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The Planet Group to Acquire Launch Consulting Group

June 16, 2022

IT Services

The Planet Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, entered into an agreement to acquire Launch Consulting Group, a digital transformation consulting firm headquartered in the Greater Seattle area. The acquisition expands Planet’s technology portfolio, with Launch set to join forces with Strive Consulting, Planet’s technology consulting platform.

ProPharma Group Acquires The Planet Group

May 27, 2021

Staffing & HR

ProPharma Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, has reached an agreement to merge with/acquire The Planet Group. MidOcean Partners sold its majority stake in The Planet Group as part of the transaction; the combined company will expand ProPharma's global footprint and human capital services, creating a business with over 1,900 colleagues worldwide.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) Acquires Idea Planet

June 16, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) has acquired Idea Planet, a Dallas-based consumer insight and merchandise innovations agency. The acquisition expands BDA's global reach and manufacturing, sourcing and distribution capabilities while allowing both firms to grow merchandise, collectibles and direct-to-consumer programs for enterprise clients.

Planet Fitness Acquires Sunshine Fitness (114 Clubs)

January 11, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Planet Fitness, Inc. agreed to acquire Sunshine Fitness Growth Holdings, LLC — a Planet Fitness franchisee operating 114 clubs in the Southeast U.S. — in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $800 million, funded in part by a new securitization and available cash. The locations (in AL, FL, GA, NC and SC) were folded into Planet Fitness' company-owned portfolio, and Sunshine co-founder Shane McGuiness joined Planet Fitness to oversee the combined corporate club operations; the deal closed in February 2022.

KPS Capital Partners Acquires Sport Group

April 8, 2024

Manufacturing

KPS Capital Partners, through a newly formed affiliate, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Group TopCo GmbH (owner of AstroTurf, Polytan, Rekortan, Laykold and other brands) from funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe. Sport Group, headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, is a global designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial turf and polyurethane sports surfaces with more than 1,900 employees and operations across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific; KPS plans to support growth and operational initiatives and pursue a global acquisition strategy.

Planet Labs Inc. to Become Publicly Traded via Merger with dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV

December 2, 2021

Data & Analytics

Planet Labs Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement with SPAC dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV to take Planet public. The deal is expected to close later in 2021, with an approximately $2.8 billion post-transaction equity valuation and at least $589 million in gross proceeds to the combined company.