Boston, MA, June 20, 2025 – Yellow Wood Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, has been named the Carve-Out Specialist Private Equity Firm of the Year at the prestigious 16th Annual International M&A Awards, hosted by The M&A Advisor. The award recognizes Yellow Wood Partners’ exceptional expertise and leadership in executing complex carve-out transactions that unlock value and drive strategic growth, most recently demonstrated through the acquisitions of ChapStick and Elida Beauty from Haleon and Unilever, respectively. This honor places Yellow Wood among an elite group of global firms celebrated for their innovation, execution, and impact in the M&A landscape.
Winners were selected by an independent panel of industry experts from a competitive pool of global nominees, with deals ranging from $10 million to multi-billion-dollar transactions. The awards span categories including M&A Deal of the Year, Cross Border Deal of the Year, Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year, Restructuring of the Year, Financing of the Year, Sector Deals of the Year, Firms of the Year, Product/Service of the Year, and Professionals of the Year.
Winners will be formally recognized at a black-tie gala on September 15 & 16 during the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit in New York City. The summit will convene top dealmakers, investors, and advisors for two days of interactive forums, keynote conversations, and one-on-one networking sessions.
For more information about the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit or to view the full list of award winners, visit www.maadvisor.com.