Weber Inc., an American grill maker, has agreed to a $3.7 billion takeover by investment funds managed by BDT Capital Partners. As per the terms of the deal, the private equity firm will buy out all the shares of the publicly-listed Weber it previously didn’t own for $8.05 per share. The consideration represents a 60% […]
Spanish fashion and fragrance company Puig is set to acquire a majority stake in British luxury makeup and skincare brand Charlotte Tilbury for an undisclosed price. The British cosmetics company was launched in 2013 by make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury, who will sell a significant minority stake in it to Puig. Charlotte Tilbury owns the Magic […]
Restaurant acquisition news : Chicago investment firm BDT Capital Partners, through its affiliated funds, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Texan fast food restaurant chain Whataburger for an undisclosed price. Whataburger, which was founded in 1950 as a roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, has expanded over the years to have nearly 830 […]
Drinks acquisition news : Keurig Green Mountain, a specialty coffee and coffeemaker company has struck a major deal to acquire US soft drinks company Dr Pepper Snapple Group for $18.7 billion. Keurig Green Mountain acquisition of Dr Pepper Snapple Group The merger deal will create an enlarged beverage company by the name Keurig Dr Pepper […]