Aimbridge Hospitality and Interstate Hotels & Resorts Merge; Advent to Assume Majority Stake

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Aimbridge Hospitality from Lee Equity Partners and General Atlantic

January 7, 2019

Restaurants & Hospitality

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in Aimbridge Hospitality from Lee Equity Partners and General Atlantic. Aimbridge’s senior management will remain in place with a meaningful equity stake as Advent supports the company’s continued growth and international expansion; financial terms were not disclosed.

Advent International Acquires Significant Stake in Imperial Dade from Bain Capital

May 2, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in Imperial Dade, the leading North American distributor of foodservice packaging and janitorial supplies, from Bain Capital Private Equity. Bain Capital will retain board governance and remain a significant investor alongside the Tillis family and Audax, while Imperial Dade will continue to be led by Chairman Robert Tillis and CEO Jason Tillis; financial terms were not disclosed.

Intermountain Health Acquires Advent Home Health

September 6, 2023

Healthcare Services

Intermountain Health, a nonprofit hospital system based in Utah, has acquired Advent Home Health, a Las Vegas–based home health provider owned by Salvador Agonias and his family since 2008. M&A Healthcare Advisors (MAHA) represented the sellers during the transaction as Intermountain expands its provider services across the Southwest United States.

Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality Merge

May 6, 2025

Restaurants & Hospitality

Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality announced a strategic merger effective May 1 to create a scaled, owner-focused hotel management company operating across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Ben Rafter (formerly CEO of Springboard) will serve as CEO of the combined company and Brad Rahinsky (former Hotel Equities CEO) will serve as chairman, with the combined firm leveraging complementary strengths in branded and independent/lifestyle hotel management.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in Siesa

December 2, 2024

Software

Advent International has acquired a majority stake in Siesa, the largest independent ERP provider in Colombia, from Siesint Holdings and former Siesa employees. The co-founder will remain a minority shareholder; Advent said it will support Siesa's next growth phase by investing in product innovation and expanding its offering across retail, hospitality and other industries.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in ZIMMERMANN

August 8, 2023

Retail

Advent International has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in ZIMMERMANN from Style Capital, with the Zimmermann family and Style Capital retaining a significant minority stake. The investment will support ZIMMERMANN’s international expansion—particularly in Asia and the Middle East—broaden product categories and accessories, and strengthen its online and omnichannel presence.