Saks Global (HBC) Acquires Neiman Marcus Group for ~$2.65 Billion

STORY3 Capital Makes Growth Investment in Saks.com

April 15, 2024

E-Commerce

STORY3 Capital Partners announced a significant new investment in Saks.com to provide liquidity and support the e‑commerce retailer’s next wave of growth, including enhancements to digital customer experience and data-driven personalization. The investment positions Saks.com to expand globally and better monetize its luxury brand partnerships and proprietary customer data.

BHG Group Acquires Nordic Nest from Nordstjernan

December 14, 2020

E-Commerce

Swedish e-commerce group BHG Group has agreed to acquire Nordic Nest from family-controlled investor Nordstjernan, which is divesting its approximately 20% holding. Nordic Nest, a Sweden-based online home furnishings retailer with about 200 employees and sales across the Nordics, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and South Korea, will join BHG’s portfolio to expand its home and furnishings e-commerce footprint.

Goldman Sachs Acquires NN Investment Partners from NN Group

August 19, 2021

Financial Services

The Goldman Sachs Group agreed to acquire NN Investment Partners from NN Group for approximately €1.6–1.7 billion, with the deal completing in April 2022. The acquisition integrates NN Investment Partners' ~900 employees and ~$340–355 billion in assets under management into Goldman Sachs Asset Management to strengthen its European footprint, ESG capabilities and insurance asset management franchise.

Birks Group Acquires European Boutique's Watch and Jewellery Business

July 8, 2025

Retail

Birks Group Inc. completed the acquisition of the luxury watch and jewellery business of European Boutique (headquartered in Toronto) from the Sutkiewicz family for C$9,000,000, subject to customary adjustments. The deal includes a licensing agreement to operate the Canadian Diamonds Direct brand; Birks also amended debt facilities including a C$13.5 million incremental term loan from SLR Credit Solutions and a C$3.75 million loan from controlling shareholder Mangrove Holding S.A.

Hachette Book Group Acquires Union Square & Co. from Barnes & Noble

November 19, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Hachette Book Group (HBG) has acquired Union Square & Co. (formerly Sterling Publishing) from Barnes & Noble. The deal transfers Union Square's staff, publishing assets, trademarks, and distribution responsibilities to HBG; no purchase price was disclosed.

Hackman Capital Partners Acquires The MBS Group from The Carlyle Group for $650M

August 7, 2019

Media & Entertainment

Hackman Capital Partners, in a joint-venture with an investment partnership led by Square Mile Capital Management, acquired The MBS Group — a global film and TV studio real estate and production services platform — from The Carlyle Group for $650 million. The deal includes the Manhattan Beach Studios real estate asset and MBS's multinational production services business with a network of partner studios and approximately 259 stages across major production markets.