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M&A has always been a big part of a consumer and retail company’s growth strategy. However, as competition gets tighter and demand for more purpose-driven brands increases, companies come to us not just for scale, but also to reshape their portfolios for a more customer-focused strategy. Whether you’re selling or buying a business, our deep expertise in M&A, growth equity and ECM, debt advisory and corporate finance services as well as our established relationships in everything from e-commerce to innovative logistics will guide you toward success in closing the best deals.
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Piper PE and Cool Japan Fund have backed a management buy-out of Inside Travel Group
Inside Travel Group (ITG) has been sold to Piper PE and Cool Japan Fund. This acquisition aligns with ITG’s goal of becoming the leading specialist in tailor-made and group tours across Asia. Piper PE and Cool Japan Fund will continue to support ITG’s founders and management team, driving the business’ growth in Japan and other Asian destinations.
Learn moreJLab has been acquired by Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd.
Catalyst Holdings has sold JLab Audio (JLab), a leading personal audio brand, to Japan-based Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. (TSE:7744) (NKC).
Learn moreBerlin Industries has been acquired by KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd.
Dubilier & Company has sold Berlin Industries to KOBAYASHI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for an undisclosed consideration.
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Dan Stern
Partner, Piper PE
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Realigning, raising, reinventing: mid-market M&A in motion
QUARTERLY M&A ACTIVITY: In Q2 2025, we facilitated 47 transactions, driving mid-market transactions in TMT, energy and more. Explore trends in cross-border and hear from our clients.
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