Aramark Acquires Wilson Vale (UK)

WNS Acquires Vuram

July 1, 2022

IT Services

WNS (Holdings) Limited has acquired Vuram, a Chennai-based enterprise automation services provider, for $165.0 million including up-front payment and expected earn-outs. The deal expands WNS' intelligent automation, low-code and ML-enabled process capabilities, is expected to add ~2% to WNS' net revenue in fiscal 2023, and to be accretive to adjusted earnings.

Worldwide Produce Acquires Valley Food Services

June 15, 2022

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Produce, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital, has acquired Valley Food Services, a fresh produce and dairy distributor serving the Coachella Valley. The add-on expands Worldwide Produce's presence in the Coachella Valley and complements its West Coast distribution network; terms were not disclosed.

Aramark Acquires Forever Resorts Properties, Rebrands Leisure Division as Aramark Destinations

April 13, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Aramark has signed an agreement to acquire a collection of Forever Resorts destination properties and will rebrand its Leisure division as Aramark Destinations. The deal transfers operations of 12 vacation and outdoor-adventure properties located in and around U.S. national parks to Aramark, expanding its portfolio of destinations and cultural attractions across North America.

Bain Capital Acquires Valeo Foods from CapVest

May 10, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire Valeo Foods Group from funds managed by CapVest. Valeo is a pan‑European ambient food company headquartered in Dublin with a portfolio including Jacobs, Kettle and Rowse, generating roughly €1.1 billion in annual net sales and employing over 4,000 people; Bain said it will seek to accelerate growth organically and via acquisitions. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the financial terms were not disclosed.

Frosch International Travel Acquires Valerie Wilson Travel

May 3, 2021

Professional Services

Frosch International Travel (FROSCH) acquired Valerie Wilson Travel (VWT) on April 30, 2021, joining two long-running family-owned travel management firms. Valerie Wilson Travel will operate as an independent brand under the FROSCH umbrella with Valerie Ann Wilson and senior VWT leadership remaining in place; the deal expands FROSCH's footprint in New York and the tri-state luxury travel market. Terms were not disclosed.

Aramark Acquires Next Level Hospitality

April 29, 2021

Healthcare Services

Aramark has signed an agreement to acquire Next Level Hospitality, a provider of culinary and environmental services to the senior living sector. Next Level generated approximately $160 million of revenue LTM (ending March 31, 2021) and will operate as a separate division within Aramark's Healthcare business; terms were not disclosed.