M&A Deal Summary

Skyline Global Partners Acquires Cosmo’s Superior Foods

On December 1, 2023, private equity firm Skyline Global Partners acquired food company Cosmo’s Superior Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Skyline Global Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Skyline Global Partners’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Skyline Global Partners’ 2nd transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-12-01
Target Cosmo’s Superior Foods
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Skyline Global Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Cosmo’s Superior Foods

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Cosmo’s Superior Foods is a formulator and contract manufacturer of treats for pets. The Company’s dehydrated and freeze-dried products include its signature chicken jerky, chicken hearts, chicken feet, turkey breast, beef heart jerky, and wild-caught sockeye salmon filet. It primarily operates as a contract manufacturer and private label partner for a wide range of pet treat brands across North America. Cosmo’s Superior Foods was founded in 2012 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Buyer

Skyline Global Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2010
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Skyline Global Partners is a private equity firm focused on buyouts and growth capital investments in mid-sized companies with $10 to $100 million in revenue. The Firm looks to invest $10 to $100 million and prefers companies with recurring revenue, low capital expenditures, and diversified customer bases. Sectors of interest include healthcare, manufacturing, business services, software, consumer products, agriculture, food, and beverages. Skyline Global Partners was formed in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 16
Sector: Food M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: Indiana M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 12 of 15
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-01 Lief Labs

Valencia, California, United States

Lief Labs is a formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. The Company's in-house Product Development and R&D team creates the best tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief Labs was founded in 2008 and is based in Valencia, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-01 Apex International

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Apex International is a contract manufacturer of niche personal care and over-the-counter products. The Company produces hair care products, bathing products, lotions, deodorants, sunscreens, detergents, and more. Apex International was founded in 1999 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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