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Delta Electronics Acquires Universal Instruments Corporation

December 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Delta Electronics, through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V., agreed to acquire UI Acquisition Holding Co., the owner of Universal Instruments Corporation, for approximately US$88.9 million. The acquisition brings Universal's precision automation solutions and R&D to Delta to strengthen its smart manufacturing capabilities for the electronics industry; Universal will continue to operate under its existing management.

De'Longhi Acquires Capital Brands (Nutribullet & Magic Bullet) from Centre Lane Partners

December 29, 2020

Consumer Products

De'Longhi Group agreed to acquire Capital Brands Holdings Inc., the Los Angeles-based owner of the Nutribullet and Magic Bullet personal blender brands, from affiliates of Centre Lane Partners for an enterprise value of approximately $421 million. Capital Brands forecasted roughly $290 million in 2020 net revenues; De'Longhi said the acquisition strengthens its presence in the U.S. and expands its food-preparation/blender portfolio and is expected to be accretive.

The Aaron's Company Acquires BrandsMart U.S.A.

February 23, 2022

Retail

The Aaron's Company, Inc. agreed to acquire BrandsMart U.S.A. (Interbond Corporation of America) from the Perlman family for approximately $230 million in cash. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2022, expands Aaron's retail footprint and e-commerce assortment while enabling Aaron's to offer in-house lease-to-own solutions to BrandsMart customers and drive revenue and EBITDA growth.

LKQ Corporation Acquires Uni-Select Inc.

February 27, 2023

Automotive

LKQ Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Uni-Select Inc. for C$48.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value of approximately C$2.8 billion (US$2.1 billion). The acquisition is expected to generate about US$55 million of annual run-rate cost synergies by year three and expands LKQ's presence in automotive refinish paint and Canadian mechanical parts distribution; closing is expected in H2 2023 subject to customary approvals.

Incline Equity Partners Acquires Unified Power from Pfingsten

June 4, 2019

Industrial Services

Incline Equity Partners has acquired Unified Power, a national provider of preventative, remedial and emergency maintenance services, equipment and parts for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), from Pfingsten. Incline will partner with Unified's management to accelerate growth through expanded marketing and national accounts efforts and continued add-on acquisition activity.

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.