NBP Capital Acquires Remaining Interest and Management Rights in the Woodlark Hotel from Provenance Hotels

Banyan Group Acquires Majority Stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves

September 17, 2026

Media & Entertainment

Banyan Group announced a strategic partnership and acquisition of a majority stake in Newmark Hotels & Reserves under a phased ownership structure that is intended to lead to full ownership over time. Newmark will join as a collection brand, bringing a managed portfolio of 26 hotels, lodges, and reserves across seven African countries while retaining its existing brand and leadership.

CVC Catalyst Acquires Majority Stake in WillowWood Holdings

June 16, 2026

Medical Devices

CVC Catalyst III agreed to acquire a majority stake in WillowWood Holdings Inc., with CVC Catalyst becoming the majority investor alongside Blue Sea Capital, the Arbogast family, and WillowWood management (who will reinvest). The parties expect closing in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and plan to use the partnership to accelerate product innovation and international expansion—especially in Europe.

Waverly Advisors Acquires NBW Capital, LLC

March 28, 2025

Financial Services

Waverly Advisors, a Birmingham-based RIA backed by Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire Holdings, has acquired Boston-based NBW Capital, adding approximately $500 million of AUM and expanding Waverly into Massachusetts. The entire NBW team will join Waverly (except Ben Niedermeyer, who is retiring); the transaction closed on March 28, 2025 and is intended to bolster Waverly's equity strategy management capabilities.

Nigel Wright Group Management Buys Out Baird Capital and Beechbrook Capital

February 9, 2022

Staffing & HR

Nigel Wright Group refinanced and completed a management-led purchase of all outstanding equity from institutional shareholders Baird Capital and Beechbrook Capital, marking Baird Capital’s full exit following the MBO initiated in October 2020. The Newcastle upon Tyne–headquartered recruitment and executive search firm will continue as a private, management-owned business focused on the consumer sector across Europe.

Woodlawn Partners Acquires NH Holdings (New Horizon Foods)

October 29, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Woodlawn Partners acquired NH Holdings (the holding company for New Horizon Foods and Consolidated Management Company) from founder Jim Dyvig on October 29, 2021. NH Holdings, based in Minneapolis, manages contract foodservice programs across senior housing, education, treatment centers and county jails (over 170 customer sites in 15 states); the deal supports founder succession and plans for accelerated growth and operational improvements.

Wellspring Capital Management Recapitalizes HealthPRO Heritage

March 9, 2021

Healthcare Services

Wellspring Capital Management has closed a recapitalization of HealthPRO Heritage, a Hunt Valley, Maryland-based provider of contract therapy and clinical services to post-acute and home health providers. The transaction was a purchase from BPOC; HealthPRO Heritage management retains a significant equity stake and Wellspring plans to support the company's next phase of growth and add-on activity.