Lincolnshire Management Acquires Phoenix Brands LLC

Phoenix Brands Acquires Colgate-Palmolive's North American Laundry Detergent Brands

December 29, 2017

Consumer Products

Phoenix Brands LLC acquired Colgate-Palmolive Co.'s North American heavy‑duty laundry detergent brands (including Fab, Dynamo, Arctic Power, ABC, Cold Power and Fresh Start) and the U.S./Canada/Puerto Rico license for Ajax laundry detergents. The sale closed in 2006 and was part of Colgate‑Palmolive's decision to deemphasize detergents and focus on higher‑margin oral, personal and pet care businesses.

Lincolnshire Management Acquires Whitewater Brands

December 7, 2022

Transportation

Lincolnshire Management, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Whitewater Brands, an omnichannel marketer and supplier of consumables and light equipment to automotive collision shops, mechanical repair shops, and dealerships. The sellers were Rock Gate Partners and Peninsula Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Lincolnshire intends to grow the business organically and via M&A, leveraging Whitewater's multi-brand catalog, e-commerce channels, and distribution footprint.

Phoenix Innovate Acquires The Lukens Company

July 31, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Phoenix Innovate has merged with The Lukens Company (TLC), combining Phoenix Innovate's data-led marketing technology and HITRUST-certified capabilities with TLC's direct-response and donor-development expertise for nonprofits. The transaction will expand advanced data insights, hyper-personalization and service offerings for clients while preserving TLC's boutique operations.

Electrolux Professional Acquires Unified Brands

October 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Electrolux Professional AB (publ) has agreed to acquire Unified Brands Inc. and related assets from Dover Corporation for approximately SEK 2,140m (about USD 244m) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals — strengthens Electrolux Professional's presence in the United States and expands its foodservice equipment portfolio while Unified Brands' management will remain in place.

MidOcean Partners Acquires LYNX Franchising

January 4, 2021

Professional Services

MidOcean Partners has acquired LYNX Franchising, a multi-brand franchise platform that operates JAN-PRO, FRSTeam and Intelligent Office and has roughly 225 franchised and company-owned locations. MidOcean intends to accelerate LYNX’s growth through organic initiatives and strategic M&A; financial terms were not disclosed. The seller was Incline Equity Partners, which had owned LYNX since 2016.

Hillenbrand Acquires LINXIS Group

October 6, 2022

Manufacturing

Hillenbrand, Inc. completed the acquisition of LINXIS Group from IBERIS INTERNATIONAL S.À R.L. (an affiliate of IK Partners) and other sellers for aggregate consideration of €596.2 million. LINXIS — a global designer and manufacturer of dosing, mixing, drying and coating equipment with six market-leading brands — will join Hillenbrand’s Advanced Process Solutions segment to expand its food‑processing capabilities and aftermarket services.