One Equity Partners Agrees to Acquire CraftMark Bakery

One Equity Partners Acquires MSQ Partners

June 12, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

One Equity Partners (OEP) has acquired MSQ Partners, a London-headquartered creative and technology agency group with over 1,200 employees across 13 offices. OEP will use MSQ as a platform to pursue international expansion and consolidation in tech-enabled marketing and digital transformation; LDC exited its majority investment but will reinvest as a minority partner.

Clearlake Capital Acquires BakeMark from Pamplona Capital

July 20, 2021

Food & Beverage

Clearlake Capital Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BakeMark USA, a leading manufacturer and distributor of bakery ingredients, products, and supplies, from Pamplona Capital Management. BakeMark, headquartered in Pico Rivera, California, operates five manufacturing sites and 29 distribution centers across North America and will be positioned as a platform to accelerate growth and industry consolidation in the bakery distribution and manufacturing space.

San Francisco Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Rustic Bakery

December 21, 2021

Food & Beverage

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in Rustic Bakery, a Petaluma, California-based specialty foods and cracker manufacturer; terms were not disclosed. Northstar Capital provided junior capital as a co-investor to help finance the transaction; SFEP said it will work with management to expand the brand's product portfolio, distribution and customer base.

AUA Private Equity Recapitalizes Epi Breads and Forms Epic Baking Company

September 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

AUA Private Equity Partners recapitalized Epi Breads (Lavoi Corporation d/b/a Epi Breads) and established Epic Baking Company as its new baking platform. AUA will partner with existing management to support growth, add operational capabilities (including a new 135,000 sq. ft. Atlanta facility) and pursue additional artisan bakery acquisitions.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Amey plc

October 11, 2022

Industrial Services

One Equity Partners (OEP) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-headquartered engineering consultancy and infrastructure services provider Amey plc from Ferrovial, S.A. The transaction is expected to close in 2022, subject to customary closing conditions.

Graham Partners Acquires Commercial Bakeries Corporation

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Graham Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, has acquired Commercial Bakeries Corporation, a Toronto-headquartered producer of private-label and co-manufactured cookies. The acquisition, sourced through Graham's Investment Theme Program, positions the firm to expand in private-label bakery manufacturing and supports a founder succession/exit from the company's former family owners.