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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products brands and manufacturers, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kate Wallman to Managing Director. “Kate’s a rising star and leader in consumer products industry investing, with a track record of success working with both branded and private label […]

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San Francisco — Encore Consumer Capital (“Encore”), a private equity firm that invests in leading consumer products companies, is pleased to announce that it has completed an investment in Ogilvie Brands, Inc. (d/b/a “Love Wellness”). Love Wellness, headquartered in New York City, is a women’s health and wellness brand specializing in supplements, multivitamins, OTC suppositories, […]

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Business Wire – Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, has completed the sale of Thanasi Foods, marketer of the Duke’s® and BIGS® snack brands, to Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Thanasi Foods will continue to be led by Justin Havlick and the existing […]

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE) Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Zuke’s LLC, a leading marketer of premium dog and cat treats, to Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, the pet care division of Swiss-based Nestlé S.A. Scott Sellers, managing director of […]

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Juice Tyme, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of shelf-stable, bag-in-box juice and beverage concentrates for use in foodservice dispensing machines, to Highlander Partners, L.P. Scott Sellers, Managing Director of […]

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 19 2012 – San Francisco – Encore Consumer Capital (“Encore”), a consumer goods focused private equity firm, has closed its second fund with $211 million of commitments, exceeding its target fund size of $200 million. Encore was founded in 2005 by experienced investors Robert Brown and Scott Sellers, and industry executive Gary […]

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a $175 million San Francisco, California-based private equity firm focused on consumer products, has promoted Kisen Nathu to Vice President. Mr. Nathu joined Encore in 2006 and focuses on portfolio value creation, origination of new investment opportunities, and transaction execution. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Isopure […]

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Encore Consumer Capital, a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Aidells Sausage Company, Inc., a leading brand of premium sausage and meatball products, to Sara Lee Corporation (NYSE: SLE) for $87 million. Robert Brown, Managing Director of Encore Consumer Capital, […]

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