M&A Deal Summary

Generac Acquires Quiksilver - Apparel Brands

On January 13, 2014, Generac acquired apparel/textiles company Quiksilver - Apparel Brands from Quiksilver for 19M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Generac’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Generac’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-01-13
Target Quiksilver - Apparel Brands
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Generac
Sellers(s) Quiksilver
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 19M USD

Target

Quiksilver - Apparel Brands

Huntington Beach, California, United States
Quiksilver, Inc. - Apparel Brands includes Tony Hawk® and Hawk® signature apparel brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Generac

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Machinery
Employees9,000
Revenue 3.7B USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Generac is a designer and manufacturer of a range of generators and other engine powered products. Generac was established in 1959 and is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 22
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 4
State (California) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 12
Year (2014) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-07 Baldor Generators

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Baldor Generators offers a complete line of portable, mobile, standby and prime power generators ranging from 3kW to 2.5MW throughout North America.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-01 Mac

United States

Mac, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of portable industrial flameless, indirect-fired and hydronic (glycol) surface heaters for oil & gas, industrial, construction and specialty applications.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Quiksilver

Huntington Beach, California, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Employees6,100
Revenue 1.6B USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Quiksilver, Inc. designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people who connect with its boardriding culture and heritage.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-03-09 DC Shoes

Huntington Beach, California, United States

DC Shoes, Inc. specializes in footwear for action sports, including skateboarding and snowboarding.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-05 Billabong International

Burleigh Heads, Australia

Billabong International Ltd. is a wholesaler and retailer of hard and soft goods in the board sports sector. Billabong International was founded in 1973 and is based in Burleigh Heads, Australia.

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