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Urban Skin Rx Appoints Two New Members to its Board of Directors
September 2020
Urban Skin Rx® is pleased to announce the appointments of Deisha Barnett and Melissa Butler to its Board of Directors. Ms. Barnett is the Chief Brand & Communications Officer and Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Ms. Butler is the Founder and CEO of The Lip Bar LLC and a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to beauty industry diversity, vegan beauty products, and disruption of beauty industry norms.
Friend Skoler Announces Sale of Iconic Group
May 2018
Raymond James Capital, Inc., the merchant banking subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc., and Friend Skoler & Co., LLC, a private equity firm that invests in leading companies in the smaller end of the middle market, announced today the sale of Iconic Group and its related entities (the “Company”) to Fenway Partners and affiliated investors.
Spectrum Brands Holdings Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire PetMatrix, Leading and Fast Growing Rawhide-Free Dog Chews Company
April 2017
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer product company offering an expanding portfolio of leading brands providing superior value to consumers and customers every day, announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately owned PetMatrix, LLC, a leading and rapidly growing manufacturer and marketer of rawhide-free dog chews.
Friend Skoler Announces Investment in Salon Lofts Group
March 2012
Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. announced today that it has completed an investment in Salon Lofts Group. Salon Lofts develops and leases individual salon suites with upscale finishes and appeal to individual stylists who in turn operate their own businesses.
Friend Skoler & Co. Announces Acquisition of Jasco by AllHeart
September 2007
Friend Skoler & Co. today announced the acquisition of Jasco Uniform by its portfolio company, AllHeart. The acquisition makes AllHeart the largest direct marketer of medical uniform apparel and supplies to healthcare professionals in the U.S.
Friend Skoler and Raymond James Capital Announce Formation of Event Photography Group
June 2007
Raymond James Capital, Inc. and Friend Skoler & Co. announced today that they have partnered to form Event Photography Group, Inc. ("EPG") and financed EPG's investments in Chappell Studio, Inc. and Bob Knight Photomarketing, Inc.
Friend Skoler Announces Investment in Accessories Marketing
December 2006
Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. announced today that it has completed an investment in Accessories Marketing, Inc. Accessories Marketing, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of flat tire prevention and repair products and tire care accessories sold under the Slime™ brand name.
Friend Skoler Announces Investment in AllHeart
November 2006
Friend Skoler & Co., Inc. announced today that it has completed an investment in AllHeart. Operating the top ranked AllHeart.com website, AllHeart is the leading e-commerce retailer of medical uniform apparel, medical diagnostic instruments, footwear and accessories to healthcare professionals.
Hopkins and Carrand Join Forces to Create Leading Automotive Cleaning Products Company
April 2005
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation announced today that it has acquired privately owned Carrand Companies, Inc. Based in Rancho Dominguez, CA, Carrand is a leading designer and marketer of specialty cleaning tools and accessories for the automotive aftermarket.
Friend Skoler Announces Acquisition of Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
July 2004
Friend Skoler & Co. announced today that it has acquired Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation in partnership with management. Hopkins, headquartered in Emporia, Kansas, is a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarkets.
United Industries Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire United Pet Group
June 2004
United Industries Corporation, which goes to market as Spectrum Brands, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire United Pet Group, Inc. ("UPG"), a privately owned leading manufacturer and marketer of premium branded pet supplies, for $360 million.