Inglesina Acquires Maclaren from Armon Limited

Mubadala Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Bugaboo Group from Bain Capital

July 21, 2024

Consumer Products

Mubadala Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Bugaboo Group, the Dutch maker of premium strollers and parenting products, with Bain Capital retaining a minority position. The deal, which remains subject to works council consultation and customary regulatory approvals, is intended to support Bugaboo's expansion into growth markets and to accelerate consolidation in the juvenile products sector.

Ambienta Acquires Officine Maccaferri from Carlyle Global Credit, Stellex and Man GLG

February 12, 2024

Building Products

Ambienta has agreed to acquire Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. from a shareholder group including Carlyle Global Credit, Stellex Capital Management and credit funds managed by Man GLG. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2024 with financial terms undisclosed, transfers a global engineering and manufacturing business (2023 sales >€600m, ~3,000 employees) headquartered in Bologna, Italy to Ambienta.

UPPAbaby Acquires 4moms (Asset Purchase from Thorley Industries)

July 10, 2024

Consumer Products

UPPAbaby completed an asset purchase of the 4moms product line from parent company Thorley Industries, formally integrating 4moms into the UPPAbaby brand. The acquisition expands UPPAbaby’s in-home product capabilities and unifies 4moms’ technology-driven baby gear under UPPAbaby’s premium portfolio.

Infantino Acquires BooginHead

January 9, 2024

Consumer Products

Infantino, a San Diego–based baby and parenting lifestyle brand, has acquired BooginHead, a woman‑owned baby accessory brand founded by Sari Davidson. The acquisition brings BooginHead's pacifier clips, teethers, bibs and other infant accessories into Infantino's product portfolio to extend its offerings and broaden distribution and consumer reach.

Marquee Brands Acquires Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers

January 4, 2025

Consumer Products

Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers and will retain the brand's UK-based team while opening its first European headquarters in London. The deal expands Marquee Brands' portfolio of lifestyle and fashion brands, increases its global retail value to over $4 billion, and positions Laura Ashley for broader international distribution through Marquee's licensing and retail networks.

Mentha Acquires Jollein to Accelerate International Growth

December 23, 2022

Consumer Products

Mentha has acquired Jollein, the Dutch specialist in baby and toddler products, to support the brand's next phase of international expansion and strengthen Mentha's position in the baby products market. Jollein, founded and led by owners Wim and Marrit Smits, is market leader in the Netherlands and currently active in 41 countries; Mentha will support further professionalization and market share growth.