March 12, 2010
Leading Sponge Maker Armaly Brands Acquires Brillo®
Leading Sponge Maker Armaly Brands Acquires Brillo®
WALLED LAKE, Mich. — Armaly Brands, the nation's leading manufacturer and marketer of polyester-based sponges including proprietary Estracell® More Sanitary technology, today announced it has acquired the Brillo® brand and assets from Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Read Full ArticleMarch 10, 2010
Innovative Brands Selling Pert Plus® and Sure®
Innovative Brands Selling Pert Plus® and Sure®
Innovative Brands, a portfolio company of Najafi Cos., has agreed to sell its Pert Plus® haircare and Sure® deodorant brands to Helen of Troy Ltd. No financial terms were disclosed.
Read Full ArticleNovember 20, 2009
Goldner Hawn Selling Vitality Foodservice
Goldner Hawn Selling Vitality Foodservice
Goldner Hawn Private Equity has agreed to sell Vitality Foodservice, Inc., a Tampa, Fla.-based dispensed beverage business, to Nestlé Professional.
Read Full ArticleOctober 29, 2009
Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC Acquires Five Consumer Products Brands From McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC Acquires Five Consumer Products Brands From McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Boston — Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC has announced the formation of Blacksmith Brands Inc. with the acquisition of five over-the-counter (OTC) consumer products brands from McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Read Full ArticleOctober 28, 2009
Sawaya Segalas to Attend 2009 SEMA and AAPEX
Sawaya Segalas to Attend 2009 SEMA and AAPEX
New York — Sawaya Segalas announced today that a number of the firm's representatives will be attending the SEMA and AAPEX trade shows in Las Vegas November 3rd through November 6th.
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October 12, 2009
Airborne Purchased by GF Capital
Airborne Purchased by GF Capital
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Airborne, Inc., makers of dietary supplements that support immune health, today announced that it has been purchased by GF Capital Private Equity Fund, LP. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Read Full Article September 8, 2009
Lance, Inc. to Purchase Stella D'oro Brand
Lance, Inc. to Purchase Stella D'oro Brand
CHARLOTTE — Lance, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Stella D'oro Biscuit Co., Inc. to purchase the Stella D'oro brand as well as certain manufacturing equipment and inventory.
Read Full Article July 7, 2009
EB Excalibur Completes Acquisition of Certain Assets of Excalibur Electronics
EB Excalibur Completes Acquisition of Certain Assets of Excalibur Electronics
New York — Cortec Group, a New York based private equity firm which invests in middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and proprietary service businesses, announced that EB Excalibur, Inc, a portfolio company of Cortec's affiliate, Cortec Group Fund IV, L.P., has acquired certain assets of Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
Read Full Article June 17, 2009
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires Church & Dwight OTC products
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires Church & Dwight OTC products
LANGHORNE, Pa. — Insight Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the acquisition of seven brands from Church & Dwight.
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November 24, 2008
3M to Acquire Futuro Product Line from Beiersdorf
3M to Acquire Futuro Product Line from Beiersdorf
ST. PAUL, Minn./Wilton, CT — 3M and Beiersdorf announced today that 3M has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Futuro health supports and compression hosiery product line from Beiersdorf.
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October 13, 2008
Helen of Troy Limited Announces Acquisition of the Ogilvie Brand From Ascendia Brands, Inc.
Helen of Troy Limited Announces Acquisition of the Ogilvie Brand From Ascendia Brands, Inc.
EL PASO, Texas — Helen of Troy Limited, designer, developer and worldwide marketer of brand-name personal care and household consumer products, today announced that it has acquired the worldwide rights and trademarks to the Ogilvie brand of "at home" salon hair permanent and straightening products from Ascendia Brands, Inc.
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September 8, 2008
3M to Acquire Meguiar's, Inc.
3M to Acquire Meguiar's, Inc.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — 3M announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Meguiar's, Inc.
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July 31, 2008
W.M. Barr buys two product lines from Homax Cos.
W.M. Barr buys two product lines from Homax Cos.
W.M. Barr & Co. has bought the Jasco and Bix product lines from The Homax Cos. and its private equity owner, Olympus Partners, the company announced Thursday.
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May 27, 2008
FdG Associates Announces Sale of Implus Footcare to AEA Investors
FdG Associates Announces Sale of Implus Footcare to AEA Investors
New York – FdG Associates, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced today it has sold Implus Footcare, LLC, the leader in performance footwear accessories, to New York-based AEA Investors, one of the pioneer firms in the private equity business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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April 11, 2008
Sawaya Segalas' Website is Recognized as Adobe Site of the Day on Adobe.com
Sawaya Segalas' Website is Recognized as Adobe Site of the Day on Adobe.com
On Friday, April 11, 2008, Adobe selected Sawaya Segalas' website, www.sawayasegalas.com, as Adobe Site of the Day. Adobe Site of the Day is awarded to projects that are "based on strong visual design, technical execution, usability, interesting and/or timely content, ROI and benefit to the organization as well as overall innovative use of Adobe products."
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January 31, 2008
Bracing for Success: Lil' Drug Store Products Acquires Wellgate Products for Women
Bracing for Success: Lil' Drug Store Products Acquires Wellgate Products for Women
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. — Lil' Drug Store Products, the marketer of the feminine health products Replens and RepHresh, has purchased Wellgate Products, a leading marketer of orthopedic braces and supports designed exclusively for women.
Read Full ArticleNovember 6, 2007
Olympus Partners Purchases Black Flag Brands
Olympus Partners Purchases Black Flag Brands
STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford, CT based Olympus Partners is pleased to announce that Homax Group Inc., a portfolio company, has acquired Black Flag Brands LLC.
Read Full ArticleOctober 29, 2007
Building Value Through Acquisitions
Building Value Through Acquisitions
Fuad Sawaya Presents at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Conference
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Code Hennessy invests in Woodstream
Code Hennessy invests in Woodstream
Code Hennessy & Simmons LLC has invested in a recapitalization of bird feeder and rodent control products maker Woodstream Corp., a portfolio company of Brockway Moran & Partners Inc.
Read Full ArticleMay 7, 2007
Beiersdorf Sells U.S. First Aid Brand Curad to Medline Industries Inc.
Beiersdorf Sells U.S. First Aid Brand Curad to Medline Industries Inc.
Beiersdorf has signed an agreement to sell its U.S. first aid brand, Curad and the associated business, to Medline Industries, Inc.
Read Full ArticleApril 19, 2007
Playtex Products Acquires Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care
Playtex Products Acquires Hawaiian Tropic Sun Care
WESTPORT, Conn. — Playtex Products, Inc. (NYSE: PYX), a leading branded consumer products company, announced that it has acquired the stock of Tiki Hut Holding Company, Inc. of Ormond Beach Florida, the owner of Hawaiian Tropic sun care.
Read Full ArticleJanuary 16, 2007
Past Coleman CEO and McCarthy Capital Corporation, an Omaha based private equity firm, team up to purchase Vornado.
Past Coleman CEO and McCarthy Capital Corporation, an Omaha based private equity firm, team up to purchase Vornado.
Omaha, NE and Andover, KS — Bill Phillips, members of his management team, and McCarthy Capital recently completed the purchase of the operating assets of Vornado, the Andover based manufacturer of premium branded room comfort appliances.
Read Full ArticleDecember 19, 2006
GlaxoSmithKline Completes Acquisition of CNS, Inc. GSK adds innovative, high-growth Breathe Right and FiberChoice brands to Consumer Healthcare portfolio
GlaxoSmithKline Completes Acquisition of CNS, Inc. GSK adds innovative, high-growth Breathe Right and FiberChoice brands to Consumer Healthcare portfolio
PHILADELPHIA — GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) (NYSE: GSK) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of CNS, Inc.
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Braun GmbH and Kaz, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership
Braun GmbH and Kaz, Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership
NEW YORK — Braun GmbH, part of Procter and Gamble, and Kaz, Inc., New York, have formed a strategic partnership under which Kaz has acquired Braun's thermometer and blood pressure monitoring business.
Read Full ArticleSeptember 25, 2006
Lil' Drug Store Sells Wartner(R) Brand: Focuses on Women's Health and Convenience Businesses
Lil' Drug Store Sells Wartner(R) Brand: Focuses on Women's Health and Convenience Businesses
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. today announced that it has sold the Wartner® brand wart removal system to Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Read Full ArticleJuly 17, 2006
Orange Glo International Signs Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Church & Dwight
Orange Glo International Signs Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Church & Dwight
DENVER — Orange Glo International announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (NYSE:CHD) for $325 million in cash.
Read Full ArticleMarch 2, 2006
Allied Capital to Sell a Majority Equity Interest in Advantage Sales & Marketing to J.W. Childs Associates and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity
Allied Capital to Sell a Majority Equity Interest in Advantage Sales & Marketing to J.W. Childs Associates and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity
WASHINGTON — Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE:ALD) and Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc. ("Advantage") announced today that a definitive agreement has been signed to sell a majority equity interest in Advantage to an affiliate of J.W. Childs Associates, L.P. and Merrill Lynch Global Private Equity.
Read Full ArticleNovember 14, 2005
Prestige Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Dental Concepts, LLC
Prestige Brands Holdings Completes Acquisition of Dental Concepts, LLC
IRVINGTON, N.Y. — Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PBH) today announced that it has completed the purchase of the assets of Dental Concepts, LLC, a marketer of therapeutic oral care products sold in retail outlets throughout the United States and Canada.
Read Full ArticleAugust 10, 2005
Cott Corporation announces acquisition of Macaw Soft Drinks in the U.K.
Cott Corporation announces acquisition of Macaw Soft Drinks in the U.K.
TORONTO/LONDON — Cott Corporation (NYSE:COT; TSX:BCB), the world's largest retailer brand soft drink supplier, today announced that its U.K. subsidiary, Cott Beverages Ltd., has acquired 100% of the shares of Macaw (Holdings) Limited, the parent company of Macaw (Soft Drinks) Limited, for approximately $135 million USD (pnds stlg 75.7 million).
Read Full ArticleJune 17, 2005
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Agrees to Sell the Pfaltzgraff Co.
Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Agrees to Sell the Pfaltzgraff Co.
YORK, Pa. — Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Co. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell certain assets of The Pfaltzgraff Co., one of America's leading marketers of casual dinnerware and accessories for the home, to Lifetime Brands Inc.
Read Full ArticleMay 20, 2005
When Brands Change Hands
When Brands Change Hands
What do Liza Minnelli, Donald Trump and Spic And Span have in common? It would seem to take a vivid - and perhaps not too healthy - imagination to find out. But the answer is surprisingly mundane: They've all been in multiple relationships over the years.
Read Full ArticleMay 2, 2005
PepsiCo Agrees to Buy Punica, a Leading German Juice Maker
PepsiCo Agrees to Buy Punica, a Leading German Juice Maker
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo announced today that it has agreed to acquire Punica Getranke GmbH, a leading German maker of fruit juices and juice drinks, from Sunny Delight Beverages Co., a portfolio company of J.W. Childs Associates, L.P.
Read Full ArticleJanuary 4, 2005
Allied Capital Announces the Purchase of Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Allied Capital Announces the Purchase of Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation
WASHINGTON — Allied Capital Corporation (NYSE:ALD) announced it completed the buyout of Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation on December 31, 2004.
Read Full ArticleDecember 27, 2004
Quickie Manufacturing Corp. Announces Growth Investment from Centre Partners
Quickie Manufacturing Corp. Announces Growth Investment from Centre Partners
CINNAMINSON, N.J. — Quickie Manufacturing Corp. announced today that it has received a strategic investment from Centre Partners and certain of its affiliates.
Read Full ArticleOctober 7, 2004
Prestige Brands Announces Acquisition of Little Remedies®
Prestige Brands Announces Acquisition of Little Remedies®
IRVINGTON, NY — Prestige Brands, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the rights to the Little Remedies® umbrella brand through its purchase of all of the capital stock of Vetco, Inc., a leading company engaged in the development, distribution and marketing of pediatric over-the-counter healthcare products.
Read Full ArticleSeptember 27, 2004
BISSELL To Buy Woolite® Rug and Upholstery Business from Playtex Products, Inc.
BISSELL To Buy Woolite® Rug and Upholstery Business from Playtex Products, Inc.
GRAND RAPIDS — Privately-held BISSELL Homecare, Inc., the pioneer of America's early carpet sweeper, announced today it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Woolite Rug and Upholstery business from Playtex Products, Inc.
Read Full ArticleApril 12, 2004
Homedics Gains in Scales with Salter Purchase
Homedics Gains in Scales with Salter Purchase
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, M.I.. — HoMedics has bought Salter Housewares, a U.K.-based maker of bath and kitchen scales and kitchen housewares products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read Full ArticleApril 9, 2004
Birds Eye sells Freshlike unit
Birds Eye sells Freshlike unit
Birds Eye Foods Inc. has agreed to sell its Freshlike canned vegetable business to Allen Canning Co. of Siloam Springs, Ark.
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Brynwood Partners to Sell Lincoln Snacks Company to Willis Stein & Partners
Brynwood Partners to Sell Lincoln Snacks Company to Willis Stein & Partners
Brynwood Partners ("Brynwood") a private investment firm, today announced that it has completed the sale of Lincoln Snacks Company ("Lincoln Snacks" or the "Company") to Willis Stein & Partners ("Willis Stein"), a Chicago-based private equity investment firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 10, 2004
Branded Products Sold Include Compound W, Denorex, Cutex and New-Skin
Branded Products Sold Include Compound W, Denorex, Cutex and New-Skin
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Shansby Group (TSG), a leading private equity investment firm specializing in branded consumer products, announced today the sale of Medtech Holdings, Inc., a marketer and distributor of well-recognized branded health and beauty care products, to GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC (GTCR), a leading private equity investment firm.
Read Full ArticleDecember 3, 2003
Stonebridge Partners and Weston Presidio Announce the Sale of Hunter Fan, Inc.
Stonebridge Partners and Weston Presidio Announce the Sale of Hunter Fan, Inc.
Stonebridge Partners and Weston Presidio Capital, two leading private equity groups focused on investing in middle market companies, announced that they have sold the Hunter Fan Company ("Hunter" or the "Company"), a holding of the Stonebridge Partners Equity Fund III, L.P. investment portfolio, to Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking.
Read Full ArticleOctober 6, 2003
Tetra Tech sells Damp Rid.
Tetra Tech sells Damp Rid.
Tetra Technologies Inc. has sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Damp Rid Inc., for roughly $19.3 million in cash to an undisclosed buyer. The pact provides for a long-term agreement in which Tetra will supply calcium chloride to Damp Rid.
Read Full ArticleJune 13, 2003
Perry Ellis Completes Acquisition of Salant Corporation
Perry Ellis Completes Acquisition of Salant Corporation
MIAMI — Perry Ellis International, Inc. (Nasdaq:PERY) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Salant Corporation.
Read Full ArticleSeptember 30, 2002
Combe Incorporated to Acquire J.B. Williams Company, Inc.
Combe Incorporated to Acquire J.B. Williams Company, Inc.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Combe Incorporated, the world leader in men's haircolor products, and a pioneer in identifying unique consumer product niches, announced today an agreement to purchase J.B. Williams Company, Inc., of Glen Rock, NJ, a respected marketer of leading oral and men's hair and personal care products in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Read Full ArticleAugust 19, 2002
Homedics Weighs in on Scales Acquires Taylor Precision Products
Homedics Weighs in on Scales Acquires Taylor Precision Products
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. HoMedics' purchase of Taylor Precision Products last week helps the company burrow deeper into the wellness category and move into categories it had already been investigating.
Read Full ArticleJuly 1, 2002
Honeywell to sell seasonal products unit to Kaz Inc.
Honeywell to sell seasonal products unit to Kaz Inc.
NEW YORK — Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. said on Monday it would sell its noncore seasonal products business, which includes humidifiers and fans, to private appliance maker Kaz Inc.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 19, 2002
Designs and Ecko Announce Agreement to Establish Outlet Storess Designs Adds Third Brand to Its Core Business
Designs and Ecko Announce Agreement to Establish Outlet Storess Designs Adds Third Brand to Its Core Business
NEEDHAM, MA. Designs, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS: “DESI”), retail brand operator of Levi's® Outlet by Designs, Dockers® Outlet by Designs, and Candies® outlet stores, and Ecko.Complex LLC, a leading design-driven lifestyle brand targeting young men and women, today announced that they have reached an agreement in principle under which Designs will open and operate Ecko branded retail stores in outlet malls throughout the United States
Read Full ArticleSeptember 12, 2001
Wella Strengthens Position in USA through Acquisition of Graham Webb International
Wella Strengthens Position in USA through Acquisition of Graham Webb International
The German Wella group (cosmetics, hair-care products, perfumeries) has announced the acquisition of the American hair-care group Graham Webb for an undisclosed sum.
Read Full ArticleMay 21, 2001
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Acquires USA Detergents, Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Acquires USA Detergents, Inc.
PRINCETON, N.J. — Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE: CHD) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, US Acquisition Corp., completed its $7.00 per share cash tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of USA Detergents, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAD).
Read Full ArticleOctober 30, 2000
Leapin' Lizards! PepsiCo Agrees to Acquire South Beach Beverage Co.
Leapin' Lizards! PepsiCo Agrees to Acquire South Beach Beverage Co.
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo, Inc. today said it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in the South Beach Beverage Company, whose highly innovative SoBe brand has made it one of the industry's most successful companies.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 28, 2000
L'Oreal Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Carson
L'Oreal Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Carson
NEW YORK — L'Oreal S.A. today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Carson, Inc. of Savannah, Georgia.
Read Full ArticleDecember 2, 1999
Church & Dwight Completes Bathroom Product Brands Buys
Church & Dwight Completes Bathroom Product Brands Buys
PRINCETON, N.J. — Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD) completed the acquisitions of the Clean Shower brand from Clean Shower L.P. and of the Scrub Free and Delicare brands from Benckiser Consumer Products Inc.
Read Full ArticleAugust 6, 1999
Dial/Henkel LLC Completes Acquisition of Custom Cleaner Home Dry Cleaning Business
Dial/Henkel LLC Completes Acquisition of Custom Cleaner Home Dry Cleaning Business
Scottsdale, Ariz — Dial/Henkel LLC, the joint venture between The Dial Corporation of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Henkel KGaA of DÃsseldorf, Germany, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Custom Cleaner home dry cleaning business of Creative Products Resource, Inc., of Fairfield, N.J. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read Full ArticleApril 19, 1999
Big Farm & Fleet Dealers Merge - Central Tractor Joins Quality Stores
Big Farm & Fleet Dealers Merge - Central Tractor Joins Quality Stores
MUSKEGON, MICH. - Consolidation continues in farm and fleet retailing, as that sector's second-and third-largest dealers are merging to improve their position against a broad swatch of retail competitors nationwide.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 15, 1999
American Safety Razor to be acquired
American Safety Razor to be acquired
STAUNTON, Va. — American Safety Razor Co. said Monday it agreed to be acquired by J.W. Childs Equity Partners II L.P. for $173 million, or about $14.13 per share.
Read Full ArticleJanuary 5, 1999
First Atlantic buys stake in Otis Spunkmeyer
First Atlantic buys stake in Otis Spunkmeyer
NEW YORK — Private investment firm First Atlantic Capital Ltd. said Tuesday it has acquired a majority interest in cookie dough and muffin maker and distributor Otis Spunkmeyer Inc. for undisclosed terms.
Read Full ArticleDecember 15, 1998
ReSound completes sale of retail outlets
ReSound completes sale of retail outlets
Redwood City hearing-aid developer ReSound Corp. has completed the sale of its Viennatone subsidiary to the Amplifon Group, based in Milan, Italy.
Read Full ArticleJuly 30, 1998
Spinnaker Industries Agrees to Acquire Industrial Tape Business
Spinnaker Industries Agrees to Acquire Industrial Tape Business
DALLAS, TX — Spinnaker Industries, Inc. (Amex: SKK and SKK.A) announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the world-wide pressure sensitive electrical tape business of tesa tape, inc., of Hamburg, Germany.
Read Full ArticleJuly 28, 1998
Jan Bell Marketing Announces Acquisition of Mayor's Jewelers
Jan Bell Marketing Announces Acquisition of Mayor's Jewelers
SUNRISE, FL — Jan Bell Marketing, Inc. (JBM:AMEX), today announced it had consummated the acquisition of Mayor's Jewelers, Inc., one of the nation's premier jewelers.
Read Full ArticleJune 12, 1998
Thomas H. Lee Company to Invest in Cott Corporation
Thomas H. Lee Company to Invest in Cott Corporation
TORONTO — Cott Corporation (TSE:BCB.) (ME:BCB.) today announced that Thomas H. Lee Company, a leading private equity firm, has agreed to make a significant minority investment in the Company.
Read Full ArticleMay 22, 1998
Bausch & Lomb Completes Sale of Skin Care Business to The Andrew Jergens Company
Bausch & Lomb Completes Sale of Skin Care Business to The Andrew Jergens Company
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bausch & Lomb (NYSE: BOL) has completed the $135 million cash sale of its successful skin-care business to The Andrew Jergens Company, a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of moisturizing, cleansing, and facial skin-care products.
Read Full ArticleMay 14, 1998
Vestar Capital Partners and La Petite's Senior Management Sell 90% of Their Common Equity to Chase Capital Partners in a Recapitalization of La Petite Academy
Vestar Capital Partners and La Petite's Senior Management Sell 90% of Their Common Equity to Chase Capital Partners in a Recapitalization of La Petite Academy
NEW YORK — Vestar Capital Partners today announced completion of the recapitalization of child care provider La Petite Academy, Inc. and its parent, Vestar/LPA Investment Corporation, by an investor group led by Chase Capital Partners. Under the $283 million recapitalization, Vestar Capital Partners and La Petite's senior management will retain approximately 10% of the company.
Read Full ArticleApril 23, 1998
Block Drug Company Divests Three Household Brands
Block Drug Company Divests Three Household Brands
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Block Drug Company today announced the sale of three of its worldwide household product businesses to HPD Laboratories, Inc., a newly formed company which will do business as Global Household Brands.
Read Full ArticleApril 13, 1998
Tyco International Acquires CONFAB
Tyco International Acquires CONFAB
HAMILTON, Bermuda — Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC; LSE: TYI; BSX: TYC) (Tyco), a diversified manufacturing and service company, announced today that it has acquired CONFAB, a manufacturer of adult incontinent and other hygiene products.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 23, 1998
Cadbury Schweppes Establishes Joint Venture to Invest in US Bottling
Cadbury Schweppes Establishes Joint Venture to Invest in US Bottling
Cadbury Schweppes plc has entered into an agreement with The Carlyle Group of Washington DC to establish a joint venture to invest in soft drinks bottling in the US.
Read Full ArticleDecember 23, 1997
Reckitt & Colman Agrees to Buy US Household Brands
Reckitt & Colman Agrees to Buy US Household Brands
Reckitt & Colman plc has announced an agreement to acquire four US household brands - Spray 'n Wash, Glass Plus, Vivid and Yes - from S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Subject to US government approval, the deal is expected to be completed in late January.
Read Full ArticleDecember 23, 1997
Playtex Products to Acquire Personal Care Group, Inc. for Approximately $182 Million in Cash, Stock; Playtex to add leading consumer product brands to its existing lines
Playtex Products to Acquire Personal Care Group, Inc. for Approximately $182 Million in Cash, Stock; Playtex to add leading consumer product brands to its existing lines
WESTPORT, Conn. — Playtex Products, Inc. (PYX - NYSE) announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Personal Care Group, Inc., owner of a number of leading consumer product brands, including Wet Ones® pre-moistened towelettes, Chubs® baby wipes, Ogilvie® home permanent products and Binaca® breath spray and drops, from J.W. Childs Equity Partners, L.P.
Read Full ArticleNovember 21, 1997
Cott Completes its Largest Acquisition
Cott Completes its Largest Acquisition
TORONTO — Cott Corporation (NNM:COTTF, TSE/ME:BCB) announced today that its UK subsidiary, Cott UK Limited, has acquired, from Hero AG, 100% of the share capital of Hero Drinks Group (UK) Limited, which is the largest supplier of retailer brand carbonated soft drinks ("CSD") in the PET bottle format in the UK.
Read Full ArticleNovember 3, 1997
BNP Prescribes Managed Healthcare
BNP Prescribes Managed Healthcare
Banque Nationale de Paris has sent books out on a $57 million credit facility for Managed Healthcare Associates, a source close to the deal said.
Read Full ArticleJuly 21, 1997
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
An affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), has competed its acquisition of a majority interest in Randall's Food Markets, Inc.
Read Full ArticleJune 2, 1997
National Service sells $287 million in assets
National Service sells $287 million in assets
ATLANTA — National Service Industries Inc. will sell 29 plants and assets related to its uniform rental business to G&K Services Inc. for about $287 million, the companies said Monday.
Read Full ArticleMay 14, 1997
Allied Signal to Acquire Prestone Products
Allied Signal to Acquire Prestone Products
Allied Signal Inc. will acquire the Prestone Products Corporation, a car-care products company, from Prestone's managers and Vestar Capital Partners, a private investment firm. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Read Full ArticleApril 2, 1997
Millbrook Distribution Services acquired by R.A.B. Holdings Inc.
Millbrook Distribution Services acquired by R.A.B. Holdings Inc.
NEW YORK — R.A.B. Holdings Inc. ("R.A.B."), a privately-held investment company based in New York City announced today the completion of its acquisition of Millbrook Distribution Services Inc. ("Millbrook").
Read Full ArticleNovember 27, 1996
Clorox Co. to Acquire Armor All Products In $400 Million Deal
Clorox Co. to Acquire Armor All Products In $400 Million Deal
OAKLAND, Calif. — Clorox Co. agreed to acquire Armor All Products Corp., which makes car-care products, for about $400 million, or $19.09 a share.
Read Full ArticleNovember 11, 1996
McKesson Completes Purchase of FoxMeyer's Health Care Distribution Business
McKesson Completes Purchase of FoxMeyer's Health Care Distribution Business
SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson Corp. (NYSE:MCK) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the health care distribution business of FoxMeyer Drug Co. McKesson received regulatory clearance and court approval enabling the transaction to close on November 8, just 30 business days from its October 3 bid to acquire the bankrupt company's assets.
Read Full ArticleJuly 23, 1996
U.S. Industries Completes Purchase of Keller Industries' Ladder Operations
U.S. Industries Completes Purchase of Keller Industries' Ladder Operations
London and Iselin, New Jersey — U.S. Industries, Inc. announced that an affiliate of its Ames garden tool company has completed the purchase of the ladder operations of Keller Industries, Inc. for US$37.3 million in cash.
Read Full ArticleApril 4, 1996
Disposal of US Personal Products Division
Disposal of US Personal Products Division
Reckitt & Colman plc announced today that it has sold the Personal Products Division of its US subsidiary, Reckitt & Colman Inc., to a subsidiary of J.W. Childs Associates, L.P., a Massachusetts-based investment management firm, for $123 million.
Read Full ArticleOctober 31, 1995
Thomas Nelson Inc. announces successful completion of tender offer for shares of The C.R. Gibson Co.
Thomas Nelson Inc. announces successful completion of tender offer for shares of The C.R. Gibson Co.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Thomas Nelson Inc. (NYSE:TNM) today announced that it has successfully completed, through Nelson Acquisition Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary, its $9.00 per share, all-cash tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of The C.R. Gibson Co. (AMEX:GIB).
Read Full ArticleOctober 27, 1995
Donaldson, Lufkin to Buy a Maker of Chain Saws
Donaldson, Lufkin to Buy a Maker of Chain Saws
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc.'s merchant banking group said yesterday that it had agreed to buy the McCulloch Corporation, a maker of chain saws and lawn equipment, from the Shop Vac Corporation.
Read Full ArticleDecember 19, 1994
Oxxford Clothing loses shirt
Oxxford Clothing loses shirt
Chicago, IL, US — A Tennessee apparel firm has bought Oxxford Clothing Co. after lender Heller International Corp. foreclosed on the assets of the Chicago company.
Read Full ArticleNovember 3, 1994
Quaker Oats buys Snapple for $1.7 billion
Quaker Oats buys Snapple for $1.7 billion
CHICAGO — Quaker Oats Co., itself the target of recent takeover speculation, Wednesday made the surprise announcement that it is buying natural fruit drinks maker Snapple Beverage Corp. for $1.7 billion in cash.
Read Full ArticleMay 19, 1993
Bausch & Lomb signs agreement to acquire Curel® and Soft Sense® skin care product lines
Bausch & Lomb signs agreement to acquire Curel® and Soft Sense® skin care product lines
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bausch & Lomb (NYSE/BOL) announced Wednesday it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Curel® and Soft Sense® lines of skin care products from S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Read Full ArticleFebruary 1, 1993
Empire of Carolina Sells Two Subsidiaries To a Unilever Unit
Empire of Carolina Sells Two Subsidiaries To a Unilever Unit
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey — Thomas J. Lipton Co., a unit of Unilever PLC, said it signed a definitive agreement to buy two frozen dessert units for $155 million from Empire of Carolina Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Read Full ArticleMay 21, 1992
Horn/Hardart, Debt Holders in Exchange Deal
Horn/Hardart, Debt Holders in Exchange Deal
WEEHAWKEN, NJ — The Horn and Hardart Co said it reached agreement with holders of 75 pct of its 14 pct debentures on an exchange of the debentures for a combination of cash, common stock and a new issue of 7.5 pct convertible preferred stock of Horn and Hardart's direct marketing subsidiary, The Hanover Companies.
Read Full ArticleMay 15, 1992
Benckiser Pays Pfizer $440m For Coty Offshoot
Benckiser Pays Pfizer $440m For Coty Offshoot
Pfizer, one of the biggest US drug companies, has agreed to sell its Coty cosmetics and fragrance subsidiary to Joh. A. Benckiser, the German consumer products company, in a deal valued at $440m.
Read Full ArticleMay 7, 1992
Foxmeyer Acquires Harris Wholesale; Stock Purchase Combines Third and Seventh Largest U.S. Drug Distributors
Foxmeyer Acquires Harris Wholesale; Stock Purchase Combines Third and Seventh Largest U.S. Drug Distributors
DALLAS — FoxMeyer Corporation (NYSE: FOX) announced today it has completed the previously announced purchase of all of the shares of Harris Wholesale Company for approximately $120 million, after working capital adjustments, including the repayment of Harris' bank debt.
Read Full ArticleJanuary 27, 1992
Air Wis Shareholders Embrace United Merger
Air Wis Shareholders Embrace United Merger
APPLETON, WI — Air Wis shareholders last Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed a merger proposal from the United Express' major airline partner, United Airlines.
Read Full ArticleNovember 4, 1991
General Binding Corp. Acquires Velo-Bind Inc.
General Binding Corp. Acquires Velo-Bind Inc.
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — General Binding Corp. said it has completed the acquisition of Velo-Bind Inc. for $9.77 a share, or $50 million.
Read Full ArticleJune 21, 1991
Beiersdorf Takes Over La Prairie of USA
Beiersdorf Takes Over La Prairie of USA
Beiersdorf of Hamburg is to take over La Prairie Inc of New York in the USA, announced Hans Otto Woebcke, chair of the board of directors at the AGM.
Read Full ArticleOctober 22, 1990
Undaunted by Recession, Luggage Seller Carries on
Undaunted by Recession, Luggage Seller Carries on
River Edge, NJ, US — When Leo Gleicher bought a costume jewelry store in the early 1960s, his initial inclination was to close down the shop's existing luggage department. Much to his surprise, leather bags became his biggest seller as Americans became infected with wanderlust.
Read Full ArticleJune 9, 1990
Beiersdorf Acquires Juvena Cosmetics Group as Part of Corporate Strategy
Beiersdorf Acquires Juvena Cosmetics Group as Part of Corporate Strategy
Beiersdorf has taken a further step towards becoming comprehensively involved in all areas of skin-care, and has filled the gap which existed in depot cosmetics.
Read Full ArticleMay 30, 1990
Benckiser Acquires Astor/Lancaster Group from Smithkline Beecham; 8th Acquisition in Evolution of $2 Billion int'l Consumer Products Company
Benckiser Acquires Astor/Lancaster Group from Smithkline Beecham; 8th Acquisition in Evolution of $2 Billion int'l Consumer Products Company
LUDWIGSHAFEN, West Germany - Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH has agreed to acquire the Astor/Lancaster Group of Beecham Cosmetics Europe from SmithKline Beecham plc (NYSE: SBH) for 210 million pounds sterling (US $354.7 million).
Read Full ArticleSeptember 1, 1989
Cadbury Schweppes to buy P&G's Crush
Cadbury Schweppes to buy P&G's Crush
Cadbury Schweppes PLC, the British candy and beverage giant, said Thursday it agreed to buy Procter and Gamble Co.'s Crush International unit for $220 million.
Read Full ArticleJuly 25, 1989
Unilever United States Inc and Faberge Inc sign contract for purchase of business
Unilever United States Inc and Faberge Inc sign contract for purchase of business
Unilever United States Inc and Faberge Inc jointly announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of the toiletries, cosmetics and fragrances businesses of Faberge and Elizabeth Arden by Unilever United States Inc and affiliates.
Read Full ArticleDecember 8, 1988
Bausch & Lomb In Dental Entry
Bausch & Lomb In Dental Entry
Bausch & Lomb Inc. said yesterday that it had reached an agreement to buy the Dental Research Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of dental plaque removers, for $133 million.
Read Full ArticleAugust 22, 1988
Circle Line Sails to Top With Dinner Cruise Deal
Circle Line Sails to Top With Dinner Cruise Deal
New York, NY, US — In one of the most far-reaching deals on the New York City waterfront in years, Circle Line Sightseeing Yachts Inc, is purchasing World Yacht Ltd., the company that has developed harbor dinner cruises into a multimillion-dollar business.
Read Full ArticleDecember 3, 1987
Morgan Lewis Githens & AHN Inc. Completes Service America Acquisition with General Electric Credit Corporation Funding
Morgan Lewis Githens & AHN Inc. Completes Service America Acquisition with General Electric Credit Corporation Funding
NEW YORK — Morgan Lewis Githens & Ahn, Inc. (MLG&A) and members of senior management of Service America Corporation (Service America), one of the nation's largest contract food service companies, announced completion of the acquisition of Service America from Alleco Inc. formerly Allegheny Beverage Corporation, for $450 million in cash and securities.
Read Full ArticleOctober 1, 1987
Business Brief: Allied Stores Corp.
Business Brief: Allied Stores Corp.
Tribeca Holdings Inc. said it completed the purchase of Plymouth Shops, a New York apparel chain, from Allied Stores Corp.
Read Full ArticleDecember 31, 1986
Paine Webber Capital Inc. Completes the Purchase of National Car Rental System Inc. from Household International
Paine Webber Capital Inc. Completes the Purchase of National Car Rental System Inc. from Household International
NEW YORK — PaineWebber announced today that an investor group led by PaineWeber Capital, Inc. has completed the purchase of National Car Rental System, Inc. from Household International.
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