Paladone Acquires WeCool Toys (Compound Kings) from Private Owner

The Silverfern Group and IVEST Consumer Partners Acquire Paladone

November 20, 2021

Consumer Products

The Silverfern Group partnered with IVEST Consumer Partners to acquire Paladone, a UK-based designer and seller of licensed consumer products. The investors plan to support Paladone's international expansion, growth of online channels, and deeper retailer and licensing relationships.

Kingswood Capital Management Acquires Corbion's Emulsifiers Business (PATCO Products)

April 2, 2024

Food & Beverage

Kingswood Capital Management has acquired Corbion’s emulsifiers business (formerly Caravan Emulsifiers) for approximately $326 million; the business will operate as PATCO Products, LLC and remain headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The carve-out includes two U.S. manufacturing plants (about 175 employees) and provides emulsifiers for food, personal care, polymer additives, pet food and pharmaceutical markets; Corbion said the divestment lets it focus on fermentation-based technologies.

Kamps, Inc. Acquires Pal-King, Inc.

February 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Kamps, Inc., a national pallet services company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has acquired Pal-King, Inc., a pallet recycler and manufacturer headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The acquisition expands Kamps' footprint and capacity in Northern Florida while retaining Pal-King's employees and continuing operations at its White Springs facility.

IVEST Consumer Partners Acquires Cloudco Entertainment (Care Bears Owner)

August 25, 2023

Consumer Products

IVEST Consumer Partners has acquired Cloudco Entertainment, the owner of IP including Care Bears, Holly Hobbie and Madballs, for a reported $100 million. The purchase expands IVEST’s portfolio of licensing and consumer products businesses and brings a long-established children’s-IP owner into the firm’s licensing platform.

ArtCreativity Acquires Wooly Willy Brand from PlayMonster Group

February 12, 2026

Consumer Products

ArtCreativity has acquired the iconic Wooly Willy brand from PlayMonster Group. The deal transfers ownership of the long-running novelty toy to ArtCreativity, which plans to expand the brand globally and develop new products; financial terms were not disclosed.

EPS Ventures Ltd. Completes Going-Private Merger to Acquire Cool Company Ltd.

January 9, 2026

Transportation

Cool Company Ltd. completed a cash merger with a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of EPS Ventures Ltd., making CoolCo wholly owned by EPS and its subsidiaries. Eligible CoolCo shareholders received $9.65 per share in the transaction; CoolCo expects to be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and Euronext Growth Oslo following the closing.