Dan Dee International Acquires Animal Adventure from Spell Capital

Central Garden & Pet Acquires D&D Commodities Ltd.

June 30, 2021

Consumer Products

Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) acquired D&D Commodities Ltd., a premium bird feed manufacturer headquartered in Stephen, Minnesota, adding the 3D, Wild Delight, Better Bird and L'Avian Plus brands to its portfolio. The deal (closed June 30) expands Central's bird feed category capabilities and strengthens its relationships with major retailers, farm & feed stores, garden centers and online channels.

Percheron Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Animal Dermatology Group; ADG Acquires Animal Dermatology and Allergy Specialists

January 6, 2022

Healthcare Services

Percheron Capital acquired a majority stake in Animal Dermatology Group (ADG), the largest veterinary dermatology specialty group in the U.S., while ADG simultaneously completed the acquisition of Animal Dermatology and Allergy Specialists (ADAS) to expand into the New York metropolitan market. ADG operates more than 40 primary and satellite locations and runs a large dermatology residency program; financial terms were not disclosed.

Charme Capital Partners Acquires 56% Stake in Animalia

July 3, 2024

Veterinary

Charme Capital Partners (via its Charme IV fund) has agreed to take a 56% stake in Animalia through a capital increase, partnering with founders Antonino Santalucia and Giorgio Romani who will remain co-CEOs and minority shareholders. The investment will fund Animalia's consolidation and organic growth plan—including targeted add‑ons and expansion of clinic services—across its network of more than 75 clinics in Italy.

Spin Master Acquires 4D Brands International (4D Puzzles)

November 22, 2022

Consumer Products

Spin Master Corp. has agreed to acquire Canadian puzzle maker 4D Brands International Inc., adding the company's premium 3D puzzle and model construction kits and licensed collectibles to Spin Master's puzzles and games portfolio. The deal — expected to close January 2023 — will see 4D founder Shaun Sakdinan join Spin Master as Senior Director of Design in Toronto, Ontario.

Dolphin Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Zip World as LDC Exits

January 27, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Direct equity investor Dolphin Capital has taken a majority stake in UK adventure park operator Zip World (valued at more than £100m), with Zip World founder Sean Taylor investing alongside. The deal marks an exit for LDC and will provide funding and operational support for Zip World's planned site openings and further expansion across the UK in 2025 and beyond.

Spin Master Acquires Melissa & Doug for $950M

January 2, 2024

Consumer Products

Spin Master Corp. completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Melissa & Doug for $950 million, with the parties agreeing to eliminate a previously announced contingent earnout of up to $150 million. The deal, sold by AEA Investors, expands Spin Master's early childhood product portfolio and strengthens its reach in specialty retail and e-commerce channels.