Private Equity – Investment Trends
The trending private equity investment sectors for August 2016 are highlighted below with a few example transactions.
Marketing
Cyprium Partners
Invested in Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (Woodinville, WA), a full service promotional agency specializing in branded merchandise designed for Fortune 500 customers and major professional and amateur sports leagues and teams.
Stagwell Group
Acquired a majority stake in PMX Agency (New York, NY), an integrated performance-driven global marketing firm.
Vista Equity Partners
Acquired Marketo, Inc. (San Mateo, CA), a provider of engagement marketing software and solutions.
Apparel
L catterton
Acquired Hanna Andersson (Portland, OR), a premium children’s apparel and lifestyle brand.
Falfurrias Capital Partners
Invested in Green Distribution (Secaucus, NJ), a technology-based manufacturing and distribution company in the custom apparel space.
Dominus Capital
Invested in League Collegiate Outfitters (Bridgeport, PA), a manufacturer and supplier of branded collegiate-licensed apparel to the college market.
Healthcare
The Pritzker Group
Recapitalized PathGroup (Brentwood, TN), a provider of anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology services.
BBH Capital Partners
Recapitalized Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (Nashville, TN), a provider of specialized inpatient psychiatric stabilization and treatment services to older adults with acute psychiatric issues.
Linden Capital Partners
Acquired Pinnacle Treatment Centers (Mt. Laurel, NJ), a provider of inpatient and outpatient treatment for those suffering from substance abuse addiction.