The Aaron's Company Acquires BrandsMart U.S.A.

IQVentures Acquires The Aaron's Company

October 3, 2024

Retail

IQVentures Holdings, LLC has completed a take-private acquisition of The Aaron's Company, Inc. for approximately $504 million, paying $10.10 per share in cash. The transaction is supported by a $120 million senior secured revolving credit facility arranged by Second Avenue Capital Partners and Pathlight Capital to help finance the acquisition and position Aaron's to accelerate its omni-channel strategy and operational transformation.

Brady Industries Acquires Majority Interest in Maintenance Mart

April 23, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Brady Industries, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners II (Alvarez & Marsal Capital), has acquired a majority interest in Maintenance Mart, a Phoenix-based regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment. The add-on expands Brady's Arizona footprint with two new facilities and brings regional end-market expertise to Brady's facility- and foodservice-distribution platform.

American Securities Acquires Conair Corporation

May 17, 2021

Consumer Products

American Securities, a U.S. private equity firm, has acquired Conair Corporation, the Stamford-based maker of Cuisinart, Conair, BaByliss and other consumer appliance and personal-care brands. Financial terms were not disclosed; certain members of the founding Rizzuto family have retained a minority ownership stake as part of the transaction.

Electrolux Professional Acquires Unified Brands

October 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Electrolux Professional AB (publ) has agreed to acquire Unified Brands Inc. and related assets from Dover Corporation for approximately SEK 2,140m (about USD 244m) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The deal — expected to close in Q4 2021 subject to regulatory approvals — strengthens Electrolux Professional's presence in the United States and expands its foodservice equipment portfolio while Unified Brands' management will remain in place.

American Exchange Group Acquires Luxury Footwear Brand Aerosoles

January 19, 2022

Consumer Products

American Exchange Group has finalized an agreement to acquire the assets of luxury comfort footwear brand Aerosoles. The buyer plans to operate Aerosoles as a separate division, expand its distribution channels, introduce the brand into new categories, and leverage existing retail relationships (Nordstrom, Macy's, DSW, Zappos, Belk and aerosoles.com) to drive growth.

Marquee Brands Acquires Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers

January 4, 2025

Consumer Products

Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers and will retain the brand's UK-based team while opening its first European headquarters in London. The deal expands Marquee Brands' portfolio of lifestyle and fashion brands, increases its global retail value to over $4 billion, and positions Laura Ashley for broader international distribution through Marquee's licensing and retail networks.