Glass House Brands Acquires PLUS, a California Edibles Brand

Graycliff Partners Acquires Sweeteners Plus, Inc.

May 14, 2019

Food & Beverage

Graycliff Partners LP has completed the acquisition of Sweeteners Plus, Inc., a Lakeville, New York-based manufacturer and distributor of liquid and dry sweeteners serving quick service restaurants, specialty beverage, bakery/confectionery and pharmaceutical customers. Sweeteners Plus operates rail-served facilities and a company-owned trucking fleet, providing bulk processing and rapid delivery; Graycliff, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, will support the company's growth and distribution capabilities.

DreamBox Learning Acquires Reading Plus

August 17, 2021

Education

DreamBox Learning, a Bellevue-based K-8 education technology provider, has acquired Reading Plus, a Winooski, Vermont-based adaptive online reading program for grades 3–12. The purchase—sold by Avathon Capital—expands DreamBox's product portfolio from math into English language arts (reading), creating a combined dual-discipline offering for K-12 customers.

Canopy USA (Canopy Growth) Acquires Wana Brands

October 14, 2021

Food & Beverage

Canopy USA, a U.S. affiliate of Canopy Growth Corporation, has completed the acquisition of Wana (Wana Wellness, The CIMA Group, and Mountain High Products), the leading cannabis edibles brand in North America. The deal expands Canopy's U.S. brand portfolio and strengthens its position in the edibles category while providing additional distribution and DTC capabilities across state-legal and hemp-derived markets.

Hyperion Capital Partners Acquires A Plus Tree

November 8, 2022

Environmental Services

Hyperion Capital Partners has completed a control acquisition of A Plus Tree, Inc. from Paula Tibbets and family. Debt financing and equity co-investment for the transaction were provided by Source Capital (SCCO IV) and Plexus Capital, with Hyperion positioning the investment to support continued growth and expansion of A Plus's tree care services across the West Coast.

Addus HomeCare Acquires A Plus Health Care

July 1, 2020

Healthcare Services

Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) completed the acquisition of A Plus Health Care, Inc., a Kalispell, Montana-based provider of personal care, private duty nursing, care management and medical staffing. The deal, funded with cash on hand and closed July 1, 2020, expands Addus's presence in Montana and adds approximately 650 employees and $10.4 million of 2019 revenue to its operations.

Yellow Wood Partners Forms Beacon Wellness Brands with Acquisition of PlusOne and Other Clio Brands

March 17, 2022

Consumer Products

Yellow Wood Partners formed a new sexual wellness platform, Beacon Wellness Brands, by acquiring several brands from Clio led by the PlusOne anchor brand. The acquired portfolio (including PlusOne, Deia, Plum Beauty, PalmPerfect and Mowbie) will be sold through mass and drug retail channels and e-commerce, and Beacon will be headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts with Clio founder Jamie Leventhal continuing to lead the platform.