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Benford Exits Farmers Hen House with Sale to Butterfly’s Pete & Gerry’s Organics

Private Equity Professional

During its ownership term of Pasture Brands, Benford closed two add-on acquisitions with the buys of Iowa-based specialty egg supplier Yoder Farms in December 2021; and Pillars Yogurt , a Massachusetts-headquartered clean label drinkable yogurt brand in April 2024.

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Blackstone, JPMorgan, Marlin, and New Mountain Back $3bn Merger of Virgin Pulse & HealthComp

Private Equity Insights

The HealthComp and Virgin Pulse merger comes as private equity deals have decreased from pandemic-fueled highs. The merger aims to create an integrated platform for employer-sponsored health benefits with hopes of lowering health costs for both members and employers. Fresno, Calif.-based The 2023 MM+M.

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Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?

The Motley Fool

Devon is not currently involved in a merger or acquisition, but it does have a variable dividend policy. For more active investors, Devon could serve as a hedge against real-world energy costs. Altria's declining business is one that most investors should stay away from. onshore energy space.

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Increased M&A activity reinforces Israeli expertise and innovation in cybersecurity

Insight Partners

At Insight Partners, we’ve been privileged to take part in this phenomenon over the years as an active investor in more than 20 Israeli cybersecurity companies. We expect to see more cyber mergers and acquisitions as companies evaluate their future paths.

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The 25 Most Active Family Offices on Axial

Axial

” Visit SouthWorth’s Profile “Cottonwood Acquisitions is a family office partnership focused on investing in small to mid-sized businesses. ” Visit Northwoods’ Profile “Meraki Investments, LLC is a private investment firm focused on small to medium-sized acquisitions of established quality businesses.

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A Conversation With John Graham on CPP Investments Fiscal 2023 Results

Pension Pulse

For an active investor, that provides opportunities,” Graham said, referencing CPP Investments’ approach of combing the globe and often making direct investments in a wide range of assets, from airports to toll roads and energy utilities to malls. HCP) to support Carlyle’s acquisition of the company. and the U.S. We own a 16.3%

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Is Goldman Sachs Stock a Buy Now?

The Motley Fool

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) has faced its share of challenges in recent years, primarily stemming from a slowdown in capital market activities like mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings and the winding down of its consumer banking franchise. Is it a buy?