Private equity firms L Catterton and Ambienta have agreed to acquire Italy-based beauty packaging firm Pibiplast for an undisclosed sum. Based in Correggio, Pibiplast is engaged in designing and manufacturing of beauty and personal care ...
Food and agriculture investment firm Arlon Group has purchased a minority stake in Brazil-based CBL Alimentos (Betania). Betânia is the largest dairy company in the Northeast Region of Brazil, producing fluid milk, dairy drinks and ...
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Bass Pro Shop and Goldman Sachs' private equity arm were partnering on a bid for Cabela's, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. On Tuesday, shares of Cabela's rose $3.14, or 6.4 percent, to $52.51 on the news. Goldman will ...
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US-based private equity firm Castanea Partners has invested undisclosed sum in Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, a retailer and wholesaler of branded artisanal ice creams. This investment makes Castanea Partners, the sole outside investor in ...
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The State Council announced Wednesday that it supported the development of direct financing to reduce production costs for enterprises. Through direct financing, enterprises can get funds from the capital market by issuing shares or ...
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Mills Fleet Farm is in talks to be acquired by buyout firm KKR & Co., according to a Reuters report. With 35 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and North Dakota, the company's mix includes hunting, fishing and sporting goods products. ...
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Havells India, a manufacturer of lighting and electrical products, plans to sell most of its stake in European lighting system and fixtures company Sylvania. Sylvania is one of the four leading lighting brands in Europe and Latin America. ...
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Hostess Brands, which is known for its snack cakes, is expanding into breads and buns category with an aim to offer one-stop shopping for convenience and discount stores that sell its products. This move comes after the company came up ...
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ThyssenKrupp has reportedly approached BNP Paribas to find a suitable buyer for its automotive contract assembly business. The automotive systems unit produces axle systems for car makers, It generates revenues of around €1bn. ...
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International private equity firms show interest in Australian vegetable companies The under-cover vegetable growing industry has remained sheltered from the erratic weather conditions of the past five years, according to market research ...
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Pivovarna Lasko, a leading brewer in Slovenia, has secured five binding bids in a sale that iis likely to be completed by June end. Though the names of the bidders have not been announced officially, local media reports say that Dutch ...
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Axalta Coating Systems chairman and CEO, Charlie Shaver, presented insights into the strategic implications of private equity in the coatings industry value chain at a meeting of industry leaders attending the global Coatings Summit in ...
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Charlesbank Capital Partners and Partners Group closed on their previously announced acquisition of Varsity Brands Dec. 15. "The entire Varsity Brands team is united as never before to ensure we inspire and champion greater ...
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The private hospital sector is an emerging part of China’s healthcare market, and is expected to maintain double-digit growth over the coming years, driven by regulatory changes, market demand and capital investments. Specialty ...
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One Equity Partners (OEP) will go ahead with the sale of Austrian flexible packaging company Constantia Flexibles after it failed to list the company on the stock exchange. JP Morgan owns 50% of OEP and has received expressions of ...
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