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Yucaipa SPAC Buys German Sports Retailer In $3.2 Billion Deal
Yucaipa is merging with Berlin-based Signa Sports United to create a sports ecommerce platform with a value of $3.2 billion.
Corridor Capital Buys Fifth Appraisal Firm
Private equity firm Corridor Capital has purchased a fifth appraisal management company, increasing its standing as a top player in the industry.
LegalZoom Files for IPO
Glendale-based LegalZoom.com Inc., the private-equity backed online legal company that saw a surge in small business filings during the pandemic, has filed plans to go public.
Dave Inc. to Merge With SPAC in $4 Billion Deal
Mid-Wilshire-based banking app developer Dave Inc. plans to go public through a merger with a Chicago-based special purpose acquisition company that gives the fintech a $4 billion valuation.
Fitted Medical Scrubs-Makers Figs, Jaanuu Raise Profile, Funds
Silicon Beach is bringing a high-end fashion look to the world of baggy medical clothing.
2021 Executive Compensation Special Report
The effects of Covid-19 rippled through the economy and into many C-suites. The Business Journal's annual look at executive pay reflects the impact of events over the past year.
Sole Source Acquires Plastic Film Manufacturer
Private equity firm Sole Source Capital has agreed to buy a manufacturer of high-strength polyethylene film.
Leonard Green To Take Mister Car Wash Public
Mister Car Wash Inc., which was acquired by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners in 2014, filed plans to become a publicly traded company.
Battle Motors Launches Nationwide EV Charging Network
EV manufacturer Battle Motors Inc. is partnering with PositivEnergy to install charging stations across North America.
Leonard Green Receives OK to Sell Rhode Island Hospitals
Private equity giant Leonard Green received conditional approval to sell two Providence, R.I.-based hospitals.
LA500: Celebrating the Leaders Who Continue to Drive the City Forward
L.A.’s business community responded with creativity and compassion to the unprecedented events of the past year and now looks ahead with a fresh outlook.
Cathay CEO Liu Helps Businesses, Community
When Chang Liu was named president and chief executive of Cathay General Bancorp in October, he wasn’t just facing challenges caused by Covid-19.
Local Bankers Add Support to Asian American Community
Local banking executives have raised concern about hate crimes in the Asian American community.
Angeles Equity, Clearlake Capital Unload Lumber Business
Santa Monica-based private equity firms Angeles Equity Partners and Clearlake Capital Group have agreed to sell their lumber and building material business.
Audience Measurement Company VideoAmp Raises $75 Million
VideoAmp Inc., a Sawtelle-based advertising software and data firm that aspires to become the next Nielsen Corp., has raised $75 million in debt financing.
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