M&A Deal Summary

Authentic Brands Group Acquires Lifestyle Brands

On July 31, 2014, Authentic Brands Group acquired media company Lifestyle Brands from Payless Shoes

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 3rd transaction in the Media sector.
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Authentic Brands Group’s 1st transaction in Nova Scotia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-07-31
Target Lifestyle Brands
Sector Media
Buyer(s) Authentic Brands Group
Sellers(s) Payless Shoes
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Lifestyle Brands

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lifestyle Brands Corp. includes several youth lifestyle, athletic and board-sports inspired brands, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear and Above The Rim.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Authentic Brands Group

New York, New York, United States

website

Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Authentic Brands Group is a brand development company which owns a major global portfolio of iconic fashion, sports and entertainment brands. ABG's mission is to acquire, manage and build long-term value of consumer brands through partnering with best-in-class licensees and retailers. Authentic Brands Group is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 29
Sector (Media) 3 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 12
State (Nova Scotia) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-07-31 Collective Licensing International

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Collective Licensing International LLC includes several youth lifestyle, athletic and board-sports inspired brands, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear and Above The Rim.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-23 Jones New York

New York, New York, United States

Jones New York is an American fashion brand and womenswear chain offering the Jones New York brand's clothing & accessories.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Payless Shoes

Topeka, Kansas, United States

website

Category Company
Founded 1956
Sector Retail
Employees14,100
Revenue 2.4B USD (2012)
DESCRIPTION
Payless Shoesource store in the Miller Hall Mall of Duluth, Minnesota.
Payless Shoesource store in the Miller Hall Mall of Duluth, Minnesota.

Payless Shoesource, Inc. is a specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, is dedicated to democratizing fashion and design in footwear and accessories and inspiring fun, fashion possibilities for the family at a great value.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Media) 3 of 3
Type (Divestiture) 3 of 3
State (Nova Scotia) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-07-31 Collective Licensing International

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Collective Licensing International LLC includes several youth lifestyle, athletic and board-sports inspired brands, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear and Above The Rim.

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