Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Bendon Publishing International

Bendon Acquires Hinkler's North American Business

September 16, 2026

Consumer Products

Bendon LLC acquired Hinkler's North American business, adding established brands across children's coloring and activity books, early learning, stationery, arts and crafts, toys, and games. Hinkler's Australian and other international operations were excluded and remain under existing ownership; the acquisition expands Bendon's owned-brand portfolio and retail assortment.

Bendon Acquires School Zone Publishing Company

July 24, 2026

Education

Bendon LLC acquired School Zone Publishing Company to expand into K–6 educational products and strengthen its children’s learning platform. The deal adds School Zone’s teacher-developed, standards-based print curriculum and its subscription-based digital platform, Anywhere Teacher, to Bendon’s existing retail distribution network and product lines.

River Pines Capital Takes Strategic Investment Stake in Bendon, Inc.

June 9, 2026

Consumer Products

River Pines Capital (RPC) announced a strategic investment in Bendon, Inc., a producer of licensed screen-free children’s coloring, activity, and educational products. Bendon’s founder and CEO Ben Ferguson will continue to lead the company, and both he and management will retain meaningful ownership while Thomas Kearney of RPC serves on Bendon’s board.

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Douglas Products

September 21, 2023

Agriculture

Brightstar Capital Partners has acquired Douglas Products and Packaging Company, LLC, a Liberty, Missouri-based specialty manufacturer and marketer of fumigants and pest-control products (brands include ProFume and Vikane). Terms were not disclosed; the seller was Altamont Capital Partners and Brightstar said it will partner with CEO Wes Long and management to pursue organic growth and acquisitions.

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Brightstar Corp.

October 22, 2020

Telecommunications

Brightstar Capital Partners (BCP) completed the acquisition of a 75% majority stake in Brightstar Corp., partnering with Brightstar’s senior management team. SoftBank Group Corp., the prior owner, will retain a 25% minority stake; BCP said it will help accelerate Brightstar’s growth in device protection, warranty, trade-in and supply chain solutions.

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Capstone Nutrition

September 23, 2019

Food & Beverage

Brightstar Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Capstone Nutrition, a developer and manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplement products. The transaction was completed in partnership with members of Capstone’s senior management and is intended to accelerate growth into new markets and products while enhancing the company's R&D and manufacturing capabilities.