Phoenix Brands Acquires Colgate-Palmolive's North American Laundry Detergent Brands

Lincolnshire Management Acquires Phoenix Brands LLC

May 20, 2016

Consumer Products

Lincolnshire Management purchased Phoenix Brands LLC, a Stamford, Connecticut-based maker of laundry detergents (brands including Ajax, Dynamo and Fab), from Trilantic Capital Partners for about $145 million in late 2010. The deal included Phoenix’s brands, manufacturing and logistics assets; Phoenix had roughly $130 million in revenue and product distribution in about 40 countries at the time.

Scott's Liquid Gold Acquires Biz and Dryel Brands

July 8, 2020

Consumer Products

Scott's Liquid Gold acquired the Biz and Dryel laundry brands from CR Brands, a portfolio company of Resilience Capital Partners. Business Capital arranged a $10 million acquisition credit facility with UMB Bank to finance the transaction and support working capital for the combined businesses.

Electrolux Professional Acquires Unified Brands

October 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Electrolux Professional AB (publ) has agreed to acquire Unified Brands Inc. and related assets from Dover Corporation for approximately SEK 2,140m (about USD 244m) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals — strengthens Electrolux Professional's presence in the United States and expands its foodservice equipment portfolio while Unified Brands' management will remain in place.

Colgate-Palmolive Acquires Hello Oral Care Brand

January 23, 2020

Consumer Products

Colgate-Palmolive Company has agreed to acquire Hello Products LLC, a fast-growing premium U.S. oral care brand, from Tenth Avenue Holdings. The deal expands Colgate’s portfolio into a younger, lifestyle-oriented oral care segment and will be financed with cash and debt; Hello’s founder and CEO will remain in leadership roles.

Driven Brands Car Wash North America Acquires Two Cheetah Clean Auto Wash Locations

November 19, 2020

Automotive

Driven Brands Car Wash North America, part of Driven Brands, acquired two Cheetah Clean Auto Wash locations in Radcliff and Franklin, Kentucky from owner Jeff Fields. The deal expands Driven Brands' Kentucky footprint to five car wash locations as it grows its Car Wash network in the Mid‑South.

Crown Linen Acquires Laundry Plus

September 19, 2016

Industrial Services

Crown Linen has completed the acquisition of commercial laundry provider Laundry Plus, expanding its Florida footprint into West Central Florida and adding a Bradenton facility. Laundry Plus, established in 1989 and a longtime supplier to Gulf Coast hotels, joins Crown Linen's existing facilities in Miami, Orlando, Fort Myers and Haines City.