Quality Gold Acquires HERCO Jewelry Company

Herc Rentals Acquires Quality Equipment Rentals and Aerial Work Platforms

February 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Herc Rentals (Herc Holdings Inc.) has acquired two independent U.S. equipment rental businesses: California-based Quality Equipment Rentals and Wisconsin-based Aerial Work Platforms, Inc. The Aerial Work Platforms sale was completed with Borgman Capital (the seller) while Quality Equipment Rentals' majority owners Dennis and Diann Wells sold their business; terms were not disclosed.

Garda Group Acquires Heras from Equistone Partners Europe

July 18, 2024

Industrial Services

Garda Group has reached a conditional agreement to acquire Heras from Equistone Partners Europe. Heras, headquartered in Oirschot, Netherlands, is an end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions with around 1,000 employees and operations across Europe; the acquisition expands Garda Group's footprint into the UK, Benelux and France. The transaction is subject to works council consultation and regulatory clearances.

Rosewood Private Investments Acquires Herbs, Etc.

January 16, 2024

Food & Beverage

Rosewood Private Investments has acquired Herbs, Etc., a Santa Fe-based manufacturer and marketer of herbal supplements led by CEO Daniel Gagnon. The acquisition brings Herbs' liquid tincture and soft-gel product portfolio and DTC/Amazon channels into Rosewood’s health & wellness investment focus to support product innovation and market expansion.

Hecla Mining Company Completes Acquisition of Alexco Resource Corp.

September 7, 2022

Energy

Hecla Mining Company completed its acquisition of Alexco Resource Corp., issuing approximately 17.99 million Hecla shares to Alexco shareholders and providing a secured loan facility. The deal also terminated the Wheaton Precious Metals streaming interest at Alexco's Keno Hill property in exchange for Hecla common stock; Hecla said the acquisition will expand its silver production and add the Keno Hill operation in the Yukon to its portfolio.

Platinum Equity Acquires The HC Companies

August 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Platinum Equity has completed the acquisition of The HC Companies, a North American manufacturer of horticultural containers headquartered in Twinsburg, Ohio. Platinum Equity plans to invest in growth and operations, using HC as a platform for organic expansion and add-on acquisitions across adjacent product categories and geographies.

Watches of Switzerland Group Acquires Roberto Coin Inc.

May 9, 2024

Consumer Products

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC has acquired Roberto Coin Inc., the U.S.-associated arm of Italian jeweler Roberto Coin S.p.A., for approximately $130 million. The deal secures exclusive distribution rights for the Roberto Coin brand across North America and keeps the existing U.S. leadership team and Coin family involvement while enabling WOSG to expand the brand through its retail and digital channels.