M&A Deal Summary

3G Capital Acquires Skechers

On May 5, 2025, private equity firm 3G Capital acquired apparel/textiles company Skechers for 9.4B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is 3G Capital’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is 3G Capital’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is 3G Capital’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is 3G Capital’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-05-05
Target Skechers
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) 3G Capital
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 9.4B USD
Advisor(s) Greenhill & Co. (Financial)
Latham & Watkins (Legal)

Target

Skechers

Manhattan Beach, California, United States
Skechers' corporate headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California.
Skechers' corporate headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California.
Skechers is a designer, developer and marketer of a diverse range of lifestyle footwear for men, women and children, as well as performance footwear for men and women. Skechers was founded in 1992 and is based in Manhattan Beach, California.

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Buyer

3G Capital

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

3G Capital is a global investment firm focused on 'long-term value, with a particular emphasis on maximizing the potential of brands and businesses.' The Firm looks to invest in businesses that are well-positioned for profitable, long-term growth. 3G prefers opportunities in the retail and consumer sectors. 3G Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in New York City. The Firm has an additional office in Rio de Janeiro.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 1
Type: Going Private M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-30 Hunter Douglas

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Hunter Douglas is a manufacturer of window coverings as well as a major manufacturer of architectural products. The company develops innovative, high-quality, proprietary products that can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings around the globe. it operates as a highly decentralized, global federation of small and medium-sized companies that manufacture and market similar products. Hunter Douglas was incorporated in 1919 and is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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