Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Jazwares Acquires Big Balloon

On December 4, 2023, Jazwares acquired distribution company Big Balloon

Acquisition Context
  • This is Jazwares’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Jazwares’ 1st transaction in Australia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 4, 2023
Target Big Balloon
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Jazwares
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Big Balloon

Cremorne, Australia
Big Balloon is a full-service toy distributor. Big Balloon was formed in 2010 and is based in Cremorne, Australia.
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Buyer

Jazwares

Sunrise, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION
Jazwares' corporate headquarters in Sunrise, Florida.
Jazwares' corporate headquarters in Sunrise, Florida.

Jazwares is a global toy manufacturer with a portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands. Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me!, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. Jazwares was founded in 1997 and is based in Sunrise, Florida.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 6 of 6
Country: Australia 1 of 1
Year: 2023 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-01 Kelly Toys Holdings

Los Angeles, California, United States

Kelly Toys Holdings LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality plush toys and gifts under Squishmallows, Pillow Chums, Kellybaby, and Kellypet lines. The company makes collaborative products featuring leading classic characters such as Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake and Betty Boop. Its portfolio covers just about every conceivable market segment to meet the needs of its customers in gift/specialty/toy retailers, party stores, supermarkets, and drug stores, warehouse clubs and amusement parks. Kelly Toys was formed in 1986 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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