Delicpol, a Polish confectionery company, has acquired Cuprod, a Polish confectionery manufacturer, with the support of its shareholders AXA Private Equity and Resource Partners.   The transaction has been completed one year after AXA Private Equity and Resource Partners acquired the business, and forms part of the growth strategy for

Private equity firm Banyan Capital Partners has acquired a majority interest in MIP Inc.   Banyan is partnering with the company’s chief executive David Arditi and executive vice president of operations Aviyam Friedman, both of whom will carry on in their existing roles with MIP. Co-founder David Schreiner will continue leading

Firms advised by private equity firm Crestview Partners have closed the acquisition of direct-to-consumer beverage services provider DS Waters.    The company will maintain its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.   Tom Harrington, president and chief executive officer of DS Waters, says: "As a result of this new partnership with Crestview,

Jarden Corporation is to acquire Yankee Candle Investments from a fund managed by private equity fund Madison Dearborn Partners for approximately USD1.75bn in cash.   The transaction will extend Jarden’s portfolio of consumer brands in niche, seasonal staple categories, while creating opportunities in cross-selling, broadening the global distribution platform, and

Private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners has completed its previously announced acquisition of Genworth Wealth Management for USD412.5m from Genworth Financial.   The acquisition includes both of Genworth Wealth Management’s businesses: Genworth Financial Wealth Management (GFWM), an investment management and services platform, and Altegris, a provider of liquid alternative investments.