Mergers and Acquisitions

NielsenIQ has acquired Cornerstone Capabilities, an SaaS-based provider of revenue management optimization solutions for consumer goods companies.

Altria Group subsidiary UST LLC will sell its Ste. Michelle Wine Estates business to private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management for $1.2 billion.

Founded in 2004, Wabion provides consulting and implementation services for Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace solution, including integration, development, licensing and training.

The acquisition of HCM is expected to enable enVista to meet the growing market demand for automated solutions.

The acquisition is expected to accelerate PMI’s beyond nicotine strategy and expands its product pipeline development capabilities in inhaled therapeutics.

The integrated sales and marketing services provider announces two new sub-brands to maximize opportunities for natural, specialty, ethnic and emerging brands.

The planned acquisition is expected to advance Zebra’s mission to bring advanced robotics solutions to customers with labor-intensive operations.

Acquiring MEATER represents the next logical step in Traeger's digital evolution and ongoing effort to create the ultimate connected grilling experience through the ability to precisely monitor food temps from virtually anywhere.

Consumer goods sales and marketing services provider Acosta will acquire Impact Group, a sales and marketing agency with a national presence and local market expertise in natural, specialty, ethnic and emerging brands.

The Kraft Heinz Company will acquire food sauce company Assan Foods from Kibar Holding in a deal valued at $100 million that's expected to help the company expand its international presence.  

Unilever will acquire skincare brand Paula’s Choice from TA Associates.

The acquisition is expected to help companies unlock revenue growth management opportunities and reduce operational inefficiencies with artificial intelligence.

The deal is approximately valued at $1.7B and is expected to enhance E2open’s supply chain execution capabilities with BluJay’s transportation management software and global trade capabilities.

Tyson Foods is selling its pet treats business to General Mills for approximately $1.2 billion in cash.

The acquisition of Chipita S.A. builds on Mondelēz International’s continued expansion into fast-growing snacking segments.

With the acquisition of Syncronic, Deloitte aims to strengthen its consulting business in the Nordics.

The Lily's acquisition is expected to enable Hershey to accelerate growth of its healthier confectionary offerings and reimagine the future of the candy aisle in partnership with retailers.

Shiseido will tap into data and technology to create new beauty experiences, including leveraging consumers’ digital and in-store browsing and purchase histories — as well as employing AR — to recommend new products through diagnostic and personalized services.

The deal is expected to supercharge data intelligence in the health and wellness space, making it easier for Americans to find the products needed to meet their needs.

Unilever continued down its health-minded future path with the acquisition of Onnit, a holistic wellness and lifestyle company best known for its nutritional supplements.  

Mondelez International is staying in its lane for the moment, albeit one that’s speeding along and growing.  

The acquisition will combine IoT/edge and AI/ML solutions, expected to deliver new cloud capabilities and create a more sustainable world.

Symphony Technology Group, a private equity firm focused on investing in the software, data analytics, and software-enabled technology services sectors, has acquired Trace One, a dedicated B2B collaborative platform for retail, CPG and private label.

Data analytics and brand consulting group Kantar will acquire Numerator, a market intelligence company, from Vista Equity Partners.