March 20, 2012
Restaurant mergers slow in 2012
Restaurant mergers — like the rest of the M&A market — have been slow in 2012, according to a recent article by PEHUB. Numerous industry experts indicate this year will likely not be as strong as 2011 for mergers in the space. 2011 was the second year in a row with major deals, including the acquisitions of California [...]
March 7, 2012
Brentwood Associates announces second dividend recapitalization of The Teaching Company
Brentwood Associates, a leading consumer-focused private equity investment firm, recently announced it has completed a second recapitalization of its portfolio company, The Teaching Company. The recapitalization is the second in the last twelve months and was financed through a $170 million credit facility. Brentwood has now returned more than its original investments without reducing its [...]
