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San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in DGS Retail

November 17, 2022

Manufacturing

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in DGS Retail, a provider of décor, signage, fixtures, displays and related design, manufacturing and installation services for grocery, retail and foodservice customers. SFEP said the investment will provide DGS with additional operational resources and capital to drive growth across its multi-facility operations in the United States; terms were not disclosed.

L&R Distributors (Platinum Equity) Acquires SJ Creations

March 4, 2022

Consumer Products

Platinum Equity portfolio company L&R Distributors has acquired SJ Creations, a health, beauty and personal care products designer and private-label supplier based in Encinitas, California, from founders Sundi and Rich Yousko. The deal is an add-on to L&R's platform to expand its branded and private-label product offerings and leverage L&R's distribution scale; financial terms were not disclosed.

KCM Capital and Prairie Capital Recapitalize Royal Distributing

November 4, 2022

E-Commerce

On November 4, 2022 KCM Capital Partners and Prairie Capital (Prairie Capital VII), in partnership with Royal Distributing management, completed a recapitalization of Royal Distributing, an omnichannel Canadian powersports aftermarket retailer and distributor. The transaction will support company-building initiatives — including investments in people, sales & marketing, technology and infrastructure — and fund add-on acquisitions to accelerate growth.

Platinum Equity Acquires L&R Distributors

July 1, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Platinum Equity has acquired L&R Distributors from affiliates of the company's founders. L&R, a Brooklyn-headquartered wholesale distributor and e‑commerce fulfillment operator serving over 17,000 U.S. retail locations, will continue to be led by CEO Marc Bodner under Platinum Equity ownership as the firm looks to scale the business through organic growth and strategic M&A.

NFI Acquires SDR Distribution Services

April 18, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

NFI, a North American supply chain solutions provider, has acquired SDR Distribution Services to expand its Canadian footprint and double its distribution presence in Canada. The acquisition brings additional fashion and retail customers to NFI and expands its presence in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver, reinforcing NFI's position as one of Canada's largest warehousing and distribution businesses.

SRP Companies Acquires Aerial Bouquets from Family Ownership

November 9, 2021

Consumer Products

SRP Companies, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired Aerial Bouquets, Inc., a wholesale balloon, accessory and gift supplier serving the Southeastern United States. Skyway Capital Markets acted as exclusive investment banker to Aerial Bouquets in the add-on transaction, which will expand SRP's product assortment and retail distribution footprint.