Apax Funds to Acquire Controlling Stake in Ole Smoky Distillery from Centerview Capital

Apax Funds Acquire Bazooka Candy Brands

October 10, 2023

Consumer Products

Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP have completed the acquisition of Bazooka Candy Brands from The Tornante Company and funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners. Apax plans to support Bazooka's growth by focusing on distribution expansion, product innovation, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions while promoting Tony Jacobs to CEO.

Apax Acquires Majority Stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital

February 9, 2022

IT Services

Apax has acquired a majority stake in Odin Groep from Fortino Capital to create a leading cloud Managed Service Provider in the Netherlands. Apax will partner with Odin's founder and management to accelerate growth through organic initiatives and a buy-and-build strategy, expanding geographically and deepening vertical capabilities across education, healthcare and housing associations.

Apax Funds to acquire Rodenstock Group

March 24, 2021

Medical Devices

Funds advised by Apax have agreed to acquire Rodenstock Group, the Munich-based manufacturer of premium ophthalmic lenses, from Compass Partners. Rodenstock employs ~4,900 people across more than 85 countries; Apax said it will back management to accelerate growth through innovation, commercial execution and digitisation. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and financial terms were not disclosed.

Skyline Global Partners Makes Minority Growth Investment in Apex International

June 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Skyline Global Partners LLC closed a minority growth equity investment in Apex International in June 2024; financial terms were not disclosed. The capital will be used to support Apex’s growth (including pursuit of add-on acquisitions) as the contract manufacturer expands capacity for personal care and OTC products from its Minnesota facilities.

SK Capital Partners Acquires Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings

April 3, 2023

Pharmaceuticals

An affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. SK Capital appointed Allan Oberman as President and CEO as it looks to transform Apotex into a Canadian-based global health company; Apotex employs nearly 8,000 people and sells affordable medicines in over 100 countries.

Switchback Capital Acquires Smokey Mo's TX BBQ

January 13, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Austin-based private equity firm Switchback Capital LLC acquired Smokey Mo's TX BBQ, a 16-unit Central Texas barbecue chain. Switchback plans to modernize the concept, roll out a new store prototype and expand franchising following the retirement of the founding family.