Kinbow LLC Acquires Majority Stake in Ashley Stewart, Inc.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in SPANX

October 20, 2021

Consumer Products

Blackstone (through its Blackstone Growth and Tactical Opportunities businesses) agreed to acquire a majority stake in SPANX, Inc. at a $1.2 billion valuation, with founder Sara Blakely retaining a significant equity stake and becoming Executive Chairwoman. The investment is intended to accelerate SPANX's digital transformation, expand its global footprint, and support product and category growth across e-commerce and retail channels.

Bain Capital Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Mash Holdings

November 15, 2022

Retail

Bain Capital Private Equity agreed to acquire a majority stake in Tokyo-based Mash Holdings, the operator of fashion and lifestyle brands including gelato pique, SNIDEL and FRAY I.D. The firm said it will partner with Mash's management to strengthen the company's business foundation and accelerate medium- to long-term growth across its fashion, beauty and food brands.

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.

Stewart's Shops Acquires Jolley Associates and S.B. Collins Businesses

December 16, 2024

Retail

Stewart's Shops Corp. has acquired the retail convenience-store operations of Jolley Associates LLC and the wholesale petroleum and residential heating oil businesses of S.B. Collins Inc., adding 45 convenience stores across Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. The deal expands Stewart's regional footprint and integrates fuel distribution and heating-oil operations previously owned by the Jolley family; Matrix Capital Markets advised the sellers.

Live Ventures (via Precision Marshall) Acquires The Kinetic Co., Inc.

June 30, 2022

Manufacturing

Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), through its subsidiary Precision Marshall, acquired all outstanding stock of The Kinetic Co., Inc., a 74-year-old industrial knife and wear-product manufacturer based in Greendale, Wisconsin, in a transaction valued at approximately $26 million. The deal was financed with a mix of third-party bank and seller debt, a sale-leaseback of real estate, and cash; Kinetic (≈100 employees) will operate as a standalone business and is expected to add roughly $20 million of annual revenue to Live Ventures' steel manufacturing segment.

Kian Capital Majority Recapitalizes The Eastwood Company

May 7, 2019

E-Commerce

Kian Capital completed a majority recapitalization of The Eastwood Company, partnering with management to provide institutional capital and support growth initiatives. Eastwood, an e-commerce provider of branded automotive restoration tools and supplies serving DIY enthusiasts and professionals, will leverage Kian's resources to accelerate product development, e-commerce expansion and overall growth.