Steve Madden Mergers & Acquisitions

Steve Madden M&A Summary

Steve Madden has acquired 11 companies, including 2 in the last 5 years. A total of 3 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

Steve Madden’s largest acquisition to date was in 2025, when it acquired Kurt Geiger for $445M. Steve Madden has acquired in 5 different US states, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include apparel/textiles (91%) and retail (10%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity12
    • M&A Buy Activity11
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 3
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Steve Madden

Steve Madden Ltd.

52-16 Barnett Avenue,
Long Island City, New York 11104
United States,
(718) 446-1800
www.stevemadden.com

All (12) Buy (11) Sell (1)
Date Target Value
$mlns
Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2025-02-13 Kurt Geiger · Retail
London, United Kingdom · www.kurtgeiger.com

Kurt Geiger is a retailer of designer footwear and accessories. Kurt Geiger has a portfolio of attractive brands (including Kurt Geiger London, KG, Miss KG, and Carvela) and operates over 80 stores globally and 240 concessions within some of the world’s most prestigious department stores including Harrods, Selfridges, House of Fraser and Debenhams and partners with leading international brands. Kurt Geiger was founded in 1963 and is based in London, England.

Advisor: Addleshaw Goddard
445 Add-on Acquisition

Steve Madden
Advisors: Foley & Lardner , Solomon Partners , Travers Smith

Cinven PE
Advisors: BofA Securities , Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

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