The latest survey from Grant Thornton reveals that private equity professionals are forecasting a rise in transaction volume, despite the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The survey, which polled 255 M&A professionals, found that 67% of respondents anticipate increased deal volume over the next six months. Despite high interest rates, M&A professionals cited […]
Archives for September 17, 2024
Swander Pace Sells Reliance Vitamin to Impetus Wellness
Swander Pace Capital (SPC) has completed the sale of Reliance Vitamin to Impetus Wellness Group, a new platform company formed by AEA Investors. Reliance Vitamin was acquired in October 2017 by Branch Brook Holdings, a partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital, and United Natural Foods. This partnership, formed in 2012, was created to invest […]
Summit Park Soars with Latest Buy
Summit Park has acquired Thrust Flight, a provider of professional flight training services. In this transaction, Summit Park partnered with Thrust Flight’s founder and CEO, Patrick Arnzen, other senior management team members, and AltitudeX Aviation. Thrust Flight is a pilot training school catering to individuals aspiring to become professional pilots. The company was founded in […]
X Marks the Spot: Kohlberg & Company Closes Fund Ten
Middle-market investor Kohlberg & Company has completed the final closing of its 10th private equity fund, Kohlberg Investors X LP (Fund X), securing $4.3 billion in commitments. Additionally, the firm raised $1 billion in commitments for co-investment vehicles dedicated to investing alongside Fund X. Over 125 investors participated as limited partners in Fund X, including […]