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Edouard Verroust
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Skylar Beauty has been sold to Starco Brands
Skylar Beauty Based in Los Angeles, Skylar Beauty was founded in 2017 by Catherine (Cat) Chen, the brand’s Chief Executive Officer. With the launch of Skylar, Cat’s mission was to… Read More
New Loan Facility for Time Out Group plc
Time Out Group Time Out Group plc, is a leading global media and hospitality business that curates and creates the best of the world’s greatest cities through its two divisions… Read More
Mergermarket | European Consumer Trendspotter: Consumer Rainmakers Look Past Challenging 2022 with ‘Quiet Optimism’ for New Year
Originally published by Mergermarket on January 12, 2023. Alex Masters, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, offers a perspective on market trends in the consumer industry. View the original article.
UK Hospitality: Unlocking Hidden Value
The hospitality industry has experienced several challenges over the last few years, which at times has led to valuation concerns amongst investors. However, an opportunity presents for businesses to attract… Read More
Verlinvest has acquired Tom&Co
Tom&Co Founded in 1991 as part of Delhaize Group and carved-out in 2016, Tom&Co is the leading franchise of pet food and accessories retail stores in Belgium, operating more than… Read More
NKD Group has been refinanced
NKD Group NKD Group is a market-leading, discount retailer offering its customers a broad assortment of value-for-money apparel and hard goods. The group, backed by TDR Capital since 2019, operates… Read More
Palladium Equity Partners has sold GoodWest Industries to Sunny Sky Products, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company
GoodWest Industries GoodWest Industries, headquartered in Douglassville, Pennsylvania, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of low-acid aseptic beverage solutions, primarily selling shelf-stable and bag-in-box coffee creamers, cold brews and iced… Read More
Just Food | Gloomy Clouds to Hang Over Food Industry M&A in 2023
Originally published by JustFood on December 20, 2022 Alex Masters, Managing Director and Tom Cunningham, Director in Lincoln International’s Consumer group share insights on M&A trends in consumer sector for the… Read More
Eos Partners has acquired Gulf Pacific
Gulf Pacific Gulf Pacific is a value-added packager and processor of high-quality specialty foods and ingredients, including imported fragrant and organic rice varieties, rice flours, stabilized rice bran and ancient… Read More
Affinum has sold a minority stake in Cotta to L-GAM and founder
COTTA Collection COTTA Collection is one of Europe’s leading white-label manufacturers of upholstered furniture in the low-to-medium-range price segment. Products include upholstered sofas, armchairs and beds, which are manufactured in… Read More
Just Food | Humanization in Pet Food Bounds Along Amid Premium-Led Growth
Originally published by JustFood on December 6, 2022 Alex Masters, Managing Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, shares current growth drivers he is seeing in the pet food sector and expectations… Read More
Dea Capital Alternative Funds has sold Gelato d’Italia to Davidson Kempner Capital Management and Afendis Capital Management
Gelato d’Italia Gelato d’Italia (GdI) is the leading Italian player in the development, production and packaging of specialty and premium ice cream / gelato products, including plant-based and free-from products.… Read More
Food & Beverage Market Update Q3 2022
Turbulent public credit and equity markets influenced by heightened concerns over a near-term recession have cooled the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. The Fed’s focus on curbing inflation has dampened… Read More
Founders and Leitmotiv Private Equity have sold Agorastore to 21 Invest, Bpifrance and management
Client: Leitmotiv Private Equity Limited Client Location: China Acquirer: 21 Invest, Bpifrance and management Acquirer Location: Italy Target: Agorastore Target Location: France Target Description: Agorastore is an online auction platform for… Read More
The Hidden Gem in European Pet Food: European Investors Spot New Opportunity in Raw & Gently Cooked Pet Food
European investors are capitalizing on the fastest growing segment of the European pet food category, powered by pet owners’ ongoing desire for higher quality and natural food options for their… Read More
Master ConcessionAir has been refinanced
Master ConcessionAir Master ConcessionAir (MCA) is a leading independent operator of more than 275 airport concessions across 23 airports in the United States and manages a robust portfolio of national,… Read More
Beauty Independent | What Investors and Retailers are Looking for in Today’s Beauty Market
Originally published by Beauty Independent on November 10, 2022 Jessica Chia, Associate in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, joined Beauty Independent for an In Conversation webinar to discuss market trends in the… Read More
How Excess Inventories are Impacting Furnishings Businesses
The macro-level supply challenges initially spurred by the COVID-19 crisis have largely subsided while their lingering effects have continued to weigh on many consumer products companies. The pandemic period saw… Read More
Promising M&A Outlook for Frozen Food Companies
Frozen foods have seen notable growth since 2019 as a result of shifting consumer behavior. Strong sales have enabled more efficiencies at scale, but some companies also face capacity constraints… Read More
Trilantic Europe announces that its portfolio company Alete Bikes, owner of Denver Bikes, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Cicli Esperia, manufacturer of bikes and e-bikes
Cicli Esperia Cicli Esperia was founded in 1989 in Venice, Italy. It offers the whole range of e-bikes, mountain bicycles, hybrid / city / trekking bicycles and road racers bikes.… Read More
Beauty Independent | In the Post-Girlboss Era, What Role Should a Brand Founder Play?
Originally published by Beauty Independent on October 30, 2022 Ashleigh Barker, Director in Lincoln’s Consumer Group, shares why it is important for brands to have a founder that serves as… Read More
Patrick Ta Beauty has received a minority growth investment from Stride Consumer Partners
Patrick Ta Beauty Based in Los Angeles, California, Patrick Ta Beauty was founded in 2019 by world-renowned makeup artist to celebrities Patrick Ta, established product specialist Rima Minasyan and seasoned… Read More
Lincoln International Expands Presence to Southeast, Opening Miami and Atlanta Offices
Continued growth spurs openings in new geographies for both client coverage and talent acquisition Lincoln International announced today that it has expanded its U.S. footprint with the opening of offices… Read More