Schwarz Group Companies Acquire La Cocos (Romanian Discount Retailer)

Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll's and BCI Consortium Acquires Costa Group

February 26, 2024

Agriculture

A North American-led consortium made up of Paine Schwartz Partners, Driscoll's Inc. and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation has acquired Australia’s Costa Group after shareholders accepted a A$3.20-per-share offer and the company was delisted from the ASX. The consortium said it will work with Costa’s team to grow the global berry business and further develop Costa’s capabilities across its fresh-produce portfolio.

Nestlé Brasil Acquires CRM Group (Owner of Kopenhagen and Brasil Cacau)

September 6, 2023

Food & Beverage

Nestlé Brasil has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire stake held by FIP Dutch (quotaholders: funds managed by Advent International) in the CRM Group, owner of the Kopenhagen, Brasil Cacau and Kop Koffee brands. The deal — subject to CADE approval — will expand Nestlé's presence into premium chocolate retail and store-based consumer experiences; the transaction is expected to close in 2024 and financial terms were not disclosed.

Azelis to Acquire Majority Stake in ROCSA Colombia S.A.

June 20, 2022

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shares of ROCSA Colombia S.A., a specialty chemicals distributor in Colombia with a presence in Peru and Central America. The acquisition is intended to expand Azelis’ South America footprint and strengthen its specialty distribution and regional innovation capabilities.

L'OCCITANE Group Acquires Majority Stake in Sol de Janeiro

November 15, 2021

Consumer Products

The L'OCCITANE Group has acquired an 83% indirect majority stake in Sol de Janeiro, a fast-growing US-founded premium body care and lifestyle beauty brand. The strategic acquisition expands L'OCCITANE's multi-brand portfolio and aims to leverage its international footprint to accelerate Sol de Janeiro's global growth across body care, fragrance and hair care channels.

Arco Platform Limited Acquires COC and Dom Bosco Learning Systems

September 30, 2021

Education

Arco Platform Limited (Nasdaq: ARCE) completed the acquisition of the COC and Dom Bosco learning systems, receiving final antitrust approval from Brazil's CADE and paying a total purchase price of R$800.4 million (adjusted for cash and working capital). The deal strengthens Arco’s leadership in the private K–12 segment by broadening its geographic reach and pricing coverage and creating cross‑sell and upsell opportunities across its partner schools.

BlackRock Acquires Kreos Capital

August 2, 2023

Financial Services

BlackRock, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Kreos Capital, a London-based provider of venture and growth debt financing. Kreos’ 45-person team will integrate into BlackRock’s European Private Debt platform, with current Kreos leadership remaining in place to run existing strategies.