquires Ste. Michelle Wine Estates from Altria Group

October 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has completed its acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates from Altria Group. Ste. Michelle, the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest with brands including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands and Columbia Crest, will operate as an independent, privately held company under Sycamore to pursue growth and expand its premium wine portfolio.