Centre Lane Affiliate Acquires Instant Brands' Appliances Division

De'Longhi Acquires Capital Brands (Nutribullet & Magic Bullet) from Centre Lane Partners

December 29, 2020

Consumer Products

De'Longhi Group agreed to acquire Capital Brands Holdings Inc., the Los Angeles-based owner of the Nutribullet and Magic Bullet personal blender brands, from affiliates of Centre Lane Partners for an enterprise value of approximately $421 million. Capital Brands forecasted roughly $290 million in 2020 net revenues; De'Longhi said the acquisition strengthens its presence in the U.S. and expands its food-preparation/blender portfolio and is expected to be accretive.

Spectrum Brands Acquires Tristar Products' Kitchen Appliances and Cookware Business

February 18, 2022

Consumer Products

Spectrum Brands Holdings completed the acquisition of the kitchen appliances and cookware categories of Tristar Products, Inc., integrating the business and employees into its Home and Personal Care segment. The deal is intended to combine complementary product portfolios and accelerate growth of a global home appliances and personal care business.

Centre Lane Partners Affiliate Acquires Lenox Corporation

October 19, 2020

Consumer Products

Lenox Corporation, the Bristol, Pennsylvania-based designer and marketer of dinnerware, flatware, glassware and giftware (including the Lenox, Dansk and Reed & Barton brands), was acquired by an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners. Centre Lane said it will partner with Lenox's management to support the company's transformation and growth, building on investments in branding and e-commerce.

26North Acquires Majority Stake in Middleby's Residential Kitchen Business; Rebrands as Composition Brands

February 5, 2026

Consumer Products

Affiliates of 26North Partners LP acquired a controlling interest in The Middleby Corporation’s Residential Kitchen business, with Middleby retaining a significant non‑controlling stake through a joint venture. The business has been rebranded as Composition Brands and will operate as an independent platform housing premium and ultra‑luxury residential kitchen and outdoor living brands including Viking, AGA, Rangemaster, La Cornue, Lynx and U-Line.

Ampex Brands Acquires Au Bon Pain from ABP Corporation (Panera Bread)

June 30, 2021

Restaurants & Hospitality

Ampex Brands, a large Yum! and 7‑Eleven franchisee based in Richardson, Texas, acquired Au Bon Pain from ABP Corporation, a subsidiary of Panera Bread. The deal (closed June 29) brings 171 Au Bon Pain locations into the Ampex portfolio, grants franchising rights to an additional 131 locations, and transitions Ampex into a franchisor role as it seeks to reopen, stabilize and expand the legacy bakery-café brand.

IWG to acquire The Instant Group and merge digital businesses

March 8, 2022

Real Estate

IWG has agreed to merge its digital businesses with The Instant Group, creating an enlarged independent marketplace for flexible workspace. As part of the deal, PE firms Bowmark and MML Capital will sell their stakes in The Instant Group to IWG, expanding IWG’s digital marketplace capabilities and global reach.