ZA Group Inc Acquires Forever Brands (Casa Zeta-Jones License)

ZA Group Acquires 60% of E-Roots System

March 3, 2022

Manufacturing

ZA Group Inc. (ZAAG) has closed the acquisition of a 60% stake in E-Roots System, a sustainable food materials manufacturer that produces equipment and vertical tower systems for growing food. ZAAG said E-Roots has its first order under the ZA Group family and expects to begin fulfilling orders and generating revenue in the near term; the deal expands ZA Group's manufacturing capabilities and its presence in sustainable/vertical farming solutions.

Authentic Brands Group, Simon Property Group and Brookfield Acquire Forever 21

February 19, 2020

Retail

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property Partners have completed the acquisition of fast-fashion retailer Forever 21. The new ownership group will retain Forever 21’s Los Angeles headquarters, continue store operations and eCommerce, and pursue brand revitalization, international licensing and sustainable supply-chain improvements.

Ermenegildo Zegna Acquires Tom Ford International; Estée Lauder Secures TOM FORD Brand

April 28, 2023

Retail

Ermenegildo Zegna N.V. acquired the remaining 85% equity interest in Tom Ford International LLC (TFI) — a stake valued at $150 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis — and will operate the TOM FORD fashion business under a long-term license from The Estée Lauder Companies. In the same transaction The Estée Lauder Companies became the sole owner of the TOM FORD brand and associated intellectual property; Zegna will run end-to-end TOM FORD FASHION (design, production, retail and wholesale) under a 20-year licensing agreement.

Zeta Global Acquires ArcaMax Publishing

March 30, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) has entered into an agreement to acquire ArcaMax Publishing, a leader in the development and distribution of interest-based email newsletters and permissioned consumer data. The acquisition adds ArcaMax's newsletter platform and permissioned subscriber data to Zeta's Data Cloud and Zeta Marketing Platform to expand identity data, behavioral signals, and marketing touchpoints.

Isagenix International Acquires Zija International

January 22, 2020

Consumer Products

Isagenix International, a Gilbert, Arizona–based health and wellness company, has acquired Zija International, a direct-selling nutrition and personal-care company based in Lehi, Utah. The deal will add Zija’s plant-based product portfolio and distributor base to Isagenix’s operations, expanding its customer/associate footprint and product offerings globally.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Maesa

March 28, 2019

Consumer Products

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Maesa, a global beauty brand incubator and private-label manufacturer. Maesa’s co-founders and management remain substantial shareholders, while minority investor Andera Partners will be selling its stake; the deal positions Maesa for a next phase of global growth and capability expansion.