Consumer Goods CPG Brand Reshuffle Spurs PE Shopping SpreeMany consumer product companies are looking to shed non-core assets, providing carve-out opportunities. March 18, 2024
Food & Beverage General Mills Reportedly Eyes Sale of Progresso, HelperFood companies are repositioning their portfolios for health-minded customers. November 12, 2021
Private Equity M&A daily wrap: Pillsbury, Smucker, Brynwood, Sportradar, CPPIB, TCV, EQT, Sallie KrawcheckBrynwood picks up Pillsbury frostings, baking mixes. CPPIB, TCV invest in Sportradar. Tyler faces competition from PE firms. Sallie Krawcheck keynotes Exponent Exchange. July 10, 2018
Investment Banking The weekly wrap: Francisco Partners, NYSE, SmuckerFrancisco Partners backs Bomgar; NYSE parents acquires Chicago Stock Exchange; Smucker buys Rachael Ray-backed pet food company Ainsworth. April 6, 2018
Strategic Buyers M&A daily wrap: Chicago Stock Exchange, the Masters Tournament, Skadden, Rachael RayNYSE owner buys Chicago Stock Exchange; Smucker expands pet food offerings; we look at golf deals in honor of the Masters. April 5, 2018
Strategic Buyers Smucker snags Rachael Ray-backed pet food maker Ainsworth Pet NutritionSmucker first pushed into the pet business in 2015 with a $5.8 billion acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands. April 5, 2018
Food & Beverage This food conglomerate is buying up snack producersConagra is also in the process of divesting Wesson Oil and recently acquired Thanasi Foods, as it reshapes its portfolio. September 26, 2017
Consumer Goods Acquiring a candle maker, Newell continues to reshape portfolioThe Sharpie Maker recently sold the Rubbermaid brand and acquired Smith Mountain Industries. September 11, 2017