Divestiture

Nestle puts U.S. candy business up for sale

Snacks company Mondelez has been mentioned as one possible buyer for the division that produces Butterfinger and BabyRuth candy bars.

Divestiture June 16

Divestiture June 16
Solamere Partners, with ties to Romney family, seeks stake in Yankees

Tagg Romney, the son of former Massachusetts governor and Bain Capital founder Mitt Romney, is separately bidding to acquire the Florida Marlins.

Private equity June 8

Private equity June 8
Conagra divests Wesson, as consumer conglomerates focus on core brands

Church and Dwight, Prestige Brands and Newell are also in the process of shedding assets.

Consumer goods industry Demitri Diakantonis May 30

Consumer goods industry Demitri Diakantonis May 30
Newell sheds K2, as consumer conglomerates streamline

ConAgra, Church & Dwight, and Prestige Brands have also been selling assets.

Divestiture Demitri Diakantonis May 26

Divestiture Demitri Diakantonis May 26
TaylorMade, endorsed by golf champ Rory McIlroy, finds new home with KPS Capital

Adidas sold the brand to KPS; other PE firms engaged in sports brands include Falconhead and Peak Rock Capital.

Private equity Kamaron Leach May 11

Private equity Kamaron Leach May 11
Data M&A Conditions Index: April composite at 54.0

Deal activity grew slowly in April, with dealmakers expressing optimism about M&A in general but concerns about some uncertainty regarding taxes, healthcare and trade.

M&A conditions index May 2

M&A conditions index May 2

Divestiture

Nestle puts U.S. candy business up for sale

Solamere Partners, with ties to Romney family, seeks stake in Yankees

Conagra divests Wesson, as consumer conglomerates focus on core brands

Newell sheds K2, as consumer conglomerates streamline

TaylorMade, endorsed by golf champ Rory McIlroy, finds new home with KPS Capital

Data M&A Conditions Index: April composite at 54.0

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