Shopko Optical Continues Expanding as it Acquires Midwest Vision Centers
Vision Monday, June 20, 2022
Shopko Optical announced that it has acquired Midwest Vision Centers, which operates 18 eyecare locations in Minnesota and North Dakota.
Shutterstock Acquires Pond5, the World’s Largest Video Marketplace
PR Newswire, May 11, 2022
Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, has acquired Pond5, the world's largest video-first content marketplace for filmmakers, media organizations, and marketers worldwide.
Cornell Capital Acquires Advancing Eyecare
PR Newswire, May 9, 2022
Cornell Capital, a private equity firm based in New York and Hong Kong, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Advancing Eyecare, North America's leading provider of ophthalmic instruments, from Atlantic Street Capital.
PetMeds® Announces Exclusive Partnership with Vetster for Pet Telemedicine
PetMed Express, Inc., April 19, 2022
PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS), Your Trusted Pet Health Expert, today announced an exclusive partnership and investment with Vetster Inc., a leading veterinary telemedicine and pet-care marketplace.
EssilorLuxottica and GrandVision complete the transaction with Vision Group for the sale of stores in Italy
EssilorLuxottica, March 2, 2022
EssilorLuxottica, GrandVision, and Vision Group, one of the largest distribution networks for Italian opticians and a retail player under the VisionOttica banner, announced that the companies have completed the transaction for Vision Group to acquire the VistaSì chain in Italy
FortNine Acquires Defender
PR Newswire, February 17, 2022
FortNine, Canada's leading e-commerce platform for motorbikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, snowmobiles and other powersports equipment, accessories, and parts, announced today in partnership with Novacap the acquisition of Defender Industries Inc.
Enable Dental Raises $8.4 Million to Expand Unique Dental Offerings
Enable Dental, February 9, 2022
CareQuest Innovation Partners, the impact investing group of CareQuest with the mission of improving the oral health of all, has made a investment in Enable Dental
EssilorLuxottica and GrandVision enter into an Agreement with Vision Group
EssilorLuxottica, December 17, 2021
EssilorLuxottica, GrandVision and Vision Group, announced today that the companies have entered into an agreement for Vision Group to acquire the VistaSì chain in Italy, including the brand and all the 99 stores, and 75 GrandVision stores in the country
New Look Vision Group Announces the Acquisition of Luxury Optical Holdings
Businesswire, December 1, 2021
New Look Vision Group announces today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire New York-based Luxury Optical Holdings, creating the largest network of premium locations
Tilia Holdings Announces Growth Investment in Stone Ground Bakery
Tilia, November 9, 2021
Tilia Holdings, a Chicago-based private investment firm focused exclusively on the food and nutrition supply chain, is pleased to announce its investment in Stone Ground Bakery, a premium artisanal bakery in the Rocky Mountain region.
1-800 Contacts Announces Acquisition of Leading Virtual Try-On Technology Company, Ditto
PR Newswire, October 7, 2021
1-800 Contacts, the largest retailer of contact lenses in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Ditto. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. With the move, 1-800 Contacts’ executives say they intend to bring Ditto into a new business-to-business unit
Sun Life to acquire DentaQuest, a leader in dental benefits in the United States
Sun Life Financial Inc., October 3, 2021
Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF), through its U.S. business, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DentaQuest, for US$2.475 billion (approximately C$3.1 billion)
Fittingbox Welcomes JINS as Shareholder, Joining Fielmann, While Founders of the Digital Eyewear Leader Reinforce their Majority Position
Vision Monday, Wednesday, September 22, 2021
FittingBox, a leading provider of augmented reality technologies and virtual try-on solutions for the optical industry, has sold a minority equity stake to JINS, a leading Japanese eyewear retailer
Shutterstock Acquires PicMonkey, A Leading Creative Design Platform
PR Newswire, September 7, 2021
Shutterstock, a leading global creative platform, announced the acquisition of PicMonkey, a leading online graphic design and image editing platform
GovExec Acquires 1105 Media Inc’s Public Sector 360 Group
GovExec Press Release, August 31, 2021
GovExec, the leading information services and insights company for government leaders and contractors, today announced the carve-out and acquisition of 1105 Media Inc’s Public Sector 360 Group
Broadridge Acquires Innovative Compliance and Surveillance Solution for Broker-Dealers
PRNewswire, July 1, 2021
Broadridge Financial Solutions, a global Fintech leader, today announced that it is further enhancing its regulatory compliance capabilities for broker-dealers with the acquisition of the cloud-based ECS assets from Jordan & Jordan
CapM Advisors Adds Brian DeCicco as Managing Director to Lead Media Practice
News Direct, May 17, 2021
CapM Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Brian DeCicco as a Managing Director.
Farm Journal Announces Upcoming Acquisition
Farm Journal, April 28, 2021
Farm Journal has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the assets of AgFax, a multi-eNewsletter company that primarily serves producers growing cotton, rice, peanuts and tree crops.
SignatureMD Completes Merger with Cypress Membership Medicine
Accesswire, March 31, 2021
Signature MD, Inc. and Cypress Membership Medicine, LLC, two leading providers in membership-based concierge medicine have merged in partnership with management and Blue Sea Capital LLC.
Shutterstock to Acquire TurboSquid, the World’s Largest 3D Marketplace
PRNewswire, January 26, 2021
Shutterstock, now known as the world's largest 3D marketplace, announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TurboSquid, Inc.
KKR to Acquire DTC Pioneer 1-800 Contacts from AEA Investors
PR Newswire, Sep 23, 2020, 07:00 ET
1-800 Contacts, the largest retailer of contact lenses in the U.S., today announced a definitive agreement under which global investment firm KKR will acquire the company from AEA Investors.
MetLife to Acquire Versant Health, Owner of Davis Vision and Superior Vision
Businesswire, September 17, 2020
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Versant Health from an investor group led by Centerbridge Partners and including FFL Partners for approximately $1.675 billion in an all-cash transaction.
PE-Backed Groups and Practice Transition Programs Resume Activity, as ODs Explore Options
Vision Monday, August 10, 2020
NEW YORK—The outlook was rosy in January and February. Business was strong, the eyecare and eyewear sectors were firing on nearly all cylinders. Until the pandemic arrived.
Architect Equity Acquires Majority Share in Solution Net Systems, Inc.
Businesswire, August 5, 2020
Datalogic, a global leader in the automatic data capture and process automation markets, announced that it completed the sale of Solution Net Systems, a leading global supplier of automated logistic systems
SignatureMD and Paragon Merge to Establish Premier Provider of Membership-based Concierge Medicine Support Services
PRNewswire, April 22, 2020
SignatureMD and Paragon Private Health, two leading providers in membership-based concierge medicine, have merged in partnership with management and Blue Sea Capital.
CapM Advises Granite Seed, a Portfolio Company of Marwit Capital, in its Sale to S&S Seeds
February 21, 2020
Granite Seed, a one-stop provider of high quality native seed and erosion control products announced it's sale to S&S Seeds.
CapM Advisors Adds Geoffrey Loos as Managing Director and Opens Office in Salt Lake City
January 16, 2020
CapM Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Geoff Loos as a Managing Director. Mr. Loos will be heading an office in Salt Lake City with the intent to further develop the firm’s presence and reach across the Western U.S.
1-800 Contacts Enters Agreement to Acquire Revolutionary Vision Start-Up 6over6 Vision
PRNewswire, December 17, 2019
1-800 Contacts, the leading online contact lens retailer announced that it has entered into a definitive written agreement to acquire 6over6 Vision Ltd.
VSP Vision Care Acquires Community Eye Care
Vision Monday, August 27, 2019
VSP Vision Care has acquired Community Eye Care (CEC), a North Carolina-based vision benefits company that manages vision plans on behalf of employer groups and health insurers. Through this acquisition, VSP is expanding its business in the Southeastern region of the U.S.
Support for DentaQuest Growth Strategy
July 3, 2019
DentaQuest has entered into an agreement with a like-minded minority equity partner that shares our passion for Preventistry and that will provide additional capital to accelerate our growth strategy and improve the oral health of millions of Americans.
VSP Global Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Acquire Visionworks
PR Newswire, Thursday, June 27, 2019
VSP Global® announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire San Antonio, Texas-based Visionworks, subject to completion of regulatory approval. With a footprint of more than 700 stores in nearly 40 states, the Visionworks acquisition will be the single largest VSP network investment in the company’s 65-year history.
SignatureMD Welcomes Growth Investment
April 1, 2019
Blue Sea Capital announced that it has, in partnership with management, made a significant investment in SignatureMD to position the Company for continued growth.
DentaQuest, LLC, the principal company in the nation’s leading purpose‐driven oral health care organization, and DCP Holding Company, the parent company of The Dental Care Plus Group (DCPG), a leading provider of dental insurance in the Midwest, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, under which DentaQuest will acquire the DCPG companies as wholly‐owned subsidiaries.
Astra Manufacturing® Acquired by Cornerstone Foodservice Group
PR Newswire, January 15, 2019
Cornerstone Foodservice Group adds third company to portfolio by acquiring Astra, a designer and manufacturer of premium coffee equipment for both the commercial and home segments.
CapM Advises Favini
December 21, 2018
CapM Advisors is pleased to announce the completion of a buyout of that FAVINI Srl (Favini) by its management team and funds managed by Fortress Investment Group LLC (Fortress). Favini was previously controlled by Orlando Italy. The transaction closed on December 21, 2018.
Fielmann Announces Multi-Million Investment in Augmented Reality Leader FittingBox
November 27, 2018
Fielmann Ventures GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fielmann AG, announced on November 27th that it has subscribed to a capital increase for a 20% equity ownership stake in FittingBox S.A., the world leader in 3D Try-On solutions dedicated to eyewear. This investment is a decisive step in Fielmann's digitization strategy. Both parties agreed to keep the financial terms of the transaction confidential.
Capital One Acquires Austin Tech Startup Wikibuy
Statesman, November 20, 2018
Austin-based tech startup Wikibuy, which helps shoppers compare prices at Amazon and hundreds of other online retailers, has been acquired by financial services giant Capital One, the companies said Tuesday.
RCF Group Announces the Acquisition of EAW
September 4, 2018
RCF Group, one of the fastest growing group in the Pro Audio market today announced that it is acquiring Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), an iconic company in the history of Installation and Touring sound headquartered in Whitinsville, MA from LOUD Audio LLC, a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group.
Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) to Sell Optica Stores to Emerging Vision
Vision Monday, February 5, 2018
Luxury Optical Holdings (LOH) will sell its 16 Optica specialty eyewear boutiques to Emerging Vision, Inc. (EVI). The purchase price was undisclosed for the transaction which will take effect on Feb. 16. Executives at both companies described the deal to VMAIL as a “win-win-win,” for each group and for the industry. Optica operates 10 stores in Las Vegas as well as three locations in California, one in Chicago, one in Houston and one in Orlando.
Liingo Eyewear Acquired by 1-800 Contacts
PR Newswire, January 30, 2018
Liingo Eyewear is changing the conversation in the outdated eyewear market and getting recognized by industry players, most recently 1-800 Contacts. Liingo's promising start inspired the acquisition by 1-800 Contacts at the end of 2017. This addition will mean an increase in customers for both brands.
HVHC Inc. And Centerbridge Partners close On Vision Transaction Aimed At Driving Growth
PR Newswire, December 1, 2017
Today, Centerbridge Partners, L.P. (Centerbridge) and HVHC Inc. (HVHC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Highmark Inc. (Highmark), announced that they have closed on their multifaceted transaction announced on August 9, 2017.
Private Equity Takes Root in Optical
Vision Monday, November 17, 2017
New Investments Fuel Growth for U.S. Retailers and Independent ECPs
Highmark’s HVHC and Centerbridge Reach Deal for Davis Vision and Visionworks
Highmark, August 9, 2017
Centerbridge to expand and grow existing vision insurance business; Highmark to focus on Visionworks retail business; and Highmark Health to accelerate integrated health care and coverage strategy through significant capital infusion
LLG Announces Sale of Limoni and La Gardenia to Douglas
LLG, May 18, 2017
Milan, Italy, May 18, 2017 – Limoni S.p.A. (“Limoni”) and La Gardenia Beauty S.p.A. (“La Gardenia”), together operating as Leading Luxury Group S.r.l, (“LLG”), today announced that they have agreed to be simultaneously acquired by Profumerie Douglas S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Douglas GmbH (“Douglas”) from a group of investors led by the private equity firm Orlando Italy Management SA (“Orlando Italy”).
Orlando Cede Limoni La Gardenia: Incarico Alla Newyorkese CapM
Sole24Ore, February 27, 2017, Carlo Festa
Riassetto in vista per le profumerie Limoni-La Gardenia. Secondo indiscrezioni sarebbero infatti arrivate alcune manifestazioni d’interesse non sollecitate per la catena di profumerie. A cedere il gruppo sarà Leading Luxury Group, la holding che controlla le due catene di profumerie e che, a propria volta, è partecipata dal fondo di private equity Orlando Italy. Ad avere ricevuto l’incarico sarebbe stata la boutique newyorkese CapM.
Highmark Courts Buyers for Profitable Vision Unit
Pittsburgh Tribune, June 22, 2016, Ben Schmitt
Highmark Health, which has lost about $773 million on the federal health insurance marketplace, appears to be exploring the sale of its profitable vision care business. The sale of Highmark's HVHC vision subsidiary could bring in $2 billion in revenue.
Highmark Health Seeks Buyer for Vision Unit
Wall Street Journal, June 21, 2016, Anna Wilde Mathews and Matt Jarzemsky
Pittsburgh nonprofit is working with merger-advisory firm CapM to find buyer for HVHC. Highmark Health is seeking to sell its vision unit, which could bring in around $2 billion, after the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurer suffered losses in its core health-coverage business.
AEA Investors to Acquire a Majority Interest of 1-800 Contacts
1-800 Contacts, December 16, 2015
DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 16, 2015 / PRNewswire / -- AEA Investors, LP ("AEA") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest of 1-800 Contacts, Inc. (the "Company") from Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), who will remain a significant shareholder in the Company. Credit Suisse and Barclays, as well as an affiliate of the Merchant Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, are providing debt financing to support the purchase. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
