Sycamore Partners

A Market on Ice: Alcohol M&A Cools as Shifting Tastes Bite

As consumers drink less and producers grapple with oversupply, alcohol M&A has cooled — but seasoned investors say today’s reset could mirror past downturns that produced outsized returns.

March 23, 2026

Consumer Goods

Who Will Buy Pizza Hut?

As restaurant dealmaking accelerates, Yum!’s exploration of options for Pizza Hut highlights growing demand for scaled brands.

November 28, 2025

Retail

Retailer Express Reportedly Seeks Bankruptcy Savior in Toys ‘R’ Us Owner

WHP Global is among a handful of firms considering buying the troubled apparel chain.

April 22, 2024

Consumer Goods

Gildan’s Top Investor Hints Buyout Would Require a High Premium

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is said to be among those exploring an offer.

March 22, 2024

Food & Beverage

Sycamore Partners Sells Ste. Michelle’s Washington Assets to Wyckoff Family

The move concludes Sycamore’s divestment of its California wine properties and signals a strategic realignment around Oregon assets.

December 11, 2025

Citi Taps JPMorgan Vet Baygual as Co-Head of M&A

Baygual spent over 25 years at JPMorgan and most recently co-led its infrastructure and strategic investors group.

August 8, 2025

Lenders & Private Credit

Banks Pitch Debt Package for Sycamore’s Boots Buyout

Investors are showing strong interest in the offering, drawn by wider spreads and a limited supply of large new-money deals in the current credit market.

July 14, 2025

Healthcare

Walgreens Shareholders Approve $10B Buyout by Sycamore Partners

Going private will allow Walgreens more operational flexibility to execute its turnaround strategy.

July 11, 2025

Healthcare

Walgreens Boots Alliance Agrees to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners

The deal is valued up to about $24 billion.

March 7, 2025

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